Transformer

Mentor: Holly Bass

Part 1 (Due Thursday 5/19 at 5pm )

- Find your favorite arts writers + favorite piece of critical arts writing

- Share 2 great paragraphs that you feel exemplify the writer and the piece of writing featured

- Write 1-2 lines explaining why you like this particular piece of writing and be specific - provide information about where the writing came from.

Part 2 (Due Saturday 5/21 at 5pm)

- Write 300-500 words critically analyzing an exhibition of your choosing OR the state of the arts.

- Be specific  about genre, issues, medium.

J. Morrison HomoCats: Fight the Power

February 8 - March 15, 2014

Opening Reception: February 8, 6-8pm

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Transformer presents NYC-based artist J. Morrison’s HomoCats: Fight the Power, a large-scale installation exploring both the abundance of cat culture on the Internet and the intersection of art & activism. Morrison’s drawings, prints, and related multiples utilize the popularity of the feline as a vehicle to address socio-political concerns. Humorous and playful, the HomoCats’ banners and slogans brazenly counteract phobias and debunk cultural stereotypes, propose equal rights, examine global health concerns, and challenge social norms.

Pussy Pop Performance: Purrrformance Art Party Saturday, February 8, 9pm-2am at Black Whiskey

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Inspired by J. Morrison’s HomoCats, Transformer in collaboration with Animals & Fire present a night of performance art exploring the intersection of the freedoms of club culture, fashion and digital politics. Proceeds support Animals & Fire.

Be My Forever Valentine: Cat Adoption Day Saturday, February 15, 12-3pm at Transformer

Transformer in collaboration with Homeward Trails, hosts a special Valentine’s weekend cat adoption event to support and promote feline rescue and adoption. 

Jessica Cebra, CAVE Study, 2013.

A modest occupation Opening Reception Saturday, September 14, 6-8pm

RSVP on Facebook Highlighting works from more than fifteen national artist-run art subscription programs, "A modest occupation" addresses the intersection of art and economics through the lens of subscription-based art services, Featuring works from: Alula Editions (Bay Area, CA), Art Practical Mail Art Subscription (San Francisco, CA), Community Supported Art Chicago, Community Supported Art Philadelphia, Community Supported Art Minneapolis, The Drop/NOLA (New Orleans), The Present Group (Bay Area, CA), Regional Relationships (Chicago), and The Thing Quarterly (San Francisco, CA). Curated by Abigail Satinsky of Threewalls, Chicago, IL. See our press release for full programming details Exhibition runs September 14 - October 26, 2013. EXHIBITION HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday, 12-6pm and by appointment.