"POP
FLEA MARKET" by El-Rana and Leonardo Ermini
Opening Party: Saturday May 30th, 2009
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"POP
FLEA MARKET" by El-Rana and Leonardo Ermini El-Rana (a.k.a. Simone) and his partner Leonardo Ermini use found objects such as skateboards, surf boards, old instruments and antique silver Ex-Voto to create their artwork. Throughout history, Catholic churches and shrines have been decorated with ex-votos, which were votive offerings often made of fine silver. People would pray for something, and then leave an Ex-Voto in the church, as thanks for a grace rendered. For example, if a family was praying for a sailor at sea, and he returned home unharmed, they would bring the church an Ex-Voto in the shape of a ship. Ex-Voto came in the forms of many different things such as body parts , (hands, feet, hearts, or anything else that had been healed) or even livestock such as cows or other animals! Simone "El-Rana" has spent years traveling through Italy, collecting silver Ex-Voto purchased from church yard sales. He encases the Ex-Voto inside found objects such as old skate decks or musical instruments, to create multiple layers of meaning. The objects are delicately and beautifully painted by Leonardo Ermini, using images from 1800's medical journals, vintage toys, tattoo designs and religious icons to help tell the story. In addition to the collaborative works, this show will also feature several individual pieces by each artist. El-Rana and Leonardo will be present at the Opening Party on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 7 to 10pm. MF Gallery Genova, vico dietro il Coro della Maddalena 26A Genova, Italy. "Pop Flea Market" will be on view until July 4th. Works can also be viewed and purchased online, at www.MFgallery.net The upstairs floor of the gallery will still be hosting MF Gallery Genova’s semi-permanent collection, featuring works by more than 20 international artists, working in the "Pop Surrealism" / "Lowbrow Art" genre, includine those of the gallery’s owners: Martina Secondo Russo and Frank Russo. MF Gallery Genova
is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 3:30-7:30pm. |
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Gallery Genova presenta: "POP FLEA MARKET" I due artisti rielaborano ex voto, tavole da skate, strumenti musicali e altri 'found objects', plasmandoli con la loro fantasia ed ironia. Per molti anni, l'artista Simone "El-Rana" ha girato l'Italia in cerca di ex voto antichi, comprandoli da vecchie sacrestie. Usando oggetti come tavole da skate o strumenti musicali, crea una sorta di 'cornice' intorno all' ex voto, aprendo una finestra su un altro mondo. Il pittore Leonardo Ermini decora queste 'cornici' usando iconografie di vecchie tavole mediche dell'800, gioccatoli antichi, tattoos, ed icone, per raccontarne la storia. Oltre a queste opere fatte in collaborazione tra i due artisti, ci saranno anche alcuni pezzi personali di Simone e Leonardo. Gli artisti saranno presenti all'inaugurazione della mostra: sabato 30 maggio dalle 19,00 alle 22,00. MF Gallery Genova, vico dietro il Coro della Maddalena 26A Genova. "Pop Flea Market" rimarra` in mostra fino al 4 luglio, 2009. Le opere possono essere anche viste ed acquistate in internet su: www.MFgallery.net Al piano superiore della galleria, resta aperta la collezione semi- permanente di MF Gallery Genova, con opere di piu’ di 20 artisti internazionali del "Pop Surrealism" e "Lowbrow Art", comprese le opere dei due propietari, Martina Secondo Russo e Frank Russo. MF
Gallery e` aperta dal mercoledi` al sabato- 15,30/19,30. Per maggiori informazioni, o fotografie dei pezzi in mostra: mfgallerygenova@gmail.com o 347-757-7178 |
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