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Another amazing print show just opened at Space 1026 in Philadelphia, this time featuring the woodcut prints and sculptures of Dennis McNett. Now I don't normally go in for too much hyphen-enfused hyperbole, but in all sincerity this show is chock-a-block full of jaw-dropping awesomeness. The exhibition blurb:
The Year of the Wolfbat began in NYC in June and has since trekked across the US stopping for exhibitions, artist talks and workshops along the way. The migratory flight of the Wolfbats has swooped in for shows at Fecal Face Dot Gallery in San Francisco and Thinkspace Gallery in Los Angeles. Their tour will culminate at Space 1026 in Philadelphia with an installation of print-derived sculpture and mural, accompanied by unique and editioned works both large and small.
The gallery will be transformed into a loud psychedelic woodcut landscape. Duck your head walking in and make way for an entire flock of hotheaded Wolfbats swooping overhead, not to mention the supercharged eagles diving out of their path to let them through. New wood carved pieces, relief cut prints, masks and oversize tapestries. Leopards with serpent tails, goat heads wrapped in snakes, angry beasts, eagles fighting snakes, bats, and of course, Wolfbats!
Anyone unfamiliar with Dennis McNett, He's truly on the front end of the woodcut revival, check out his website. There are many great examples of his work and colorful snippets about his past and motivations. The Year of the Wolfbat will be on display at Space 1026 through the month of October, so don't miss it!
More photos after the jump.
Enter the wolf!
Who could that skull-with-paid shirt ganster be?
Beware the eagle!
Gigantic woodcuts abound!
And yes, I am making an effort (however futile) to post about shows BEFORE they come down.
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