REFRACTORY

For one night only, an abandoned factory on the Hillsborough River will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of moving images and media art in an exhibition that engages the historic nature of the building and explores the interstitial space between. This beautiful industrial setting will be the backdrop for more than a dozen local and national new media and video artists. Add to this the installation of the largest Dream Machine ever constructed and you’ve got an amazing visual experience and artistic product that may be the most exciting art event of the Fall season.

Featured artists include Robert Chambers, Genesis P. Orridge, Richard Kern, Gerhardt Gruen, James Johnson, Clem Crowder, FaFa, Gean Moreno, Michael LeMieux, Kurt Piazza, Robb Fladry, Brian Taylor, Noelle Mason and Ellen Mueller.

REFRACTORY will take place Friday, October 15 at the former Tampa Armature Works building in Tampa Heights (1910 N Ola Ave). This special, one-night-only show runs from 8PM – 11PM.

Admission to the show is a suggested donation of $5.

Some highlights of REFRACTORY include:

Dream Machine Installation A stroboscopic flicker device pioneered by the late artist Brion Gysin comes to life in massive proportions. While originally designed as a table-top meditative device, this version is a giant pillar of moving light that creates a striking visual display.

Genesis P. Orridge: Recently retired from his involvement with Psychic TV and Throbbing Gristle, musician and artist Genesis P. Orridge is a contemporary of Brion Gysin and William S. Borroughs and has spent recent years focusing on art and writing. Orridge is represented by New York gallery Invisible-Exports.

Robert Chambers: Best known for his contemporary sculptural installations, the art of Robert Chambers has been exhibited across the country at locations including Miami, Philadelphia, and New York. He has been featured in Art in America, artnet and Arte al Dia and has work in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City.

Sound Installation by Tetromino: Sound artists John Russell and Yousef Danak team up to create a site-specific sound installation piece based on the cut-up technique of William S. Burroughs, Brion Gysin, and other Beat Hotel-era artists.

SHIFT at TEMPUS PROJECTS

9.24 -10.01, 2010
SHIFT at TEMPUS PROJECTS

Opening Reception Friday September 24, 2010
7pm -10pm

TEMPUS PROJECTS Presents:
SHIFT | a group exhibition featuring work from Allen Hampton, Ariel Baron-Robbins,
Christopher Otten, Diran Lyons, Hildebrando Bellizzio, Holly Newell, Isabela Samreny,
Jonathan Vaughan, Jordi Williams, Lisa Harasiuk, Rebecca Skelton, Robb Fladry,
Ronald Lambert, Sarah Kelly and Wes Thompson.

TEMPUS PROJECTS brings these artists together for a diverse exhibition of drawing, painting, printmaking, video, photography and sculpture all exploring the various ways factors and notions shift. This exhibition will debut at TEMPUS PROJECTS in South Seminole Heights located on the back lot of 5132 Florida Ave Tampa, FL 33603. More on these artists will soon to be posted at www.tempus-projects.com

In the courtyard for one night only, purchase or peruse unique goods from Zen Lily and Scott Diaz.

The Opening Reception for this exhibition will be held on Friday September 24, 2010 from 7pm till 10pm with refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres.

The event is free and open to the public but donations are greatly appreciated. The exhibition runs through October 1, 2010 with gallery hours by appointment. Classes and groups are encouraged and welcomed.