Matt Straub: Badlands & Revert To Type
14/10/09 at 02:10:29 pmOpus Art presents two new exhibitions this November – Matt Straub: Badlands A solo exhibition by Matt Straub, and Revert to Type A group exhibition exploring the place of text in the work of six leading international artists.
Matt Straub: Badlands is a solo exhibition of new paintings by Matt Straub. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Matt Straub reveals his deep nostalgia for the American West in his work. Featured in Straub’s painting are the classic Western iconography images of cowboys, cowgirls, guns and horses.
Revert to Type is a group exhibition exploring the place of text in the work of six leading international artists – Tracey Emin, Jamie Reid, Stuart Semple, Nathan James and Hayden Kays.
Highlights include a signed autobiographical poem by Tracey Emin titled Fighting for Love, and artwork by Jamie Reid that was originally created as promotional material for Punk band The Sex Pistols.
Matt Straub: Badlands and Revert To Type will open 7 November – 7 December 2009. For more information see www.opus-art.com, or email enquiries@opus-art.com
Interview with Hayden Kays
08/10/09 at 10:10:00 amCheck out the interview with Opus Underground artist Hayden Kays on the Drake Said What blog….
If you could sum yourself up in one sentence what would it be.?
Probably The Best Artist In The World.
when did you decide to start making t-shirts / t-shirt slogans etc.? what was your drive behind their controversial nature.?
I began making slogan t-shirts when i realized more people don’t visit art galleries then do- it’s a very simple and effective method of getting people to see your ideas… read more
Visit www.opusunderground.com for more information of Hayden Kays and other urban artists.