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Information (apparently)@O’Barone – July 6th, 2010

July 2, 2010 by Elena Avesani  
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Contaminate NYC presents:

Opening: Tuesday July 6th, 2020 – 6pm-9pm
Through August 03

O’Barone
360 Van Brunt Street,
Red Hook, Brooklyn

Contaminate NYC is pleased to present Information (apparently) by Andrew Coates. The exhibition, to be held at O’Barone restaurant in Red Hook will open on July 6th, 2010 and will run until August 3rd, 2010.

Information (apparently)is a new way to see reality. Andrew’s innate dadaist instinct allows him to break down and then reconstruct the ordinary to manifest the multiple shapes it can morph in.  The core theme of the show focuses on his long-time study on the BEARS ATTACK BOOKS. The artist dissects existing information and generates a new message with his particular arrangement of the pieces. It is still information, yet stronger, more definite and unusual. It is the triumph of human creativity and originality, the effort of put an innovative and unique stamp on the routines of every day life.

 Andrew Coates is an artist and graphic designer based in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Andrew’s disparate, often derivative work primarily explores the paradoxical nature of meaning. He currently divides his time between the graphic and the fine arts, creating witty, stand-alone multiples (snow globes that put an ironic twist on Milton Glaser’s I [HEART] NY logo; “tree-log” coasters made of cork), as well as thoughtful-yet-whimsical drawings, altered photographs, and found-object-inspired installations. Check his interview here.

Sarah Schmerler is a writer-curator-educator who trained as a fine artist at Pratt Institute before writing about art for such publications as TimeOut New York, The New York Post, and Art in America. A Carroll Gardens resident since 1996, her former favorite-art nabe is Williamsburg. Special thanks to Sarah for her contribution to the evening organization.

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