Beyond the Brambles @ Kanibal Home – July 23rd, 2010

Opening Reception:  July 23rd, 2010     7:00 – 10:00pm
Ongoing Exhibition:  July 23rd – Aug 20th, 2010

Kanibal Home
213 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ
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Contaminate NYC is pleased to present Beyond the Brambles, the inaugural Jersey City Outbreak exhibition, featuring media artist, designer, illustrator and animator Jade Kuei. The show to be held at the lovely furnishings and lifestyle shop Kanibal Home will open on July 23rd, 2010 at 7pm and will run until August 23rd, 2010.

Jade has made a name for herself in Jersey City as an animator and imaginative multi-media artist. Her shows have taken her as far as DUMBO while her head still remains in the clouds, trees or brambles in this case. She draws upon nature, her dreams and her 5-year-old son’s super powers for inspiration.
With gools and mumbots already adorning Kanibal Home’s walls and  jewelry cases, Jade was a natural fit for this initiative kick off.

Please join us for our now monthly event where new a new artist or collective will be featured!

Jade Kuei (b. 1981) graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City in 2003, focusing on fine art and two-dimensional animation. Kuei is best known for her whimsical yet haunted illustrations, which are a direct abstraction of her own dreams and experiences. Additional information can be found at http://www.jadekuei.com/

Kanibal Home is a home furnishings and lifestyle shop located in Jersey City, NJ. Dedicated to exemplifying beauty and budget, the store carries a range of refurbished vintage furniture, found objects, new home décor, apparel and gift items. Additional information can be found at www.kanibalhome.com.

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Jade Kuei

Jade Kuei is a new media artist, designer, illustrator and animator based in Jersey City, NJ. Kuei graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City in 2003, focusing on fine art and two-dimensional animation. Kuei is best known for her whimsical yet haunted illustrations, which are a direct abstraction of her own dreams and experiences. She credits her 5-year-old son and his superpowers for being a catalyst of inspiration and the key to unlocking her magnum opus.

Much of her inspiration has come from contemporary Asian art, especially Japanese illustration and painting. She admires the work of painter Yoshitomo Nara and animated filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. Musical influences have also had an impact on her work, as Ms. Kuei was active in the skate/punk scene in Las Vegas during her youth, including performing as a vocalist with her own band.

“My artistic process expresses my fear of threats and dangers of the outside world upon my child, in contrast with my hopes for him – and all youth – to find within himself the power to overcome harsh circumstances, strength to cope with challenges and the courage to care. Illustrating inspirational young characters (referred to as “The Small Seekers”) emerge triumphant against – or flow in harmony with – intimidating, isolating and dangerous backgrounds, or “the unknown,” is essential to my work.” Jade Kuei