Fall 2019 - Art and Social Activism
In the last newsletter, I introduced my cast metal spoons; this time, I am excited to share the cast crystal one! Check out the picture and more about the process below.
I am also currently in LA to debut my mini-documentary, which will have its second showing in NYC, hope to see you all there!
The studio is just as busy and productive as ever creating sculptures and installations, and I look forward to sharing with you all the new work soon!
(Image above is a conversation with one of my very good friends and mentors over the last decade, Father L.)
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Opioid Spoon Series -
Crystal Spoon
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This version of the spoon is a unique variation on the Opioid Spoon Series; it is symbolic of the inner struggle of fighting the disease with the anticipation of gaining lucidity, even if temporary.
We made this one from solid cast lead crystal and measure 18 inches in length. A special thanks to Jessi Moore Brooklyn, for casting this beauty. We will be making only five in this series and happy to announce that we will be creating the casts at The Studio of Corning Museum of Glass, which will be donating the kiln time and use of the studio facilities. So incredibly grateful for Corning’s generosity. As always, any money raised from selling art is used exclusively for the OSP non-profit.
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REEL Recovery Film Festival, LA
I am honored and excited to be apart of this film festival in LA and NYC. REEL Recovery showcases filmmakers who create work that discusses addiction, alcoholism, behavioral disorders, treatment, and recovery in engaging ways. My mini-documentary, click here to view, will debut at the festivals.
LOS ANGELES 2019
October 11-17
OSP documentary - October 15th, 7:30 pm Times TBC
NEW YORK 2019
November 1-7
OSP documentary - Times TBC
For more details, check out my social media or REEL Recovery website!
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Closing Panel Discussion: Art, Activism, and Public Awareness of the Opioid Crisis
Thursday, October 24, 2019
6-7:30 pm
Reception to follow.
Free and open to the public. Please RSVP
To close out my exhibition at Boston University, we are having a panel discussion. I will be joined by artist-activists Adam DelMarcelle and Nancy Marks, for a conversation moderated by art historian Gregory Williams.
For more information, click here!
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Boston University -
Addiction, Community, and Impact: Panel & Lightning Talks
Last week I participated in a panel with founders, artists, and activists who are addressing addiction from all angles. I thought the evening was a success, and we had some productive conversations!
Check out more information about the event and other speakers here!
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- Upcoming Event -
SOFA Chicago Art Fair 2019
October 31st – 3 November 2019
Will anyone be in Chicago at the end of the month? It would be so great to see you there! I'll have some work on display during the art fair, and touring the incredible city in my downtime!
Presentation by Mattson’s Fine Art at SOFA Chicago
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Feel free to get in touch - you can do so through my Social Media, through the new site, or by merely hitting Reply to this email.
Until Next Time - Domenic Esposito
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