The Garment as Sculpture

Et Derive is inviting you to "In Praise of Costume, The Garment as Sculpture". An event celebrating what is fashion shown through the different aspects of art. Expressed through photography, paintings or through such well crafted dolls. 6 new york based artists to show the different worlds of fashion through their own eyes.

Nadav Benjamin, whose work marries elements of fine art, portraiture and fashion photography.

www.nadavbenjamin.com

Carissa Pelleteri, steeped in fond nostalgia, wherein, the past nurtures the present.

www.carissapelleteri.com

Ryan Michael Kelly, whose celebrity and fashion work amplifies any scenario.

www.ryanmichaelkelly.com

Peter Halasz, a painter living in New York City.

www.peterhalasz.com

Cricket Alexander, whose paintings begin with the construction of her models. Able to assume poses impossible for the human, the meticulously detailed dolls nevertheless become a metaphor for and extension of self.

www.cricketalexander.com

Check out each artist, because they definitely show the new york fashion in a grunge, bright, old school, and diverse way. Something worth going to. RSVP at rsvp@ghostownpress.com

masquerade opening

when: Saturday, October 31, 2009

where: 240 broadway, suite 204

brooklyn, ny 11211

time: 7 pm - midnight

closing reception

Date: Friday, November 13, 2009

Time: 6 pm - 9 pm

Location: 240 Broadway, Suite 204

Brooklyn, NY 11211

Speacial Guest DJ

Get Involved: The Superglue Mural

Winters in New York are a dreary affair, indeed. Superglue, a collective of young photographers, writers, painters, and graphic designers, has taken on the admirable task of adding a little more color to our city. Supplies for the project are necessary, so spread the word and make a donation if you can! Check out the project information here, and visit supergluenyc.org to learn more about this awesome, not for profit organization.

Never Mind the Pollocks

"Jackson Pollock by Miltos Manetas" for iPhone from Memo Akten on Vimeo

Now you can channel the Jackson Pollock on the inside directly to your computer screen or iPhone. Miltos Manetas's award winning; no mess; no fuss site lets you paint with your fingers, toes or whatever you like. The equally fun iPhone app was created by self-described mad scientist, Memo Akten.

You may not be given a retrospective at the MoMA but your creation could end up in a new book. Save your pictures and send them to jackson@jacksonpollock.org.

Can't see the video? Click here to view it on the Ladies Lotto blog.