Press Release
For immediate release
BREAD AND
CIRCUS
A
gala opening is planned for local artist Mark Bryan at the Circle of
Friends Gallery in Atascadero
August 22nd. The show, BREAD AND CIRCUS, features a marvelous
variety of Mark’s work in Giclee prints on canvas.
Born in Southern California in the fifties,
Bryan
soaked up the pop culture and angst of those days. Super hero comics,
Sci-fi books, Atomic War, the Mouseketeers, Beach Blanket Bingo and the
dirty Russkies were just a few of the things one had to deal with. All
that was soon followed by the psychedelic movement, the Vietnam War,
Tricky Dick, and of course more wars, terrorism, and environmental
destruction. With all that
material to work with it’s no wonder Bryan’s work has taken a humorous and
satirical direction.
Bryan
has become known as a deadly satirist taking on the villains of the day
in surprising and delightful fashion. He is also known for his whimsical
surrealistic work and pieces that make comments on human nature, evoke
wonder, and ask the big questions. Even though most of the work deals
with serious topics it always manages to be entertaining and
esthetically pleasing.
Bryan’s
work has been widely exhibited and featured on numerous satirical and
political web sites across the US and around
the globe. The work has also appeared in many publications and magazines
as illustration and cover art.
In 2007 Bryan was given a feature
article in Juxtapoz magazine.
This fall, Bryan’s well known “Mad Tea Party” painting
will be appearing in a new movie. “Lake View Terrace,” starring Samuel
Jackson. You can preview his work at
www.artofMarkBryan.com.
The opening night is being held at the
Atascadero Circle
of Friends Gallery on Friday, August 22nd, from 7 – 9 PM.
The gallery is located at 5529 Tunitas, Atascadero. The
show will run from August 22 - September 27. For information please call
466-4653 or visit
www.circleoffriendsgallery.com