Justin Santora's "Gestures in a Blender" at within(Reason) this Friday
"Thanks For Nothing" - 11.5x17.5", 4 screens on white linen cover. Created by Justin Santora It’s evident from artist Justin Santora’s bio that he’s not a fan of the adult status quo—go to college, go to work, punch in, punch out, repeat. Sure, we all have to work, but sometimes putting on your pieces of flair blows. (Yea, we know. We’re thankful to be employed, too.) Regardless, said “rules” make us feel cagey as hell. And many of Santora’s illustrations and screen prints, which show humans performing mundane, routine tasks—photocopying, answering a phone in the cube farm, drying hands underneath the bathroom blow dryer—reinforce the notion that we truly are creatures of habit. Check out Santora’s upcoming opening, “Gestures in a Blender” at within(Reason) gallery on Friday, May 8. His screen prints, mixed media, and an installation will be presented—no TPS reports required for entry.
That same evening, within(Reason) will also host a one night only group show, "Hope in a Hard Place." Paintings, photos, and screen prints donated by more than 20 artists will be available to buy (all under $75). Proceeds will benefit a library that the gallery sponsors in a Kenya Slum.
within(Reason), 1932 S Halsted #408, Opening Reception Friday May 8, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. for Pilsen’s 2nd Fridays. Runs thru May 25, by appointment. Free.