Diane Irby and Adam Owen Layne pulled off a monster of a show. With artworks from almost a hundred different artists from around the world (see artist list below) along with heavy hitting talent from Detroit.
I was not in attendance for the opener on Friday, but arrived Saturday and was amazed at how they transformed Tangent Gallery. The art was hung very viewer friendly, alot of shows hang art low or too high to actually fully appreciate what the artist was shooting for, looking up or down at a work of art detracts from the artists vision. INK scored huge on art placement and access in my books.
The overall setting was perfect, there wasn't a stuffy, depressing atmosphere like alot of shows give off, it was professionally executed and fun. The music wasn't blowing your ears out or making you want to jump off a building.
The art was high caliber, interesting all the way around, Diane and Adam picked well. Prices were VERY reasonable, of course you had a few artists full of themselves as reflected in their prices, but that shits everywhere. I was impressed by the talent, killer art far outweighed the clinkers.
Now, the entertainment for Saturday..all eyes were held hostage by the meat hook suspension act. It was horrifiing, but you couldn't stop watching..large surgical hooks were inserted all over this chicks body and she was gently raised off the floor hanging by her flesh and spun around. Jesus. I'm a big tough bastard but I almost ran out of there screaming like a little girl. No shit.
Admission was reasonable, and a discount was given for bringing in canned food donations for Burners Without Boarders, a fav local food bank doing great work for those off the beaten track.
Overall this show rated high for me, but full disclosure, my art was in it and I am friends with Adam and Diane. But, if it was a sucklord of a show I would say it.
Keep an eye peeled for future collaborations between these too, they are blazing a serious path in the Motor City.
Sinister
