8 August 2008

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An internet presence - A waste of time?

There's a cover article out right now about this girl named Julia Allison, who, through her internet escapades found fame and eventually (this month) landed on the cover of Wired Magazine–AND SHE D... Continue

Tagged: internet, promotion, myspace, marketing, website

Added a post 28 Jul

10 Things I Learned In The Box:

here's an article about it.

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10 Things I Learned In The Box:
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10 Things I Learned In The Box: 1. Neon light was a very good thing for attracting people at night to my window. 2. Display windows offer no true alone time. 3. I posses no mood when I'm alone. 4. ... Continue

Wrote this review. Last comment by Sorg 28 Jul.

Why we should all be painting pictures of dogs

Hans' dog Dylan T is incredible, but Tori's statement, at fist I wasn't sure, was she–in fact–talking about your Bansky? Isn't it funny about art? Who are we listening to? That's the question. I h... Continue

Tagged: investor, sellers, art, best, investment

Added a post 13 May

do you do RAINBOWS?

mindless video, but hey, it's my art. Continue

Tagged: foxtrot, stripes, light, rays, motel

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Website: picasaweb.google.com/chadsorg

Relationship status: married

College / University: Collins College

Program: Graphic Design

Graduation: 22 June 1997

Member type: Artist, Critic, Curator

If you're an artist, what kind of art do you make?: Digital, Drawing, Event, Painting, Photography

I am...: stoked, just totally stoked to be here, hey is that my jacket you're wearin'?

About my artwork: Never ending quest to locate my taste. Resigning myself to this search. An impulsive sense, scribbled line, texture rough/slick, accidents lovin', breakin' stuff, glazing over layers, marbles shiny or plastic. Sparkle & stickers, sometimes pinstriped. Also a bit of the high & artsy. But I like leftovers.

Sometimes it's a representational oil painting or a drawing amongst the scramble. A funny thing about representation is that it could represent one of many things for a witness, regardless of the presenter's vision.

I'm not a literal artist; there's no firm agenda here for me, once in a while maybe. Rather than building a stock notion of meaning or medium and then working that product to its exhaustion, my interest lies in perceiving a vague feeling or sense that radiates from within the art . In viewing my work, I would hope that a transfer of energy might happen: one encounters a piece of artwork and feels a coolness wash over or maybe a fresh gust of openness then pass it on. whoooosh

To have one particular taste within myself nailed down to canvas repeatedly would be torture. I say "Here's some of me, all of this. These are what I'm saying now and now and now." It's being dialed in or loosened up, I never know where it's going. So now I've become an installationist including alot of the stuff I make. Nothing means anything without enough perspective. I'll keep going.

Chad Sorg
3-21-04

Artists I like: Rev. Howard Finster, Basquiat, Tal R, Neo Rauch, Richard Estes, Twombly, Rauchenberg, DuChamp, Leonardo, Rubins, Tomato, Vincent-of course, Picasso-of course, Schnabel(some), P.T. Anderson, Wes Anderson, Vincent Gallo, Glenn Brown, Gary Hume, Matthew Barney, Whistler, Holbein, David Carson, Rob't Will'ms, Puvis de Chavannes, Jacek Malczewski

Interests: I want to turn Reno into one big artists' residency. artsy fartsy ass, slot machines, callgirls and artsy fartsy asses.

What exhibitions are good at the moment?: •Selections From Dada Motel, UNLV just came down–It rocked!

•Nada Motel is June 26th thru 29th, 2008, 60 artists last year!
Go to Nada's group

The centre of the artworld is: New York, London, LA, Berlin, Beijing, online

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Life in a Glass Box

Artist in LaBussaBox My daily life was carried out in the display window of LaBussola Art Boutique downtown on 1st St. for 120 hours last month during Artown–that's 5 days straight–just to draw. I got out Saturday the 19th of July, so I wrote this a… Continue

Posted on 3rd August 2008 at 9:02pm — No Comments (Add)

Inside–Outsider

What makes an artist an "outsider"? Is it the self-taught status? Is it the mental instability? Is it a cranky attitude or living in an obscure place? What if an artist has knowledge of current issues & stuff? what if an artist went to college? W… Continue

Posted on 13th July 2008 at 6:30pm — 8 Comments (Add)

I'm constantly being underestimated–you too?

I talk to friends/colleges, family sometimes, I see that maybe they don't think so highly of my potential. That doesn't bother me, I don't see theirs either. No matter how much someone tells you they have this going for them because they're gonna do… Continue

Posted on 12th June 2008 at 1:03am — No Comments (Add)

I ask me, what do I think about my paintings?

Self, what do I think about my paintings? Where have they come from, where are they going? So I'll just ramble in my answer, not like anyone's reading this, are they? anyone? So there's a thing in my work with the scribble. I think I've seen some inc… Continue

Posted on 11th June 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments (Add)

ALL TOGETHER NOW....

All together now! –––"Are we not men? We are Nada!" My number one desire is to make a comfy living from the sale of my art. I made these paintings, but I don't wanna keep them. It'd be nice to make a living from doing the thing I'm best at. I found… Continue

Posted on 10th June 2008 at 6:50pm — No Comments (Add)

Beauty and Perception

There can be found experiences in nature and in the daily happenings of routine that we're privy to for just a moment as we ride the train of hours. We might glimpse something as rare and romanticized a thing as beauty, but even if it's a beauty that… Continue

Posted on 22nd April 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments (Add)

Devine Love

a book Called The Mission of Art by artist Alex Grey. He talks about spiritual manifestations in one's art and divine love is what's behind it all apparently. Funny I've been looking at an Alchemical symbols book lately and I see the illustrations f… Continue

Posted on 22nd April 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments (Add)

DaMSL (dada motel show list) from '07

DaMSL (dada motel show list) "Freedom: DADA DADA DADA, the howl of clashing colors, the intertwining of all contradictions, grotesqueries, trivialities: LIFE." [Tristan Tzara, "Dada Manifesto," 1918] An open invitation–to witness art and har… Continue

Posted on 22nd April 2008 at 11:18pm — No Comments (Add)

Las Vegas Review Journal's View Story about Dada Motel

SELECTIONS FROM THE DADA MOTEL: Art outside the frame Exhibit celebrates unusual works at UNLV's Barrick Museum By F. ANDREW TAYLOR VIEW STAFF WRITER Chad Sorg, curator of Selections from the Dada Motel, a new show on exhibit at UNLV's Marjor… Continue

Posted on 22nd April 2008 at 11:14pm — 1 Comment (Add)

In Criticism of Art Criticism

Does anyone know what art criticism is about? With so many ways to write about so much, does anyone see clearly what criticism does? Who does criticism talk to? A writer can be obsessive about one thing in a painting or body of work and overlook eve… Continue

Posted on 22nd April 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments (Add)

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At 10:06pm on 29th July 2008, Vanderlei Zalochi said…: www.za.art.br

At 7:08am on 9th June 2008, Beppe said…: Hi,
I'm from ITALY. I invite you to visit my site. www. beppedevoti.com.
I want to invite you to join me in the pure painting art. Tank Beppe

At 11:49pm on 16th May 2008, Michaelchang said…: Like your work a lot Chad, hey and your interests sounds sweet too.

At 4:14am on 15th May 2008, ted stanuga said…: Thanks much. I have sent the show info to several people that I think could really take the idea somewhere interesting. Black and white.
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At 3:17pm on 14th May 2008, Phil Illingworth said…: Thanks, the longer you look, the harder you think, the meaner it is...

At 7:14pm on 13th May 2008, Mimi Yoon said…: dear dear sorg,
thanks for your comment, critique, and compliment... much appreciated... : )
i see that you're quite diversely talented yourself... compared to yours i feel my art is too controlled which is troubling me right now as i write this... but then i probably won't feel this way just hours later... i'd never know... i am never completely satisfied with what i create anyways...
always striving to improve.

i do enjoy your art and appreciate it very much!!!
you have much to say...

i, too, am in endless quest and search of my taste or style and/or both as you (read in your statement)...
my problem is i get bored too easily... 6-7 pieces in one style, then i am sure to get bored... but while i am exploring it, i act and think as if it is the one every time...

hmmm... do i make living doing art? no and yes... i've worked as a freelance graphic designer as long as i remember until 7 years ago when i started a small art school (90-100 students) for kids... and just started doing art for myself in 2007... the only show i've participated in is a group exhibit in japan in march this year.... and i'm not japanese.

i just love creating... usually without any purpose but to make myself happy... : )

thanks again, sorg~
: ) mimi

p.s. love your styles!

At 5:52pm on 13th May 2008, Pierre Tavlitzki said…: Hi Sorg !
Welcome to the Ning Art Network Directory on Ning Network Creators. As promised I linked your Nada Motel group therein. It is the first link to Artreview within this Directory. I hope that other ones shall follow !
I also welcome you on the Art Auction Knowledge network.
Very sincerely
Pierre

At 11:46am on 13th May 2008, mike hinc said…: A lot of people like that video - I'll have you know - and it serves its prupose - but you're right - its not the apex of my work. Glad you like my images. Good to be your friend.

At 8:36am on 13th May 2008, Ron Moe said…: OSU oregon state u. The Dada was interesting and amusing last year. I went on Thursday or Friday at 2 different times. Many "doors" were locked. I'd like to be able to see more of the showings. I have Thu off and afternoons as I work nights. When would be the best time this year? Would like to buy some inexpensive art - something that catches my eye. I have no art background

At 6:56pm on 10th May 2008, Herb Williams said…: I curate for a gallery here in Nashville called The Rymer Gallery. Check their philosophy and practice out at www.therymergallery.com. I would like to speak with you more about possibly exhibiting your work.