9/18 111Minna.

‘Destroy All Monsters’ group show embroiled all of the Djiboogo members as well as a healthy dose of OneShot artists and compatriots.

It Rocked.

Special thanks to Brown-Jean, and H!NGE

Next date February 5th.

You’d better be there…

News;

The Owners of Insite Gallery placed some of the Djiboogo Glass Ware into the Front Window Display.

H!NGE snapped a pic…

Thanks Claudia and Ina

Spring is sprung here at Djiboogo studios, and things continue to progress. This less than dramatic photo is supposed to highlite some of our progress, with a fresh banner being painted by pashe, the ceramic area as clean as its ever been, (courtesy of artnok), and one of our feline members strolling about looking for some hapless victim. Sometimes progress is like that– quiet, almost empty feeling in some ways, with claws and teeth hidden under soft fur.

Our membership has solidified and grown somewhat, with out first “official” foray into the rules and regulations of sharing the communal art space. Artnok mentioned he would like studio access non-dependant on one of us who live at the studio. Only a matter of time, but nontheless, it felt like an occasion. The studio is finally officially open. . .

Leave it to me to wax philosophical at the drop of a leaf, but our membership expansion/studio growth got me thinking about all of this “art making” we cling to so dearly here at djiboogo studios, and sharing that experience and way of life. It can feel easy to “share” your art, or space, or whatever, as long as it happens to fit into your personal way of things, perhaps showing “your” finished pieces to people or having an open studio party once a year with a single set time and date. When we have to compromise and step into a shared experience, many artists hesitate or get possessive. I wonder if we haven’t grasped more tightly onto the idea that art and art making is most pure and honest when it is “individual” action, intensely personal, something which springs from our deep heart or soul or mind or ass. Certainly there are exceptions, with some crews and collectives popping up and flourishing, but even then, each member often cultivates a hands off policy regarding their “own” work. How often do you see pieces with multiple artists credited? I could get political and blame the system which seems to devalue art in the schools, some of the first chances budding artists get to share and discuss their visions with peers. Is it a coincidence that “public” schools continue to cut art, leaving it to the “private” institutions such as art specific schools to carry the creative burden? Why is it so rare to see people doing art in public spaces together?  Art is like masturbation perhaps, something better left to private time, and private places. Only a pervert would dare thrust it into public space and time. . .

This is not to say that there are not plenty of people and institutions who buck this trend. We fully expect to make an impact here with djiboogo studios, and for more people to get involved and get public with their private art. And if you see a naked man carrying a bucket of clay  and some paint down the street, stop and say hello. Its art, believe us. . .