Os Gemeos (”the twins” in Portuguese), is the pseudonym of identical Brazilian twins Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo who have worked together to create unforgettable works on the streets of Sao Paulo. This weekend they bring their collaborations to their second solo show Too Far Too Close.
Os Gemeos will be transforming Deitch into a fantastical cityscape with houses, doors, and passageways brought to life. Building upon a group of artworks created for the Museum Het Domein in the Netherlands, this show features new paintings, sculpture, and installation bringing all the magical moments of their work together in one tightly knit dream world of an exhibition. Influenced by Brazilian folklore and music culture, the brothers create characters that are reflections of both local customs and the urban sprawl, mimicking the contradictions of the world around them.
The two-man team populate urban and rural sculptural settings with bright yellow figures of common and uncommon people. With a painted hand style and embellishment with jewels, sequins or feathers, they create sensitive and odd portraits of street musicians, grandfathers, rumpled and rough looking children, or awkward teens, alongside mystical creatures of their dream life. The sculpture installation found on the upper deck of the exhibit completes their vision by giving these figures a world of musical instruments and walls covered in painted but functional amplifiers. Guests are invited to join in the band.
Too Far Too Close
Opening Saturday June 28th, 6-9pm
Exhibit June 28th-August 9th
Deitch Projects
18 Wooster Street
Manhattan
Visit Deitch.com for more information.
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BLOWOUTS IN BABYLON
Tonight: Dance to your favorite songs from ‘88-’98 at The Hump with DJ Lindsey, DJ Myles, and guest DJ Rok One. RSVP to TheHumpNYC (at) Gmail (dot) com. 10pm-3am at Blue Owl, 196 2nd Avenue, Manhattan.
Saturday, June 28th: Stop by the opening reception for the collaborative exhibition Un Named Rottens, featuring new works from New York-based artists Beau Velasco, Daniel St. George 2nd, and Jeremiah Maddock. Un Named Rottens will showcase works that look at the primal side of the human psyche and its relation to us in the modern society. The three artists share similar views on how they view the world, as well as a dark, humorous, and, at times, cryptic visual narrative. 6pm-11pm at Factory Fresh, 1053 Flushing Avenue, Bushwick.
Also Saturday: Yours Truly Brand is throwing a Summer release party. The indoor/outdoor event will have food, drinks, a fashion show, and music by DJ Jaclyn, Teddy King, and Ill P. RSVP at Events (at) YoursTrulyBrand (dot) com. 6pm-10pm at Yours Truly Headquarters, 1007 Broadway, Bushwick.
Sunday, June 28th: Check out Radar Magazine’s screening of the documentary JOY DIVISION. A Q&A will follow with Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order and producer Tom Atencio. Visit RadarSummerSolstice.com to RSVP. Screening 6:30pm at New Museum, 235 Bowery, Manhattan. After party 9pm-12am at The Randolph, 349 Broome Street, Manhattan.
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