Contact Information
Pebbles Russell & Jonathan Neville, Co-curators
Email: boysiknow@gmail.com
Oct. 4 – Oct. 15, 2012 / Opening Reception: Thursday, Oct. 4, 7-10PM
NEW YORK – Four Oh Three is proud to present “Boys I Know, part IV” with work by Leghead Loves, TheLoveChild, Nephilim Giant and the first lady of BIK, Marthalicia Matarrita.
“Boys I Know” is the spawn of nightlife fixtures and art fiends of the concrete jungle, Pebbles Russell and Jonathan Neville. In an effort to explore and expose the art-making that surrounds all of us in our day to day lives, while expanding outlets for legitimate art appreciation, Pebbles and Jon have turned Boys I Know into an evolving series of exhibitions and events surrounding this concept.
Some of the artists involved make a living off of art, others just engage in the creative process on the side but all have a voracious commitment to making. This constant and consistent involvement in creation is inspirational in a climate where regurgitation and consumption seem to be all that we are charged with. Rather than sit back and take in, these artists serve as an example to all of us that making and doing are oftentimes what render life worth living. Connecting artists and forging collaborative relationships where ideas flow and work is born is an integral part of the BIK series. Particularly through the opening receptions, Boys I Know attempts to foster the stability of a growing creative community by introducing new individuals and circles and encouraging a relaxed devotion to the contemporary art scene in New York.
Boys I Know is fortunate enough to partner with Four Oh Three for the remainder of 2012, programming art and music events there through December. The familial, tucked away nature of the space and of 80 Nassau Street reminds us that interesting visual pairings, stimulating work and blossoming creativity can spring up everywhere. This is the fifth show in the Boys I Know series. Boys I Know had three other group shows since late 2011 in Brooklyn, the Lower East Side and the Financial Disctrict. In February, BIK partnered with Something I Ate for the final New York event in the innovative food and art pairing series.
Everything about “Boys I Know” is handmade and created with care. The promotional material for the show was designed with these ideas in mind and each flyer is a hand stamped one of a kind original piece. Continuing the focus on creative process and the beauty of the art of making, Ms. Russell designed the logo and assembles each flyer with Mr. Neville in their home studio.
Pebbles Russell was born in Washington DC and relocated to New York in 2004 to study photography and pop culture anthropology at New York University. She has thrown parties all over downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn. Her style and personality have brought her face and work to the pages of many magazines including Vice, Underrated, Swindle, Wadklub, powerHouse and Status and most recently to the MISS Crew blog. She has shown her own art in New York as well as worked for the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and the BMW Guggenheim Lab. In late 2011 she curated the first two “Boys I Know” exhibits and co-curated Something I Ate and BIK part III in 2012.
Jonathan Neville is a born and raised Brooklynite. He attended Saint Ann’s School and went on to graduate from Hamilton College with a degree in creative writing. He has worked for various magazines in New York including Vice Magazine and Frank151, and at the Macmillan publishing house. Jon has published work for Frank, Pony UK and MISS Crew. Jon works alongside artists and musicians at events and openings and has managed both “Boys I Know” exhibits in 2011 and co- curated Something I Ate and BIK part III earlier this year.
Four Oh Three is a sometime gallery, theater, meeting room, and event space. It is a multiuse space in the often over-looked Financial District. Four Oh Three has played host to workshops, art openings, live performances, tastings and private events of all kinds. This is the second rendition of Boys I Know at the Four Oh Three.
The opening reception for “Boys I Know, part IV” will be held on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 7 to 10PM
Four Oh Three
80 Nassau Street
New York, NY 10002
Website: www.boysiknow.tumblr.com
Gallery Open Hours (by appointment only): Friday Oct. 5 - Monday Oct. 15. Noon-6PM.
For appointments, please email boysiknow@gmail.com
