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RELEASE: Lousy T-Shirt @ Orlando Museum of Art (Thu 7 Apr 2011)
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MARCH 31, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

I Went to 1st Thursdays at Orlando Museum of Art and All I Got Was...

“Lousy T-Shirt” – The first collaborative project to be realized as a result of “The Swan Boat Talks”, this interactive work involves trading the shirts or tops of 1st Thursdays patrons with a limited edition “Lousy T-Shirt” designed by artists Brian Feldman and Johannah O’Donnell.

The “Lousy T-Shirt” is not for sale and only obtainable by attending 1st Thursdays and actively participating in the trade, while supplies last. Early arrival suggested.

Presented as part of 1st Thursdays at Orlando Museum of Art, the theme for April 2011 is “Fashionista.” The art of fashion depicted on the canvas of an artist or the style of a designer. From the chic trendsetter to the unique original and creative design – past, present or future. Artists express their sense of art and style.

Previous Brian Feldman Projects as part of 1st Thursdays at Orlando Museum of Art include “Happiness Hurts” (Apr. 2010), “Under the Covers” (Oct. 2009), “Trying to Cry” (Mar. 2009) and “Death by Chocolate” (Feb. 2007).

“The Swan Boat Talks” were individual one hour talks held in January 2010 with 10 Orlando artists Brian Feldman had yet to work with - on a swan boat in the middle of Lake Eola. The intent of these public/private talks was to work towards 10 new collaborative projects to take place either in or outside of Orlando, prior to the end of 2010, and separate from any projects either artist had previously announced. At the end of 2010, when none of these projects had yet been realized, the self-imposed deadline was moved to the end of the decade.

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

About the Artists

Brian Feldman is an award-winning conceptual artist, working primarily in time-based performance. The recipient of the 2011 State of Florida Individual Artist Fellowship, he is best known for leaping off of a ladder 366 times over 24 hours (“Leap Year Day”) and eating dinner on stage with his real life family over 40 times (“The Feldman Dynamic”), in addition to over 75 other projects he has presented through Brian Feldman Projects since August 2003. http://j.mp/bfpfb (FB) http://brianfeldman.com/projects

Johannah O’Donnell creates explosive, vibrant paintings in acrylic on wood panel, using neon color schemes with rich multi-layered backgrounds. Though the paintings are primarily portraits that question our collective view of beauty, her panels are also rich with existential sub themes. Represented by Bold Hype Gallery. http://johannahodonnell.com http://facebook.com/johannah.odonnell (FB)

What

Lousy T-Shirt

When

Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 6-9pm (3 hours)

Where

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803-1483

http://j.mp/omamap (Google Maps) • Phone: (407) 896-4231

http://foursquare.com/venue/271942 (Orlando Museum of Art on foursquare)

Cost

Free (OMA members) - $10 (non-members)

Public Transit • Parking • Biking + Walking

LYNX (Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority): From Central Station, take Link 125 to Rollins Street at Mills Avenue. The bus stop is directly across from Orlando Museum of Art. • Vehicle parking is free at Orlando Loch Haven Park and overflow parking is available at the Orlando Science Center parking garage for $5 per vehicle. Carpooling is encouraged. • Biking and walking are both good for you and pleasant modes of transportation on a Thursday night, and anytime! If riding, please wear a helmet and flashing light (and reflective strip if you have one)! Find someone to ride with. It’s more fun that way. Oh, and don’t forget your bike lock! Bike rack located on the north side of Orlando Museum of Art.

Links

http://j.mp/lousyTshirt_fb (Facebook Event)

http://j.mp/lousyTshirt_docs (Media Release)

http://j.mp/bfpfb (Brian Feldman Projects on Facebook)

http://brianfeldman.com/projects (Brian Feldman Projects)

http://omart.org/programs/1st-thursdays (1st Thursdays)

http://twitter.com/BrianFeldman (@BrianFeldman on Twitter)

http://twitter.com/OMAOrlando (@OMAOrlando on Twitter)

When mentioning on Twitter, use hashtags #LousyTShirt #1stThu

Photo: Tisse Mallon • Design: Edward Alan Feldman

Media Contact / Interview Requests:

Brian Feldman, (407) 792-9421, @BrianFeldman on Twitter, projects@brianfeldman.com

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