Don’t Bring Me Down Video
February 28, 2009
We created a website for all of the related media for the project.
Don’t Bring Me Down
February 26, 2009
Announcing “Don’t Bring Me Down,” A Multimedia Art Show
I will be showing a short video with my friend Tim Thielen at the Austin Art Authority this week. I’ll post videos and photos after the show.
In a city known for live music and fashionable people, Rachel Fields and Christina Shaffell have created a first: A band put together purely for the sake of fashion. Don’t Bring Me Down the band is a female-fronted garage-rock four-piece overflowing with ‘60s style. Don’t Bring Me Down, the event is an art happening featuring fashion, photography, film and music.
On February 27th, designer Fields and photographer Shaffell present an evening of entertainment inspired by — and created for — the fictional band Don’t Bring Me Down. Fashion that takes its cues from bad-ass funk and 18th-century haute couture will be on display, along with photos and set-pieces from the group’s one and only photo shoot. Filmmakers Jacob Villanueva and Tim Thielen will present short films about the artistic process.
An event like this wouldn’t make sense without music. Local band Hailey Tuck & the Finn Brothers perform songs written especially for the event. Country/Rock trio Crooks will be closing out the evening’s festivities.
“In my life, music and fashion are inextricably linked,” explains designer Rachel Fields. “Don’t Bring Me Down captures the interplay between lifestyle, music and the artistic process.” Fields has been designing fashions for several years, and premiered several designs in last year’s Treasure City Thrift Fashion Show. Collaborator Christina Shaffell is an Austin-based photographer and designer. Her work can be seen in the most recent edition of the Screamer Company’s annual zine, Three.
Event Details:
Friday, February 27th at 8 PM
United States Art Authority
2906 Fruth Street
Austin, TX 78705
Admission: Free
Sponsored by Artseen Alliance
Artists
Rachel Fields, Designer
Christina Shaffell, Photographer - http://christinashaffell.blogspot.com/
Erin Berkenkamp, Production Stills & Set Design
Tim Thielen, Film
Jacob Villanueva, Film
Travis Tarbox, Backdrop Design
Cory Kimbro, Hair
Willi Dickey, Hair
Rose Archuleta, Make-Up
E.A.S.T. @ Super! Alright!
December 2, 2008
I had a new video installation (See You) up at Super! Alright! for the East Austin Studio Tour.
still image for See You
More art photos on FLICKR.
ARTSHOW : Last weekend: Open Doors expansion
January 10, 2008
Open Doors Expansion Pictures
November 30, 2007
I have added pictures to my flickr account of the art show taken by Austin based photographer Shaune Kolber.
Dallas Artcast
November 28, 2007
The expansion show artists were interviewed by Erik Tosten @ the Dallas Artcast. A Dallas based audio program with interviews and reports from the Dallas Art scene.
Dallas Morning News
November 14, 2007
This was a blurb from the Dallas Morning News covering the fall art shows written by Charissa N. Terranova.
Press coverage of Open Doors – Expansion
November 14, 2007
Seems that the press is rollin!http://www.pegasusnews.com/living/
I LIED!
November 14, 2007
I’m not posting images till after the show. i can’t spoil it for those coming to the opening. I did post a few “behind the scenes” images in my flickr.
Expansion – In There – 2007
October 25, 2007
I am currently wrapping up my video installation In There for the Open Doors Expansion show in Dallas Texas. I will be installing my video pieces Nov 2-9, 2007. The opening is November 17th 2007 from 7pm to 10pm.
Anyone interested in visiting the show after the opening please let me know. I am more than happy to come visit and discuss in more detail the show as a whole and my artwork in more detail.
A full collection of photos of all the works in the show will be available online November 12th 2007.
Expansion ~ Open Doors: installation works
November 17 ~ January 12, 2008
Dallas Contemporary
2801 SWISS AVE
DALLAS TEXAS 75204
214-821-2522
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