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The Books + Lymbyc Systym: September 20

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:26:49 +0000

Purchase tickets in advance at Brown Paper Tickets for $12 or $15 day of show. The show is expected to sell out, so we encourage pre-ordering early!

The Books are one of the most revered and influential instrumental acts of the last decade, weaving enigmatic narratives through interlocking melodic themes into what cannot be described as anything short of breathtaking. The band will be making a rare live appearance in an environment set up specially for the performance in our contemporary gallery space.

With a cut-and-paste musical aesthetic, The Books, a.k.a. Nick Zammuto and Paul de Jong, did not invent the audio collage, but they have perfected the idea of incorporating found sound into their music. The result is kind less-is-more future-fold, cliche-free and miraculously organic.

Openers Lymbyc Systym is an instrumental duo comprised of brothers Mike and Jared Bell. Hailing from Austin, Texas and Brooklyn, NY respectively, the pair began tinkering back in 2001, laboriously experimenting and completely hellbent on establishing something fresh and unique from deep beneath the indie canopy. The have most recently toured with Broken Social Scene and This Will Destroy You and are known as one of the most engaging live acts emerging today.

September 20th 2009 @ 8pm

Emily Wells with Old Lights

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:38:51 +0000

“Wells carves up elegant, classically based pop tunes and frosts them with Björk/Kate Bush-style embellishments…This multi-instrumentalist is multitalented, with subtle powers of magic and persuasion,” said the LA Weekly while Flavorpill noted: “no one raises the bar for exquisitely crafted, orchestral (and danceable) indie folk like Emily Wells…”

Hear Emily Wells here.

With locals Old Lights and Dear Vincent.

Tickets $8

Doors: 7pm Show 8pm

When We Build, Let Us Think That We Build Forever

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:22:21 +0000

When We Build, Let Us Think That We Build Forever is a curated group show focused on the intersection of natural and manmade environments. Ranging from ecological experiments to meditations on the precariousness of our built environment, the exhibit presents a poetic view of the world that surrounds us and our effect on it. When We Build… features the work of primarily St. Louis-based artists, giving a local viewpoint and immediacy to the exhibit.

The exhibit brings together a broad base of St. Louis artists, from the internationally recognized work of Peter Marcus to the emerging work of Brea McAnally, BJ Vogt, Jessica Kiel-Wornson and Christine D’Epiro. Peter Marcus will contribute several pieces from his striking Horsehead series (provided by Bruno David Gallery) that focus on a single Victorian house “emblematic of an America-or, at least, the idea—of an America that has ceased to exist.” Brea, who also curated the exhibit, has created an interactive outdoor cityscape that invites viewers to add water to an adjacent dam that will, at some point in the evening, overflow and flood the city. The work is a ambivalent exploration of the role of man in natural disaster, inviting questions of implication and responsibility.

They are joined by Luminary Resident Artist Christine D’Epiro, who is transforming brown paper grocery bags into a room-sized installation depicting a nightscape. Entitled Night, the exhibition responds to our present shared economic situation with imagery that represents both a conclusion and a cyclical occurrence. B.J. Vogt is also contributing sculptural pieces depicting ‘natural’ environments or settings using mass produced or easily replicated ‘man-made’ materials, such as cardboard, PVC pipes, plastic implements, lamps and other electrical devices.

The opening reception took place on Saturday, August 8th from 6-9pm and will remain on view on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2-7pm and on Saturdays from 12-5pm through the end of September.

Residency Applications

admin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:23:04 +0000

The Luminary’s residency program is a part of our extensive interaction with the landscape of contemporary art. We seek to promote and support exceptional emerging artists by providing a creative environment in which to work, well-equipped studios, an individually structured professional development program, and dedicated financial support. Each resident gains access to resources as diverse as an art and literature library, basic woodworking shop, digital editing equipment, video filming and production equipment, studio lighting, and exhibition space.

To apply, download the attached PDF below and return to The Luminary at 4900 Reber Place, Saint Louis, MO 63139.

Residency Application 2009-2010