Dylan Egon's work is so great! You have to check out his first solo exhibition at Jonathan LeVine Gallery (New York), running since September 10, through October 8, 2011. Here's some more information:
Jonathan LeVine Gallery is pleased to present Home Of The Brave, new works by Dylan Egon, in what will be his first solo exhibition at the gallery. and largest to date. “Sites of cultural compression, fetishization and wonder.” — Benjamin Genocchio, The New York Times. Egon has a background in Anthropology, Archeology and Film production. Presently, he works in the field of tabletop design and product styling of commercial photography for luxury fashion editorial and advertising clients. For the past several years, Egon has created personal artwork for himself incorporating his collections of objects. Much like the late Joseph Cornell, Egon’s work was not originally intended for exhibition. Egon possesses a tremendous knowledge of design history, a deep nostalgia for Americana as well as a profound respect and appreciation for fine craftsmanship as a form of artistry. He draws upon his expertise in the history of fashion and functional object design when creating fine art. Home Of The Brave features several works comprised of assemblage, in which each object carries significance on its own, as well as in relation to other objects in the piece. One such work, titled Modern American Tomb, includes a classic Coca-cola bottle, Jack Daniels whiskey, Marlboro cigarettes, Adidas sneakers, Leica camera, Fender guitar, Colt 45 pistol, Rolex watch, a copy of the Bible, and several other objects, all surrounding the silhouette of a full-scale male skeleton formed out of pressed brass. ...
Shannon Cottrell