Art Speak presents the ART of Language

Sunday, March 21

Art Village Gallery

410 South Main Street

Memphis, TN 38103

Doors open at 5 p

Program begins at 5:30 p

FREE

Just be.

Art Speak Memphis presents Phatmak - March 21

A passionate, honest, and talented man acquiring knowledge, Darius "Phatmak" Clayton uses the ink pen as a stress reliever. Clayton was raised in the inner city of Memphis, Tennessee and was introduced to the art of poetry at the age of 15.

His "dive-in head first, sink or swim" mentality provided him with many sobering experiences in his lifetime which reflected in his poetry a sense of relatable truth and experience driven wisdom, creating a first person experience for listeners and readers. He gives captivating live performances mixing theatric delivery, soul music ballads through conversational tones and in your face soul drenching messages.

We welcome you with open arms to show Art Speak the "art" of language!

The ART of Spoken Word

Spoken word is best described as the art of verbal language. Words are manipulated together with a beat and soul that includes plays on phrases and tones.

Art Speak Memphis is ready....for story telling time.....

Sunday, March 7 - Feedback & Photos

This past Sunday was quite the experience for Art Speak Memphis! The artists work was well recieved and their stories were inspirational. I am very proud of Memphis for coming out and supporting two very talented artist here in Memphis!

As an added bonus, the works of each artist will remain on display at the Art Village Gallery through out the month of March! So if you were unable to make it this past Sunday but would love to see such talent, please stop by 410 South Main Street, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am - 5 pm to view it.

Congrats John and Mark (only if the public knew about the walls that your work is displayed on!)

FEATURED ARTISTS: MARCH 7 .... Mark Streeter & John Hood-Taylor

Mark Streeter was born and raised in Memphis, TN. He has worked in the family construction business since the age of 15, but has loved creating things since he was a small child. Mark’s paintings are Surrealistic exercises that use the human form as a jumping off point into the explorations of color and form. They are influenced by primitivism, fauve painting, and expressionism. He is invested in a tactile relationship with his paintings, and often resorts to using the most primitive tools, the hands, to leave his mark.

John Hood-Taylor was born and raised in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee—home of the Great Smokey Mountains and Dolly Parton. Five years ago he moved to Memphis to attend the College of Art. He is graduating this May with a BFA in the concentration of painting and a minor in art history. Hood-Taylor’s series’ range from social-political abstractions to non-representational experimentations of various mediums and styles. Along with his interests in art, he is also intrigued with issues concerning mediocrity, Hollywood idolatry, Congressional double-speak, and mass cultural apathy. Hood-Taylor enjoys painting images that could complement any décor, yet finds greater value in his works that express current and reoccurring problems in our society.

Sunday, March 7
Art Village Gallery
410 South Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901-521-0782

5pm -8pm

Programming begins at 5:30 pm.

For more information, email diversitymatters@email.com

Sunday, February 21 - Art Speak Photos

Raleecoh's Art! Memphis has TALENT

This is just a taste of what Art Speak had to talk about last Sunday. We look forward to new art on March 7.

If you want to be a featured artist (visual, musical or spoken), submit your bio, headshot and/or work, and your inspiration to diversitymatters@email.com.

FEATURED ARTIST - Rahleecoh J. Ishakarah

Memphis College of Art student, Rahleecoh Ishakarah, will be featured Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Art Speak Memphis. You can view samples of his work at http://rlc.site40.net/

From the Artist....

"My name is RahleeCoh J. Ishakarah. I'm originally from Jackson, MS, but I currently attend Memphis College of Art as a sophomore. My major is in Desing with a concentration in Sequential Narrative. Through the design program, I will illustrate ideas in a number of different forms such as film, comic, and stories.

Personal projects are usually fine art pursuits. I strive to produce strong compositions that incorporate my beliefs and ideas. Right now I'm interested in the power of confidence in a time where there is little hope. I used a moonflower to illustrate this idea in one of my works. This particular flower blooms at night, the time in which most things dwindle. This concept is in the wellspring of many other ideas, and I plan to use these ideas to create a connection to the events that are going on in my life.

Finding connections with other people and their relation to me has been another motivating factor for my art. This is one of the reasons that I want to pursue Art Speak...because it is through our connection with other, where we can better see ourselves."

We at Art Speak look forward to showcasing this unique talent! See you there!

SPONSORS NEEDED

Premises

Art Speak is a bi-weekly event that introduces different forms of local art to the Memphis Community. Whether it is visual art or musical art, we embrace all forms. This event allows artists in our city a platform to showcase their talent on a bi-weekly basis.

Art Speak would like to keep this event FREE to the public. We aim to improve culture and aid the city to become progressive and embrace all forms of art.

Sponsorship requests: 2 cases of champagne and/or liquor per event, $1000.00 per month for operational costs (utilities, location & printed marketing materials)

For more information regarding demographics or if you have a service you would like to donate please contact diversitymatters@email.com