SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 5, 2015) - Mirus Gallery is pleased to present the first U.S. solo show from Berlin-based artist Clemens Behr in Variety of (N)one. Using materials gathered from an extensive remodel of the 540 Howard Street compound, Behr will exhibit large-scale installations, sculpture, assemblage, collage, and new paintings created during a one month residency at Mirus Gallery. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 6 to 10 PM, and will be on view through June 13, 2015.
In Variety of (N)one, Behr approaches sculpture and painting as a highly conscious action of choice. The artist was presented with a vast array of options, materials, and tools to create this body of work. As there were literally no limitations placed upon Behr, the artist had to deeply consider the endless variations of usage possible. Even in the pronunciation of the show title, a choice must be made.
The 540 Howard Street compound has an eclectic, artistic history beginning with Club DV8 where Keith Haring was commissioned to create a special site-specific mural in 1986. Continuing that heritage, Paul Hemming established Temple Nightclub in 2007, a venue for artists by artists, and Mirus Gallery in 2012. The compound underwent an extensive remodel in 2015, and is the main source of materials used in this exhibition: from warehouse and basement finds such as ID scanners and event lighting, to rooftop airconditioner ducts and wind protection panels. Inline with the compound’s eco-conscious business model, Behr’s artistic aesthetic of using repurposed and upcycled materials is a perfect match.
The city of San Francisco plays an underlying role throughout the exhibition with quick appearances seen in the color palette, collage, and salvaged materials. Variety of (N)one is an homage to the city in which the artist lived, worked, and found inspiration from during his one month residency.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Clemens Behr (1985) lives and works in Berlin, Germany. The artist studied Graphic Design at the University of Applied Sciences (Dortmund, Germany), Facultat de Belles Artes, Universitat de Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain), and Fine Art at the Universität der Künste (Berlin, Germany). His work has been shown in numerous exhibitions and public spaces worldwide and has been the subject of several books, as well as magazine and newspaper articles. Influences include Marcel Duchamp, Kurt Schwitters, and Gordon Matta-Clark.
ABOUT THE GALLERY:
Mirus Gallery is a dynamic exhibition space established by curator and art dealer, Paul Hemming. The gallery features a program of contemporary artwork by emerging and mid-career artists in both solo and thematically organized group shows. Mirus Gallery highlights work that emphasizes skill and process and aims to engage viewers on a sentient, emotional and evocative level. In 2013 the artist-in-residence program was initiated, further pursuing the gallery’s values of community and collaboration by providing a live-in and on-site studio space for artists to create and exhibit work in a supportive environment, conducive to creativity.
Visit https://www.mirusgallery.com for more information.
Event Details
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 16, 6-10 PM, Artist in Attendance
Exhibition Dates: May 16 - June 13, 2015
Event RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1571613506424246/
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In Variety of (N)one, Behr approaches sculpture and painting as a highly conscious action of choice. The artist was presented with a vast array of options, materials, and tools to create this body of work. As there were literally no limitations placed upon Behr, the artist had to deeply consider the endless variations of usage possible. Even in the pronunciation of the show title, a choice must be made.
The 540 Howard Street compound has an eclectic, artistic history beginning with Club DV8 where Keith Haring was commissioned to create a special site-specific mural in 1986. Continuing that heritage, Paul Hemming established Temple Nightclub in 2007, a venue for artists by artists, and Mirus Gallery in 2012. The compound underwent an extensive remodel in 2015, and is the main source of materials used in this exhibition: from warehouse and basement finds such as ID scanners and event lighting, to rooftop airconditioner ducts and wind protection panels. Inline with the compound’s eco-conscious business model, Behr’s artistic aesthetic of using repurposed and upcycled materials is a perfect match.
The city of San Francisco plays an underlying role throughout the exhibition with quick appearances seen in the color palette, collage, and salvaged materials. Variety of (N)one is an homage to the city in which the artist lived, worked, and found inspiration from during his one month residency.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Clemens Behr (1985) lives and works in Berlin, Germany. The artist studied Graphic Design at the University of Applied Sciences (Dortmund, Germany), Facultat de Belles Artes, Universitat de Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain), and Fine Art at the Universität der Künste (Berlin, Germany). His work has been shown in numerous exhibitions and public spaces worldwide and has been the subject of several books, as well as magazine and newspaper articles. Influences include Marcel Duchamp, Kurt Schwitters, and Gordon Matta-Clark.
ABOUT THE GALLERY:
Mirus Gallery is a dynamic exhibition space established by curator and art dealer, Paul Hemming. The gallery features a program of contemporary artwork by emerging and mid-career artists in both solo and thematically organized group shows. Mirus Gallery highlights work that emphasizes skill and process and aims to engage viewers on a sentient, emotional and evocative level. In 2013 the artist-in-residence program was initiated, further pursuing the gallery’s values of community and collaboration by providing a live-in and on-site studio space for artists to create and exhibit work in a supportive environment, conducive to creativity.
Visit https://www.mirusgallery.com for more information.
Event Details
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 16, 6-10 PM, Artist in Attendance
Exhibition Dates: May 16 - June 13, 2015
Event RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1571613506424246/
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 5, 2015) - Mirus Gallery is pleased to present the first U.S. solo show from Berlin-based artist Clemens Behr in Variety of (N)one. Using materials gathered from an extensive remodel of the 540 Howard Street compound, Behr will exhibit large-scale installations, sculpture, assemblage, collage, and new paintings created during a one month residency at Mirus Gallery. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 6 to 10 PM, and will be on view through June 13, 2015.
In Variety of (N)one, Behr approaches sculpture and painting as a highly conscious action of choice. The artist was presented with a vast array of options, materials, and tools to create this body of work. As there were literally no limitations placed upon Behr, the artist had to deeply consider the endless variations of usage possible. Even in the pronunciation of the show title, a choice must be made.
The 540 Howard Street compound has an eclectic, artistic history beginning with Club DV8 where Keith Haring was commissioned to create a special site-specific mural in 1986. Continuing that heritage, Paul Hemming established Temple Nightclub in 2007, a venue for artists by artists, and Mirus Gallery in 2012. The compound underwent an extensive remodel in 2015, and is the main source of materials used in this exhibition: from warehouse and basement finds such as ID scanners and event lighting, to rooftop airconditioner ducts and wind protection panels. Inline with the compound’s eco-conscious business model, Behr’s artistic aesthetic of using repurposed and upcycled materials is a perfect match.
The city of San Francisco plays an underlying role throughout the exhibition with quick appearances seen in the color palette, collage, and salvaged materials. Variety of (N)one is an homage to the city in which the artist lived, worked, and found inspiration from during his one month residency.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Clemens Behr (1985) lives and works in Berlin, Germany. The artist studied Graphic Design at the University of Applied Sciences (Dortmund, Germany), Facultat de Belles Artes, Universitat de Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain), and Fine Art at the Universität der Künste (Berlin, Germany). His work has been shown in numerous exhibitions and public spaces worldwide and has been the subject of several books, as well as magazine and newspaper articles. Influences include Marcel Duchamp, Kurt Schwitters, and Gordon Matta-Clark.
ABOUT THE GALLERY:
Mirus Gallery is a dynamic exhibition space established by curator and art dealer, Paul Hemming. The gallery features a program of contemporary artwork by emerging and mid-career artists in both solo and thematically organized group shows. Mirus Gallery highlights work that emphasizes skill and process and aims to engage viewers on a sentient, emotional and evocative level. In 2013 the artist-in-residence program was initiated, further pursuing the gallery’s values of community and collaboration by providing a live-in and on-site studio space for artists to create and exhibit work in a supportive environment, conducive to creativity.
Visit https://www.mirusgallery.com for more information.
Event Details
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 16, 6-10 PM, Artist in Attendance
Exhibition Dates: May 16 - June 13, 2015
Event RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1571613506424246/
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In Variety of (N)one, Behr approaches sculpture and painting as a highly conscious action of choice. The artist was presented with a vast array of options, materials, and tools to create this body of work. As there were literally no limitations placed upon Behr, the artist had to deeply consider the endless variations of usage possible. Even in the pronunciation of the show title, a choice must be made.
The 540 Howard Street compound has an eclectic, artistic history beginning with Club DV8 where Keith Haring was commissioned to create a special site-specific mural in 1986. Continuing that heritage, Paul Hemming established Temple Nightclub in 2007, a venue for artists by artists, and Mirus Gallery in 2012. The compound underwent an extensive remodel in 2015, and is the main source of materials used in this exhibition: from warehouse and basement finds such as ID scanners and event lighting, to rooftop airconditioner ducts and wind protection panels. Inline with the compound’s eco-conscious business model, Behr’s artistic aesthetic of using repurposed and upcycled materials is a perfect match.
The city of San Francisco plays an underlying role throughout the exhibition with quick appearances seen in the color palette, collage, and salvaged materials. Variety of (N)one is an homage to the city in which the artist lived, worked, and found inspiration from during his one month residency.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Clemens Behr (1985) lives and works in Berlin, Germany. The artist studied Graphic Design at the University of Applied Sciences (Dortmund, Germany), Facultat de Belles Artes, Universitat de Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain), and Fine Art at the Universität der Künste (Berlin, Germany). His work has been shown in numerous exhibitions and public spaces worldwide and has been the subject of several books, as well as magazine and newspaper articles. Influences include Marcel Duchamp, Kurt Schwitters, and Gordon Matta-Clark.
ABOUT THE GALLERY:
Mirus Gallery is a dynamic exhibition space established by curator and art dealer, Paul Hemming. The gallery features a program of contemporary artwork by emerging and mid-career artists in both solo and thematically organized group shows. Mirus Gallery highlights work that emphasizes skill and process and aims to engage viewers on a sentient, emotional and evocative level. In 2013 the artist-in-residence program was initiated, further pursuing the gallery’s values of community and collaboration by providing a live-in and on-site studio space for artists to create and exhibit work in a supportive environment, conducive to creativity.
Visit https://www.mirusgallery.com for more information.
Event Details
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 16, 6-10 PM, Artist in Attendance
Exhibition Dates: May 16 - June 13, 2015
Event RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1571613506424246/
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