Monkey Spoon

written by D.Dominick Lombardi, co-curator While in the backseat of a car, I misheard one key name in a conversation. In speaking of the heyday of the gangs of New York, my friend described the life and times of Monk Eastman. Over the drone of the standard transmission and the ambient sounds o... Read more

written by D.Dominick Lombardi, co-curator

While in the backseat of a car, I misheard one key name in a conversation. In speaking of the heyday of the gangs of New York, my friend described the life and times of Monk Eastman. Over the drone of the standard transmission and the ambient sounds of the streets, I heard the mobster’s name as Monkey Spoon.
This miscommunication reminded me of how often one can misunderstand anything – from the lyrics of a song, to the names of places or people – and how changes can sometimes be more compelling for what these fresh combinations bring to mind. This is the idea behind the exhibition Monkey Spoon – to reveal something new through unusual combinations that expand the awareness of the viewer. The gallery will feature the work of ten artists who paint, sculpt, assemble and photograph.