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Eli Ridgway Gallery

September 11 - October 17, 2010

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172 Minna Street San Francisco, CA 94105
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Opening Reception: Saturday, September 11th, 4-7pm Baer Ridgway Exhibitions is pleased to present EYE AGAINST I, a solo exhibition and large scale installation by Bay Area artist Chris Duncan. Taken from the title of the incredibly influential punk/hardcore record I AGAINST I by the Washington DC based Bad Brains, this moniker references Duncan's early influences of the punk/hardcore community and his current concepts in regards to optics, self-reflection and perception. Building upon op-art and the work of color theorists, this new body of work is about seeing, both literally and metaphorically. While questioning the objectivity of sight, Duncan provides a platform of contemplation of what is real. For his most elaborate installation to date, Chris Duncan will alter the gallery space through a dizzying array of mirrors, string installations, new walls and scrims. In addition, Duncan has curated a series of readings and performances to be held in the gallery during the course of the exhibition. All are free and open to the public. SEEING Wednesday, September 15th, 6-9pm An Evening of Readings by Whitney Chadwick, Max Goldberg, Colter Jacobsen, Jessica Lanyadoo, Miranda Mellis, Larry Rinder, Ryan Wallace, Lindsey White and Matthew Zapruder BELIEVING Friday, September 17th, 7-10pm Ghost Stories as told by Donal Mosher with musical companionship from Danny Grody Followed by a screening of October Country, a film by Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher BELIEVER Friday, September 24th, 6-9pm Live Performance by Believer Treats will be provided by The Donut Field Research Team SHOCK and ORBLESS Saturday, October 2nd, 6-9pm Live Musical Performances by Shock (a new band by the members of Rubies & Sorcerer) and Orbless. BAD AT SPORTS Live Interviews by Chicago Based Bad at Sports Friday & Saturday, October 8th & 9th, 11am - 6pm