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Creativity Explored

April 28 - June 23, 2011

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3245 16th Street San Francisco, CA 94103
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They are Full of Holy Nonsense ©2011 Creativity Explored
A solo exhibition of dynamic multimedia work by John Patrick McKenzie Opening reception: Thursday, April 28, 7 – 9 p.m. John Patrick McKenzie is known internationally for his signature calligraphic ink works on paper. His stream of consciousness texts oscillate between cultural commentary, poetic musing, and the systematic naming and ordering of things: words, objects, birthdays, etc. They are Full of Holy Nonsense, the first solo exhibition of McKenzie’s work at Creativity Explored Gallery, thoughtfully represents various overarching themes in the artist’s repertoire—wordplay, math calculations, one-liners, 3D drawings—and also highlights a few of McKenzie’s recent and lesser-known works on wood and found materials. Just as his style of working frequently changes, so do the meanings of his messages: unusual word pairings and phrases sometimes evoke a deep sadness, and are at other times full of great whimsy. For this reason, viewing the show is itself a poetic experience.