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Southern Exposure

November 19 - January 18, 2009

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3030 20th Street San Francisco, CA 94110
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Laughing on the Inside Daniel Nevers at Southern Exposure, 2008
Residency Dates: November 19 - December 13, 2008 Open Hours: Thursday - Saturday, 12 - 6 pm Closing Event: Friday, December 12, 2008, 6:30 - 9:00 pm Project on View: December 15, 2008 - January 17, 2009 Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 6pm *SoEx will be closed from December 24 - January 3 for winter break. Using typical construction materials in unusual ways, Daniel Nevers examines the idea that do-it-yourself is the new self-help. He and a crew of fellow artists will build a series of barriers, boundaries and other obstacles that will provoke viewers to reconsider how they see everyday objects. Heavily informed by pop psychology and O, The Oprah Magazine, Nevers' work explores cultural notions of authenticity. Viewers are encouraged to visit with the artist to share stories about their own efforts at living their best life. In his third week at Southern Exposure, resident artist Daniel Nevers, continues to build on his site specific installation, Laughing on the Inside. With weekly shopping trips to Home Depot, Nevers has constructed precarious yet elegant barriers using red steel wheelbarrows, wooden step ladders, orange extension cords, and red rubber plungers. Through the use of these ubiquitous materials, Nevers examines the idea that do-it-yourself is the new self help. Heavily informed by pop psychology and O, The Oprah Magazine, Nevers' work explores cultural notions of authenticity. Viewers are encouraged to visit with the artist during open hours to share stories about their own efforts at living their best life. This fall, Southern Exposure transforms its entire 14th Street location into a workspace for artists, teachers and youth artists. Our front storefront gallery holds three, month-long residencies. Daniel is the third and final resident artist in this series.
Laughing on the Inside Daniel Nevers at Southern Exposure, 2008