MTV Real World Star Norm Korpi to Show at HOWL Gallery/Tattoo - Fort Myers, FL

Sept. 11, 2009 - PRLog -- HOWL Gallery presents The Art of Norman Korpi.  Norm is a well known fine artist and is most often recognized for his ground breaking involvement in the 1st season of MTV's Real World television show.  His paintings have been collected consistently over the years and his work can be seen on public display from Fortune 500 companies to public institutions and private collections across the country.  Bleecker 56, Whitehall Gallery, Barbara Bratthen Gallery, Rempire and the Paul Bridgewater Gallery in New York’s Soho district have represented Norman over the years.

download picIn 1985 Norman received a full tuition scholarship to the prestigious Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York.  He was later awarded a fellowship to study at Yale's Norfolk Program.  Norm went on to develop a design firm named Gouda that created outerwear clothing, furniture, product design and books.  Gouda products have been featured on the covers of Bloomingdale’s and Sharper Image catalogues. Gouda is currently designing for the Guggenheim Museum, the ICA Museum in Boston, The Pierpont Morgan Collection in New York, and licenses designs to Perry Ellis.

Along with his fine art work, Norman also produces independent films and freelances as a production artist for television and film studios, including The Oscars and Radio City Music Hall.  In 2003, his independent film "The Wedding Video", which starred himself and featured many fellow cast members from the Real World, was picked up for distribution  by Warner Bros. and TLA video.  Norm has been featured on the cover of many magazines including OUT, and is a founding member of GET, Gay Entertainment Television.

Norman’s paintings will be on display and available for purchase at HOWL Gallery beginning September 19th with a soft opening from 7 to 10pm.  Light refreshments will be provided.  An Opening Reception will be held on October 2nd in conjunction with Art Walk, from 6-10pm.  Meet the Artist October 2nd, accommodations provided by Hotel Indigo.

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HOWL Gallery is a new hybrid art gallery that features the very best local and national contemporary artists, and mixes in pop culture such as graphic novels and designer art toys with a custom tattoo studio. http://www.howlgallery.com