Come Examine “The Terrible Mess We Woke Up In”

PHOENIX - Sept. 23, 2014 - PRLog -- Shade Projects proudly presents “The Terrible Mess We Woke Up In” the solo exhibition of Daniel Funkhouser in Bokeh Gallery at the monOrchid. This exhibition showcases a brand new series of portraits of both the artist and close people in his life. Utilizing paint and photographic media, these portraits continue the artist’s exploration of the gray areas of contemporary identity. These portraits are “playful yet severe, autobiographical yet universal, these works diversely cross representations and expectations of gender, sexuality, history and the hidden worlds of illness and growth” says Funkhouser.

A former member of the Eye Lounge Artist Collective and has exhibited his work throughout the valley. Previously Funkhouser was included in the Phoenix New Times “100 Creative Forces in Phoenix” list. Creating and experimenting with a wide range of art all connected by the artist’s unified love of lurid color palette, dramatic imagery, and engrossing themes of identity, gender, family, and childhood memory. Take time to examine Funkhouser’s multicolor and complicated world through his truly captivating portraits, says Curator Nicole Royse, who also hopes viewers will be compelled to contemplate these difficult topics further.

“The Terrible Mess We Woke Up In” will be on display in Bokeh Gallery at the monOrchid from October 3^rd until November 1^st, 2014. The opening reception will be held on First Friday, October 3^rd from 6-10pm with the artist in attendance. The Closing Reception will be held Third Friday, October 17^th from 6-10pm featuring refreshments and food truck on site. The night will feature a brief talk by the artist reflecting upon her work at 8pm, followed by live music from 8:30-10pm (band TBA).

The monOrchid is located at 214 E. Roosevelt Street in the heart of Phoenix's downtown arts district. The building is open daily and the exhibition may be viewed during business hours. Visit our website for more information: monorchid.com. Please contact the Curator Nicole Royse by phone at (602) 810-3449 or by email at art@monorchid.com for media inquiries or a private appointment to view this exhibition.