Peter Gronquist Solo Show- 05.05.08
Blinged out faux-designer weaponry were all the rage at Gallery 1988’s latest show in LA that opened this weekend - Peter Gronquist’s “The Revolution Will Be Fabulous: A Weapons of Mass Designer Show” - and i must admit i was pretty disappointed. The biggest problem for me, was that in knocking off luxury brands, the key thing is to keep that luxury designer quality feel to it! And up close with these weapons i just wan’t feeling that. Highlights were definitely the Louis Vuitton Electric Chair in the center of the gallery and the Pacman Grenades! Over a dozen more pictures on the next page to give you a feel for what the scene was like, and a few close ups as well.
One thing. Does nobody actually appreciate an old idea with a new twist, sure Sachs did it, but hey, give a guy credit for being creative, you’re trying to kill whats already dead (pardon the pun.) I actually thought this was beautifully executed, stunning gold, beautiful peacock recoil pads, and an execution chair made from famous, bigoted brands. nicely done.
----- Saurin Galloway 18.09.09 09:34