The Dress Made the Trip from Brooklyn: Armsrock & Imminent Disaster ‘Refuge’

Andrew Hosner at Thinkspace Gallery could have gotten a little nervous when he saw pics of the new 3-dimensional back skirt that Imminent Disaster was making in Brooklyn for the show that opens tomorrow in L.A.

In fact, even Miss D. wasn’t sure how she was going to ship it when we saw her making it in the studio.

A protective blanket guards the hem during installation (photo courtesy ThinkSpace)

A protective blanket guards the hem during installation (photo courtesy ThinkSpace)

But, new pictures reveal that the cut-paper sculpture made it and today’s progress looks like the show will open tomorrow night with no hitches or stitches.

Armsrock and Imminent D. have been taking over the gallery with their theme of refuge, referring to the millions of people on earth who are pushed from their homes by political persecution or war or environmental disaster.

Weight of the World (view 1) (2010) Armsrock Denmark Ink & graphite on paper affixed to anique globe Globe is 10 inches in diameter 12 x 16" 30 x 41 cm
One of Armsrocks’ pieces is also a sculpture of sorts; “Weight of the World”, Ink & graphite on paper affixed to a globe. (image courtesy ThinkSpace)

Looking at some of the first images, one cannot help think of the temporary housing that we have seen set up for victims of recent earthquakes.

Found wood pieces strung together with twine frame this cut paper piece by Imminent Disaster (image courtesy ThinkSpace)

Found wood pieces strung together with twine frame this cut paper piece by Imminent Disaster (image courtesy ThinkSpace)

Of the transformation of the gallery, Hosner says, “Man, they are going to town. The space looks epic.”

"Laura Reclining" by Imminent Disaster, Hand cut paper hand sewn to quilted fabric (courtesy ThinkSpace)
“Laura Reclining” by Imminent Disaster, Hand cut paper hand sewn to quilted fabric (courtesy ThinkSpace)

See Imminent Disaster’s preparation in the studio HERE

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Armsrock & Imminent Disaster ‘Refuge’

Thinkspace Gallery

4210 Santa Monica Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90029

#323.913.3375

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