Oakland-based artist Brett Amory returns to 1xRUN for his latest release paying homage to the iconic Miami Art Basel hotspot Club Duece. Amory will join Doze Green, Aiko, Brandon Boyd, Russell Pope and Brian Viveros for the inaugural 1xRUN x Juxtapoz x Scope print suite at this year’s Scope Miami Beach 2015. The storied Bay area artist will be on site signing Friday December 4th at 3pm. Please be sure to come by Booth G19 to score one of these hand-embellished prints from Brett Amory. Read on as he gives some insight into his latest RUN…
1x: Tell us a little bit about this piece, anything immediate you would like us to highlight?
Brett Amory: Last year during Art Basel I had a solo booth at Context art fair with Jonathan Levine Gallery. Club Deuce was one of the paintings in the show.
1x: Was this piece part of a recent theme, series or show that you had?
Brett Amory: The painting is part of my Waiting series. For the show I focused on iconic places around Miami.
1x: When was this piece created and what materials were used?
Brett Amory: The original work was created in 2014 using oil paint on canvas.
1x: Tell us how the idea and execution came about?
Brett Amory: The summer before Miami Basel I spent a few weeks in Miami documenting places. I did a lot of research leading up to the trip and a lot of documenting when I was there. Everyone ends up at Club Deuce at some point during Basel, so I felt it was an appropriate place to include in the series.
1x: How long did the piece take?
Brett Amory: Hard to say. I usually work on an entire show all at once. The show took a few months.
1x: Why should people buy this print?
Brett Amory: Why not.
1x: Describe this piece in one gut reaction word.
Brett Amory: Pink.
1x: Bring us up to speed on what you’ve been up to this year as 2015 winds down…
Brett Amory: Just had a solo at Jonathan Levine in New York City.
1x: What strides do you think you’ve made in your work this year?
Brett Amory: I realized its time refocus and play with new ideas.
1x: What are some of your goals for 2016 as an artist?
Brett Amory: Explore new approaches without completely self-sabotaging.
1x: What else is on the horizon for you for early 2016 ?
Brett Amory: Clean out my hard drives and reimage my computer.
1xRUN: Where else can people find you?
Brett Amory: Website – Facebook + Instagram @BrettAmory
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Brett Amory will be signing at the 1xRUN x Juxtapoz x Scope Art Bar Friday at 3pm.