Another Thursday night, another ARTPROV at the Tank. The brainchild of Rory Scholl, co-founder of the Creative Outlets, ARTPROV is a meeting of the creative minds. With the talented Eric March tickling the digital ivory’s, the Creative Outlets improvise scenes based on six pieces of art – by the artist, creating art, on location. As always, it was a pleasure to take part. Thank you to everyone who came out to watch!
After the jump, the full recap of ARTPROV #2.
Last weekend, fellow artist and encaustic extraordinaire Jeremy Penn invited me to Red Hook for a studio visit. He mentioned a gentleman named Todd Masters from Black Umbrellas would be there – and suggested I bring a painting I wanted photographed.
Watching the process was impressive, as Todd managed the camera and lighting with a perfectionist tough. Art photography in of itself is truly a work of art.
If you are on the market for a personable art consulting company with excellent photographic capabilities, I would get in touch with Black Umbrellas. From their site:
“Black Umbrellas is a fine art consultation firm based in Brooklyn, NY. Our relationships with numerous artists and galleries has allows us to provide the critical difference to many fine art projects. We work on a wide scope of cultural and commercial projects not limited by any medium – whether our clients need original, limited edition or custom fine art pieces, we can provide expert solutions to their personal or cooperate fine art collections.”
In a previous life, I was a lowly cast member on XYTV – a reality TV network. I met a lot of people during this time, but none more driven, talented and personable than Executive Producer Jason Sirotin. Following his tenure at XYTV, Jason went on to work for Howard Stern On Demand. Eventually, he took his skills to Hotlanta (yes, I said it) and became the V.P. of Business Development for ECG. As you can see in the film above, Jason, ECG and friends Will Film for Food. I caught up with Mr. Sirotin to get the scoop – roofies, film, beer and more after the jump.
After the incredible Urbania ride, words cannot describe how much I enjoyed getting back to painting. I began painting this prior to my collage painting portrait, but it sat idle, unfinished. With time, it has undergone an interesting journey – there was some darkness and this 18″X24″ canvas was the recipient.
The start mirrored the others in this series – a mass of words forming a tetris-like geometrical shape. After the jump, the rest of the journey.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–New York, NY (Feb 4 2010) — See New York artists in a different light. This month, Jason Borbay, Time Out New York’s Most Creative New Yorker 2009, showcases his paintings as comic Rory Scholl (Chicago City Limits, BTK Band) and his MAC award winning troupe create one time only improvised scenes based on them. Then after the show, Jason unveils the piece he worked on during the scenes. A circle of life inspirational show designed to combine different mediums together.
On February 4th at 9:30pm at the Tank located on 354 w 45th street, with a $10 cover, you can grab a seat to this one of a kind production.
” A perfect blend of masterful comics, mixed with incredible art. This is a one of a kind show” –John Rawley, Director of the Alternative Comedy Theater
“Art plus social media is the new frontier, and I intend to be at the forefront” Jason Borbay
Artprov will be making stops all around Manhattan each month, then take it on the road to spotlight local artists throughout the country. You can see where it all starts here as the cast of Artprov comprised of comics form Broadways Next Hit Musical, Chicago City Limits, and the Peoples Improv Theater, work with artist Jason Borbay, who’s debuted his first original exhibit Urbania in the flatiron district in January.
ABOUT JASON BORBAY
Manhattan-based location artist, Jason Borbay, has been named Time Out New York’s Most Creative New Yorker. Borbay was nominated as a finalist for Most Creative New Yorker in Time Out’s ‘Essential New York’ issue, and won the subsequent online vote. Borbay held his first solo art exhibit at M&T Bank’s Flatiron location, on January 20, 2010. Borbay’s work is collected around the world, and has been commissioned by private collectors and corporate clients alike.
Contact:
Rory Scholl, Director of Artprov
(646)320-5461
www.creativeoutletspromotions.com
My Dad was named a finalist for the NHSACA Coach of the Year. His nomination cites his “outstanding coaching longevity, win-loss record, championship years, awards received and services to the coaching profession and to your athletes have earned you this national recognition.”
He will be honored at the National Awards Banquet at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Wednesday, June 23, 2010.
My Dad has poured 37 years of hard work, dedication and passion into his coaching – I am proud of him, and he is truly deserving of this prestigious nomination.
A collage by the talented Tim Borbet.
Featured in Time Out New York and The Huffington Post, Urbania, Borbay’s debut one-night-only art exhibition was a smashing success. Hosted at M&T Bank’s Flatiron location and produced by Justin Brock Schantz (above with Borbay) of Left Brain Power, over 350 beautiful people enjoyed the architectural impressionist work, while sipping delicious Montecristo Rum and St-Germain cocktails. Within 24-hours, half of the pieces were sold, with contracts pending on several others.
After the jump, bold-faced-names and photographs from this illustrious red-rope affair.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, NY - January 19, 2010 – Breaking bones, hockey and swearing are all-inclusive in this in-depth interview conducted by Jamie Frevele of the Huffington Post. Time Out New York’s Most Creative New Yorker, Borbay, shares his thoughts, ideas and motives behind Urbania, the one-night-only exhibition that will take place on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010; from 6-9PM at M&T Bank’s Flatiron Branch, 200 5th Avenue.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, NY - January 18, 2010 – Urbania, the one-night-only exhibition showcasing the “vivid urban paintings” of Borbay, Time Out New York’s Most Creative New Yorker, is two days away. You can RSVP for this red-rope affair, featuring Montecristo Rum and St-Germain cocktails on Urbania’s Official Facebook.
On display will be the following works by Borbay:
Neil’s Coffee Shop | 24″X24″ | 2006 | Mixed Media on Canvas
Barack Yellow | 36″X36″ | 2008 |Acrylic on Canvas
New York Post Mortem | 30″x30″ | 2009 | Acrylic on Canvas
Manhattan Bridge, DUMBO, Freedom Partners | 30″X40″ | 2009 | Acrylic on Canvas
Woolworth From WhenTech | 30”X30” | 2009 | Acrylic on Canvas
Bridges of SS+K (Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges) | 30”X30” | 2009 | Acrylic on Canvas
Chrysler Building Featuring Water Towers | 18”X24” | 2009 |Acrylic on Canvas
BUtterfield8 | 18”X24” | 2009 | Acrylic on Canvas
Chrysler Building, 39th Street | 20”X24” | 2009 | Acrylic on Canvas
Hermés in a Box | 30”X30” | 2009 | Acrylic on Canvas
ESPN Zone NYC | 30″x30″ | 2009 | Acrylic on Canvas | Process
Spoonbridge and Cherry | 24″x30″ | 2009 | Acrylic on Canvas
This one-night-only exhibition will take place on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010; from 6-9PM at M&T Bank’s Flatiron Branch, 200 5th Avenue.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, NY - January 16, 2010 – Be sure to pick up issue 746 of Time Out New York and turn to page four to see a shout for Borbay’s first solo exhibition – Urbania. For ongoing show coverage, check out Urbania on Facebook. This one-night-only exhibition will take place on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010; from 6-9PM at M&T Bank’s Flatiron Branch, 200 5th Avenue.
