Museum of Neon Art
136 W 4th St
213.489.9918
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Bill Concannon at the Museum of Neon Art
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May 23, 2010 – Oct 31, 2010
Thursdays–Saturdays (noon–6pm)
Sundays (noon–5pm)
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$7
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“Neon signs, once referred to by Tom Wolfe as a 20th-century American folk art, have long been an obsession of Bill Concannon, creator of neon work both commercial and artistic. Concannon's neon sculptures, made from scratch and by reusing found objects such as glass bottles and plastic bags, comment on politics, the erotic subconscious and our society of consumption. In conjunction with the Concannon show are two related exhibits: F.O.B. (Friends of Bill), a show he personally curated featuring the works of nine neon artists, and California Surf, in which artist Jerico Woggon uses black lights to convert a long corridor within the museum into a glowing, undulating ocean wave.”
Karin E. Baker, Flavorpill
Note:
Neon Cruise bus tours depart MoNA every Saturday at 8pm; and their First Fridays series welcomes an eclectic roster of guest musicians and poets every month.
Museum of Neon Art says:
Bay Area-based neon artist Bill Concannon has devoted a lifetime of work to his passion of neon sign making as an art form. On exhibition through October 31, 2010, visitors can explore a range of Concannon's neon works and interact with his imaginative and playful use of found objects, image, and word play.
Show Announcement Lecture & Demonstration Saturday July 17th at MONA 7:30-9:30PM Tickets are FREE for MONA Members and $10 for non-members.
See a rare demonstration by Concannon, fabricating the world's smallest known neon tubing (2.5mm - smaller than angel hair pasta!) made for the movie One From the Heart directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1982. Concannon will share visuals and anecdotes about his 30-year involvement with the luminous tube, making neon for commerce, movies and art.
