Hi everyone, I’ve uploaded photos of my speaking at Busboys and Poets from last Friday. Click here to see more.
Happy New Year! While it may be frosty out, with enough energy and good humor we can stay warm within! This month I’ve got an artist talk (tonight!) at the Hyattsville Busboys & Poets First Fridays, and I’ll be performing one of my newest performance art pieces at the Hillyer Art Space’s Soapbox in a few weeks. As I get ready for February, I’m hoping to release information on a few upcoming events throughout the month, and I can already let you know that my Artist Talk for the Gateway Arts Center Artist In Residency Program is Saturday, February 25th, at 2pm. Hope to see you!
Please feel free to reply back with your thoughts! I would love to hear from you. If you’d like to see my latest artwork or are a social media nut and wanna keep in touch, please visit my blog, like my facebook fan page, and follow me on twitter. Continue reading
It took two weeks, but I finally have launched my new portfolio at http://justinfair.com/portfolio. About 90% done!
Wed, Dec 14th, 5-7pm at the Gateway Arts Center 2nd Floor
 Musical Memories by Jeanne Sullivan, $130
|
Created In Our Own Way Closing Reception at Gateway Arts Center
|
It may be cold out, but the art scene has been hot! Personally, I have been busy with a bunch of exhibits and art-related projects. I invite you to visit my latest exhibitions before they close and check out my latest performance art videos on Youtube. Start this chilly winter season right and check out some hot happenings this month! See below–
Big thanks to the folks who came to the opening reception of Crucial Steps: Recent Work, I am truly humbled!
This Sunday from 6-10pm, I am celebrating the holiday season with my friend Erica for the holiday party/closing reception of her interior design exhibit in Hyattsville entitled Interior Design is Art. I will also have my prints for sale at Cheryl Edwards' Studio in Brentwood, earlier that day. Next month, I look forward to being one of the featured artists to have an artist talk at the January First Fridays Artist Talks event at the Hyattsville Busboys and Poets on January 2nd! Big thanks to Malika and Ola who've encouraged me to ask!
Say holler! And Seasons Greetings!
–
Come celebrate the holidays with us (Malika Bryant, Justin Fair, and Jeanne Sullivan) as we hold a closing reception for Created In Our Own Way, a group exhibition in which we each continue to explore the intrigue our artwork brings to our passions and images of self on Wednesday, December 14th from 5-7pm. The exhibition will be open additionally on Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Thursday evening from 7-9pm, Friday evening from 7-9pm as I will also open the 39th Street Gallery's Shape Shifters and my studio as Artist-In-Residence; and, on Saturday afternoon from 12-4pm.
Located at the Gateway Arts Center on the second floor is the 39th Street Gallery Corridor Exhibition Space. Just head up the sidewalk and follow the red banister. 3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood MD, 20722.
Don't miss out!!! With much pride and thankfulness, my solo wall at Prince George's Plaza Community Center will end on Saturday, December 17th. The exhibition, Crucial Steps: Recent Work by Justin Fair, hosted thanks to the Hyattsville Community Arts Alliance, features new multimedia drawings as a sequel to my Catharsis series, on display at Gateway Arts Center. Prince George's Plaza Community Center, 6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
1) Tadeusz Lapinski: Past & Present at the Brentwood Arts Exchange
–> Opening Reception: Fri, Dec. 9th, 6-9pm
–> Artist's Talk and Discussion: Sat, Dec. 17th, 3pm
Looking for great gifts for the holidays? I took some photos of the AMAZING crafts in the craft store at the Brentwood Arts Exchange just last week, check it out here.
2) Holiday Art Sale at c.d. Edwards Studio
–> Sun, Dec. 11th, 12-4pm
I will have three series of prints for sale at this Holiday Wrap & Go Show, Hands from Africa in limited edition (less than five left!), Cherry Blossom Festival, and Lovin' the Big Easy in varied editions. Cheryl Edwards Studio is located at 4303 Rhode Island Ave. N. Brentwood, studio 215. Cheryl has opened her studio space for members of the Hyattsville Community Arts Alliance–9 HCAA members will be vending this Sunday! Come support artists and get some unique gifts for the holidays!
3) Riggio Design Interior Design is Art Holiday Party & Closing Reception within the artdc@Lustine gallery space
–> Sun, Dec. 11th, 6-10pm
If you missed our opening reception, this is your last chance to check out this unique exhibition. We have added new vintage pieces, refinished antiques, newly redesigned spaces, and more! If you were unable to attend our opening, you have another opportunity, at this closing reception, to see this exhibition that totally transforms space! Please join us for this special holiday celebration. We invite you to share in good food, good drink, and good cheer!
4) January First Fridays at Busboys & Poets Hyattsville
–> Artist Talk: Fri, Jan. 2nd, 5:30-7:30pm
All I can say is…I'm going to speaking at the January First Fridays at Busboys & Poets! AHH so amazing! If I can bounce ideas off of you, please let me know!
Well, this is the last video I’m doing of “Demons” for now. It’s been a fun road, with each performance and each recording seeing how I can present and see myself in new ways, as well as learning and practicing how to transform the song, my use of my voice, my expressions, and most important in this work, the beat-work. Me as human drum.
Other “Demons” videos:
Lyrics are below:
Demons – An Original Work by Justin Orlando Fair
Created 7/29/11
I’m worn down,
I won’t make a sound.
I can’t leave this alone,
My heart is set in stone.
Leave me behind if I’m not good enough.
I have been blind, my skin’s turned tough.
I can’t fight no more, I’m sure,
This is the right decision…
I know what I’m fighting for,
Gonna make this division.
I can’t do it alone,
Gonna avoid this collision.
They’re worth more to me than they’re worth to you,
Can’t sell them to the devil and leave what’s left to you.
I used to breathe, ignore all the pain,
But I can’t bare to see you suffering.
I am worn down,
So I will make a sound.
I can’t do this alone,
My heart is set in stone.
Baby, this door’s closed,
Please don’t go.
They lie on the floor, I’m sure.
Baby now I see,
Forgiveness is key,
Baby, now I see.
Please forgive me,
Please don’t leave me.
(Just wanna note, I’ve been ironically upbeat during these tapings, I guess because I got all these demons out months ago and am happy!!!)
Draft 3 at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84yWz7-ut6E
ANOTHER version of Demons, but it holds a special place in my heart…and in my SOUL!!!! Nah, all kidding aside (black, like my soul!), no really, I am happy with this third draft. Working on different interpretations for my latest work in my latest body of work, “Series.” Thoughtsies?
Draft 2 at
My second video of “Demons,” this time with a bit more up-beat melody, and a bit clearer perception on my mind. The end is a bit changed from the lyrics though, of course of course
Just uploaded my latest recording of “Demons” – Working on various interpretations and approaches to my newest song. Comments? Please let me know if you feel so kind!
I’m updating my portfolio to a new gallery service, so it’s down at http://www.justinfair.com/portfolio, so in the meantime visit it on flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/soulstrong/sets/72157625359110507/.
Opening November 17th, visual and performing artist Justin Fair reveals his latest artwork in “Crucial Steps: Recent Work by Justin Fair” at Prince George’s Plaza Community Center, thanks to the Hyattsville Community Arts Alliance. Artwork on display will feature paintings, drawings, prints, and performance videos.
Justin will host an Opening Reception aka “Hot Cocoa Artist Talk” on Saturday, December 3rd, from 2-3pm. Please arrive by 2pm! Exhibition runs until December 17th; Prince George’s Plaza Community Center, 6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782. For more information, call Justin Fair at (410) 645-0474 or e-mail Jorlandofair@gmail.com.
