The Nightmare in Wonderland Project, Part II

ArtHatch and Distinction Gallery are excited to present a group exhibition curated by Italian artist, Ixie Darkonn entitled “The Nightmare in Wonderland, Part II”, which will feature works by many top pop-surrealist artists from around the globe, all paying silent tribute to one of the darkest film directors of our time. The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 6-10pm with Live Music.  Local artists within the ArtHatch building will also have their studios open to the public. Complimentary Stone beer and wine will be served to guests.

“A nightmare is a broken dream, reckless and untamed, bringing hidden thoughts to light. It is possible to feed nightmares with inner beauty and energy.  In the beginning, a nightmare sneaks in, is born secretly, colorless... (Part 0 - the colorless show, Rotofugi Gallery Chicago) then gains momentum, growing, (Part I Ayden Gallery… the start of an evolution) blooming into colors (Part II Distinction Gallery the colorful show) next changing into vivid visions and impossible dreams... (Part III the digital show Pink Zeppelin gallery Berlin) and then becomes reborn to a new reality…. or will expire forever. A Nightmare is a misunderstood dream we may not share, out of fear of ruining it. This project pays tribute to the creative process of bringing beauty out from our nightmares. The artists in this project have paid a silent tribute to one of the greatest directors of our time, who has embodied and embraced the beauty of the nightmare on screen. Their work speaks of this visionary artist secretly, just as nightmares are spoken of silently in wonder and awe.” -Ixie Darkonn 

Exhibiting Artists include:

Andy Kehoe Ania Tomicka Atsuko Goto Bill Carman Calvin Ma Clementine De Chabaneix Domenico Scalisi Dorote Zaukaite Dan May Elisa Anfuso Heather Nevay Ixie Darkonn Jon Jaylo Julie Filipenko Kukula Lana Crooks Leila Ataya Leslie Ditto

Lola Gil Mark Elliott Mark Kostabi Matt Dangler Melissa Sue Naoto Hattori Natalie Shau Paul Barnes Ray Caesar Roby Dwi Antono Ross Jaylo Scott Radke Susanne Apgar Tasha Zimich Victor Castillo Yoko d’Holbachie and more!

The exhibition will run from April 11 – May 2, 2015
  
ArtHatch is a 7000 square foot building which houses the front gallery: exhibitions changing monthly, "The Alley," featuring new and previous works from over 75 artists, the teen room featuring artwork by 15+ teen artists, 14 artist studios, ranging in size from 150 to 800 square feet, featuring the work of over 28 local artists, and "The Lounge", containing 8 walls featuring local artists. The front gallery features contemporary and cutting edge artwork. 

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Escondido, CA 92025
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