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 Orange Hill leads the way in supporting the modernization of sideshow art. Step Right Up! Sideshow Wonders and Human Curiosities. Kevin House, Butch Anthony, James Mundie, and others are bringing sideshow inspired art into the 21st century. The exhibition will feature sideshow banners created by world-renowned, Vancouver threreminist, singer and artist, Kevin House. Mr. House channels his passion for the sideshow into creating custom portraits of animals, famous poets, and imaginary sideshow acts. Also, included are banners by Alabama folk artist Butch Anthony that are based on the incredible collection, which he has amassed at his Museum of Wonder in Seale, Alabama. Among the oddities in his collection are dinosaur bones, Native American artifacts, and the world's largest gallstone. As well as work from Philadelphia artist, James G. Mundie who will present drawings from his "Prodigies" series featuring portraits of anomalous humans and banners from J.D. Wilkes. In addition, Jeffrey Pratt Gordon's collection of Johnny Eckhardt (best known as Johnny Eck) memorabilia will be on display. Eckhardt was a famous sideshow performer known as the "half man" because he was born without the lower half of his body. He started performing in 1924 and became well known as an artist, magician, actor, writer, and photographer. Vintage sideshow banners from the 1930s-50s will also accompany the exhibition. Sideshow banners were created as early as the 18th century and were used as advertising but have developed a contemporary following of enthusiasts who have reenergized this fading art form and Orange Hill Art is proud to highlight this interesting artistic genre. The show runs from July 28th - September 4th. After Party Info Orange Hill Gallery opening, 7/28/05, 7-10PM, admission is free. Star Bar after party, 10-whenever, featuring live sideshow performances and music from Those Legendary Shack Shakers and Kevin House, admission is $10. Must be 21 to enter. You can order tickets online at empiretickets.com. 
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 About Orange Hill Art Orange Hill Art is an Atlanta-based gallery specializing in folk and self-taught, outsider art from across the globe. The mission of Orange Hill is to create a portal between the "outside" and the mainstream in art and life. Orange Hill was awarded its first accolade for "Best Presentation" at the Slotin Folk Fest in 2004. The gallery is managed by, director Elizabeth Patrick and founder Robbi Raitt. For more information, please visit www.orangehillart.com or call 404.215.2100. Come visit us at the 2005 Slotin Folk Fest August 19th-21st. |
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