Closing Reception Hosted by Reece Farness — 3rd Street Gallery
When: Friday, July 15th, 5-8pm
Where: 3rd Street Gallery, 610 S. 3rd Street
Please join Reece Farness and 3rd Street Gallery for a Closing Reception on Friday, July 15th from 5-8pm. This reception will celebrate Reece’s show “Phlash” currently on view at 3rd Street Gallery.
“This show features a variety of tattoo flash designs I’ve made since I arrived in Philly about 3 years ago. Sheets like these are commonplace in tattoo shops and the designs are either used directly as tattoos or as inspiration for an adaptation by the artist.
“I’ve had a lot of fun putting together these different series, primarily as practice in different subject matter and a way to fill the gaps in my work schedule. I also find it difficult to focus on a single direction in my work, be it subject matter or stylistic choices, so tattoo flash lets me indulge in that.
“Much of old flash was quick and dirty, arguably the more sensible way, as the designs were meant to be refined when tattooed. These days people are pretty meticulous about it, myself included.
“With that in mind, I thought to bring this fairly commonplace practice of flash production by tattoo artists into a gallery setting. Hopefully it can be seen up close by some who might not have otherwise.”
-Reece F.
3rd Street Gallery is an Artist-Owned and Run Cooperative of local area artists. They are located at 610 S. 3rd Street. Gallery hours: Fridays, 4:00—8:00 p.m., Saturdays, 12:00—7:30 p.m., and Sundays, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
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This event is not produced by the South Street Headhouse District (SSHD) but is shared on our Website Calendar where events occurring within our district are featured. Please contact event organizer for questions.