What: A confluence of poetry, art, and music, Naked Poetry is a
collaborative performance piece created by artists Richard Shelton and
Carlini Nuñez set against a poetry backdrop selected by Mary Lou Rutberg.
Featured poetry will include pieces by Richard Shelton, Joan Eyles
Johnson, Brendan Constantine & Mary Louise Downing.
Why: Naked Poetry is a throwback to the beatnik era when poetry really
mattered. Whether you lived it, or wanted to, come for a night of
traditional and contemporary poetry readings that are performed, yes,
naked. (right: Richard Shelton, Holy Man 6, 1968 26.5″ x 20″, acrylic,
charcoal on paper)
Naked Poetry is the second in a series of programs to accompany the
exhibition, Richard Shelton: 50 Years of Painting. This event coincides
with the second installation of work, The War Show, which continues to
explore the entire scope of the artist’s 50 year career. A multi-talented
artist, Richard Shelton developed all programs accompanying this
exhibition to enhance the visitor experience and provide insight into his
creative process.
Who: Richard Shelton’s paintings have been displayed in the Smithsonian
Art Institution’s Hirshhorn Museum and other museums in the United States
in addition to numerous private collections. Praised by critics for his
technique and intensity, each of his emotionally charged paintings offers
a snippet of social commentary on life in the modern world.
Caracas-born Carlini Nuñez is an artist who lives and works in Los
Angeles. He received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from UCLA and
did postgraduate work in environmental design and architecture. He joined
Circo De Poesia in Los Angeles where he directed multimedia performances.
He has performed at Los Angeles-based Independent Artist Gallery, San
Francisco’s Under The Radar, and LA Freewaves. He has been the recipient
of grants from The Canada Council for the Arts and National Endowment for
the Arts for both performance and interactive video art.
Mary Louise Downing Rutberg is a prolific writer of poetry. She holds a
Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in Comparative
Literature and is also a graduate of the Mount St. Mary’s Masters in Arts
and Humanities, Creative Writing Program. She has been a writer all of
her professional life as well, and her work on behalf of clients has been
published in many professional publications and media outlets. In
Washington, D.C., she was Vice President of Ogilvy & Mather Public Affairs
and a member of its Senior Management Council. She was also Senior Vice
President of Rogers & Cowan Public Affairs there, and in addition, served
as a White House Appointee as Peace Corps Director of External Affairs.
Mary Lou has provided extensive communications counsel to a number of arts
and educational clients in Los Angeles, including USC and MOCA, where she
held the position of Director of Communications.
When: Saturday, May 16, 2015. Viewing of Richard Shelton’s new
installation, The War Show from 6 pm -10 pm with refreshments served.
Naked Poetry performance from 8 pm – 9 pm.
RSVP: RSVP on Temporary Space LA’s ‘EVENTS’ page,
www.temporaryspacela.com or call 323-297-8464.
Where: Temporary Space LA, 5522 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.
Public inquiries, please call 323-297-8464.
Temporary Space LA is an alternative exhibition platform to the
traditional art gallery model. Unlike the traditional gallery model,
Temporary Space will not represent artists. Instead of showcasing the art
of developing or emerging artists, Temporary Space LA will exhibit the art
of mid-career and late-career artists, with particular emphasis upon
artists who have been under-appreciated, both critically and economically,
by the art establishment.
Temporary Space LA is located at 5522 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
90036. Exhibition Hours are: Monday – Saturday from 10am – 8pm. For
additional information, please visit www.temporaryspacela.com. Public
inquiries please call 323-297-8464.