In what could only be described as a decidedly ambitious first-solo-show, Mr. Brainwash loudly signals his arrival on the art scene. Using Warholian factory techniques, MBW has utterly and convincingly transformed the former CBS Studios building on the corner of Sunset & Gower in Hollywood. From large sculptures to paintings to mixed-media installations to graffiti, it amounted to a virtuoso showcase. Why not use the very space that changed television with sitcoms like « I Love Lucy » in the late 50’s to break new ground of his own in 2008?
Still setting up for the public debut, I witnessed the ‘brainwashing’ in progress. The sprawling, 2 floor, space buzzed like a beehive. The massive scale of this effort can only be compared to Banksy’s circus, a few years ago, which included a live pink elephant. For a ‘first-show’, the artist’s voice is remarkably coherent. Like Lil Wayne’s club banger « A Milli », the proclamation is emphatic – ‘Motherfucka, I’m ill!’. There’s no question; no doubt Mr. Brainwash makes his point with laserbeam precision, unleashing a truly prolific amount of work in the process.
The show opens for everyone on June 18 and runs till June 21. It’s a fleeting opportunity to experience the mind of MBW. Go scrub your brain. Now!
Thanks to Ronnie K. Pirovino for the report!
