
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!
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