Beep Beep Gallery presents "Neoteny" ~ New Works of Art by Sam Parker July 11, 2009

Sam Parker represents an amalgamation of styles. Born in Minneapolis, Sam was a part of the first wave of graffiti in the city, eventually becoming a member of the nationally known crew AKB. When a large number of the crew moved to Atlanta, Sam followed suit and continued to advance with his graffiti as well as his new profession in tattoos. Taking elements from each: the words and flow of graffiti, the shading and imagery of tattoos, and the creativity and detail of Max Ernst and others; Sam’s work has blossomed into a synthesis of his three major influences. Sam has exhibited at Dactyl and Mccaig Welles in New York, Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis, and most recently a solo exhibition at Youngblood Gallery in Atlanta

Opening night is July 11th at 8:00pm, please come out and celebrate with us. The show will continue to be on display at Beep Beep until August 2nd during regular gallery hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Also, if our hours do not fit with your schedule, we would be more than happy to set up a private viewing.

Laura Hornor
laura@beepbeepgallery.com
678-549-6539

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Some words from the artist:
Neoteny: Retention of juvenile characteristics in adult specimens of a species.
“I began this work as a child. I’ve carried these old bones with me for years resurrecting their image again and again. I played alone as a child with paints and pencils, drawing. I did it again yesterday, and everyday I can remember since childhood. Drawing has been my most effective means of communication. This habit has stretched itself over my life connecting one day to the next. As a child it was my mode of play" ~ Sam Parker

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