Porous Walker - "Me vs. Me" @ Receiver Gallery April 4, 2009

Me vs. Me
New works by Porous Walker aka Jimmy DiMarcellis and guests

April 4th – May 15th, 2009
Opening Reception Saturday April 4, 6-9pm

Jimmy DiMarcellis' (aka Porous Walkers') latest exhibition, 'Me vs. Me' is a 'self-help manual' response to the artist's recent diagnosis of enjoying a 'bipolar disorder' and attempt at self-medication before seeking medical treatment.

The artist's body of work is a combination of old and new, featuring recent drawings, along with a new series of mixed media sculptures, architectural models of dreams and a sculptural portrait series of artists that give Jimmy/Porous an 'art boner'. Enlightening and gleefully wicked parables are intricately described by playful scenes and dioramas built of toys, electronics, food and other found human objects within Porous' sculpture installation.

"Porous left a very cushy job at the end of 2008 right in the storm of a global economic panic and unemployment at a all time high. Porous decided there was no better time but the present to dive headfirst into the shit, after 9 straight years of nonstop work and pressure. The 'off time' forced Porous to face some internal struggles with his mental health, after being diagnosed 'bipolar' Porous chose to physically construct his imbalances over the course of days leading up to medicated times."
- Jimmy DiMarcellis

The artist will be in attendance and refreshments will be served. A special musical performance may be enjoyed if Yong-Ki brings his drumkit and Isaac brings his trumpet. Following the thread of multiple personalities, special guest artists have also been invited to add to the installation.

Prizes and Money will also be given away at random throughout the evening.

ABOUT JIMMY DiMARCELLIS aka POROUS WALKER

Porous Walker is a person who just wants to believe in love, magic and the possibilities of making things real. His artwork has been featured in magazines and galleries around the world. His art is a reflection of the concepts and ideas derived from observing and absorbing the worlds around him. Jimmy DiMarcellis once worked as a Jet Ski Repairman in Panama City Beach Florida.

ABOUT RECEIVER

Receiver is a San Francisco based digital design agency and art exhibition space.

Founded in 2002, we specialize in things web: strategy, user experience, branding, visual design, technology consultation, application development, interaction and motion graphics.

Receiver includes Receiver Gallery, our internationally renowned on-site exhibition space for local and national emerging artists.

We commission and consult with artists who produce site specific works, installations and experiences for public dissemination. Receiver is a socially conscious company and strives to lead through sustainable practices.

For more information visit: www.receiverdesign.com or call (415) 550-RCVR