One of the events that marked the official opening of this year’s Nuart Festival on the 8th of September was the opening of Jeff Gillette’s solo show at Nuart Gallery. For Dismayland Nord, the Detroit-based artist brought his iconic “dismayland” imagery to the idyllic city of Stavanger in Norway.
As it was his first Scandinavian solo, Gillette prepared a brand new body of work for the exhibition. Along with signature collages and paintings that mix the post-apocalyptic imagery of broken down amusement parks and modern world slums, he also created a series of sculptures and a limited edition for the occasion. The opening reception was greatly supported by the local art lovers as well as festival participants and guests, making it a great start of Nuart 2016.
Coverage of this year’s Nuart Festival here. Discuss Nuart Festival here.
Discuss Jeff Gillette here.
