In envisioning the FAR BAZZAR at the Bingo Building, our challenge was to present new work reflective of the vital art scene in Los Angeles, in an edgy, non-traditional space, while appealing to an expanded audience. We used the unique character of the Bingo building to curate a show establishing a separate identity (from the first FAR BAZZAR), as we continued the precedent of including the work of as many artists as possible.
The effort and attention to detail required to successfully mount a project on the scale of the FAR BAZZAR is daunting. The Bingo Building project was no exception. First, there was the building itself. While it looked great, it needed a lot of work, and we were operating on a minuscule budget. Years of debris needed to be cleared. Electricity (generators, and many, many extension cords) had to be brought in and wired to bring light and power to the 40,000 square feet space. Security screening was installed on dozens of windows and doorways. The permit process became an issue as Building Safety Permit delays nearly kept the show from opening. Scheduling installation time around the use of the of a 40' cherry picker (rented for pieces attached to the upper ceiling and roof), negotiating performance placement and rehearsals, and securing sound equipment are a few of the particulars which constantly the upper ceiling and roof), negotiating performance placement and rehearsals, and securing sound equipment are a few of the particulars which constantly brought new challenges.
Over 6,000 people visited the FAR BAZZAR at the Bingo Building to enjoy the work of over 250 artists. The final exhibition featured an eclectic representation of the Los Angeles art scene including painting, installation, free standing sculpture, interactive kinetic work, sound sculpture, media, performance, and every interdisciplinary configuration imaginable.
The BAZZAR experience brought artists together to create a show of much greater impact than they could attain in solo pursuits. Indeed, the success of the event was dependent on the exhibiting artists' volunteer efforts. This experience working collectively for a common goal ultimately acted as a model and catalyst for other artist efforts creating presentation opportunities outside traditional institutions. It is this legacy which attests to the success and importance the FAR BAZZAR in the artistic dialog of contemporary Los Angeles.
Images from the FAR Bazzar @ the Bingo Building, Brewery Complex
Participants
Visual Artists:
Marc Edward Adams, Stephanie Waters, Geoffrey Allen, Cathy Allen, ARP, Karen Atkinson, Daniel Babcock, Lisa Barash, Davidd Batalon, Judith Bell, Guillermo Bert, Linda Besemer, Julien Bismuth, Karen Bonfigli, Michael Bouchet, Claudia Bucher, Gomez Bueno, Rudy Calderon, The Castor Cabal, Benito Castrejon, Arleen Chikami, Polly Chu, Jill D'Agnenica, Lila D'Antoni, Caryl Davis, Jacqueline Dreager, Glen Eden Einbinder, John Elder, Tim Ellis, Hina Fagu, Greg Solomon Falk, Nicholas Fedak II, Jacqueline Freedman, Elizabeth Garrison, Robert Gero, Richard Godfrey, Brett Goldstone, Kathy Haddad, Liz Harvey, Doug Harvey, Cindy Hayes, Brigitte Heichelbech, Andreas Hessing, Allyson M. Hollingsworth, Chris Hopkins, Robert M. Hopkins, Lee Johnson, Clea Jones, Penelope Jones, Glenn Kaino, John Kannofsky, Hilja Keeding, John Kilduff, Carole Kim, Sue Kornfeld, Bianca Kovar, Krista H, Veronica LaJambe, Sarah Lejeune, Terry Lenihan, Andrea Lewis, Marcos Lutyens, Diane Malley, Tania Martinez-Lemke, Maryrose Mendoza, Ming, Elizabeth Montague, Margaret Morgan, Barry Morse, Jerry Mosher, Chris Muffoletto, Hillary Mushkin, Roland Jack Nault, Roberta Nigro, Andrew Nunez, Sabina Ott, Laurel Paley, Peter Parise, Susie Parker, Julia Paull, Lak Prasavinitchai, Production Studies Institute, Elizabeth Pulsinelli, Tim Quinn, Andrew Reinenbaugh, Jim Reva, Regina Rioux-Martinez, Patricia Riske, Steve Roden, David Rushing, Kerri Sabine, Maia Sarmanian, Jason Savall, Anthony Shear, Lisa Schoyer, Gary Schwartz, Karen Schwenkmeyer, Stephen Seemayer, Denise Seider, Christine Siemens, Rachel Siegel, Paul Supkoff, "Three Friends", Allen Tombello, Margaret Toruno, Suk-Nai Shirley Tse, Matt Dell Tufenkain, Dana Valentino, Robin Valle, Stephanie Waters, Greg Weber, Yvonne L. Westbrook, Tracy Gary Witt, Lea Whittington, Joe Wolek, Miguel Yaron, Liz Young.
Video:
Jennifer Arnold, Anna Biller, Keith Boadwee, Diane Bonder, Carol Centrone, Caroline Clerc, Caryl Davis, Sue Kornfeld, Andrea Lewis, Lisa Mann, Joseph De Mario, Andrea Maxwell, Barry Morse, Kristen Morse, Timothy Nolan, Deborah Orloff, Marcia Salo, Joseph Santarromana, Andrea Slane, Valerie Soe, Tran T. Kim-Trang, Ruben Verdu.
Music and Performances:
Lynne Berman & Kathy Chenoweth, Cholita, Khansie Sandercock & Theresa Saso, Robert Scott, Barbara Trevino, Ultra-Red, Liz Young, Jumbo Shit Pie, The Cheese Buffalo Band, Brink McGoogy, Michele T. Clinton, Clam Lynch, Leather Hyman, Laura McMurray, Nature, Anita Pace, Marnie Weber, Ron George, Daniel Babcock, Geggy Tah, Lisa Mann & Rachel Siegel, Barry Morse, Polar Goldie Cats, Razul Rett, Too Much Girl, Sergio Zenteno and Shape, Susan Rawcliff, The Waltz of the Mobile Food Vehicles with Fat and Fucked Up.
