667 SHOTWELL
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Projects is an ongoing series of exhibitions in which artists execute installations and actions in the house to be viewed via the internet each month and sometimes in person.
PROJECTS 2003: April
Mark Shunney
Start...Finish
Start...Finish is the 667Shotwell's Fifthteenth installment.
In reaction to the present state of the world and more specifically the media, I am not going to release any form of a press release. I have become sickened by the spin of words and the detached assessment of things from afar. Once my process begins I will present an overall statement about what I have done at 667 Shotwell. I will arrive on Thursday April 17 and work until 4/20 the day the show opens. Everything done during that time will be specific and responsive to the interior, exterior and surrounding neighborhood of 667 Shotwell Street. The title of the show is Start...Finish. - Mark Shunney
Wednesday April 23, 2003
As I write this as an introduction (start) to the installation, it really is a conclusion (finish) to the four days I responded to 667 Shotwell the building and its surrounding neighborhood. The body of work responds to a limit of time and a determination to link action with object. The installation leans heavily on the use of photography as documentation of ShotwellÕs street and surrounding areas. It also is used as a vehicle in documenting some of the actions I performed throughout the time. The objects used in the installation either directly relate to a photograph or stand alone, as a relic of my movements. All of this work responds to the premises of 667 Shotwell- one of questioning the notion of exhibition and the blurring of art and life.
667- color of the day two sets of house numbers 2003 automotive paint
667 (the numbers)
After observing a concentration of auto body shops in the immediate neighborhood, I purchased two sets of black house numbers from the local hardware store and proceeded to approach each auto body shop with one number. I started the conversation with a brief introduction to what I was doing at 667 Shotwell. After the initial description, I asked them to paint one black number (either a 6 or 7) whatever color they were painting a car that day. Once they accepted, I arranged a time to pick up the number. As evident to the numbers on the wall, some have yet to be finished. The reason for this varies, but one auto body shop refused to paint the number black again (the color they were using that day) and told me to pick it up during the next week, once they were painting a "good" color. I mention this because it is one example of the way in which I wanted to give up my control over certain parts of the decision making process. Once the last two numbers are picked up this project will finish, with the numbers as evidence to the passing of a day (or week) at the local auto body shops.
view from above- bike 2003
5 x 8 inches C-print
shotwell garage- between 18th &19th 2003 20" x 24" digital print
drive = love 2003 20"x 24" digital print
shotwell
pic & cop
no parking policeman 2003 5" x 8" c-print
shotwell - curb 2003 5" x 8" c-print
High Voltage, 2003 20" x 24" digital print
corner window-shotwell & 21st 2003 24" x 20" digital print
This tree contains a hole which a hand (big or small) can insert past the wrist. On this local corner drug deals are made and the purchase is received by picking it up in the hole of the tree and stashing it here if police come.
663 - 667 (previously 631 1/2 Shotwell) 2003 24" x 20" digital print
No Stopping/100 feet on 4-20-3, 2003 measurement varies cardboard stencilled signs
Hallway Door (Andrew's room)
4 panels (l to r)
1. Installation shot of hallway (looking into kitchen and outhouse)- 40 bags from shotwell & 17th Street
2. Installation shot of hallway- 40 bags from shotwell & 17th Street
3. Photo: 40 bags from shotwell & 17th Street, 2003 52 x 36 inchesÊdigital print
4. relics from shotwell & 17th Street
off Howard-scrap mufflers on pickup truck, 2003 5 x 8 inches c-print
next to Amy Rathbone muffler drawing 667 NOV
installation
shot of 667 Kitchen
The Tassajara Bread Book
Lemon Bars - Shotwell street version
Uncommonly lemony, simple and quick to prepare, this recipe from our bakery provides a crisp tartness in a refreshing, light dessert.
Pick a large lemon or 2 smaller lemons off of a Shotwell Street Lemon Tree. To retrieve lemons do not climb on the fence, you will be yelled at. Instead, stand on your bike, have a friend help- this is difficult- reach for and pick the lemons. Bring the lemons home.
For the shortbread crust:
11/4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2/3cup butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-Tablespoon pieces
To Prepare the crust, work the flour. sugar, and butter together until they form a dough. Press into an 8-inch round or square pan. bake in a 325 degree oven for 20 minutes.
For the lemon filling:
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice of Shotwell Street Lemons
2 eggs zest of 1 Shotwell Street lemon
Prepare the filling while the shortbread is baking. Whisk together the sugar. baking powder, lemon juice, and eggs along with the zest. Pour this mixture over the baked crust and continue baking another 30 minutes or until slightly browned on top. After it cools, sift a little powdered sugar on top, if you like. Cut into squares.
Remains after the of opening- 667 kitchen table
Installation
shot of Blue Outhouse- 667 shotwell
Free
Ed..., 2003 20 x 24 inches digital print from slide
A few words to finish on
Social
Task
No (parking...war...smoking...soliciting...)
Archeology
Lemon
Responsive
Specific
View
Approach
Evidence
Chance
Time
Window
installation shots blue outhouse bathroom- green
No Stopping/100 feet on 4-20-3, 2003 measurement varies cardboard stencilled sign
Green relics container- contains California Green calling card found on shotwell dimensions vary
green fluorescent light bulb dimensions vary
santa
cruz sweatshirt, 2003 4 x 6 inches digital print
Brooklyn based artist Mark Shunney received his Bachelors degree in Fine Arts-Sculpture from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and his Masters of Fine Arts in Sculpture at the Rhode Island School of Design. He recently completed a solo exhibition at Florence Lynch Gallery, New York City. His work has been included in many group exhibitions including Transparent Architecture curated by Anne Ellegood in New York, Mint at Brooklyn Front, New York and Inaugural Show at Location One, New York. He is the founder of Brooklyn Front, a space that was located in D.U.M.B.O., Brooklyn from June 2001 until September 2002. Through the operation of Brooklyn Front, he has programmed eight shows and curated several others, all of which focused on contemporary art by emerging artists. These shows continue to challenge the viewer by redefining the state of art and architecture.
