FlatFile Summer Socials

JULY 09 - AUGUST 09, 2014 

New selections of work from Transformer’s dynamic FlatFile program will be presented weekly via Wednesday evening Summer Social openings, 6-8pm with treats from our new neighbor and sponsor Dolcezza. Each weekly presentation of new work from the FlatFile will also feature creative workshops, artist talks and other socially engaged programming led by FlatFile artists.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Launched in spring 2007, Transformer's FlatFile is an evolving collection of works in a variety of two-dimensional mediums including collage, photography, painting, drawing, hand silkscreens and prints approximately 16x20" in size and smaller. Featuring more than 200 works by DC, national, and internationally based emerging artists, works from the FlatFile have been presented in art fairs and in national and international exhibitions.

Transformer’s 2014 roster of participating FlatFile artists include:

Cathy Akers
Eames Armstrong
Max Basch
Carolyn Becker
April Behnke
Joan Belmar
Erin Boland
Amy Braden
Reuben Breslar
Alan Brown
Tabitha Brown
Amanda Burnham
Mei Mei Chang
Natalie Cheung
Bradley Chriss
Cynthia Connolly
Benjamin Edmiston
John Edmonds
Stephen Gibson
Elizabeth Graeber
Adam Griffiths
Allison Long Hardy
Matt Hollis
E. Jane
Mariah Anne Johnson
Becca Kallem
Victor Koroma
Andrew Kozlowski
Nilay Lawson
Joanne V. Lee
Katherine Mann
Maki Maruyama Lisa McCarty
Megan Mueller
Ziad Nagy
Nikki Painter
Ding Ren
Lauren Rice
Jamison Sarteschi
Bonner Sale
Cheyenne Seeley
Zach Storm
Tang
Jessika Dené Tarr
Michael Terzano
Lisa Marie Thalhammer
Christine Buckton Tillman
Underdog
Jenny Walton
Jacob Yeager

New selections of work from the FlatFile will be presented weekly through the following schedule of mini-exhibitions, with opening receptions each Wednesday evening, 6-8pm:

Wednesday, July 9 – Saturday, July 12
Wednesday, July 16 – Saturday, July 19
Wednesday, July 23 – Saturday, July 26
Wednesday, July 30 – Saturday, August 2
Wednesday, August 6 – Saturday, August 9

FlatFile Summer Socials exhibition hours are: Wed - Sat, noon-6pm.

EXHIBITION PROGRAMMING

Wednesday, July 9, 6 - 8pm: Opening Reception

8pm: Something Happened Here: a performance by FlatFile artist Ziad Nagy

Wednesday, July 16, 6-8pm: Opening Reception: Whine with Amy 

FlatFile artist Amy Braden launches a week-long residency at Transformer with an informal talk about her work.

Wednesday, July 16 - Saturday, July 19, noon – 6pm: showing work (Made in Transformer™)

Interested in exploring the literal interpretation of ‘supporting artists’ and ‘showing work’, FlatFile artist Amy Braden will create collages and drawings in Transformer throughout the week, turning the space into a temporary studio. The public is invited to interact and create with her throughout the week. 

Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20: Baltimore Alternative Art Fair, 1714 Charles Street 

Transformer will feature selections from the FlatFile at the Baltimore Alternative Art Fair alongside 15 other non-profit art spaces from throughout the country. http://goo.gl/97V7oU

Wednesday, July 23, 2 – 8pm: Performance on Paper with Eames Armstrong

6 - 8pm: Opening Reception
FlatFile artist Eames Armstrong will lead a drop-in workshop and discussion on drawing as a practice for developing or documenting performance. Activities and discussion will investigate the relation, the transit and translation of two forms of visual languages through gesture, memory, line, and movement. Some materials provided, participants are encouraged to bring their preferred media.

Saturday, July 26, 1- 4pm: Face It

FlatFile artist Elizabeth Graeber will draw portraits of exhibition visitors throughout the afternoon.

Wednesday, August 6, 2 - 8pm: Sorting Stimuli (Orderly Flora) with Matt Hollis

6 - 8pm: Opening Reception 
FlatFile artist Matt Hollis will activate Transformer’s storefront with a temporary installation of the amassed materials (faux flowers, AstroTurf) and inspirations (living plants, sensuous fabrics) that come together in the creation of his nature-inspired sculptures and collage works. Audience participation is encouraged.

Saturday, August 9, 1- 4pm: Potluck Picnic with Cynthia Connolly 

Summer Socials closes with a celebratory potluck picnic and artist talk with FlatFile artist Cynthia Connolly.

Transformer is thrilled to have the support of Dolcezza, our new neighbor at 1402 P Street, NW, in providing gelato, espresso and delicious pastries at our Summer Socials receptions as part of a new, on-going partnership!