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Factory Made Series Press

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"Factory Made" Exhibition on View Sept 10--Nov 22

The Durst Organization & chashama
present
MICHAEL HAMBOUZ
FACTORY MADE
September 10 – November 21, 2014

Lobby Gallery
1133 Avenue of the Americas
(between 43rd and 44th)

RECEPTION FOR THE ARTIST
Thursday, October 2, 6-8pm

For his Factory Made series, Brooklyn-based multimedia artist Michael Hambouz hand-cuts paper stock from independently-owned, family-run French Paper Company to create vibrant, abstracted scenes of the very factory where the paper is produced. The exhibition includes 18 new large-scale works by the artist, providing a glimpse into the operations of the 140-year-old American paper mill by showcasing the production process and machinery—from pulp to the final paper product—in a striking collage format.

The subject matter is of particular resonance to Hambouz, who grew up within a mile of the factory and began investigating it as a means of reconnecting with hometown of Niles, Michigan following the death of his mother in 2012. Emotionally and creatively drained, Hambouz found artistic inspiration in the factory and its paper—providing a departure from his previous works in acrylic paint. The resulting works celebrate small manufacturing, a geographical sense of home, and the simple, elegant beauty of cut paper collage.

Hambouz has exhibited work at Brooklyn Academy of Music, Pratt Institute, Fountain Art Fair, and numerous other New York City venues, and donates a portion of all sales to arts-related non-profit organizations. He received his bachelor of fine art’s degree in painting and sculpture from Antioch College.

SEPTEMBER 10 - NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Lobby Gallery
1133 Avenue of the Americas
(between 43rd and 44th)
Open Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm
Reservations required, e-mail:
janusz@chashama.org

SALES AND INFORMATION
Janusz Jaworski, Curator
212.391.8151 x26
janusz@chashama.org