Opening Sat 8/20 @ 6PM
Can you believe (art)ificial gallery’s last exhibition is upon us? Yes… Pop Shop Gallery / (art)ificial Gallery is closing its doors — only to reopen as Breakneck Gallery (though Pop Shop may reopen in the future). But, before the transition happens, we have one last show — “Who the Hell is Josh Usmani?” — which is both a question and statement.
Info: “It’s a valid question too… and why should you care for that matter?” Josh Usmani says, “4 years ago, I quit my job, ruined my credit and disappointed countless family members. I realized I was an artist. Don’t worry, it’s not contagious.” “Who the Hell is Josh Usmani” features over two dozen works created by 26-year-old, Cleveland-native, Josh Usmani. Since 2008, his work has been featured in over 30 group gallery exhibitions and three juried exhibitions, including 2nd place in Red Bull’s “Gripped Canvas” skate deck art competition (2009) and “Best Work on Paper” (Drawing/Printmaking combined) in Cleveland State University’s 40th Annual Student Art Show (2011).