1. Willow (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
2. Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorro... (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
3. What Have I Become? (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
4. I Happen to Be Satanic (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
5. Riding Trains (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
6. Abstract Face (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
7. Will You Marry Me? (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
8. Have Hope (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
9. Imp 1 (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
10. Justice (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
11. Just Don't Care (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
12. Imp 2 (2012 © Elias Duchowny)
ARTIST STATEMENT:
These are images of people in the East Bay who are poor and having a hard time, but they’re also hopeful because people in this country are starting to wake up and see the inequality, and they want to do something about it.
As an artist growing up in the East Bay, I’ve seen the inequalities in my community and it has made me feel bad. I feel compassion for the people who are struggling and I hope things get easier for them. The occupy movement has given me hope that things could get better and more people will be happy and feel safe in the East Bay.
My name is Elias Duchowny, I’m 12 years old and I attend middle school. Art is my passion. I can’t imagine a day where I couldn’t draw. I love my surroundings, those are the things that inspire me, especially people and animals. I love my dogs and family and friends. I’m inspired by many artists: GATS, Attica, Pobrecito, Barry McGee, Margaret Kilgallen, Ras Terms, Get Up, Just Because, Swampy, Dead Eyes, Scott Hove, Pemex, Logo, Odd Fello, and lots of others.
I go to a school where there are no art classes for kids my age. My school district doesn’t think that art is a priority. I do.
Elias Duchowny lives and attends school in the San Francisco Bay Area. He enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling, and creating art. Elias' next show is at the main branch of the Oakland Public Library in September 2012. Although the library has constantly rotating group shows, Elias is the first artist ever to be invited to have a solo show there.
ISSUE:
S U M M E R
2012
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