DISTANCE DECAY AND TIME SPACE OMPRESSION: WORKS BY DON PENDLETON, FERRIS PLOCK AND JASON ADAMS
May 3-25, 2014
Artist Reception: Saturday, May 3, 6-9pm
Laguna Beach First Thursdays Artwalk Preview: Thursday, May 1
Proudly supported by : Vans, Stance Socks, and Pizza Port Brewing Co.
Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow announces “Distance Decay and Time Space
Compression,” an art exhibition of all new works by Don Pendleton, Ferris Plock and Jason Adams. The gallery is
proud to present this group survey on moving across mental states, international borders, state lines, genres and societal
expectations that shows three larger-than-life journeys coming together for a moment in time.
As American artists from the same generation, Pendleton, Plock, and Adams use paint and wood, and all three have
personal backgrounds in skateboarding – and that’s where similarities end and differences begin – which is how the
exhibition gets its title. Pendleton explains:
“Sometimes the best way to tie something together is by pointing out the differences,” says the artist, for whom this
will be the second show with the gallery. “Art has to overcome the physical boundaries of geographic location. A lot of
group shows involve artists that are all within the same city/region. I really like the idea of having all of the differences
intersect. We’re all directly influenced by where we live and that influences the art we all do. Actively bringing each of
the artists closer together by exhibiting art hat was created in different areas has a positive effect. We’re trying to bridge
that gap that naturally exists (the distance decay of geography) and using art and communication to do so (the time/
space compression).”
Pendleton, who lives and works in Ohio, has prepared an all-new series of works for the exhibition, as well as a limited
edition print that will be available May 3. His character-driven cubist art is appreciated and described by Plock, who
lives in San Francisco, as: “One true thought: minimal and yet able to provoke emotional response.” The exhibition
opening night will be the first time these two modern day pen pals meet face-to-face. Continuing in Plock’s interest in
Japanese culture and Ukiyo-e prints, “Distance Decay” will feature a series of playful, detailed works that explore the
notion of respecting old traditions while having an appetite for what is new, a balance that the artist has embraced from
his travels to Japan. The stenciled-and-stained work that Adams presents will be a new look at the artist’s esoteric
expression of anti-heroes and icons. Jason’s work has recently been exhibited at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa
Clara, CA and this is the first time he will be showing his work in Laguna Beach.
DISTANCE DECAY AND TIME SPACE COMPRESSION opens Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 6 to 9pm. Artists
will be in attendance. Show runs May 3-25, 2014 at ARTISTS REPUBLIC 4 TOMORROW, 1175 South Coast
Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA.