Flux Factory proudly presents:
CUTE AND SCARY
from Nov 20th to Dec 18th, 2004

an exhibit that will showcase works by emerging artists raised within a milieu where comics and Japanese animation began to reveal a dark side beneath the Hello Kitty exterior.

featuring:
Ciou
Aya Kakeda
Camille Rose Garcia
Mickry 3
Miss Van
Eun-Ha Paek
Saya Woolflak

Curated by Jean Barberis.

Closing Party Sat Dec 18th
Open hours:Fri, Sat, Sun, noon to 6pm
and by appointment: jean@fluxfactory.org
# 718 707 3362


Special thanks to
Material for the arts
Pro Helvetia

 Something in the work of these artists remains childlike and innocent. But a deeper look reveals a poignant dark side. An unsolved dichotomy, makes the work feel both empowered and vulnerable.

This ambiguity translates into works that come across as fun and disturbing, dark and light, cute and scary without really favoring one or the other. Subverted clichés of feminism, pop culture or eroticism mingle with nightmarish visions.

This show will entice Kids and have grown ups shiver.