nude: Opening Reception

thanks to everyone who joined us for the reception!

nude - Opens April 15th, 7-10pm

Please join us for the opening reception
of "nude" on April 15, from 7-10pm!

The exhibit theme focuses on the body as location, a personal investigation of form and physicality in art. "nude"takes a closer look at the tactile, sensual and sometimes repulsive nature of skin and the body. The works included in "nude" all maintain a predominately flesh colored palette, heightening the organic quality that simultaneously seduces and repels.

Including work in all media, each artist investigates the physical mapping and understanding of the body. Mixed media artist, Kris Ebeling of Ferndale, MI pushes and pulls the audience with her delicately rendered pencil drawing, which portrays a woman's puckered lips surrounded by a halo of meats. Ypsilanti video and installation artist, Jason Ferguson finds a deeper understanding of his identity in "Superficial Scan", which features a high-definition 10x optical zoom scan capturing all the details of his body.

Participating artists include Marcelyn Bennet-Carpenter, Kris Ebeling, Iris Eichenberg, Jason Ferguson, Petrova Giberson, Kylie Lockwood, Mark Newport, Corina Reynolds, Jane Ritchie, Claudia Florence Savage and Sarah Wagner.

Quite Revealing

nude
april 15 - may 14, 2011
opening reception april 15, 7-10pm

marcelyn bennett-carpenter
kris ebeling
iris eichenberg
jason ferguson
petrova giberson
kylie lockwood
mark newport
corina reynolds
jane ritchie
claudia florence savage
sarah wagner

Next at BUTTER

The emphasis of our last exhibition, "NON NATIVE", was on place and it's influence on the artists and their work. The theme for our next exhibition, "nude" will focus on the body as location - the up close and personal investigation of skin, surface and form.

Non Native Exhibtion Pictures

Chido Johnson

Katie Phillips

Katie Phillips

Amy Sacksteder

Katie Phillips

Kyohei Abe

NON NATIVE PANEL: Photos

Our first ever panel discussion was a hit! Thank you for a fantastic turn-out and great discussion. And special thanks to our panel and moderators!

Video of NON NATIVE Panel Discussion from Butter Projects on Vimeo.

Panel Discussion - March 20, 2pm

Guest moderators, Vince Carducci and renee c. hoogland will lead exhibiting artists Kyohei Abe, Chido Johnson, Katie Phillips and Amy Sacksteder in discussion about their influences and inspirations taken from their hometowns and being an artist in Metro Detroit today.

renee c. hoogland is Associate Professor of English at Wayne State University and widely published author of feminist and queer theory, psychoanalysis, popular culture and Anglo-American literature.

Vince Carducci edits the blog Motown Review of Art. His articles on the arts, culture, and politics have been published in many venues, from online zines and blogs to academic journals and books. He currently teaches liberal arts at the College for Creative Studies and sociology at Oakland University. He is also a 2010 Kresge Fellow in the Literary Arts.

NON NATIVE OPENING Reception: PHOTOS!

Thank you to everyone who made it through the snow and ice!
Show runs though April 1st.

Getting ready for the opening of Non Native...

Here's a tiny sneak peek of works in the show!
See you at BUTTER projects this Saturday: 7-10pm.

NON NATIVE opens March 5, 7-10pm

Please join us for the opening reception of

"NON NATIVE" - March 5, 2011 from 7-10pm.

NON-NATIVE brings together a group of four Non-Michiganders who are currently living and working in the Metro-Detroit area. The exhibition highlights the role community and sense of place plays in work that addresses varying cultures, techniques, traditions and methods.

Participating artists include Kyohei Abe (Anjo-shi, Aichi Japan/Ferndale), Chido Johnson (Nyadiri, Zimbabwe, Africa/Detroit), Katie Phillips (Louisville, KY/Bloomfield Hills), and Amy Sacksteder (Augusta, GA/Ypsilanti).

In conjunction with the exhibit, a panel discussion with the artists will be held on March 20 at 2pm. Guest moderators, Vince Carducci and renee c. hoogland will lead the discussion.

Upcoming Exhibition

Our previous exhibition “Bigger Butter” introduced our two new partners, Jacklyn Brickman and Elizabeth Boyd Hartmann. Continuing on the theme of growth and community, the upcoming exhibit “Non Native” welcomes four artists born outside of Michigan who have established themselves in the Metro Detroit area.

THURSDAY, FEB 17TH @ 7:30PM

BE A PART OF THE WIRE DREAM CRUISE!
-A COMMUNITY BASED PROJECT BY CHIDO JOHNSON
We're hosting an information session at Butter Projects presented by Chido Johnson. Come learn how to make a wire car for you to cruise on Woodward in front of the DIA. The cars will be documented cruising to the formation of Detroit's version of Soul-Train, the Scene and will be shown during the Art X Kresge Fellows exhibit in April. Each wire car manufacturer will receive a copy of the video and raw footage of their moment in the cruise.
www.wirecarcruise.com / hello@chidox.com

Upcoming Exhibition

Exciting new show at Butter Projects including Kyohei Abe, Katie Phillips, Chido Johnson and Amy Sacksteder. Opens March 5 - More info to come!

Bread and Butter Winter Art & Craft Fair

We are pleased to host our first art & craft fair on Saturday, December 11, from 11am – 7pm. Free and open to the public.

Bread & Butter” is the first of a new series of events that will be held in part to support BUTTER Projects.

This one day event will feature over 20 artists & crafters selling a wide array of handmade items such as fine art, ceramics, clothing and jewelry in addition to goods such as local honey, homemade elderberry syrup, soaps, lotions and much more! Gifts for everyone on your list at prices for any budget. Cash or check accepted.

Participating vendors include artists: Nate Brent, Jacklyn Brickman, John Charnota, Mary Fortuna, Kelly Frank, Elizabeth Boyd Hartmann, Jessica Harvey, Marie Torbensdatter Hermann, Laith Karmo, Benjamin Teague, Alison Wong and local labels including: bX ceramics, Chain Chain Chained, The Crafty Moms, Elderberry Heaven, Larson Honey and Wound Menswear. Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Metalsmithing department will also have a table featuring handcrafted jewelry.

Bigger Butter Show Picts