(This film debuts tomorrow, so make sure to check it out if you are in the area!)

"The Recess Ends: A Nation Back to Work", a roadtripping documentary on the Recession and how Americans across the U.S. are getting back on their feet, premieres at the legendary Victoria Theatre in San Francisco. 

Brothers Austin and Bryan Chu decided to trek cross country to capture stories of people dealing with the economic hardship of our times, dotingly referred to as our Recession.  In doing so, the two new filmmakers make a film capturing not just people and their challenges and opinions, but the landscape of the country in which they live; they relate, in a directly visual and rhythmic way, the citizens to their homes (homeless), the disaffected to their disappointments, and the critics to their sense of sympathy and irony.  But most importantly, Austin and Bryan connect these people to their sense of optimism - because life, like the land, lives on.  Thus "A Nation Back to Work."

With "The Recess Ends", the Chu brothers take us on a cross-country roadtrip where we hear what people are really thinking about whats going on now and see what it looks like to live it.  The result is a focused account of a dramatic moment in history, and a breath of fresh (melancholy) air like seeing a moose stop traffic on the highway, like seeing Biz Markie in a 10 year old, like watching buildings fall apart from disuse, and like seeing people smile when they're supposed to be shit out of luck. 

We welcome and encourage you to come through and take part in the Premiere of "The Recess Ends" at the Victoria Theatre, to connect with the other attendees, and try to build together, because who knows when it will end...

Featuring live mural by Mike Kershnar (excellent!)

Artsprojekt: What inspires your art?

Chris: Lately, I’ve been really inspired by old religious / mythological artwork, including paintings, carved wooden masks, sculpture and written stories from across various cultures and beliefs. The characters, iconography and stories are incredibly rich with potential concepts for illustrations.  I’ve got a ton pieces in mind right now that I can’t wait to get started on.

AP: What is the relationship between technique and content in your work?

Chris: Not much. I like to switch up the content and type of work I create on a regular basis.

AP: Describe your first experience of making art and how it affected your life’s journey.

Chris: I always loved to draw as a kid. I’d compete with my older brother for bragging rights that my monster truck drawing was way better than his. I never imagined doing anything for a living except become an artist in some form. So far, so good.

AP: Describe your most recent experience of making art.
Chris: Right now I’m neck deep in new illustrations for various clients and a bunch of upcoming exhibits. A fun project that I’m in the middle of creating now is an illustration for a custom guitar art piece for Dean Guitars’ “Six String Masterpieces” exhibit. (http://www.deanguitars.com/sixstringmp) The show pays tribute to the late Dime Bag Darell Abbot and has generated over $250,00 for organizations such as Little Kids Rock and the Wounded Warriors Project.  I also just finished a couple pieces for a show called ‘Dark Art 3’ where I’m honored to show my work alongside world renown artists like: HR Giger, Clive Barker, Sean Barber, Marilyn Manson, Bob Tyrrell and many others. (http://www.zombicon.com/darkart.html)  I’m now, just beginning a new collection of work for a two man exhibit here at Pale Horse Gallery, along with fellow artist and friend Allen Hampton. (http://allenhampton.net/) The show will be called ‘Gods & Monsters’ and I am creating 10 new solo pieces, 2 collabs and planning to launch a new series of Pale Horse t-shirts at the opening.

 
Studio Tour of Pale Horse Design from Pale Horse Design on Vimeo.

AP: Take us on a guided tour through a day in your life as an artist.

Chris: I thought it might be entertaining to shoot a quick guided tour on steroids and crack of me and my studio, so you can check out the space and kinda get and idea of what I do all day. Please check out http://palehorsedesign.com/ to see more.

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