DTR Modern bringing street artist fnnch to the East Coast!
DTR Modern Galleries is hosting an opening reception for San Francisco street artist fnnch in Boston
Born in St. Louis MO in 1986, fnnch is an anonymous American street artist now based in San Francisco. When he first moved to the Bay Area, fnnch became infatuated with the multitude of street art but felt that it was a form of art that lacked a wide range of visual representation. He recognized street art as a movement that could showcase art that is free and out there for everyone to enjoy. With this motivation, fnnch hit the streets with multi-layered stencils and spray paint and now, years later his murals have inspired the masses while connecting and energizing thousands of people worldwide.
As his first gallery exhibition on the East Coast, he will be joining us for an opening reception with all new (all unique) paintings, May 10th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at 167 Newbury Street.
Below is a sneak peak preview of many of the new pieces we will have on view at the reception, as well as an article written in The Villager by Avalon Bellos, highlighting his work and significance in the world of street art.
Seen in The Villager on May 10th, article by Avalon Bellos
Fnnch seeks to create a world in which everyone is empowered to become an art lover. He has brought together the democratization of modern street art with contemporary, honey-soaked pop and has truly “found his sweet spot” (Bellos, 18). Fnnch began his art career illegally painting his trademark symbol, the honey bear, on public property, sides of buildings and sidewalks, with the goal to bring art to the eyes of the public, art that can be seen by all on a day to day basis. He has achieved this mission and is definitely influencing an audience; his art can be found in cities around the world, in the homes of many prestigious collectors, institutions and museums.
Fnnch speaks about his artistic vision; “I wanted to paint something that was positive, inclusive, nostalgic in nature, so that you had this cognitive dissonance where you realize that the piece is illegall and will go away, but you like it and want it to stay. Something that is truly political is divisive and I want to be additive.”
And that is what fnnch’s art is all about, bringing people together. Hence, we can’t wait to bring his Boston fan-base together on Friday, May 10th to celebrate his success and fawn over his new collection. Come check out the show from 6 to 8 pm at 167 Newbury Street!
