Reid's work were abstract expressionist type black ink drawings with photos of themselves adhered in the center giving them a mirroring, picture of a picture effect. It seemed like this work was in the beginning stages and though not really developed yet I am interested to see where it goes, if he decides to take it anywhere else. It seems like this is a pretty big digression from the other performance and installation work by reid.
The music installation in the second room was about 15 minutes long and had video sequencing of water and nature and outdoor urban landscapes, all with decent movement, but the strong point was really the music. I could take or leave the imagery but the music was worth the 15 minutes your time. It was mostly synthesized and had a good pace and enough variety to enjoy and keep your attention.
Show highlight though, a crazy freakishly strong hobo from OTR. Apparently while I was watching the video installation a man came in and tried to steal beer. Austin told him no, and he went a little crazytown. After being bounced out once he came back while I was in the first room, and now I had the opportunity to see him go berserk. It took five art nerds and two to hold the door open to restrain and get him out of there. With only one crushed ventallation pipe and one real punch thrown, every guy involved from the gallery had their egos inflated for at least an hour, yelling and strutting to follow. It was a fun show, but I am looking forward to something a bit stronger from MGGM coming up. I hope. Maybe summer is their season.
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