Dan Tague’s Oragami Activism
James David wrote this post at 10:06 am on April 17th, 2008.
Dan Tague’s Cash Rules Everything Around Me is on display at the Jonathan Ferrara Gallery (New Orleans, LA) for only two more days. Tague reconceptualizes common objects for use as artifacts in his “own complex altered narratives.” In this case, he’s folded American money to create phrases using the text on the bill.
In the dollar, he’s managed to find such politically charged phrases as “We Trust Liars, He is a liar. State of Fear. The American Idol. I Hate War. Hunt For Oil. The Heat is On. In God We Trust, Serve The State.”
Above: In God We Trust, Serve The State
Above: God Is American
Above: Hunt For Oil
Above: State of Fear
Above: Unite NOLA
Source: NOTCOT, Photo Credits: Jonathan Ferrara Gallery
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In the true spirit of creativity, entrepreneurship and community activism, it is our distinct honor to announce the launch of two new websites that helps spread the message of hope and at the same time helps artists with housing.
http://www.hopeinthewhitehouse.com
and
http://www.cashruleseverything.com
Artist Dan Tague and gallerist Jonathan Ferrara have joined forces to launch these websites of shirts of art featuring Tague’s folded $$$ bill imagery of unique messages of inspiration and self-examination.
Tague’s work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and art centers across the US and is in several prominent museum and private collections nationwide. His original works on paper sell for thousands. In an effort to make his work more accessible to all those who love his art, we are releasing these shirts of art.
One dollar, $1.00, from every shirt sold will go directly to the New Orleans Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, a certified 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, that brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable houses.
*** A portion of the donated proceeds will go to providing affordable housing for artists in New Orleans***.
SPREAD THE WORD TO OTHERS WHO SHOULD SEE IT AND HELP ARTISTS REBUILD NEW ORLEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!