“It’s not going to get ugly at this exhibit… From Tom Bovo’s colorful city-inspired pieces to the twisted paintings of former Catholic school boy Joey Kilrain, to the dazzling personal collage work and photographs by the Voice’s own Araceli Cruz, there’s not an ugly piece in the bunch.” Village Voice, “Voice Choices”

Openings proudly presents its third major group exhibition: God Doesn’t Like Ugly at the historic Church of St. Paul the Apostle. Fifteen artists have been invited to address this theme in painting, drawing, mixed media, installation, sculpture and photography.

The artwork is displayed in the side chapels displayed in the side chapels and throughout the church interior among its wealth of historically significant artwork to further invigorate the space with diverse and engaging contemporary pieces.

Press and information

Busted Halo: online magazine article
http://www.bustedhalo.com/features/god-doesnt-like-ugly/

Currents: interview video: http://netny.net/currents/video/stories/ugly-exhibit-100709/

Photos of exhibit: http://www.atfphotography.com/robert/index.html

Pop Talk- online video feature

Opening Reception:
October 1st, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Exhibition date:
September 21st – October 30th, 2009
Mon-Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sun. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location:
Church of St. Paul the Apostle
Corner of W.60th and 9th Ave, Manhattan

Directions to St. Paul the Apostle Church
www.paulist.org – artists@openings.com

Artists include: Robert Aitchison, Kinda Barazi, Tom Bovo, Araceli Cruz, Mike Estabrook, Lauren Gohara, Iliyan Ivanov, Vandana Jain, Joey Kilrain, Lori Merhige, John-Patrick Regalado, Laura Resheske, Anthony Santella, Hester Simpson, and James Vanderberg.

Openings is a project of the Paulist Fathers and an international art movement based out of New York in which artists explore the connection between their creativity and spirituality.

Press Contact: Fr. Frank Sabatté, CSP 212-265-3209 ext: 218.

Directions to St. Paul the Apostle Church
Corner of W. 60th and Columbus Ave,
New York City – (212) 265-3495

Email us at artists@openings.com

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