The Atomic Tease!
Art Show Exhibit and Sale - At the Key Club in Hollywood and Online
The Atomic Tease – The Atomic Tease is a presentation
of the neo-burlesque movement, bringing together pin-up inspired art, burlesque
performance and music. What started
as an undercurrent in American counter culture is now seeping its way into mainstream
consciousness - and rapidly spreading through fine arts, music and theatrical productions. The neo-burlesque movement is informed
by classic burlesque elements of sexuality, satire, and counter culture – blended
with the low brow art scene, modern social and political themes, mid-century pin-up
art,
California
surfer/tiki culture and a splash of fantasy.
Join us for a night of paintings and pasties from contemporary artists and burlesque
performers emerging as some of the hottest stars of their generation!
The Sponsors:
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Baby Tattoo Books - Principal Sponsor Showing Off Goods at the Event!
Baby Tattoo Books has cultivated relationships with many noteworthy contemporary artists, and publishes a large selection of books for kids and adults, works by traditional illustrators and digital artists, painterly projects and photographic collections. Check out:
http://www.BabyTattoo.com
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Fluff Shop - Principal Sponsor Showing Off Goods at the Event!
Fluff is a line of ultra sassy products created by Claudette Barjoud. Fluff has a vintage flare with inspiration from 1950’s Pinup, Mid-Century Design, Art Deco, and International Ad graphics. Check out:
http://www.FluffShop.com
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Sailor Jerry Rum - Proud Sponsor of the Atomic Tease!
The Sailor Jerry brand honors Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins (1911-1973), the father of modern day tattooing, whose uncompromising lifestyle and larger than life persona made him an American legend, and whose famous pin-ups and nautical artwork are still replicated to this day. Sailor Jerry rum is a premium spiced rum made the old-school way - strong but smooth. Check out:
http://www.SailorJerry.com
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It's a Chick Productions - Participating Sponsor of the Atomic Tease!
It's a Chick Productions takes films, burlesque and costumes, puts them in a shaker and pours them neatly into a chilled glass. Brain child of Augusta Avallone (aka Penny Starr, Jr.), It's A Chick is the hub for burlesque performance, burlesque films and burlesque costumes. Visit ItsAChick.com, and don't forget to tip your bartender! Check out:
http://www.ItsAChick.com
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We Would Like to Thank:
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Sugar Hooker Entertainment
Special thanks to Sugar Hooker entertainment for filming the Atomic Tease event, and helping with production of the Burlesque show! Sugar Hooker Entertainment is an all girl owned record label, clothing brand, and community promoting girl culture! Check out:
http://www.SugarHooker.com
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Copro Gallery
Special thanks to Gary Pressman and the staff at Copro Gallery for their guidance and help in getting the Atomic Tease art exhibit and event going. Stop by the Copro Gallery to see the finest lowbrow and alternative art exhibits! Check out:
http://www.CoproNason.com
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Glen McDowell Photography
Special thanks to Glen McDowell for photography and prints for the Atomic Tease gift bags! Glen McDowell Photography was formed in 1995 and provides professional photography services for a range of clients. Check out:
http://www.McDowellPhoto.com
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The Art:
New and Original Paintings by:
Jessica Whiteside –
www.JessicaWhiteside.com
Noir Nouar – www.NoirNouar.com
Anne Faith Nicholls -
www.AnneFaithNicholls.com
Atomikitty -
www.impactfolios.com/Atomikitty
Claudette Barjoud -
www.fluffshop.com
Aug 20th - Atomic Tease Event and Opening Night Artist Reception
Sept 20th - The Art Exhibit at the Key Club Ends.
View the Online Art Show Exhibit and Sale Now!
The Burlesque Performances:
Tinky Sparkle,
Dizzy Von Damn, Lili VonSchtupp, Bunny Bravo, Lavendar La Rue, and more!
The Burlesque Show will be hosted by Dizzy Von Damn (Miss Viva Las Vegas 2008).
Tinky Sparkle
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Bunny Bravo
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Lavendar La Rue
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Dizzy Von Damn!
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Lili Von Schtupp
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Scarlett Letter
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Ruby Champagne
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Penny Starr Jr.
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The DJ and Live Music:
DJ Lee Joseph of Dionysus Records Spinning an Eclectic Mix of Music.
Thee Swank Bastards headlining with Live Music.
The Schedule:
Thursday, August 20th, 2009
7:00 pm – 10:00
pm
:
Reception and Opening for
Art
Gallery
Exhibit
10:00 pm – 11:15
pm
: Music and Burlesque Performance
11:30 pm – 1:00
am
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Live Music from Thee Swank Bastards
Cover
Charge:
$10 after 9:00pm
About
Creative Tease Productions and Jessica Whiteside
This show is being produced by Creative Tease Productions and curated by artist
Jessica Whiteside. Creative Tease Productions
was founded to promote the neo-burlesque, pin-up art and retro-pop art movements
- and to produce events incorporating art, live music and burlesque performance. Jessica Whiteside is a graduate from
the Academy of Art University in
San Francisco
. She does professional illustration
work for a range of clients, and her fine art paintings have put her in the spotlight
in the neo-burlesque art scene. Jessica’s
art is partially autobiographical and decidedly feminine and original – not shying
away from themes of sexuality, cultural and political dissent, and modern female
viewpoints on a variety of subjects. Over
the past few years, her art has been exhibited in a growing number of solo and group
art exhibitions. In addition, she has
curated several exhibits, and currently runs the
San Francisco
chapter of the Dr. Sketchy’s workshop.
Jessica is also an active burlesque dancer, who has performed many group and solo numbers with The Hubba Hubba Revue, Bombshell Betty’s Burlesqueteers, Tease-O-Rama, Barbary Coast Burlesque and Monday Night Tease.
The
Neo-Burlesque Movement
The Neo-Burlesque scene has begun! - What started as an undercurrent in American
counter culture is now seeping its way into mainstream consciousness - and rapidly
spreading through fine arts, music and theatrical productions.
The neo-burlesque movement is informed by classic burlesque elements of sexuality,
satire, and counter culture – but blended with the “low brow” art scene, modern
social and political themes, mid-century pin-up art, retro American style, and a
splash of fantasy and surrealism. Another
distinction of this Neo-Burlesque movement is that these contemporary writers, artists
and performers are predominantly women.
Traditional pin up art used sexy images of women to promote subsidiary, domesticated
roles in mid-century advertising. This
new pin up art and neo-burlesque movement depicts sexuality, progressive feminism
and cultural ideology from the modern female perspective – breaking through taboos
and exposing contemporary female viewpoints to the masses.
In addition to being the on the forefront of this contemporary art movement,
these ladies of the neo-burlesque are giving the world a new idea of what it means
to be an artist. These girls are sassy entrepreneurs; some are burlesque performers;
they are the faces of ad campaigns for women in fashion magazines; musicians; producers;
writers; illustrators…and in a sense, pin-ups themselves. Their persona is as much
a part of the movement as their work.
For More Information on the Event or Sponsorship Opportunities, Contact:
Jessica Whiteside – jessica@jessicawhiteside.com
Jason Cooper – jason@creativespiral.com
Creative Tease Productions
5127 Maricopa
St
.
Torrance,
CA
90503
http://www.CreativeTeaseProductions.com
http://www.MySpace.com/CreativeTease
The Key Club
9039 W Sunset Blvd
.
Los Angeles,
CA
90069
(310) 786-1712
http://www.KeyClub.com
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