Read what Hyperallergic writer Allison Meier has to say about “Strange Histories: A Bizarre Collaboration.”
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Strange Histories book now available!! /
After 3 years of collecting material, and nearly a year of planning the design and printing process, the Strange Histories book is finally here!!! It’s a really beautiful book, and I can’t wait to share with you all. Right now the best way to order a copy is to email me directly at: ian@iantrask.com. Make sure to get yourself a copy.
Getting some local press /
Found myself on the cover of two local newspapers this month. You can find the stories in the links below.
The Science of Surreal Storytelling, The Coastal Journal, January 2019
Topsham artists gives ‘Second Chance’ to recycled materials, The Times Record, December 2018
"Second Chances" at the Merrymeeting Arts Center /
What a great way to cap off an exciting year - a solo show at the Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham. Thanks to Brendan Bullock for asking me to show. It was an amazing chance to meet some of the super cool people that live in the local community.
Shows runs through January 26, 2019.
Strange Histories Book Kickstarter Succesfully Funded!! /
We did it! With an amazing show of support and enthusiasm, 127 backers contributed over $16,000 to the Strange Histories book campaign. It feels good when so much hard work is repaid in kind. Thanks to everyone who helped make this project a reality!!!
Check back into the Kickstarter page to read updates about the book’s rollout and promotion.
"Waste of Space" at the Invisible Dog /
It’s a real pleasure to be showing work at the Invisible Dog again! I love that I’m getting to share a new spore installation with my favorite art community in Brooklyn. “Waste of Space” runs from October 20-December 31.
Anthropologie Portland /
Thanks to artist/curator Marci Spier, I got the opportunity to share some of my work on the wall of the Anthropologie clothing store in Portland, ME. A series of 8 “Homage” skateboard pieces will be on display for the month of August. Check em out!
"Diapositive" group show at Cassilhaus /
Collector and curator Frank Konhaus found my “Strange Histories” series online while researching the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players. A few conversations later and he asked to include some of my slide viewers in a show he was putting together at his gallery Cassilhaus in Durham, NC. “Diapositive” is a show featuring the work of 6 artists who’s work incorporates 35mm slides. If you find yourself down that way, the exhibition runs from July 26 - October 28.