ARCHIVAL JELLO: A RHONDA RETROSPECTIVE
RHONDA’S STEPPING OUT OF THE CLUB AND INTO THE GALLERY FOR A ONE TIME SHOW…
WHEN: Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 (Opening Reception 7:00-11:00 PM) – April 5th, 2012
WHERE: Pop tART Gallery / www.lapoptart.com / 3023 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA. 90020
WHAT: Archival Jello: A Club Called Rhonda Retrospective: 2008 – 2012
SPONSORED BY: DJCN / www.djcn.com
CONTACT: Phyllis Navidad / Pop tART Gallery Owner / poptartgallery@gmail.com /323.717.0041
The Pop tART Gallery and the producers of A Club Called Rhonda in association withDJCN are pleased to present “Archival Jello: A Club Called Rhonda Retrospective: 2008-2012.”
A Club Called Rhonda is a Los Angeles based club night that has become a haven for self-expression amongst revelers of dance music. In only 4 short years the club has become legendary in its own right and has helped to garner attention for the burgeoning Los Angeles underground dance music scene. To celebrate Rhonda’s journey thus far Pop tART Gallery will exhibit imagery of the club that have led it to become a luminary in the Los Angeles nightlife scene – including pop culture inspired graphic design by art director Trevor Tarczynski alongside creative directors/club promoters Loren Granic and Gregory Alexander, vivid stills from Rhonda photographer’s Meredith Jenks and Michael Mendoza, and video installations from Rhonda’s ambiance technician Ryan Granic.
The bold imagery and phrasing that comprise the club’s visual and textual voice have defined a style born from epic evenings of glamour, debauchery, and hope all through the politics of dancing. The gallery’s interior will become home to all things Rhonda, displaying a selection of graphics, flyers, photographs, and videos which have all contributed to Rhonda’s “street cred” and reputation as one of LA’s hottest clubs.
But you may be asking yourself, who is this Rhonda? The creative brains behind the club have created a fictional demigod of nightlife. Rhonda is a virtual club diva who speaks in all capital letters and is far too busy jet-setting around the world looking for the hottest DJs and most inspiring acts to ever attend her own club. It is the dichotomy of condescension and love that makes these evenings so special. The absentee diva remotely updates her fans from an undisclosed location about the uber cutting edge acts she has booked for the night. Despite her absence, she still manages to fascinate and keep her fans coming back for more.
The concept for the exhibit originated from the observation that the graphics that have accompanied some of these nights are consistently pulled down off the walls as memorabilia by club goers. They seem to represent a zeitgeist whose temporality is as illusive as Rhonda herself. Now, with this display, all of the work will be printed in archival format in the caliber of art that it should be sold and collected in. This exhibit offers a rare glimpse into LA’s underground club culture, its creative force and all the amazing people who come together to create A Club Called Rhonda.
This exhibition of work was made possible in part by the upcoming on-line programming network, DJCN. DJ Club Network is a fast-growing start-up building a new kind of program network from the Internet out to broadcast, rather than in reverse. Set to launch in 2012, DJCN captures the best in nightlife entertainment. On any given night, in every major city, the hottest place to be is at an exclusive nightclub with a legendary DJ. From New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, London, Paris, and Ibiza, DJCN has secured the rights to film, produce and distribute exclusive events from the largest roster of top DJs and clubs around the world. The Retrospective of graphic artwork from A Club Called Rhonda is the first collaboration between the two entities – with more to come – under the creative direction of the producers of A Club Called Rhonda.
Monday January 23rd, 20122.10.12 RHONDAVOUS
Wednesday December 21st, 2011RHONDAVOUS 01.13.12
RHONDAVOUS Friday the 13th with KENNY DOPE and MK.
Well, we made it everybody, it’s now the year 2012 and regardless of whether or not you believe the apocalypse is coming the new year provides us with fresh opportunities to reach Dionysian divinity. With every new year I feel it is my duty to take things even further, to strive for more, always higher and higher, and it is with that in mind that I wanted to start things off RIGHT in January; so cancel all plans surrounding January 13th and begin your preparations forRHONDAVOUS.
This month I bring to you some of the best in the business, men that have been an integral part in the formation of house music, legends, idols, and my personal friends KENNY DOPE and MK.
You may know Kenny Dope from a little group called MASTERS AT WORK (a.k.a. NUYORICAN SOUL) or from his other work as THE BUCKETHEADS. This man was a major part of my and so many other party people’s lives in New York, and has been labeled one of America’s most important contemporary producers. I am beyond ecstatic to bring him to the Rhonda stage to turn you all out.
MK (Marc Kinchen) is a legendary producer who pioneered the early techno scene on the east coast and is possibly best known in the house music world for his work on with NIGHTCRAWLERS. You may also remember that last year he lent a hand in the production of “Return To Me,” the first release off my labelRhonda International. MK and I have been trying to get reunited for a while now and I just can’t wait to have him as RHONDAVOUS marks his FIRST EVER “MK” DJ set in Los Angeles.
Of course my in house team of party purveyors GODDOLLARS, PARADISE, MC RUSSINABOX, and GREGORY ALEXANDER will be going full blast as well. Making you scream, shout, and sweat.
Follow as we get DEEP in 2012, beginning next Friday, January 13th with RHONDAVOUS at 333 S. Boylston St. from 9pm-3am. RSVP atRhondasays.net to get in FREE before 10:30 and enjoy two-for-one drinks till 10p.m. After that it’ll be $10 till midnight and $15 after.
Wednesday November 30th, 2011
RHONDAVOUS – DECEMBER 10, 2011
RHONDAVOUS 11/12/11
Tuesday October 18th, 2011A CLUB CALLED RHONDA NOVEMBER 12, 2011
Monday September 19th, 2011A CLUB CALLED RHONDA – OCTOBER 8
Wednesday August 31st, 2011Rhonda Sept. 10
Saturday July 30th, 2011RHONDA W/ OMAR-S – AUG 13
Wednesday July 6th, 2011RHONDA W/ JOAKIM – JULY 9
