CIRQUE NOIR @ AFA Gallery - featuring the art of Kathie Olivas, Kelly Denato & Stickymonger (Oct 7-28, 2017)

Launching October 7th and exhibiting thru the 28th, 2017 at www.afanyc.com is “CIRQUE NOIR” - A three-woman exhibition inspired the juxtaposition between what is beautiful and macabre, and faux or real? Featuring the art of Kathie Olivas, Kelly Denato and Stickymonger, this curious attraction and revulsion is explored within the unique characters in this group show.

Featured here are a selection of preview peeks direct from the artists’ Instagrams. Opening Reception at AFA GALLERY is on October 7th, 6-8pm.

Sneak peak of new sculptures by Kathie Olivas (@circusposterus) that will be featured in CIRQUE NOIR - Opening this Saturday, Oct. 7th

A post shared by AFA NYC (@afanyc) on Oct 5, 2017 at 1:22pm PDT

"Girl with cat" mixed media sculpture for #CirqueNoir // Opens this Saturday @afanyc // #kathieolivas #circusposterus #darkkawaii #contemporarynarrative #sentimentalism #oilpainting #kawaii #handmade #arttoys

A post shared by Kathie Olivas (@circusposterus) on Oct 2, 2017 at 7:52am PDT

#CirqueNoir opens this October at AFA gallery in New York #AFANYC #kathieolivas #contemporarynarrative #arttoys

A post shared by Kathie Olivas (@circusposterus) on Aug 23, 2017 at 3:05pm PDT

#CirqueNoir opens October 7 @afanyc // #kathieolivas #circusposterus #darkkawaii #contemporarynarrative #popsurrealism #halloween #sentimentalism

A post shared by Kathie Olivas (@circusposterus) on Sep 29, 2017 at 12:24pm PDT

"Mermaid" one of 20 new mixed media sculptures I'll have for #CirqueNoir @afanyc / show opens next Saturday, October 7, 6-8pm...#kathieolivas #circusposterus #sentimentalism #darkkawaii #arttoys #mermaid #darkharbor #oilpainting

A post shared by Kathie Olivas (@circusposterus) on Sep 30, 2017 at 10:36am PDT

2 faced Girl Series #CirqueNoir #kathieolivas #darkkawaii #arttoys #circusposterus

A post shared by Kathie Olivas (@circusposterus) on Sep 28, 2017 at 6:20pm PDT

#CirqueNoir @afanyc #kathieolivas #contemporarynarrative #darkkawaii #sentimentalism #arttoys

A post shared by Kathie Olivas (@circusposterus) on Sep 23, 2017 at 9:15pm PDT

"This series of painting and sculpture will explore the enigma of the face behind the masks we wear and expose the secrets of the beautiful and macabre that lies beneath. Juxtaposing the real with the surreal, the artists in this exhibition have accepted the challenge to express complex visions without superficiality and to inhabit the curious space between attraction and revulsion."

This dreamy, glowing, stargazing, being wonders, "Do you ever think of me?" A detail from a 5x5ft painting for #CirqueNoir @afanyc Oct 7-28 . . . . #YouBelongAmongTheWildflowers #stargazing #painting #nyc #soho

A post shared by Kelly Denato (@nopunchbacks) on Oct 4, 2017 at 9:56am PDT

Sneak peek for Cirque Noir @afanyc Oct 7-28 "I'll Show You Mine If You Show Me Yours" This detail is from a 5x5ft painting & inspired a series of mask sculptures that will also be at the exhibit. Sneak peeks of those coming soon! 🎭 . . . . . . #sneakpeek #painting #afanyc #nyc #nycart #soho #CirqueNoir #glasseye

A post shared by Kelly Denato (@nopunchbacks) on Oct 2, 2017 at 10:12am PDT

#SneakPeek of a piece for @afanyc . #CirqueNoir opens next week Sat., Oct 7!@ 54 Greene St #NYC #soho #painting

A post shared by Kelly Denato (@nopunchbacks) on Sep 28, 2017 at 4:34pm PDT

"In an exploration of the dichotomies present in our everyday lives, Cirque Noir features a series of paintings and sculptures that challenge our perception of good and bad, beautiful and ugly, real and superficial. Artists Kelly Denato, Kathie Olivas, and Stickymonger, each working in diverse media, address these dichotomies through figurative work that is at first blush visually engaging and beautiful, and which, under closer examination reveals its complex symbolism."

#Sickgirlsclub. Always gotta do what I wanna do tho I'm half dead bodied. . This Saturday #CirqueNoir at @afanyc Can't wait!! . . #stickymonger #nomatterhowmummyiam #cosmicgirls #wip #teambomber #acrylicpainting #nyc #soho #afagallery #lowbrow #be_my_universe

A post shared by Stickymonger (@stickymonger) on Oct 4, 2017 at 6:58pm PDT

'Relax In Anxiety' for #CirqueNoir @afanyc in SOHO, NYC. The reception is 6-9 Oct 7th. Please swing by!!! All my new paintings will greet you there 😊. Plus, so happy to show with my speechlessly talented friend @nopunchbacks and amazing @circusposterus You don't wanna miss this 😉✨ . . - - #stickymonger #cosmicgirls #nycart #soho #acrylicpainting #lowbrow #afagallery #lowbrowart #relaxinanxiety #be_my_universe

A post shared by Stickymonger (@stickymonger) on Sep 30, 2017 at 8:54pm PDT

An ordinary day. - For upcoming show #cirquenoir at @afanyc in SOHO. The reception is Oct 7th. ✨ . . . - . - . - . - #cyberpunk #stickymonger #cosmicgirls #sneakpeek #nycart #acrylicpainting #lowbrow #lowbrowart #scifi #schoolcommute #onthetrain #retrofuture #be_my_universe

A post shared by Stickymonger (@stickymonger) on Sep 26, 2017 at 7:48pm PDT

"No Matter How Mummy I Am" Wooden skateboard decks with vinyl designs cut and hand-embellished by @stickymonger for Cirque Noir, opening this Saturday at AFA in SoHo.

A post shared by AFA NYC (@afanyc) on Oct 4, 2017 at 10:50am PDT

Last dot and Done. Then off to #coffee . . . . . Thanks for the big support. #wtc #stickymonger #cirquenoir #cosmicgirls #acrylicpainting #tondo #newyork #nycart #afagallery #lowbrow #be_my_universe

A post shared by Stickymonger (@stickymonger) on Sep 13, 2017 at 7:30pm PDT

Yay #giveaway stickers are ready for my upcoming show at @afanyc !!!! The opening reception is Oct 7th!! Save the date to visit the show and Say hi 👋 to me for your sticker 😆 Thanks everyone to suggest a sticker manufacturer - - . - #stickymonger #afagallery #cosmicgirls #acrylicpainting #nycart #soho#cirquenoir #lowbrow #sticker #teacupshaveeyes #be_my_universe

A post shared by Stickymonger (@stickymonger) on Sep 24, 2017 at 5:57pm PDT

"Responding to the anxiety provoked by the manner in which each of us is observed, Stickymonger’s work is representative of the gaze. Utilizing eyes throughout her work and as primary subject matter, She embraces that which both fascinates and frightens her. By incorporating these eyes into her work the Artist strips them of their power, while simultaneously encouraging them to look back at the viewer that views them creating a participatory experience." (afanyc.com)