Stepping into the Reynolds Gallery on a warm July afternoon, I was immediately transported into the evocative landscapes of Andras Bality's "Outskirts." A Richmond native and Virginia Commonwealth University alumnus, Bality brings the rugged beauty of Southwest...
Sylvia Plachy seems to see the captured moment as record, as something to be reexamined and perceived within the context of every surrounding, as insight into the human condition and a lasting documentation of the world as it is variously perceived. It is an instant to be juxtaposed with everything to come before and after. She is not simply...
I’ll just go ahead and admit it: I’m a sucker for all things Gonzo. Really. Say what you will about the contrived nature or audacity of furthering a legacy, or attempting to build a movement out of the unrealized visions of a dead white man. To me, the reckless experiential narrative, unbound honesty, and even-handed opinionative style of Hunter...
If you’ve ever worked at a veterinary clinic or rescued a pet that pays the rent for one, you are probably aware of the delicate procedure that is rectal temperature taking. Be it dog or cat, you want to convince the animal that you are working in their best interest, to comfort them while simultaneously maintaining control of the situation. You...
We here at RVA have a tradition. Every Friday afternoon around 4pm we get some PBR, bring the computers out to the backyard, and juggle paragraphs, tweets, and nice long sips of Richmond’s favorite hoppy beverage. Faced with having accidentally scheduled an interview conflicting with this time-honored practice, I did the responsible...
If you’ve been on the First Friday Art Walk recently, you’ve most likely been among the wide-eyed spectators witnessing flames being twirled, thrown, spun into patterns, and even breathed. These flamboyant performers are The River City Burners. They aim to expose you to the unique and ancient art form known as poi or “fire spinning.” They also...
Todd Raviotta has finished his first feature, and he’s been sitting on it for almost a year. At this point, he’s used to waiting. “It took five years to make,” he says, “but I had been thinking about it before I even shot anything for a year and a half, and some of the roots of it go back to when I was a kid.” Mediated: The 21st Century...
Oura Sananikone is a mad scientist. Forget lightning, biodiesel, and solar panels—his imagination could propel the world on its axis. I was lucky enough to spend a lazy Monday morning sipping PBR with Oura in his makeshift factory of a home. Surrounded by technicolor creatures, I began to feel like I’d somehow stumbled onto the set of Darby...
Dash Shaw’s work has appeared in anthologies and independent newspapers across the country. His books include Garden Head (Meathaus Press), Love Eats Brains (OddGod Press), Live with Passion (Sequent Media), a collection of his short stories titled Goddess Head (Hidden Agenda Press), and the...
Amanda Robinson is a woman on a mission. She wants to change how you experience a gallery. She aims to expose you to new art and music in an environment where creative minds can gather, exchange ideas, and have fun at the same time. To begin her mission, she is opening the doors to The Virginia Fire & Police Museum / Gallery 5. This enormous...
