WHAT WEEKLY

Relief: New Work by Minas Konsolas

29 July 2010

★ Brooke Hall & Justin Allen

Photo by Brooke Hall

What you’re looking at is an example of what could very well be the world’s only known two and a half dimensional works of art. A What Weekly photographer, posing as an admirer, broke through the multiple layers of security around the Minas Compound in order to capture these rare photos of the the latest offerings from storied artist Minas Konsolas. The collection is entitled ‘Relief.’ When asked where he put the other half dimension, Minas made a shushing gesture and quietly walked away.

Part of the proceeds from this exhibition will go to benefit ‘Doctors Without Borders’ the organization rumored to have treated Minas after he was injured, as legend has it, saving orphans from a burning building in a civil war-torn, third world country where he may or may not have thwarted a coup that involved bad guys trying to overthrow good guys.

Minas piloted his helicopter into Baltimore with his wife Peggy Hoffman (no relation to Albert) in order to avoid the paparazzi stationed around the city awaiting his arrival. Once back at his headquarters, Minas probably conducted satellite interviews with members of the international press, though no one can be sure.

 

Photo by Brooke Hall

For security reasons, only the most notable guests were allowed to occupy the gallery while Minas and Peggy were present. Pictured here is Doreen Bolger, Director of the Baltimore Museum of Art, Deborah Patterson, celebrated artist and founder of Art Blocks a community organization that transforms neighborhoods through art, and Eric Pripstein, an internationally acclaimed art accountant.

 

Photo by Brooke Hall

Heather Rounds, April Rounds and artist Teddy Johnson were also on hand for Konsolas’ rare appearance. April has been trusted with awesome task of curating the film night at Minas Gallery.



fashion

Lexington Market 10th Annual Fashion Show

Photography by Epic Media Lexington Market hosts the best events in Baltimore City. It’s the only place where you can…

Smart Textiles

La Cakerie

Panoptic Fashion Show- MICA

Fashion Photographer Sean Scheidt

The Littlest Fashion Truck Ever

nightlife

Infernoland

Each year millions of families travel by planes, trains and automobiles to amusement parks all over the world. Upon arrival…

Bent Ear

Commissure At The Contemporary Museum

SCREEN PASS

Brian Baker

New Year’s Eve 2010

social innovation

PNC Transformative Art

PNC Bank has made a major commitment to Baltimore, and their name as well as proof of their financial investments…

The New American Dream

Warnock Foundation Survey Finds Hope Amongst Baltimoreans

Support The Baltimore Brew

Feedback

The 99%

artist profiles

Glenford Nunez

With seemingly little mentoring, or outside direction, at 24 years old, Glenford has broken into the New York agency scene…

Shane Burke

Digital Cavemen

Big Fat Bawlmer Wedding

Clifton Futch

Living Illustrated with Alex Fine

sustainability

Small Time

A couple of years ago, while I was reporting on a redevelopment plan in Buffalo, New York, I met up…

An Ambitious New Charter School Comes to West Baltimore

Fixing The Future

Farmageddon

Welcome to the Free Farm

Strange Folks at Ash Street Garden

technology

Let There Be Transit

Baltimore has plenty of fire. Fire for crime, for housing, for jobs. This past weekend the fire focused on transit,…

Start Me Up :: The Reality of Starting a Tech Company in Baltimore

Smart Textiles

The Secret World of Sugaring

Baltimore Hackathon

Create Baltimore, Take 2