Posted on February 1, 2010 - by Jon

Update: SHT! vs BadJon art opening at 16 Penny Gallery in 52.5 Records

Local graffiti/mixed media artist, S.H.T! and local photographer BadJon will host an art opening and exhibition at 16 Penny Gallery, located inside 52.5 Records at 561 King Street in downtown Charleston on February 6, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. The exhibition will run through March 2010.

The event will feature hors d’oeuvres served by renowned local underground catering group, Guerilla Cuisine, with tracks spun by the up and coming DJ Rocky Horror and DJ High Horse. All of the pieces in the exhibition presented by the visual artists will be available for purchase immediately, and both artists will be on hand the night of the opening to represent their work.

S.H.T!, specializes mostly in the graffiti medium, but this exhibit will feature other mixed media pieces of the artist’s. Noted for his “Big Boy” stencil images around downtown Charleston, also known as “SHT!heads,” S.H.T! will also be displaying screen prints and giving away stickers during the exhibition.

BadJon, or Jonathon Stout, is a photographer especially recognized for his work with many local talent acts as well as regional publications. Celebrated for his use of an infrared technique and unusual display practices, Stout’s work is ever evolving and critically-acclaimed in the Charleston area. During this show, Stout will be displaying his works on large wood panels for a unique look to his photos.

Both BadJon and S.H.T! have been collaborating creatively since their early high school years, and have been recognized recently for their “Presents from Punks” art benefit show that raised 3500$ for Toys for Tots on Dec 19th 2009 at Mellow Mushroom downtown.

This event is free of charge and open to the public.

Please contact Jonathon Stout for more information at (843) 437 6266 or jonstoutphotography@gmail.com.

To RSVP to the facebook event page, please go here.

Help support local art and a nice local gallery and record store!