Destroy Something Beautiful
November 14 - December 13
Before embracing the title of “artist”, Chad Rea spent his days (and nights and weekends) as an accomplished copywriter and creative director in an industry where perfectionism and beauty were not only celebrated but demanded.
His unrealistic standards carried over into his art practice but without the level of confidence shared with his polished ad agency persona. This often led to the age-old ponderings, “When is an artwork finished?” and “Should I stay in my comfort zone and call it complete, or go one more step and risk ruining all of my previous efforts?”
Borrowing a metaphor from Fight Club when Tyler disfigures Angel Face, Destroy Something Beautiful picks up where the artist’s labored perfection ends and his unbound “self-important vandalism” begins.
Rea is a social impact artist in Austin. Drawing upon current political, ethical, and social issues, and utilizing communication techniques mastered as an advertising copywriter, Rea explores the duality of self and the inner struggle to understand our rapidly changing world.
Art is best enjoyed in person. For those who are unable to visit the gallery but would like view the artwork online, please email admin@linkpinart.com
SAT NOV 14, 4PM CST - TRASH TALK CHAD REA’S CURRENT EXHIBITION
Celebrate the opening of Rea’s latest solo show, “Destroy Something Beautiful” with an interactive Instagram Live session that invites your inner art critic out to play. In this no holds barred live critique, participants get to heckle, roast, and destroy Rea’s ego one painting at a time. Follow @chadrea for the performance. For more details visit www.chadrea.com/austinstudiotour