P.J.S. Exhibitions Presents 'Metanoia', 7/15

P.J.S. Exhibitions, a West Village gallery, located at 238 W. 14th between 7th & 8th Ave., presents 'Metanoia', a collection of twisted and visually captivating works opening July 15th 2010. 

The exhibit is titled Metanoia, the Greek word for a change of will and the reforming of one's mind. The exhibit will showcase the mind-bending, detailed, and somewhat dark artwork of Chris O'Donnell (New York Adorned), Jason June (Daredevil), Josh Egnew (Three Kings), Ryan Bonilla (Bellum Concepts), Stephanie Tamez (Brooklyn Adorned) and Thomas Hooper (New York Adorned). Bevin Robinson and PatRick Sullivan will be co-curating the show, which runs July 15th through August 29th.

Each artist has already left a very permanent mark on the art world. From highly acclaimed tattooing to laser etching, they have established amazing reputations for creating everlasting work. Pieces on display at P.J.S. Exhibitions will include drawings, paintings and etched metals, ranging from dark religious iconography to bright fantastical images.

The exhibit aims to increase viewer introspection, and encourages a focus on the artists' creative process. All are invited to come appreciate and celebrate their own Metanoia.Jason June is a tattoo artist at Daredevil Tattoos in New York City's Lower East Side. He began pursuing a career in art after many years of self-training and production. With many pieces on display in shows and
galleries across both the United States (Pale Horse Gallery, Tattoo Arts Expo, and Coquille or Be Killed Traveling Gallery Show amongst others) and Europe (Brighton Tattoo Arts Gallery and Reykjavik Ink Tattoo Art Exhibition amongst others), June has also been published in various books both for tattooing and artwork. www.jasonjune.com <http://www.jasonjune.com>

Josh Egnew holds a Bachelor of Arts from Oglethorpe University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Atlanta College of Art. After starting his artistic career in film he transitioned to the gallery world, working as a preparator while studying his current and final career as a tattoo artist and painter. He has been tattooing professionally for 4 years in Brooklyn, NY as well as frequent international stints, in cities such as Brussels, Stockholm and Luxembourg. His ethereal yet somewhat terrifying paintings have been exhibited in Brooklyn, NY and Atlanta, GA. www.joshegnew.com <http://www.joshegnew.com>

Ryan Bonilla lives as an artist/conceptualist in NYC. He is the creative director of Bellum Concepts, a creative think tank and design collective catering to designing and customizing intimate objects of art. Creations range from hand laser etched vintage timepieces to personalized custom vehicles of desire. Ryan's aesthetic combines Old World Romanticism with mid-20th century machinery to create his vision of art. www.bellumconcepts.net <http://www.bellumconcepts.net>

Stephanie Tamez lives and works in Brooklyn, N.Y. She received her Associates in Graphic Design from San Antonio College. Her work has been featured at Scott Campbell's Saved Gallery Space in Williamsburg, Fuse Gallery in the East Village, White Box Gallery in Chelsea District and presently featured in a gallery exhibition by Kathleen Cullen. Tamez's work explores the ubiquitous symbol that crosses human cultures. The axis mundi as represented in the Chiapas Roof Crosses reveal a point of connection between sky and earth where the 4 directions meet. Immersed in the history of a country associated with an abundance of strength and dignity as well as strife and poverty, her respect is obvious in these paintings. www.stephanietamez.com <http://www.stephanietamez.com>

Thomas Hooper is English born, but lives, paints and tattoos in New York City. He's worked with highly acclaimed tattoo artists such as Jim Macairt, Alex Binnie, Dante Dimassa and now works alongside Chris O'Donnell and Lori Leven at New York Adorned. Born in Hastings East Sussex, Hooper obtained a BA Hons Drawing at The London Institute of Art & Design, subsequently moving from London to New York City to pursue his goals in tattooing and art. www.meditationsinatrament.com <http://www.meditationsinatrament.com>

Chris O'Donnell is a professional tattoo artist who works and lives in
Brooklyn New York. www.chrisodonnelltattoo.com <http://www.chrisodonnelltattoo.com>

Jason June is a tattoo artist at Daredevil Tattoos in New York City's Lower East Side. He began pursuing a career in art after many years of self-training and production. With many pieces on display in shows and galleries across both the United States (Pale Horse Gallery, Tattoo Arts Expo, and Coquille or Be Killed Traveling Gallery Show amongst others) and Europe (Brighton Tattoo Arts Gallery and Reykjavik Ink Tattoo Art Exhibition amongst others), June has also been published in various books both for tattooing and artwork. www.jasonjune.com <http://www.jasonjune.com>

P.J.S. Exhibitions, which opened its doors May 20th with erotic photography exhibit Risqué, will be home to series of exciting exhibits rotating every 45 days, with every fourth show benefiting a non-profit cause.