Glowlab is pleased to present “Thirty Grand,” the inaugural exhibition at our new location in SoHo. The show features a preview of work by artists who will participate in solo and group exhibitions at the gallery in 2008-2009, including Jason Cantoro, CutUp, Beka Goedde, David Hamill, Alice Jarry, Heather L. Johnson, David Kesting, Roberto Mollá, Marisa Olson, Mark Price and Sal Randolph.

Glowlab Founder and Director Christina Ray develops the gallery’s exhibitions and events. For many years, Glowlab was located in a loft space in Williamsburg, and in 2006 was partially converted to a gallery space that was open by appointment. In September of this year, Ray moved into and renovated a storefront in SoHo. She states, “I’m excited to bring Glowlab into Manhattan. Our new space in SoHo is a good fit for us — this area near Deitch Projects and the Drawing Center has maintained a dynamic creative culture with artist projects and street art throughout the neighborhood.”

For “Thirty Grand,” Glowlab presents new prints and silkscreen works on panels by Jason Cantoro and Alice Jarry, two artists from Montreal who share a studio space and offer works rich with texture, and densely layered with collaged imagery gathered from sources ranging from old cityscapes to vintage airplanes, motorcycles and roller coasters. New York artist David Kesting’s wall drawings and works on paper offer a timely and often humorous look at street culture, with a particular focus on the current economic stresses impacting daily city life. Beka Goedde’s recently completed small multimedia works on paper examine the delicate balance of structures in the built environment. Sal Randolph’s latest project includes a series of free stickers and an invitation to express one’s opinion about voting both inside and outside the gallery space.

Glowlab collaborates with and present the work of artists exploring the convergence of art, technology and the urban environment. A series of artist-led talks and projects in the gallery is scheduled to begin toward the end of the year, and is in keeping with Ray’s goal of creating a true “lab” environment where artists and the public can meet and engage in dialogue. “Our represented artists, technologists and inspired thinkers are true social change agents, modeling progressive approaches to urban living.”