THE BRYTEN GOSS 2008 MEMORIAL EXHIBITION
THE BRYTEN GOSS 2008 MEMORIAL EXHIBITION
COMMEMORATES TALENTED L.A. PAINTER AT SANTA MONICA’S
TRACK 16 GALLERY ON FEBRUARY 21, 2008
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Hosted by Danny Masterson, Giovanni Ribisi, Jason Lee, Ben Foster, Stark Sands,
Laura Prepon, Christopher Masterson, Juliette Lewis, Alexandra Breckenridge,
DJ A.M., Soleil Moon Frye, Josh Warner and Jordan Bromley
Los Angeles (January 16, 2008) – Before his untimely death in October 2006, acclaimed artist Bryten Goss was considered one of the rising stars of 21st century contemporary realist painting, whose friends and patrons included a who’s-who of Hollywood’s brightest. On Thursday, February 21st, these individuals have joined together to host The Bryten Goss 2008 Memorial Exhibition at Track 16 Gallery, Bergamot Station, in Santa Monica, CA, from 6pm – 12am. Featuring music and refreshments, the event officially launches The Bryten Goss Foundation for the Arts, a non-profit, tax exempt 501c(3) organization, dedicated to raising money to provide art scholarships and group exhibitions to deserving young artists who excel in the mediums in which Goss excelled: oil painting, etching, drawing, dry-point, pastels and photography.
Sharing hosting duties for the inaugural exhibition are Goss’ patrons who also happen to have some of the hottest names in Hollywood: Danny Masterson (That ‘70s Show, Yes Man, The Bridge to Nowhere), Giovanni Ribisi (Saving Private Ryan, Lost in Translation), Jason Lee (My Name is Earl, Almost Famous, Mumford, Vanilla Sky, Jersey Girl), Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma, X-Men: The Last Stand), Stark Sands (HBO’s Six Feet Under, Broadway’s Journey’s End), Laura Prepon (October Road, That ‘70s Show), Juliette Lewis (Cape Fear, Natural Born Killers), Josh Warner (GoodArt Hollywood jewelry artist), Jordan Bromley (Hollywood lawyer and Hip Hop Congress founder), DJ A.M. (world-renowned DJ artist), Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster, Sabrina the Teenage Witch), Christopher Masterson (Malcolm in the Middle, The Art of Travel) and Alexandra Breckenridge (FX’s Dirt, Family Guy, She’s The Man). These individuals, along with members of the Goss family, will be featuring Goss paintings that have become part of their private collections, but will be shared with the public for this exclusive, one-time-only event.
“Bryten was a gifted artist from a very young age, and the evidence of his passion and dedication towards perfecting his craft shows in his body of work,” said Rose Goss, the artist’s mother and Director of The Bryten Goss Foundation for the Arts. “The Bryten Goss Foundation for the Arts will keep Bryten’s spirit alive by carrying forward the legacy he left behind in his work, and by helping other aspiring young artists make their dreams come true!”
The Event is sponsored by actor Stark Sands and The Rosewood Foundation, which supports organizations and institutions in the visual and performing arts. The exhibition will include such beloved Goss paintings as Alex Riding Pig, Little Pope, Alex Throwing Roses to Pigs, Japanese Girl, Twins, The Blind Leading the Blind, the Tribeca series, the Triumph of Death series, Jesus Saves and others. Although these paintings will not be for sale, the Bryten Goss 2008 62-page catalogue will be available, and advance orders will be taken for special, high-quality Giclée, limited edition digital prints.
The Bryten Goss 2008 Memorial Exhibition
Thursday, February 21, 2008
6pm – 12am
Track 16 Gallery
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave, Bldg C.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Goss, a self-taught painter, began exhibiting his work in 1993 at the age of 17. His first exhibition was hosted by actors Giovanni Ribisi and Jason Lee in downtown Los Angeles. Actress/singer Juliette Lewis purchased four of the young painter’s pieces that night. With solo shows held almost annually, Goss continued to increase his body of work and build a solid reputation as a painter. In 2001, In Style magazine and Jason Lee hosted a red-carpet gala exhibition that drew 750 people, resulting in Goss selling his entire displayed collection of 34 pieces in that one night. Goss’ paintings and high-profile exhibitions have been featured in publications such as Elle, Los Angeles Confidential, Emmy, In Style, Nylon, Los Angeles Times, Gadfly, US Weekly and more. His lengthy list of collectors includes Hollywood celebrities such as Nicolas Cage, Winona Ryder, Jason Lee, Kevin Smith, Nick Nolte, Ben Foster, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon and more.
The Bryten Goss 2008 Memorial Exhibition is open to the media. Interviews with Rose Goss, as well as Bryten Goss’ patrons, can be arranged in advance.
For more information on Bryten Goss or to view his works visit: www.brytengoss.com
To find out more about The Bryten Goss Foundation for the Arts visit: www.myspace.com/brytengoss
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