Ky Anderson

Jason Jagel

I’ll be the first to admit to being slightly stuck in my ways. Though a proud resident of Brooklyn, when it comes to art, I confess to often ignoring my favorite borough. Though home to a strong contingent of artists, Brooklyn’s estimable galleries in Dumbo, Williamsburg, and Bushwick are often overlooked. On Thursday night I mustered my courage and set my art viewing horizons not on Chelsea or the Lower East Side, but boarded the G train ( an act of bravery in itself) to visit Williamsburg’s Cinders gallery. The reason for this madcap adventure was the opening of artist/musician Sonny Smith’s newest project “100 records.” In its second rendition after debuting in San Francisco earlier this year, the exhibition showcases the work of 100 different artists, each selected to produce a unique 7” record cover for a fictitious band. Sonny then concocted a unique back story, and wrote and recorded a song for each cover. Playing on a homemade jukebox throughout the show, the songs range from folk to surf and back. Continue Reading More »