PAUL McCARTHY at the opening of 'CHOCOLATE SANTA' - his small, but fully operational, chocolate factory at MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

'CHOCOLATE SANTA' is open 7 days a week thru DEC 24, 2007

store hours are: MON thru SAT noon-8PM/SUN noon-6PM
if you want to see them actually making the chocolate, factory hours are: TUES-SAT 10AM-6PM

PAUL McCARTHY, leaving the factory, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA WITH TREE AND BELL' in hand. MACCARONE GALLERY,
Nov 15, 2007

see more in previous post: 'CHOCOLATE SANTA WITH TREE AND BELL'.

KAREN McCARTHY, Paul McCARTHY'S wife, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA' / 'PETER PAUL CHOCOLATE FACTORY AT MACCARONE GALLERY', opening reception, MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

the 'CHOCOLATE SANTAS' cost $100 apiece, they are made from top rate GUITTARD CHOCOLATE, under the supervison of PETER GREWELING. they come wrapped in a designer box, and are given to you, to cart away, in a custom-decalled shopping bag.
(note: they only take credit cards).

from left: URSULA WIRTH and IWAN WIRTH, of HAUSER & WIRTH, ZURICH LONDON, which collaborated in the exhibit - PAUL McCARTHY - 'CHOCOLATE SANTA'. at the opening, MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

DAVID ZWIRNER of DAVID ZWIRNER and ZWIRNER WIRTH, NEW YORK, at the opening, PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY,
Nov 15, 2007

center, (in checkered jacket), MICHELE MACCARONE, at the opening, PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', Nov 15, 2007

approaching the gallery, in the WEST VILLAGE, PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

the view into the gallery, and, the chocolate factory, (10 ins. high, chocolate Santas in individual plastic molds - on some kind of cooling? roller), from the street, PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY,
Nov 15, 2007

another view of the assembly line, from outside in the street, PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

as soon as you entered, you were confronted by rows and rows of chocolate Santas - and the incredible aroma of freshly baking chocolate. PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

any wall space in the gallery, that wasn't part of the assembly line, (or plastered in special 'CHOCOLATE SANTA' wallpaper) was surfaced in mirrors - you can see a seam here, adding a kind of 'carnival' atmosphere to the exhibit.

DAVE MIKO, helps show the mirror effect. PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

DAVE MIKO has a show coming up in FEB 2008 at WALLSPACE.

from left, LESLIE TEICH, MICHAEL MAHALCHICK, and AMY BAUMANN. not only has Amy participated in several of Mahalchick's performances, (she was a ZOMBIE at P.S.1) - but we found out later - she is actually the PROJECT MANAGER !! for this mini chocolate factory/store - PAUL McCARTHY - 'CHOCOLATE SANTA' - at the opening, MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

rows of wrapped santas. PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

MACCARONE Gallery associate, JASMIN TSOU, in front of the boxed Santas. PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY,
Nov 15, 2007

a boxed santa - yes, the decal (top right) says: 'Chocolate Santa with Butt Plug/by Paul McCarthy' - PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

well, that is a funny looking 'Christmas tree', isn't it.

PETER PAUL CHOCOLATE FACTORY worker, JOHN NICOLSON, brings out a fresh Santa for the tasting plate. PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

a freshly baked chocolate Santa being offered up, for sampling, at the opening, PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY,
Nov 15, 2007

and, yes, that was GOOD chocolate, first rate. PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

the labeling station, a final stop, on the chocolate Santa assembly line. PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

those notorious labels. PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

clearly stating: 'Chocolate Santa with Butt Plug/by Paul McCarthy', they went on the boxes and shopping bags of the New York City, Christmas 2007 site: 'PETER PAUL CHOCOLATE FACTORY AT MACCARONE GALLERY' - 'CHOCOLATE SANTA WITH CHRISTMAS TREE AND BELL' by PAUL McCARTHY.

MAX KAUFMAN, leaves the opening, with his just purchased TROPHY, a 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', custom labeled box, shopping bag and, all - for $100. PAUL McCARTHY, 'CHOCOLATE SANTA', MACCARONE GALLERY, Nov 15, 2007

lucky for us, on the way to CINDERS, for the BRIAN CHIPPENDALE show, the HALLOWEEN WINDOW, was still up at the CITY RELIQUARY MUSEUM, 370 METROPOLITAN AVE in BROOKLYN, (WILLIAMSBURG), Nov 16, 2007

note: the vintage BODEGA lights atop the sign - they used to be everywhere in NYC - but, alas, no more.
check out: THE CITY RELIQUARY MUSEUM & CIVIC ORGANIZATION

the HALLOWEEN WINDOW - full of vintage design treats, CITY RELIQUARY MUSEUM, Nov 16, 2007

. . from grinning chocolate Santas - to scary plastic pumpkins, HALLOWEEN WINDOW, CITY RELIQUARY MUSEUM, Nov 16, 2007

HALLOWEEN WINDOW, a pkg of 4 plastic mini-pumpkins for 29 cents !! at the CITY RELIQUARY MUSEUM, in Brooklyn. Nov 16, 2007

note the classic American scary cat, the SHAKER inspired black cat, arched back and raised tail, towards the right. HALLOWEEN WINDOW, CITY RELIQUARY MUSEUM, Nov 16, 2007

for some reason, the SHAKERS were big into celebrating Halloween. guess a religious cult that was into 'spirit' channeled drawings - could relate.

classic, 'modern' paper plate (from the 50's ?) - still working off that ole SHAKER black cat motif. HALLOWEEN WINDOW, CITY RELIQUARY MUSEUM, Nov 16, 2007

grinning cardboard goodie box, HALLOWEEN WINDOW, CITY RELIQUARY MUSEUM, Nov 16, 2007

black cat tambourine, left, and (arched) black cat & witch noise maker/rattle. HALLOWEEN WINDOW, CITY RELIQUARY MUSEUM,
Nov 16, 2007

a more Disney-like cat face, with a more femme streak, HALLOWEEN WINDOW, CITY RELIQUARY MUSEUM,
Nov 16, 2007

approaching CINDERS, just around the corner, 103 HAVEMEYER ST., WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN,
Nov 16, 2007

'free entry - with or without cookie' - the welcoming sign on the storefront door. 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, JUNGIL HONG and KEVIN HOOYMAN, CINDERS GALLERY, Nov 16, 2007

a collaboration between BRIAN CHIPPENDALE and JUNG HONG. it was also used as the image on the exhibition's card. The wolf heads would be JONGIL'S. 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

'Early Worm Gets the Bird' runs thru DEC 30, 2007

BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, drawing on paper. 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, his work behind him on the wall. 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', with BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, JUNGIL HONG and KEVIN HOOYMAN. CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

"Brian and Jung live in a warehouse in Providence, R.I. Brian was co-founder of the legendary art compound FORT THUNDER and is the manic drumming half of bass/drum ... duo LIGHTING BOLT. JUNG has like 150 plants. KEVIN lives in a shack in a small town in Climax, NY. Kevin used to live across the street from Fort Thunder. All three went to RISD." - CINDERS

silkscreen collage. BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

silkscreen collage, BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

KEVIN HOOYMAN, at the opening, 'Early Worm Gets the BIRD' - BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, JUNGIL HONG and KEVIN HOOYMAN, CINDERS,
Nov 16, 2007

very fluid, kind of funny & futuristic - finely detailed colored pencil drawing by KEVIN HOOYMAN, 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

KEVIN HOOYMAN, colored pencil drawing, 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS,
Nov 16, 2007

detail, KEVIN HOOYMAN, 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

from left, CINDERS co-founder KELIE BOWMAN, with JUNGIL HONG, at the opening of 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, JUNGIL HONG and KEVIN HOOYMAN, CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

small painting, JUNGIL HONG, in 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS,
Nov 16, 2007

sculpture/terrarium, JUNGIL HONG, 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

detail, JUNGIL HONG, sculpture/terrarium, in
'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

detail, JUNGIL HONG, sculpture/terrarium, in 'Early Worm Gets the Bird',
CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

photo taking fans, KIKI, (white hat) and MAGGIE LEE,(center/red cap), with HISHAM BHAROOCHA, and BRIAN CHIPPENDALE (at right) behind them. at the opening, 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS,
Nov 16, 2007

BAPTISTE IBAR, with work in the next show, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER' - SCREENPRINTS FROM PROVIDENCE.R.I., at the opening of 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS,
Nov 16, 2007

the back of BRIAN CHIPPENDALE'S jacket. KEVIN HOOYMAN, at the right. 'Early Worm Gets the Bird',
CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

ANDREW MOON BAIN, with work in the next show, 'SCRETS OF THE WOONSASQUATUCKET RIVER' at AD HOC ART, which he also curated, at the 'Early Worm Gets the Bird' opening. CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

NICK RADICKI, part of the Providence, R.I. crew. 'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS, Nov 16, 2007

left, MIKE TAYLOR, also with work in the AD HOC ART/ Providence, R.I. silkscreen show, and JOE GRILLO, of DEARRAINDROP,
'Early Worm Gets the Bird', CINDERS,
Nov 16, 2007

AD HOC ART storefront, home to AD HOC ART GALLERY, PLAN D CLOTHING & PMP (PERIPHERAL MEDIA PROJECTS), located at 49 BOGART ST. - just off the MORGAN STOP, on the L train into BROOKLYN. and presenting: 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', "a collective group show hosting some of the most promising screen printers from the Providence, R.I. region." curated by ANDREW MOON BAIN, opening NOV 16, 2007

'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER' runs thru DEC 2, 2007

GARRISON BUXTON, (in a PMP T-SHIRT), founder, (and member of the curatorial team) of AD HOC ART GALLERY & PMP (Peripheral Media Projects) silkscreen PRINT SHOP. at the opening of 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

works by ANDREW MOON BAIN, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

ANDREW MOON BAIN, 'Slave Language', was also the image used for the show's card, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER' - SCREENPRINTS FROM PROVIDENCE,
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

ANDREW MOON BAIN, screenprint in 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

ANDREW MOON BAIN, POSTER, 'FUEGO CON FUEGO', 'NEW WORKS BY ANDREW MOON BAIN and ANGEL QUINONEZ', 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

silkscreen, BAPTISTE IBAR, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

BAPTISTE IBAR, in 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART,
Nov 16, 2007

painter MAIA IBAR, sister to BAPTISTE, at the opening of 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

work by JO DERY, (the 3 'cat' prints at left in collaboration with SAM LOPES) 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

JO DERY is a member of the: TEENAGE WASTE BAND

screenprint, JO DERY, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

screenprint, JO DERY, in 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

XANDER MARRO, with her work, in 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

screenprint, XANDER MARRO, 'SCRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

CASEY HENNEMAN, in 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

from left, ANGEL QUINONEZ and ANDREW RADIKI, at the opening, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

work by ANGEL QUINONEZ, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

screenprint, ANGEL QUINONEZ, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

work by RAPHAEL LYON, (brother of NOAH LYON) 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

screenprint by RAPHAEL LYON, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

RAPHAEL LYON, at the opening of 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

RAPHAEL LYON, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', SCREENPRINTS FROM PROVIDENCE, AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

screenprint by MIKE TAYLOR, 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

screenprint, BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, in 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER', AD HOC ART,
Nov 16, 2007

BRIAN CHIPPENDALE, '5.0 SMURFS', screenprint, in 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

JUNGIL HONG, screenprint, in 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

ERIN ROSENTHAL, screenprint in, 'SECRETS OF THe WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007

ERIN ROSENTHAL, screenprint in 'SECRETS OF THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER',
AD HOC ART, Nov 16, 2007