FAB Presents The wWork of Artist Ryan Cronin on ArtUp Scaffolding Bridge

Fourth Arts Block (FAB) proudly presents the new ArtUp work Kick-line On 4th Street by Ryan Cronin, starting March 2, 2011 until June 1, 2011. The exhibit will display a vibrant, site-specific, 4 feet x 24 feet painting that depicts the performative energy of dancers, actors and, and performance artists that form this cultural gateway. The work itself will be shown on an ArtUp scaffolding bridge on 70 East 4th Street Cultural Center.

Kick-line On 4th Street takes inspiration from the playful side of culture and commercialism. A series of legs will be rendered in the style of art brut and executed primarily in yellow, red, and black. This piece calls attention to the performances that take place in the theaters lining East 4th Street that the public can experience. Cronin takes this energy and presents it to the public through bold imagery of a spirited, hidden song and dance. FAB Café will host a concurrent exhibition of Cronin's work, across the street from the ArtUp Scaffolding Bridge at 75 East 4th Street until Wednesday, April 13th.

The opening event for Kick-line On 4th Street and its concurrent indoor exhibition will occur on Wednesday March 2, 2011 from 7PM-9PM at FAB Cafe. For more information about this exhibition and the opening event, please visit www.fabnyc.org.

About Ryan Cronin
Ryan Cronin was born in Katonah, New York. He is traditionally trained as an artist; he first attended the School of Visual Arts and completed his degree in Fine Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz. Since the 80s, Cronin has embraced pop culture; punk rock, skateboarding, MTV and graffiti. His work has been exhibited in New York City at Ecoartspace, The Bowery Hotel, the Atlas Building, and at the New York Film Festival; Van Brunt Gallery in Beacon, NY; Brill Gallery in North Adams, MA and Scoop Studios Contemporary Art Gallery in Charleston, NC to name a few.

Cronin's work can be seen at several different locations throughout NYC during Armory Week. Witness his work at Fountain Art Fair from March 3rd-6th at Pier 66 Maritime and once again at The Bowery Hotel on Friday, March 4th, 7:30-12:00PM to celebrate an evening where art and music converge in honor of International Ukulele Day.

About Fourth Arts Block
FAB is the leadership organization for the East 4th Street Cultural District, working to improve and promote the East Village/LES as the destination for diverse, experimental culture. To learn more about the Fourth Arts Block, please visit www.fabnyc.org.

About ArtUp
The mission of FAB's ArtUp is to reinvigorate spaces under construction through public art and community partnerships. With more than $17 million in renovations to the East 4th Street Cultural District underway, ArtUp transforms construction sites and scaffolding into a street-side gallery. ArtUp is generously supported by the 70 East 4th Street Cultural Center, future home of Downtown Art and Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company.

FAB is working with ArtForward to produce this rotating public art program. FAB works to improve and promote the East 4th Street Cultural District as a center for artistic innovation and experimentation for the community. ArtForward is a growing fine art consultant company that focuses on community-based cultural initiatives to connect organizations, businesses and collectors to Contemporary Art. This exhibit is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional support is provided by the Puffin Foundation, Con Edison, and the New York Community Trust/LuEsther T.Advised Fund.

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