Artist As The Destroyer

Through Rescue or Destroy, I seek to inspire the idea of renewal through regeneration creation threw destruction.  I seek to be reptilian: “primitive and cold-blooded like the snake, [symbolizing] the instinctual side of the unconscious”* that seeks to rejuvenate its personality, replacing the severed limb with an entirely new one.  We seek the creation of something distinctly new through the destruction of the old, for often times such objects have a way of stifling our minds and creative energies.

Worthy of Existence?

I take being an artist serious and I am going all in. I find my art to satisfy my visual needs it makes me feel like I want to feel I think it is worthy to Exist. Now I need you to take it serious is my art work worthy of existence.

This is my new Rescue or Destroy project. This is how it works do you think this work of art is worthy of existence? This Art Necktie will not be in existence 48 hrs from now if some one doesn't decide they want it if you want it and think it should continue to exist go to the link below and purchase it if you think it should be destroyed obliterated from existence then do nothing.

If you are an artist and you want it I will barter or if you want to take me out for dinner that will also Rescue it.

Well this is the beginning of my newest version of Rescue or Destroy is my art Worthy of Existence.

http://www.allenvandever.com/#!product-page/hsftp/e8d2b8bf-ba51-c8a0-6ae0-95bb3f5e2f25

The newest Rescue or Destroy The Jacket Show, check it out.

Chicago artists

Chicago Artist Allen Vandever and Family

Chicago Artist Allen Vandever, Dawn Mari Rosales Vandever, and Walter Allen Rosales Vandever

Chicago artist and innovator Allen Vandever finds his family to be the most inspiring and motivating factor in his art and life. Allen says, “No matter how hard and frustrating the art word is I always have my family to find peace and balance within.”

Walter Allen Vandever, Allen’s son entered his life while he was living in Hawaii.  It was at that time he decide he needed to get serious about his art career. Up until that point, Allen was only concerned about being a better painter.  Walter, has grown up being inspired by living in daddy’s studio and has become quite the artist himself. Allen's first art teach was his grandmother who was a painter.  Every day after school Allen would go to her house and make art. His Father is a wood carver in Minnesota.

When he was living in LA, prior to his move to Hawaii, he had huge success selling his work to collectors in the real estate industry, even selling work to one of his teenage ideals Slash from Guns & Roses.  That sparked a friendship with Slash’s wife and family. 

Now Allen is more focused on building his place in the art world, as well as, building a community and creating a strong foundation for those things. If you are lucky you might find his wife Dawn, singing at one of his shows accompanied by his stepfather. Dawn has an amazing voice and is an artist in her own right. 

Chicago Artists Allen Vandever Rescue or Destroy

Chicago artists Allen Vandever painting Operotica 

Rescue or Destroy that is the Question 

Chicago Artist Allen Vandever Rescue or Destroy

 Chicago Artist Allen Vandever, Chicago Artists In-Zo, Alexander L. Davis Rescue or Destroy

Chicago Artist Allen Vandever Rescue or Destroy Come See Great Chicago Aritsts

The Artist Behind Rescue or Destroy

SANTAS WORK SHOP RESCUE OR DESTROY VIDEO

SANTAS WORK SHOP RESCUE OR DESTROY

Santas WorkShope Rejects
We bring the crazy creature inventions by Allen Vandever

Two nights before Christmas, in the FMK House
The axes were sharpened; Axman ready to pounce.
all the creatures were dining, even a mouse.
Axman in his top hat; Rescula in her skirt

With artwork adorning the walls and the hall
The artists were pacing and dreading the fall
Of the dreaded ol’ chopper, the Axman’s delight
And the audience bemoaning the terrible sight

When back in the kitchen there rose such a clatter,
Axman sprang from the room to see what was the matter.
Away to the kitchen he flew like a flash,
Tore open the door and threw up his axe

The flames from the stove of the new chef’s surprise
Shone light on a sight; Axman rubbing his eyes
They slipped in from the alley with a sleigh full of toys
A tiny old driver cried, “Help me out, boys!

Come, Dani and Brian, Noah and Kelsy

Come, Kyle and Franklin. James, don’t be lazy
Let’s unload this cargo, we’re falling behind
These are the misfits, I hope you don’t mind”

The crew set to helping and got to it quick
For the tiny, round driver was the famous St. Nick
He thanked them and nodded with a twinkling eye
Then he and eight reindeer took to the sky

Axman, Rescula, the crowd and the crew
Looked down at the misshapen toys and just knew
That these toys weren’t “misfits,” they’re one of a kind
Then they took to the stage for their people to find

So if you are wondering, “What’s Christmas about?”
It’s kindness and sharing; not being a lout
Rescue a toy or a small piece of art
And you can be sure you’ll be doing your part

Rescue or Destroy is an art tournament featuring 16 Chicago-based artists. Each artist brings a piece to the competition and the audience decides which will be rescued and which will be destroyed. The “rescued” work goes forward in the tournament and the piece slated for destruction could face the chopping block. However, anything could happen and always does.

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Hey Everybody! Happy New Year!!!
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Flowers of War

Here are Three works of art I am putting up for Rescue or Destroy. I have had a hard time getting good photos of my new work so I made a video for you.You need these great works of art in your home come Rescue them.

Army vs Navy

Rescue or Destroy Returns to Fulton Market Kitchen

Army vs Air Force

Patrick Putze vs Brock Hardnett

Who will be Rescued who will be Destroyed

Representing Army - Brock Hardnett -

Artist statement

My work investigates perception, specifically snap judgements, and how this 'psychological editing' impacts our daily lives.

Representing Air Force - Patrick Gale Putze

Artist Statement
Serving in the military for any length of time makes one hyper-aware of their environs. As an artist, I am constantly utilizing this honed sensitivity. I produce experimental films and photographs that capture both aspects of my place in spaces — things others seem to seldom observe and respond to — and also intricate ironies inherent in common everyday materials like magazine, newspapers or digital media. Twenty-One years on active duty in the Air Force also afforded me the opportunity to travel to many national and global destinations I might otherwise not have experienced. Melding these elements into tools for crafting my own personal narratives of the people and places I’ve witnessed always felt so natural with a camera in hand that it has now become second nature. Surveying the landscape, taking stock of what is there visually and anthropologically, I endeavor to produce art that speaks of a specific time in place, through mostly overlooked urban or rural landscapes. Recently, I’ve been harvesting contemporary media — printed or digital — to generate new/false narratives though simply photographic technique. This has developed into a platform for critical thought and commentary on what we Americans consume through our preferences of mass communication materials. It has become a mission to craft imagery enabling viewers to become more perceptive of their surroundings and thus have a greater appreciation for the overlooked magnificence in their surroundings and situations.

Bio
Patrick Gale Putze once spent some twenty-plus years geographically separated from his hometown of Chicago while serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Photography from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Arts in New Arts Journalism from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Patrick immerses himself in the art world through multiple avenues. He works as the Web Developer and Multimedia Coordinator at the National Veterans Art Museum in Chicago; writes criticism for the EXPO CHGO online blog The Scene (http://blog.expositionchicago.com/); produces his own experimental films; and has manifold storehouses of creative ideas, whether actually written down or locked away in the cerebral hemispheres of his cranium. Patrick lives in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago with his wife Lauren and their K-9 companion, Petey the Wonder Dog.

Rescue or Destroy is an art tournament featuring 16 Chicago-based artists. Each artist brings a piece to the competition and the audience decides which will be rescued and which will be destroyed. The “rescued” work goes forward in the tournament and the piece slated for destruction could face the chopping block. However, anything could happen and always does.

311 N. Sangamon St. in Chicago from 8:00 pm - midnight. For more information please contact Allen Vandever at allenartist@gmail.com

POSTS

Rescue or Destroy Honors our Veterans with Army vs Air Force Rescue or Destroy

Rescue or Destroy Honors our Veterans with Army vs Air Force Rescue or Destroy

Rescue or Destroy IN-ZO vs Alexander L Davis Fulton Market Kitchen

Rescue or Destroy interviews artist Joe morris

Rescue or Destroy Returns to Fulton Market Kitchen with featured artis Here Heater Marie

Joe Morris vs Heather Merie Rescue or Destroy Fulton Market Kitchen

Rescue or Destroy contemporary artist put there art on the block.

Ryan Schultz comes out on top beating street artist WERM in his play of match for Rescue or Destroy. Allen Vandever bring you another amazing evening of smashing and art saving.

Its very important to not get to attached to objects and that includes your art work maybe its even more important with your art if you hold it to dear it will hinder your movement forward. I bet if you think about some of the art work you have created or maybe even a lot of the art you have created has ended up in the land fill unless you are a hoarder. People don't usually put up there best work in fact I have personally cleaned out all of my old work no more art work in the closets and the best part is over 90% of them have ended up on peoples walls. When I have put up good work it has bean rescued at real prices. One of the best thing about Rescue or Destroy is that its fun every one who comes out has a great time its not just another art opening were people spend more time talking to each other than the art people really get engaged with the art and it brings up some serious conversations about art. and last but not least when have you bean to an art show were 90% of the art work sales on the opening night and not just once as a fluke but every opening night. You never have to worry about shipping your work home.

Fulton Market Kitchen Rescue or Destroy Art tournament

Keith Brownlee defeated CJ Hungerman at The first elimination round at Fulton Market Kitchen. Hosted by Allen Vandever.