Preparing for TheArtConspiracy

It's been a rushing around period of several weeks, in preparation for ORQ's participation in TheArtConspiracy exhibition at Gallery Korea. There are five artists: Yeijin Jun, Susan C. Dessel, Seong-eun Hong, and Priscilla Proudwoman Stadler. Since it's a conspiracy I am obviously not allowed to discuss it. However, judging from the innovative and provocative work of these artists, a trip to Gallery Korea during December could be interesting and extremely worthwhile.

To learn more about each of TheArtConspiracy artists, visit the excerpted press release (pdf).

The exhibition runs from December 3 - January 2 and is open from 10 AM - 5 PM from Monday - Friday, or Saturday by appointment (call 212-759-9950). It's located at 460 Park Ave. (between 57th and 58th St.), 6th floor, New York, NY. The opening reception is on Dec. 3rd from 6 - 8 PM.

Ricky's Rents Pintchik Oracle's Message Space

Thanks to Lisanne for the photo.

Even in the midst of pre-election busy-ness, not to mention getting ready for The End of The End of The End, there were some developments in the continuing investigation of the Pintchik Hardware Oracle.

A kind and generous photographer, Lisanne, offered to schlep over to Flatbush to get a good shot, and found that Ricky's was apparently renting from the Pintchik folks. So like it or not, their Oracle had Halloween season off.

Dear Flux Factory

A truly rigorous questioner doing pull-ups prior to her ORQ consultation!

Dear Flux Factory,

Thank you for giving ORQ the room up the magic stairs at The End of The End of The End. Marian, whose room it was, left good incense, Palo Santu, and excellent vibes for the oracular goings-on. Unfortunately she herself wasn't able to get a reading that night because ORQ had to close up shop since our time was up, Abby was coming to read with the bullhorn, and ORQ was tired. Most regrettable, but hopefully Marian will be able to consult with ORQ in the future.

Meanwhile, ORQ sends all of its most positive energy - random, meaningful, and in-between - to the awesome creative team of Fluxers and friends, wishes you an end to run-ins with imminent domain, and hopes to see you again soon.
Love,
ORQ

new toy test at The End of The End of The End

It looks like a steering wheel minus the car, but it's called a FiggRig (created by filmmaker Mike Figg.) Being field tested by my favorite videographer at ORQ's appearance at The End of The End of The End* at Flux Factory's building closing last Thursday.

*(to be continued)

attempting inter-oracular communication

Apparently the Pintchik Oracle came back - at least, it had in May of this year. Lured by the prospect of inter-oracular communication, I decided today would be a good day to venture over to Brooklyn and consult the Pintchik Hardware Oracle.

Thanks to Lisanne for the photo. LED sign where Pintchik Oracle transmits its "wisdom", when available, is under the Ace Hardware sign.

But as any subway traveller trying to go from Queens to Brooklyn on a weekend knows, it's a good idea to call first. I felt funny calling just to ask about their Oracle, like I was trying to get psychic goodies without buying hardware.

So I made a somewhat pathetic attempt to disguise the true purpose of my call by asking about a product first. I decided to ask about something that I actually need, but unfortunately it turns out Pintchik does not sell panes of glass.

Delving in to my true reason for calling, I asked the woman who answered when I dialed "O" - "Is the Oracle back?" "No." Pause. "Will it be coming back?" "Yes." She was obviously not into disclosing oracular information.

"Do you know when?" "No." "Do you know how I can find out when?" I tried to explain that I had left the neighborhood, moved from Brooklyn to Queens, hoping she'd take pity on me. "We'll let people know." "How do you let people know? Do you have a website?" "No." I can tell I've dug myself into a customer service hole and am rapidly sinking in deeper and deeper, probably losing my chance at getting even the slightest whiff of the return of the Pintchik Oracle.

"Do you advertise it in the paper?" "Yes." "Which paper?" Long, long pause. I'm thinking she should just tell me to stop asking her these questions, it's an Oracle, and part of the point of an Oracle is mystery, right? Finally I relent. "Ok, I'll look for it. Thank you." And hang up, without panes of glass or further information.


The good news: I didn't spend an hour or more each way on the subway to have this conversation.