PLEASANT presents
‘CHASES ME 1968’

Installation artwork,
The Brecht Forum
August 1st to September 1st 2008
Opening Friday August 1st, 7pm


4 years in development Chases me is a multilayered merging of conceptual sculpture, film and expressionist painting that walks a fine line between the in-depth and the light hearted. Offering slight commentary for a series of social issues affecting the American deep south. Pleasant creates an unpredictable underground = contemporary art that challenges his observers to challenge themselves.

Artist Pleasant originates from the deep south and is an honorary alumnus of School of Visual Arts. A former member of the downtown Gatien era club kid scene of the mid 1990’s, Pleasant’s element of shock is well documented in the form of his ‘Unknown’ masked persona that is implicit in his art. Pleasant has exhibited internationally with the likes of various artists of respected disciplines.

Pleasant is represented in Sweden and the Netherlands.

A feature at the exhibition will be percussionist/composer David Pleasant's LANGUAGE of the SOUL!: A Gullah-Geechee inspired ensemble that illuminates the percussive, vocal, and movement dimensions of Africa in American culture. David Pleasant has composed a series of rhythm centered works that highlight the peculiar percussive legacies of Savannah Georgia and the low country of the southeastern United States. Language of the Soul! compositions will be soulfully adapted by special guests Gary Swindell and Nick Russo .