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| David Stoupakis |
On March 19th, renowned artists Damien
Echols, Menton3, and David Stoupakis unite as the newly-formed collective 'THE
HAND' as they present SALEM, an introspective multimedia art exhibition
exploring the mass hysteria of the witch trials of 1692 colonial Massachusetts.
Salem will include the last two remaining works from Echols’ time on
death row, haunting charcoal illustrations, and talismans designed to bypass
the conscious mind and speak directly to the subconscious. Stoupakis and
Menton3 both delve deep within the subject matter and have manifested some of
their best works of romantic and surreal darkness. Detailed and moving paintings
of stark yet serene imagery with standout large-scale, intricate masterpieces
from each artist.
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| Damien Echols |
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| Menton3 |
"SALEM"
Multimedia art exhibition to launch Magick Revolution,
Multimedia art exhibition to launch Magick Revolution,
a social awareness campaign advocating for
the spiritual practice of Magick as a tool for healing.
MAR19 - APR16
COPRO GALLERY
2525 Michigan Ave
SANTA MONICA CA
Menton3 | "I paint as a need to manifest the internality of my own psyche.
Getting to work with Damien and David on projects for The Hand, such as
Salem, is quite literally a dream come true. I cannot not imagine anyone else I would rather be doing this with,” Menton3
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David Stoupakis | My art develops from the human condition, and seeks to address who we
are, and what we are here for. The Hand collective with Damien, Menton,
and myself has solidified my growth as an artist. With Salem
we aim to pay tribute to and juxtapose the beauty and grace of the
fallen ones with the atrocities that happened in Salem Mass. in 1692,” Stoupakis.
Damien Echols | “The Hand is committed to creating Magick-inspired art that showcases peace and beauty within the ashes of horror and tragedy. Salem holds deep meaning for David, Menton and me as a reminder that it’s possible for the tree of Magick to take root and flourish in the most hostile ground," said Echols. "When I was sent to prison everything was taken from me, so now I repurpose things that are meaningful, for my body. Salem is as much about Magick as it is about art. I want to use art as a vehicle to reintroduce Magick and share the practices that saved my life.” Echols.
