JULIE HARVEY  ~  The Go-Go Party
 
 

THE GO-GO EXPERIENCE
This season’s main attraction of the New York art scene will be the 1960’s "Go-Go style" party hosted by artist Julie Harvey. Ms. Harvey is well known for her controversial art, public works, and performance-costume extravaganzas which to this day remain the talk of the town. Her latest event leaps beyond anything art aficionados have ever dreamed, and will be remembered for years to come.

This party was created as a parody on the art world and was inspired by Larry Gagosian’s nickname, "Gogo." It will feature seven of Ms. Harvey’s most recent unauthorized nude portraits of well known art stars showcased within the living theater of the Go-Go party. Actors and dancers will be hired to play exaggerated Austin Powers-like groovy hipsters who will schmooze and flirt with the crowd. Guests will approach the party below a huge sky-tracker beam of light and be greeted at the door by actors in 1960’s costume asking, "Hey baby, what’s your name?" Inside the music will be swinging as actors mix 007 cocktails, either shaken or stirred. Other actors and dancers will be mingling throughout the crowd in "British-mod" style while offering, "Wanna buy a groovy painting, or should we shag for a while first?" Occasionally these actors will break into a synchronized dance number swinging to the beat. They may even engage in dancing with a guest.

Within this spectacular setting, guests will line up to view Ms. Harvey’s latest nude paintings of well known art dealers and artists. Ms. Harvey has chosen the world’s top publicity addicts to characterize in these humorous works (Larry Gagosian, Tony Shafrazi, Charles Saatchi, Mark Kostabi, Julian Schnabel, Damien Hirst and yes, Mary Boone). The paintings amusingly depict these art stars dancing in front of Go-Go style 60’s backgrounds…..their features exaggerated or, in some cases, understated.

This party is a parody on the art world, sensationalizing the sensational. The dealer, artist, and event will be elevated to superstar status. It’s a promotion of unparalleled proportions and all involved will benefit. This 4 hour party event will be over the top, silly, fun and fantasized. The art world has never encountered an event such as this before and it will be talked about for years to come. It’s guaranteed to be the most smashing party of your life!
 

THE ARTISTS
Julie Harvey:  Producer and director of this Go-Go event.  Ms. Harvey will unveil her latest nude paintings of well known art stars.

Hi-Honey Productions:  Founded by Cheryl Moody, specializing in art films and programming.  Hi-Honey Productions is developing a documentary film based on Ms. Harvey's Go-Go party concept and will be filming the actual event as well as it's development.

Show Stoppers Inc:  This dazzling entertainment company's choreographer, Teri Seier, has designed several customized dance routines for this Go-Go event.

Stanley Casselman:  Mr. Casselman's paintings are created and presented in darkness using acrylic on polyscreen and rear illuminated with a series of red, green and blue LED's.  This dynamic lighting process enables one to mix the color of light shining through the piece and thereby create hundreds of variations of the work.  To learn more, please visit, www.Casselman-i-Paint.com

Alexander Davidis:  Alexander Davidis & Willyum Delirious collaborate, using imagery of 60’s race-cars and 60’s optical effects to create an unique visual psychedelic installation by combining Davidis' original photography with Delirious visual animations.

Jeremy Earhart:  Mr Earhart will display one of his latest pieces.  He is presently working with mirror panels incorporating techniques and materials of roadside kitsch.

William Lynn:  DJ Will has created the sound for many of New York's most prominent events.
 

THE MOD SQUAD
Linda Stein Niko Elmaleh Lucia Hwong-Gordon
Paul Vidich Robbin Schulsohn Charles F. Tetro
Jennifer Binder Kevin Whitman Elissa Lumley
Michael Steinberg Cheryl Moody Fred Weiss
Guy Roberts Kiwon Wang Aleisha Render
Chris Geddes Joseph Ungoco Teri Seir
Tina & Brad Hilstrom Robert Pardo Lori Ponder
Diana Gordon Ford Crull Heidi Gutman
(t)here magazine Jim Budman Anthony Haden-Guest
Jason Makowski McSorley's Ale Ginny Schulsohn
ZICO coconut water Original Sin Cider CEGO shirts
 

THE INTERNS
Ryan Richards Jessica Ryan Rufus Toreen
Alan Schneider Crystal Clarity Nassim Vossoughian
Todd Gugliamo David Parks Avi Plotkin
Francesca Nocera Berkleigh Foreman Leah Meyerhoff
 

THE ACTORS
Lindsay Mackey Charity Bess Natasha Malinsky
Marianne O'Shaughnessy Sara Najjar Erin Hendry
Jared DiCroce Craig Bannister Liza Kaplan
Abby Blanchard Donna Stearns Stephen Green
Mandy Bedbury Pat Lozito Eve Blangiardo
Shelley Olsen Avigail Bristol Gary Balaban
Nick Gregor Tim Kondrat Dilhya Ross
Jessica Daley Mara Rowan Lynette Ditz
  James Huffman  
 

THE MAGIC BUS
The experience continues as Julie Harvey's Go-Go Collection begins its world tour March 12, 2005 at Artefact Pardo, 119 East 31 Street, New York, NY.  For information call:   212-686-2260