THE YOUTH IS REVOLTING! - The Art of Larry West at Digital Ferret Records!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mohawked Madman Murders Monotony

Remember Larry West? He's back...IN ART FORM!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. March 3rd, 2009. A former mayoral candidate known for his outrageous hairstyle now leads a coup d'état against the monotony of the Philadelphia Art Scene.

After two years of staying under the radar since his daring campaign, Larry West defiles the scene with his first major show, 'The Youth is Revolting'.

In what can only be referred to as 'Sub-Americana', West feels he captures the essence of a counter culture that has existed as long as Modern America. He believes his art "forces us to acknowledge this culture as a large part of the country's history while simultaneously slapping wholesomeness in the face." Larry West's style incorporates everything from Art Deco to comics and pop art. West also is known for his cardboard sculptures of robots with signs that said, "The End is Near".

"The ways of the past are not dead; They simply change into new forms," says West about his show; referring to his use of propaganda in his art - something that he feels is still alive and well in America.

West's comic book interpretations draw from the past to comment on the present and future. His unique style serves to underscore his vision in one big happy heavy metal/anarcho-punk extravaganza.

'The Youth is Revolting" will debut on May 22nd from 7pm-10pm, at Digital Ferret Music Store, 732 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA and run through June 25th. The bands performing opening night will be industrial metal acts ninetwelve and Red This Ever, along with DJ Boston.

About Larry West:

Larry West is a 24-year-old local artist who has run for office in 2007 and is currently known for his hair and his feud with Milton Street, Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, and the rest of the world. He is available for interviews, and will be as fun and interesting as possible.

The line up is as follows:

DOUBLE RECORD RELEASE SHOW!

ninetwelve (Lukotyk Records)
red this ever (from Baltimore!)
DJ Boston


LOCATION:

Digital Ferret

526 S. 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147