July 11, 18, & 25
- 6pm-Midnight - Godard/Weiss - Three Nights Only!
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – July 7, 2009 – Following the Classic
Rock Art Show, the Boogie Nights Rock and Pop Art Gallery will showcase
the works of Michael Godard along with rock photographer Mark Weiss. The
Godard/Weiss exhibit will be displayed in the Gallery from 6pm to midnight,
on Saturday July 11, 18 and 25.
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“Rock Star of the Art World”, Michael Godard’s
eye-catching art work includes Martini’s with animated olives, dancing
strawberries, flaming dice, drunken grapes and playing cards. The colors
are intense and the pictures are life-like, painted on black canvas, onlookers
will find themselves mesmerized. For more information on Michael Godard,
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From creating
album covers to shooting portraits and touring the world with bands that
topped the charts, Mark Weiss is one of the entertainment business' go-to-guys
for capturing that distinct look. Weiss’ work includes intimate photos
of rock superstars like Jon Bon Jovi, Ozzy, Gene Simmons, and the Rolling
Stones, as well as pop culture icons like Jack Nicholson, Johnny Depp, and
Drew Barrymore. For more information on Mark Weiss, visit www.weissguygallery.com.
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Michael Godard,
is known as the explosive “Rockstar of the Art World”,
and global top selling artist! His world of art invites us into his
lighthearted perspective of life surrounding us, with animated olives,
grapes and, dancing strawberries. His unique portrayal of fun is an
exciting combination of imagination and subtle humor, which evoke
the creative side in “Olive” us right down through our
souls. He has redefined art as we know it with a new definition and
of course a punch line. His paintings are all thought provoking and
full of creative fun enigmatic illusion. They show pain, love, conflict,
and success and make people smile, laugh, reminisce, and exclaim,
“Oh My God..ard!” Godard is also a man with a philanthropic
mission to make a difference in the world through his art. He has
dedicated himself to raising money for charities to help cure cancer
in memory of his daughter Paige. In 2006, his 16 yr. old daughter,
Paige, passed away after her battle with brain cancer. Paige’s
struggle with cancer inspired Godard to discover a newfound passion
and clarity. “All the money in the world can not bring her back,
but the funds I help raise for a cure will help save another child,”
declares Godard. At every art show Godard auctions off one of his
paintings where proceeds go to many different charities including
“The Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Foundation” or “Starlight
Starbright Children’s Charity”. “Your not only buying
something that is a work of art but that money is going to save somebody’s
life” -Sharon Osbourne. His continuing effort has driven him
far beyond the canvas, bringing him closer to his goal of raising
$60 million to help fight the war against cancer. Current projects
are in the works making this achievement happen. Godard says, “The
world is small – you can truly make an impact on everyone you
meet” Godard's work is highly collected by young and old from
all walks of life including movie stars, rock stars and private collectors.
“We both love to see people respond to our art and its probably
why we’ve been given a gift to create and entertain. Get ready
to go crazy over the artwork of Michael Godard”- Ozzy Osbourne.
Godard's imaginative world of art is seen by millions of people each
month worldwide through cruise lines, galleries, hotels, television,
magazines and countless merchandising kiosks and stores. His paintings
even adorn the walls of the Officer's Lounge in the Pentagon. Recently,
Michael appeared on American Casino, A&E’s Inked and Criss
Angel’s, Mind Freak. Rumor has it that Michael even has a reality
show in the works. A documentary on Godard's life featured at independent
film festivals has won numerous awards. His Book, "Don't Drink
and Draw", the art and life of Michael Godard, received numerous
awards including “Art Book of the Year”. What a man, What
a legend, What a hero!!
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Gene Simmons - Photo by Mark Weissguy
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“Mark
Weiss is a rock star. If he didn't have a camera hanging around his
neck, it would be a Les Paul guitar.”
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“I
have known Mark for many years. I consider him not only to be an incredible
photographer but a good friend as well. His passion for photography
always seems to capture my passion for rock and roll. He truly seems
to love what he is doing and has been with me through thick and thin.
His photos always seem to capture the moment.”
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“Mark
Weiss is to rock photography as hair is to 80's metal...You
just can't have one without the other!”
- Dee Snider
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“I’ve
known Mark Weiss since he was a teenager. He was relentless
in the pursuit of his art. Mark would knock on my hotel door
all hours of the day and night wanting to take photos. He definitely
had and still has the rock and roll spirit.”
- Ozzy Osbourne
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“These
shots were just pictures to some but to many they are memories. Thanks
for sharing”.
- Jon Bon Jovi
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