Chris Roberts-Antieau, Chimpanzees are Dangerous, Fiber Applique, 36 x 24, 2009
http://www.redtruckgallery.com
Red Truck was founded in New Orleans in 2005. After Katrina, we, like everybody else, were forced to look elsewhere for income. For the first year or so after the storm we were strictly an online entity, focusing primarity on gallery show attendace (ie. Art London, Bridge Miami, etc..) In late 2006 we opened a space in Ann Arbor, MI, and in late 2007, we proudly re-opened in New Orleans to great success.
When it comes to environment, we try to bring about a feeling of real comfort at Red Truck. We have big, old, comfy couches, 2 dogs past their prime that spend the bulk of their day alseep, and beer on tap for whoever would like to stop in and take a look.
More importantly, we show art that can be appreciated by anyone. Art that requires no description, no handholding or escoteric interpretation. Because, as we see it, art is not for some idiot with an affected accent to explain to a confused client. Art’s got to be accessible, MOMA membership or not, and that is what we try to collect and show through Red Truck.
We hope you enjoy what you see and come back often,
-the Red Truck Gallery.
John Whipple , Workaholic, Charcoal and oil on paper, 15 x 22, 2010