Resolution : 2006

Benjamin Funke and Glen Stephani Present: "State Of The Art" : An aural digression of thought and action from daily rituals, fantasy lands, thug life and mild depression. These piece exists as concept, will be fully realized by January 2007. This is our resolution.

Best Christmas Ever.

Chili, Beer and A Fistful of Dollars. Later....Polska.

Represent.

http://www.walkerhamilton.com/articles/2005/11/15/greg-gets-a-date

Unbeknownst to Greg, someone recently took it upon themselves to get the word out about him.

Apparently another student has decided to do “things” to other artists as some sort of practical-joke-cum-art project.

For his work on Greg, he printed out the following business card and handed it out everywhere he went (bars, restaurants, Chicago street, mass transit, etc).

When I first saw it, I was wondering why this total stranger was handing me Greg’s business card. I don’t know why, but I then started thinking about how effective it was.

Many companies try to individualize their business cards in the material or design. This one, of shoddy design and craftsmanship, still caught attention, but through the use of words. It talks directly to the reader.

When I talked to Greg about it, he was very much aware of the card but was completely pissed off. It seems he’s been receiving calls from girls looking for a date. While I, and many other guys, would relish receiving these calls, they just annoyed Greg.

I think that he should be grateful for the attention this little card is getting him. Now, if only the guy were passing the card out to more people who might be converted into patrons of the arts and purchase some work when they go investigating this mystery man looking for a date. I wish visicswire’s name (i don’t know why it doesn’t) showed up on his site as well. We might have gotten a few propects out of the deal.

95th.

Hanging with Mr. Shaffer in the Signature Room. The view from the 95th floor.

Solstice by Stan Shellabarger

Hosted by the MCA, 12x12 artist for Dec. Stan Shellabarger performs on Wed. 22nd walking from sunrise to sunset in the plaza of the MCA. A wonderfully meditative piece which found me wanting to participate, however worried that it would effect the aesthetics. I highly suggest checking out the show.

Top 5 Movies

1. Walk the Line
2. Layer Cake
3. Crash
4. Batman Begins
5. Sin City

Didn't see many films this year I guess.

Top Ten Albums : 2005

1. Superwolf - Matt Sweeney/Bonnie "Prince" Billy
2. Twin Cinema - The New Pornographers
3. Cripple Crow - Devendra Banhart
4. In A Cave - French Toast
5. In the Reins - Iron and Wine/Calexico
6. Awfully Deep - Roots Manuva
7. Gimme Fiction - Spoon
8. Sounding out the city - El Michels Affair
9. Runners Four - Deerhoof
10. Shock of Being - Make Believe

Mailed to Brooklyn Art Center with Bio and Resume.

Ben,
Great artist statement, nice work, if you move to Brooklyn in the next 12
hours, you may be eligible for the show! Thanks for the submission, glad to
see we are playing in the Windy City.
Sally

Sally,
Here is my new Address.
Benjamin Funke
C/A Sally Mara Sturman
Brooklyn Arts Council
55 Washington St. suite 218
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-625-0080

See you in 5 hours. Can you pick me up from the airport?
Ben

1134

For those of you that haven't bought christmas gifts yet this year, please do not come into Erehwon for shopping. Just ask the 1134 customers I rang up yesterday. Fuck your couch.

Workout

Here are a few more pictures from the evening. Claudia Bucher is the dirty girl, next to Jane Fonda. Ben Driggs and Eddy assist on the v-sit. A progression of shuttle runs. And some random gallery views. Special thanks to J'mi and Kelly for the photos.

Workout

WORKOUT

Come and Be Merry.

Goose Island Turkey Trot

O'All No. Name S Age Div/Tot Time

753 3430 BEN FUNKE M 25 91/246 42:56

Promises...promises.

So it has been a while since I have published anything...So here are a few images. Greg Stimac and myself at Ola's, there is the cutest couple in the world (Martin and Julie from April Seven's), before i was hastled at the DOT for taking photos in the DOT, and while John is away Mike and I drink out of his personal stien.