Shoot the Messenger - Art by Hallie Jones and Aron Conaway

"Shoot the Messenger" is an alias for all collaborative projects between Aron Conaway and Hallie Jones. We also collaborate with other artists under this pseudonym.

NEWS! Upcoming Show - RE:ACTION
Opening Friday 4/4 at Swanson-Reed Contemporary, 5-9 PM

The Uninviting A video installation and photography series by Hallie Jones and Aron Conaway This series opened 6/29/07 at Mellwood Art Center as part of the 4th Louisville Photo Biennial ‘The Uninviting’ is a video installation and photography series that explores post-industrial, abandoned and blighted urban landscapes, juxtaposed by the human ability to live in the moment and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Read about the series here (PDF). "The Uninviting" Invites FBI to Artists' Home (PDF). View the photos and video installation (PDF). "The Uninviting" included in LEO cover story "Getting the Picture" by Jo Anne Triplett	Left: Uninvited Natalie \| Right: Uninvited Bryce
T'What? Group photography exhibit exploring femininity, womanhood, and gender. Three curatorial themes focusing on roles, body, and power. Featuring work by 15 artists from Kentucky, New York, Missouri, Texas, and California. Curated by Hallie Jones, Aron Conaway, & Lori Beck Opened 6/29/07 at Gallery NuLu as part of the 4th Louisville Photo Biennial www.twhat.net - see the work, list of artists, photos from the opening, and press about the show	T'What? Logo Video stills by Jessica Lagunas
Gallery: Oh, I'm Sorry. Did I Break Your Concentration? Mural Project at Glassworks, Louisville KY, April 2007 This piece was created for "Pulp Funktion" a Quinten Tarantino-themed event, that featured an art show, DJ's from WFPK public radio, a dance contest, and a costume contest. We finished painting this on a Saturday, and the following Monday brought us the shootings at Virginia Tech. Lori was required to cover the windows and doors of the gallery. Glassworks proceeded to lock the door, due to the graphic nature of the work. People who wanted to see the show had to ask specifically for admittance into the gallery.
Live Video Mixing (VJ-ing) More images and video coming soon! Book us for a show - contact	Video for Paradigm at the BBC on Shelbyville Road, 2007
Gallery: Dissent: Art from the Street This was a gallery exhibition curated by Aron on the concept of wheat pasted street art, at UofL in the Covi Gallery in March of 2006. We both participated in the show's install, along with several others including Sean Griffin, Noah Church, Chris Chappell, & Billy McClanahan.
Ignorance is Strength Seaweed, prime beachfront real estate, July 2005 Just before Hurricane Charlie, we sent a message, just not in a bottle.... Seaweed on the beach in Panama City Beach, Florida during the July 4th holiday week. Created in front of a condo complex consisting of three high-rise concrete towers where thousands of people were vacationing. While we were creating the message, hundreds of people came out on their balconies to watch the spectacle unfold.
Gallery: Post Card Art July 2005 We were stranded in our Panama City Beach condo because of a tropical storm. We were also very broke because hallie's purse was stolen on the way down to Florida. We engaged in this creative activity to pass the time before being evacuated due to Hurricane Charlie. The post cards were mailed to various random art galleries and museum staff, along with several of our friends and family members.
Gallery: One Nation Under God: Operation Shock & Awe Sculptural Installation with Audio/Video Media: Plastic army soldiers, salvaged military desert/partial snow camouflage, rocks, canvas, vinyl, and wood. You can read our artists' statement here (PDF). The first iteration of this piece was displayed in 2004 at the LAVA Annual Spring Art Exhibition "Art for Evolution". We collaborated with musician Thalon Hubbel (aka Ted Directly) on the audio installation. The second showing of this installation was in Louisville's Tyler Park as part of the art.music.activism Forecastle Festival. The third showing of this installation was at the Louisville Visual Art Association's Water Tower gallery as part of the LIVE Performance Art series, curated by Erin Devine. This showing incorporated a video and performance component, as well as an audio installation. We collaborated with musician Thalon Hubbel (aka Ted Directly) on the audio installation, Susan Crocker of Lucky Pineapple played Taps on her trumpet during the performance. Lakon Badru and Ritu Nahata played a role in the performance.
Gallery: As the World Turns Video and Sculptural Installation with Cast Performers Swanson-Reed Contemporary Gallery, Louisville KY - 2004 Video to be added soon.

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