pulp | art & paper

a third friday opening at Pulp
Bill Hoover, New Work
Artist's Reception on Friday, July 18th from 7pm to 10pm
Bill Hoover has been making art and music in Omaha for over twenty years. His paintings are colorful and narrative, using symbols and shapes to tell stories about everyday life.

This collection of paintings is almost exclusively oil on wood, along with some charcoal drawings on paper. His paintings have been used in several movies by the Chicago filmmaker, Frank Ross, and his work has been widely collected throughout the United States.

This will be Bill Hoover's first major solo show. We hope that you'll be able to join us for the opening on Friday, July 18th from 7pm to 10pm. Music for the Artist's Reception will be provided by Tim McEvoy.

The exhibit will run through August 10th.

pictured on right: Easter Hats by Bill Hoover | 2008 | oil on wood panel 21"x30"

going green(er)
I am really proud to announce that starting in July, Pulp will be supporting the production of renewable energy by being a partner in OPPD's Commercial Green Power Program. OPPD has made some great strides since entering the renewable energy market in 2003. They began with a 660-kilowatt wind turbine generator, located at Valmont Industries Inc. in Valley, and a $4 million landfill gas-to-energy plant, at the Douglas County Recycling and Disposal Facility near 216th Street and Highway 36. OPPD has expanded its landfill gas-to-energy plant and entered into a wind farm partnership that will generate another 10 megawatts of green energy.

Pulp is also trying to conserve energy by only using the AC in the afternoons, when it becomes necessary, using compact fluorescents where ever possible in the space, and by using only natural sunlight to light the space on bright days. So, please pardon us if sometimes it's toasty or dark -- if you're uncomfortable, please just let us know... we're happy to make it better for you!

If you live in Omaha and would like get more information on enrolling in the Green Power Program for your home or business, please visit http://www.oppd.com

... and a few little shop announcements

• Pulp will be closed on Sunday, July 20th. Sorry for any inconvenience


• Pulp is now able to accept AmEx and Discover cards for purchases.


• If you haven't had a chance to visit the gallery and see Seth Johnson's installation, A Vexing Hex, the exhibit will be up through July 13th.