Total Eclipse '99

“Total Eclipse `99” was a gallery exhibition at CAVE curated by LEIMAY’s Artistic Co Director and interdisciplinary artist Shige Moriya, featuring an installation by Naoki Iwakawa in the main studio.

The performance for the opening reception was as follows; First Set: Guitar Solo by Kenta Nagai, Second Set: action by Terrence Kelleman, with Slide Projection by Nobu, and Special Guest Piano by Carlo Altomare Bass by Tim Wright. Additional works featured were “Trace of the Living Thing” by Hisayasu Takashio with sound by Scott Helland and “Metal” by Gretchen Mars in Studio S, works by Susanne Wimmer in Studio W, and works by ÜR in the Corridor.

From 1996-2006, the gallery at CAVE showed the work of over 300 artists becoming a locus for experimentation in all mediums. CAVE Gallery began in the mid-90’s as a venture of Shige Moriya along with other artists including Grande, and Naoki Iwakawa, and furthered by LEIMAY’s Co Director, Ximena Garnica. Fostered from an industrial rental, they transformed the 3,000 sq. ft. garage into a live-work space, which was considered to be one of the first recognized galleries of the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.  Away from heavy commercial pressure, in an environment that supported exploration, artists were able to present their work during month-long exhibitions. In addition to studio arts, openings often included music and other kinds of performance.