1982 MFA Painting Alumnus, David Reisman, in Group Show

Savage Wonderground Gallery is delighted to announce the vernissage of their inaugural exhibition Radical Fun at the Savage Wonder Arts Center

Opening: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Location: 139 Main Street, Beacon, New York
On View: May 10 – July 6, 2025
Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM

Featuring Works By: Kris Battles, Peter Caine, Chris “Daze” Ellis*, Rory Gevis, Jane Hammond**,
Gina Herrera, Brent Owens, Judy Pfaff, David Reisman, Angelo T. Robinson, Gret Sterrett Smith,
Charles Spurrier, Chuck Webster, and Auguster D.Williams Jr..

Beacon, NY – March 10, 2025 – Savage Wonderground, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit art gallery dedicated to
showcasing the works of military veteran artists, is thrilled to announce the launch of its
inaugural exhibition, Radical Fun. This groundbreaking show will feature a diverse collection of
immersive and multimedia artwork designed to push creative boundaries and captivate audiences.
Savage Wonderground’s mission is to highlight visual artists and their immediate families who have
served in the military, first responders, and the Department of Defense. By providing a platform
for these under-represented artists, the gallery aims to mentor, nurture, and elevate their careers
while offering audiences unique artistic perspectives shaped by lives of service.

Radical Fun: A Fearless Fusion of Creativity and Rebellion
The Radical Fun exhibition is inspired by the four pillars of the Savage Wonder Arts Center:
offering experiences that are absurd, whimsical, jarring, and intimate —often all at once. Designed
to be bold, humorous, and thought-provoking, Radical Fun throws traditional gallery conventions
aside, creating an immersive environment of extravagance and excess.
The 14 participating artists, all veterans or closely connected family members, bring distinctive
thematic, material, and conceptual approaches to their work. What unites them is their fearless
exploration of intuition, personal consciousness, and the boundaries of their lived experiences.
Radical Fun is a
celebration of artistic freedom, blending high-energy expression with deeply felt narratives.

Special Opening Event
This exclusive opening coincides with the Dia Beacon Spring Gala, and Savage Wonderground will
offer extended hours, allowing visitors to experience Radical Fun before or after the gala. The
exhibition promises to attract a dynamic new audience to the region, further establishing Beacon as
a hub for groundbreaking contemporary art.

* Chris “Daze” Ellis is presented courtesy of P.P.O.W Gallery, with sincere thanks for their
collaboration.
** Jane Hammond is presented courtesy of ULAE, with sincere thanks for their collaboration.