ERIC JOYNER Solo show opens this Saturday, May 20th

m modern presents FRACTIONAL TOLERANCE a solo exhibition of works by ERIC JOYNER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Fractional Tolerance” New art by Eric Joyner May 20 – June 5, 2006 Reception: Saturday, May 20, 2006, 7-11 pm m modern 448 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262 760 416-3611, fax 760 325-9135 E-mail, nailor@earthlink.net Web site, http://www.mmodern.com About Fractional Tolerance Fractional Tolerance is an exhibition of new paintings by Eric Joyner at m modern in Palm Springs from May 20th – June 5th. The influence of retro tin robots is evident in viewing the paintings of Eric Joyner at first glance. These images provide a glimpse into how a robot would feel and react placed in different settings that can be both fanastic, familiar or both. While it may be true that robots do not experience emotions, it takes only seconds to sometimes add our own sense of how they would feel if they did. Many of us will smile or laugh when confronted with the imagery provided in these clever and often playful well executed original works. San Francisco based Eric Joyner has an impressive background in illustration, teaching, exhibiting and an obvious love for his subject matter. The biography section of his web site tells the complete story and is only a few short clicks away (click on the SPIRAL WORLD image below to be transported to Eric Joyner's world). Eric has shown with us at m modern on several occasions over the past three years and has consistantly sold his works. This new body of paintings should provide his tin robots an opportunity to find great new homes where they can be appreciated for generations to come. Who knows? Maybe ROBBIE THE ROBOT might even make his way to the gallery to see himself on the walls. The artist’s reception will be on May 20th, 7-11 PM. Admission is free and complementary beverages will be available. For details and to view more of Eric Joyner's art visit: http://www.ericjoyner.com. Images & More Info To request images or an interview contact m modern: 760 416-3611 or email at nailor@earthlink.net. The image of the original painting shown at the top of the page is entitled "IT DOESN'T LOOK GOOD" and will be available for sale. Please email us to be added to the Eric Joyner preview wait list. This will provide you the opportunity to possibly purchase Eric's paintings prior to the opening reception. Adding your name to the waiting list does not obligate you to purchase anything. NOTE: MORE NEWS ON THE ERIC JOYNER & SCOTT SAW SOLO EXHIBITIONS SHOULD APPEAR ON OUR WEB SITE IN THE COMING WEEK. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! SPIRAL WORLD - original painting by ERIC JOYNER click on image to visit the ERIC JOYNER web site. USUAL SUSPECTS - original painting in progress by ERIC JOYNER click on image to visit the m modern web site. To order merchandise by phone, please call us at 760.774.8474 and we will arrange for payment information. We accept Visa, MC, Discover and AMEX. Checks may be sent to the gallery as well, however, your order will only be processed upon arrival and approval of the check. ... Sincerely, Jay, MiShell & David m modern email: nailor@earthlink.net phone: 760 416-3611 web: http://www.mmoderngallery.com