The Cost Of Everything: Stick Vega At Gallery 1308

What does it cost to do an art show in Madison, Wisconsin?  For gunpowder artist Stick Vega it's nearly $25,000 when you add up all the numbers like framing, freight, fuses, and beer.

"Everything I do centers around explosive art and explosive transparency. I love to talk about and show every aspect of how I produce my work." said Stick Vega.  Showcasing his work, philosophy, and process is done on a regular basis on the Stick Vega website and blog.

Stick Vega's What A Blast will run each day until July 29 at Gallery 1308, Union South, Madison, WI.

The Numbers:

Artworks:  24

Value:  $22,000

Framing: $2,100

Posters: $35

Advertising (Facebook, Twitter, Websites): $30

Van Rental and Gas: $47

Installation Hours (WUD Volunteers):  16

Gunpowder:  $67

Fast Fuse:  $43

Explosions (There are five fine art prints):  19

Ladder:  1

Levels:  2

Two Cold Beers (Opening Night):  $8

Stick Vega is the American Gunpowder Artist.  He creates explosive pop art and blogs from The Blast Factory in Madison, WI and Bucktown, Chicago, IL.  Follow Stick on Facebook and/or Twitter.