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You Can Now Buy Words at a “Dispensary” in Silver Lake

Sick of getting high on weed? A little dabs not doing it for you anymore? Or are you just looking to shake things up, verbally speaking? "The Debriti Show", modeled after a California medical marijuana dispensary, says that this weekend they will "dispense something much more powerful than any drug: WORDS."

Part of artist JonMarc Edwards' new MARKET exhibition space in Silverlake, "The Debriti Show" will be closing with a final performance featuring Actress Kim Rhodes on Saturday, February 6 at 1pm at 612 SILVERLAKE BLVD. More info here. Keep reading for more images and the complete press release.

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Los Angeles, CA (January 5, 2016) – Artist JonMarc Edwards is introducing local Angelinos with a new exhibition venue MARKET, a small literary minded art space located in the heart of Silverlake, CA at 612 Silverlake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026. To celebrate it’s first exhibition MARKET will open with “The Debriti Show” Modeled after a medical marijuana dispensary, however, you will not need a prescription to enter “The Debriti Show” is dispensing something more powerful than any drug... words, as it explores that transformational power of language and tangible text.

What is DEBRITI?

Debriti (/dā-brē-‘ti/; composed from the words debris + graffiti) are 3D materials or fragments that have been dropped, thrown or placed illicitly or permitted on the ground, floor or other supporting structure, often in a public space.

DEBRITI represents a new relationship and understanding we have with text. Beyond the inherent “meaning” contained in letters and words, besides the myriad of arrangements and systems that utilize these graphic notations to communicate and emote Texts also have “meaning,” “expression” and practicality in the concrete (physical) form. Texts have physical attributes that when properly used release energetic forces that can empower your daily life. DEBRITI is the conceptual form made physical.

How many times have you wanted to throw words back into someone’s face? (Use our Air variety of DEBRITI for this purpose only.) Toss “C-A-U-T-I-O-N” to the wind or gently lay some positive thoughts on the precipice of a mountain? Now you can with 100% all natural, recycled and biodegradable DEBRITI. DEBRITI’s counter sales force will prescribe what you need as they help you “choose your words carefully.”

The MARKET dispensary offers many varieties of DEBRITI and options to choose. Including their one- word packets, the “AIR” variety that flutters at a breath, the rare pink Emily Dickinson, or our standard bag of Green, Red or White 100% all natural DEBRITI. Ask our inspired sales force how you can get involved with the DEBRITI revolution, the new way to let words speak as loud as actions!

About the artist JonMarc Edwards

Born in Leavenworth, KS. to a nomadic family of retail hustlers and small town shopkeepers Monmarc grew up printing produce signs and giftwrapping packages for his father’s “five & dime” customers. JonMarc’s art began to grow out of this mixture of ink and block printing and his careful attention to presentation. As his father’s job evolved into managing chain stores, the family began to move throughout the upper mid-west. Art became the only constant in JonMarc’s life became a revolving door of public schools and small towns. JonMarc would continue to travel after high school, eventually roaming Europe and Asia, gathering influences as diverse as calligraphy, punk sensibilities and short story writing.

MARKET is located at 612 Silver Lake Blvd., LA CA 90026 (Cross street is Bellevue, 2 blocks N. off the 101 Silver Lake exit).

For more details or to make a personal appointment before the next public showing please call 213.483.1183.

Twitter: @jmeartnow
Instagram: @jonmarc_edwards
Facebook: Facebook.com/jmeartlife
Website: http://www.jmeart.com/

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