Overwhelmed by options at the Gowanus Open Studios? Seek out some show highlights with this list of artists curated by The Brooklyn Paper, who will all have their studios open on Oct. 17–18 from noon to 6 pm.
Dean Haspiel
Comic book artist Dean Haspiel, who draws personal stories as well as superhero mainstays like Batman and the X-Men, will show off his art along with his studiomates in the Hang Dai Studio. Keep an eye out for artwork from his upcoming book “Beef with Tomato,” which recounts Haspiel’s journey to escape the terrible isle of Manhattan in favor of the county of Kings. (112 Second Ave. Room 30, between Ninth and 10th streets, www.deanh
Tony Geiger
Following in the footsteps of spindly-legged elephants is Carroll Gardens resident Tony Geiger, who will display his own brand of Dali-inspired post-surrealist paintings during the open studio event. “I like to take people to a place with my work, but I don’t tell them how to get back,” says Geiger. Be sure to check out his paper plate drawings as well. (61 Ninth St. #8, between Second Avenue and Smith Street, www.tonyg
Drew Conrad
Looking for something grittier and more desolate? Check out Drew Conrad’s architectural snapshots of a post-apocal ypse. His mixed-media sculptures depict the ruins of a charred and dirty staircase, or a snippet of a wall, complete with yellowing wallpaper and splintering wood. Conrad’s work is a portrait of ruin, and definitely worth seeing. (112 Second Ave, Second floor, Studio 4, www.drewc
