About The Film
A BLACK STAR is a star that shines so brightly, it burns out and dies, but leaves its mass behind. The Black Star film chronicles Jon Butcher's channeling of an art piece that represents 80 artists the world has lost. Through this process, Jon not only explores the relationship between art and addiction, but experiences a powerful transformation of his own. Black Star is a tribute to the artists we've lost to addiction and a call for each of us to help those who are currently struggling.
Former addict Joe Polish came up with the idea for Artists For Addicts when he realized that artists and the arts may have many of the answers we are seeking for this crisis. When Joe approached artist Jon Butcher with this idea to use “art as a force for good,” it resonated deeply. Jon created the first art piece for Artists For Addicts, Black Star. That set the stage for other artists to follow his lead.
The result is Black Star, a tribute to the artists we've lost to addiction and a call for each of us to help those who are currently struggling.
Black Star was the winner of Audience Choice Award for best short film at the 2018 Illuminate Film Festival. The film was directed by Akira Chan and Renee Airya of RARE Media, and produced by Joe Polish and Jon Butcher. For full credits, please visit imdb
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PURCHASE ART
Limited Editions of Blackstar are still available. Proceeds of art sales are donated to the Genius Recovery Foundation.
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Limited Edition Print
Title: Black Star
Medium: offset litho printed on archival Moab stock.
Size: Image: 42” x 42”
Edition Size: 250 plus 20 Artist Proofs
Price: $2,200.00
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Limited Edition Canvas
Title: Black Star
Medium: Hand-finished offset litho, printed on gesso-treated canvas.
Size: Image: 60” x 60”
Edition Size: 100 plus 6 Artist Proofs
Price: $5,500.00
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Limited Edition Lightbox
Title: Black Star
Medium: Hand-finished offset litho, printed on gesso-treated canvas and mounted in a light box.
Size: Image: 72” x 72”
Edition Size: 15 plus 2 Artist Proofs
Price: $37,000.00
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Mini Print
8” x 8” Inner Cover Acrylic Custom Painted Cut-Out
Black and White Cover Image of Blackstar, with Inner Cover Acrylic Custom Painted Cut-Out from the Blackstar Print.
Price: $100.00
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AFA T-Shirt
100% Cotton - Sizes: Small-XL
Wear your Support! “Love cures people. Both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.” In mirror image letters on the front. AFA logo on the back.
Price: $50.00
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If you or someone you love is looking for resources and support with addiction, you can visit our sister site Genius Recovery here.