The art collective known as assume vivid astro focus isn't really a collective—rather, it's the hypercolored work of one man, Eli Sudbrack, and a rotating cast of disparate contributors (think Kenny Scharf and Bec Stupak, among others). His new installation opens this weekend: Called ABSOLUTELY VENOMOUS ACCURATELY FALLACIOUS (NATURALLY DELICIOUS), it incorporates sculpture, murals, and a transsexual performance artist, all in an effort to symbolize the gentrification of Williamsburg (and here we were, thinking the neighborhood was doing just fine with that on its own). Subtlety isn't exactly Sudbrack's strong suit—expect his take on the waterfront condo developments to be more new rave than new money.
Through Aug. 16 at Deitch Projects, 4-40 44th Dr., Queens, NY, (212) 343-7300, deitchprojects.com