Tuesday, September 28, 2010

BRWN PLNT


BRWN PLNT: “That which is undone” @ TALENTO BILLINGUE DE HOUSTON
333 S. Jensen Dr. Houston, Tx

SEP 30 – OCT 22,
Rtist Reception 7 – 9:30pm
Xpert discussion September 30 - 730PM

An invitational group exhibit comprised of works driven by conversations from a panel of environmental experts who, within the scope of their work discover unanswered questions that result in unintended consequences. These unanswerable questions are visually evoked by emerging Latino artists from across Houston in an exhibit using drawing as a means to create original imagery.

ARTISTS:
Daniel Adame
Camilo Gonzalez
Julie Zarate
Rolando Reyna
Camargo Valentino
Jonatan Lopez
Raul Gonzalez
Angel Quesada
Nico Whittaker

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTS:
Juan Parras, Environmental & Community Activist
Dr. Graciela Lubertino, Houston – Galveston Area Council
Arturo J. Blanco, Chief of the Bureau of Air Quality Control

SEE our YouTube vid on the event!

For BRWN PLNT, I will be exhibiting two experimental Action Drawings, "Polucion y Raza"

"Polucion" was done in collaboration with unknown drivers employing their vehicle tires as mark-making tools in the parking lot of HCC Northline.

"Raza" was was done in collaboration with students of my Foundation Drawing class at HCC, employing the bottom of their shoes as mark-making tools.

Its going to be very interesting show, I hope to see you there.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

PREPARING FOR THE DEAD



This September 25th join us for an exciting "Pre- Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit" at Rob & Walt's "Rhino Gallery" ( 2316 Caroline Street ) with soundtrack by DJ Stephf. 8pm-Midnight.

Participating artist are: Robin Baker, Stacey Carr, Stephanie Guajardo, Valerie G, Jonatan Lopez, Lizbeth Ortiz, Wiley Robertson, Stephanie Saint Sanchez,
Kelly Switzer and Julie Zarate.

I will be exhibiting works from my series "Found Subjects" "Evolved Metal" and some of my intaglio prints.


Font Eve, Found Steel and Animal Bones

Font Eve ( Detail )

Redeemer, Found Steel and Animal Bones

Redeemer ( Detail )

Mother of Arms, Found Steel

Horseman 1978, Intaglio Print

I hope to see you there

Saturday, September 11, 2010

LLC/COME AS YOU ARE: HOUSTON. Two nights of sizzling hot Passion


ARE YOU READY FOR TRUE PASSION?

The Latin Lover Conservation globally supports the efforts to preserve the Latin Lover species and our culture. Our next performance and silent auction will take place at Come As You Are: Houston ( a performance art group show celebrating queer sex ) this weekend Sept, 17th and 18th at DiverseWorks Art Space in Houston. Bring cash, your check book and all your credit cards to find "romance at affordable prices" as you help us make the world a better place for this peculiar species. ( The show starts at 7:30pm)

FEATURED LATIN LOVERS


Mike James ( Latin Lover #1 ) is an actor, performance artist and filmmaker, he was part of "Backroad," a brilliant indie local film that hit the theaters in 2010, directed his first short in 2009 entitled "Spiked," and he is currently working on his next film project Cousins."


Marissa Viso ( Latin Lover #2 ) is one of the local queens of horror, she has been part of numerous films including "Backroad" "Suicide Notes" and "The Toy Box."



Roy V Jacob (Latin Lover # 3) has also been working around the film-scene in Houston and he is currently a professor at University of Houston.

LLC REPRESENTATIVES

Hilary Scullane ( Marketing and Sales Manager ) is a visual and performance artist, currently seeking a bachelors in Fine Arts at University of Houston.
Elizabeth McCain ( Governmental Affairs, Lobbyist ) is the main actress of indie film "Backroad." She also starts in my upcoming experimental short film "Kandy," due to be released later this year.

The Latin Lovers will be offering immediate romantic services such as "Sultry words whispered to you ears" and "One minute make out sessions" for suggested donations.

Passion related items will also be available at our auction table such as "Porn Film featuring LLC Director Jonatan Lopez getting it on with two white boys."
( See preview below )


"Come As You Are: Houston" will also feature the works of the following Artists:
Nancy Douthey, DumpTruck, Daniel-kayne, Gendermyn, Julia Claire Wallace, Daaimah Mubashshir and Michael Harren. The show is curated by Chuck Jackson, Grayson Jacobs and Blake Smith. For more info please visit Diverse Works

The following are images from the last performance and inauguration of LLC that took place at labotanica within the show "La Lengua Muerta" on April of 2010.

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One minute make out session

Serenade by LL#1

Taking pictures with the audience

Silent Auction Installation

Sultry words whispered to your ears

LLC Representative getting the show ready

Making a business deal

"Latin Lover" and 'Latin Lover -lover'



All images are courtesy of photographer Craig Christie except for Latin Lover #3.

You can see a preview video of our LLC performance by Blake Smith here.

ARE YOU READY FOR TRUE PASSION?





Thursday, September 9, 2010

Making A Mark 201O

Join us for the reception of "Making A Mark 2010" an exhibition of art by children affected with cancer and blood disorders. This year, The Periwinkle Foundation invited artists that participated in the past years to collaborate with the children at decorating a frame for beautiful drawings made by kids at the Children's Hospital. I decided to continue last years' "appreciation for nature" theme by asking 12 kids to design a metal sculpture of an animal, with the help of my friend Margot Perez, we chose a beautiful drawing of a turtle to get inspired by.

The reception will take place on Sunday September the 12th 2010 at the intermediary bridge at Texas Children's Hospital from 2-4pm at 6621 Fannin. Valet parking is free.


Sketches by kids transformed into metal sculpture magnets

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

F THE SEX TAPE / DEATH SEX



F the Sex Tape was released at " Death Sex" art and indie rock show at El Rincon Social on July the 30th 2010. Ancient symbols of sexual union were strategically drawn on the floor of the venue while the bands were playing. There were two other fabulous performances by Ryan Hawk and Bobby Kalloor and visual work on display by Julia Claire Wallace, Erin Dance, Arthur Bates and Tommy Griddle.



Ryan Hawk - Dream Interpretation

Boby Kalloor - "look-like-an-oil-spill-victim"




F The Sex Tape



Indie Rocker Audience