Jesús by Mike James (Screening)

This Easter weekend is Jesús' second coming. 

Directed by Mike James.

Starring Jonatan Lopez, Max Xandaux, Patrick D. Green, Melissa Bubela and Steve Henry

Saturday April 7th. 9pm at AvantGarden

Beef: Cattle that is reared for its meat

Artist Jonatan Lopez will unveil a new multimedia installation examining his physical attraction towards "Beefy Men" at The Kenmore, located in Box13 ArtSpace, with Beef: Cattle that is Reared for its Meat. This one night only event will take place on October 1, 2011 from 7:00pm to 9:30p.m.

For this work, the artist has immersed himself in an arduous examination of his physical attraction towards "Beefy Men." He has selected a few bulls from the herd incessantly pursuing them without their knowledge, luring them, acting out his desires, and using his own body as a research tool in an attempt to solve the mystery behind his obsession. His installation at The Kenmore invites us to enter the secret room of his darkest fantasies, a place where lust and transgression reign. Ingredients: voyeuristic footage, found organs, stolen photos, beef derived products, obsession.

(Adult Content)

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jonatan Lopez is an interdisciplinary artist. His works examine issues of debate within social and personal realms, often using empirical observation as research method. His performances and installations become surveys and social experiments that open valuable community discussion.

Jonatan has exhibited in numerous venues in Houston, from alternative art spaces like Project Row Houses and DiverseWorks Art Space to more traditional venues like Bayou City Art Festival. He enjoys curating and collaborating with other artists.

He currently lives in the Houston Heights with his partner and their three lab dogs.

ABOUT THE KENMORE 
Not just another white cube, The Kenmore is a small, cold exhibition object measuring approximately 36" x 24"x 24". The Kenmore's mission is to keep ideas fresh through the opportunity of a unique exhibition context and the experience of collaboration.

The Kenmore at Box 13 ArtSpace, 6700 Harrisburg Blvd. Houstoon, Texas 77006

NOIR by Mike James

BURLAP MONKEY PRODUCTIONS presents

A MIKE JAMES FILM

PRODUCED BY MIKE JAMES - KEITH BRIMMER - JASON SWARTHOUT

A sordid black and white "tranny"of a short film that was shot over 2 days in July, NOIR is about a woman named "Mrs. Mulwray" (Marissa Viso) who is unhappy in her decadent marriage. And on the eve of her fifth anniversary, she thinks she may have found a way out with one simple phone call to two detectives(Danielle Jones and Jimmy Cunningham). But things are never what they seem in a black and white world, especially when your husband(Jonatan Lopez) is the "dirty right hand man" of a kinky, corrupt Mayor (Craig Christie Jr) and his equally kinky albeit bitchy wife(Max Xandaux). This short film closes the Houston Film Commission's First Thursday at The Fairview event. Screens around 9:15pm! No cover!

Show us your TITS! Twisted in Texas Short Film Showcase -First Blood!-

Come on out and endure/ enjoy the finest in Texas made Underground Film shorts by Today's most outrageous artists including:

Stephanie Saint Sanchez, Harry J. Perales and Daniel Herman, Jonathan Jindra, Mike James, Paul Locklear, Emily Sloan, Puppette Rina, Katie Jackson, Stalina Villarreal, Miguel Benito Calbillo, Jonatan Lopez, Max Xandaux and Walt Zipprian

Show starts at 9PM with special DJ set by DJ EStephf also
Tattoo Artist!
Friday April 29th at Ponde Rosa 1503 Nance St. starting at 9pm
(10 bucks with beverage specials all nite long)

I will be showing the second cut of KANDY with Elizabeth McCain, Jacob Socialite, Mike James, Seth Ryan and me.

COUSINS by Mike James

Watch "Cousins," the second film by my multi-talented friend Mike James.  Starring Marissa Viso, Kyle Firmin, Francis Stokely, Heath Gresham and a guy named Jonatan Lopez.

Premise:
"Cousins" is a story about a recovering addict  in Houston who on the night he plans to propose to his girlfriend gets an unwelcome visit from two of his cousins that have murderous intentions.

KANDY WRAP UP PARTY ( Images Courtesy of Craig Christie)

The event was a success, I was happy to share with close friends and new friends our experimental film Kandy. The feedback and opinions about the film were very positive. I am excited about finishing the final details and premiere Kandy early in 2011.

Special thanks to Elizabeth McCain, Greg Kusiak and Warehouse Live for housing the event, to DJ LESHEY for an amazing set and to Craig Christie for taking such wonderful images.

Photos from the Event


















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Kandy Excerpt 4 (Mike James)

Actor/Director Mike James delivered an incredible and memorable performance in Kandy. This is one of my favorite creepy scenes in the film.

Thank you Mike you rock.

Kandy will be premiered in the spring of 2011

"Cousins" a new film by Mike James, will be premiered early in 2011