1. We dropped off my painting to Oklahoma..SEVEN STATE BIENNIAL
Beautiful MUSEUM, space and people. Couple of hick ups nuts but
awesome. REALLY EXCITED ABOUT
The opening TONIGHT ... Sad could not be there but happy to
know my work is being enjoyed!
2. Kspace Contemporary opening
Unreal, classy event...really proud have been a part of!
Great feedback, artists and fun.
Here are some pics from the event:
3. Got great stuff in mail
Got my new Art in America
also received my catalog SIGNS CONTEMPORARY ARAB ART
my favorite artist is
AHMAD MOUALLA - I met this piece of work at Houston first Fine Arts
FAIR....in which I also got to meet an ALMA THOMAS AND MY
FAVORITE OF ALL TIME JOAN MICHELLE!!!!
4 Another look at Dorothy Hood - I went back when I was in Corpus Christi for the opening...breathtaking views from Omni...also got you some sneak peaks at her exhibit at the museum (no cameras allowed so feel privileged I caught a couple before the guard stopped me)
5. Meeting and art piece for Maya Angelou
referencing her poem. I encrypted her poem behind a tribute to ancient tribal languages, markings, symbols, ideograms and textiles from many countries around the world. You will see that the words glow (resinating through my pattern) through light. The words from her poem, are also trying to escape just like the bird..
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
The free bird leaps
on the back of the win
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and is tune is heard
on the distant hillfor the caged bird
sings of freedom
The free bird thinks of another breeze
an the trade winds
soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.
But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom
Here is the painting that will be living with her now....
finished piece
her poem embedded in my formation of lines
painting working with natural light
6. Dropped off art work to Dia de Los muertos (pics to come)
At LAWNDALE - second time :)
October 17- November 5, 2011 for our 24th Annual Día de los Muertos exhibitions.
In 1988, Lawndale Art Center presented its first annual Día de los Muertos exhibition of retablos: small art works inspired by the traditional Latin American devotional art form of the same name. It is now one of Lawndale’s most popular programs that reaches out to communities across the region. Lawndale invites artists and the public to create contemporary interpretations of retablos on 8” x 10” pieces of sheet metal. These retablos are then sold at the gala to benefit both Lawndale and the artists. Many well-known Houston and nationally known artists participate; the exhibition attracts a large audience and the gala is one of the most fun parties in Houston!
Día de los Muertos is Lawndale’s only open-call, non-juried exhibition. The retablo Silent Auction is our single largest fund raising event of the year.
Gala and Retablo Silent Auction
Friday, October 21, 2011
Artist, Member and Sponsor preview 6-7PM
Gala and Silent Auction 7-9PM
Event Chairs
Jessica Phifer and James Glassman
Admission: $45 per person
$35 for Lawndale Members
Available via PayPal, at the door, by calling 713.528.5858
or email rvigil@lawndaleartcenter.org.
The festivities begin with a silent auction Friday, October 21. The auction of retablos, created and donated by nearly 250 Texas artists, feature contemporary interpretations of this traditional, devotional art. Guests will also enjoy Día de los Muertos exhibitions in the Cavnar and Mezzanine Galleries which feature the works of Houston school children.
Preview the exhibition Monday, October 17 - Thursday, October 20 during normal gallery hours.
Lawndale Art Center is pleased to present its 24th Annual Día de los Muertos events, a celebration of the art, music and folklife of Mexico. For over twenty years Lawndale has presented an annual open call, non-juried exhibition that celebrates the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos in a contemporary context. This program supports area artists and students by offering them an opportunity to show their works to diverse audiences in a museum quality setting. Over the years additional programming has been developed to educate audiences and encourage dialogue in celebration of Mexican-American heritage in our region. Día de los Muertos programs and exhibitions at Lawndale Art Center promote cultural awareness of Mexican folk art practices associated with this celebration of family, life and community.
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Location:Houston, Oklahoma, Corpus Christi
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