It's that time again...........time to submit work for Dia de los Muertos at the Rose. Yet I don't have a new art work to submit...........but I am looking forward to helping install the "Altar de Muertos" in the main gallery. Last year I had such a wonderful experience working with a great group that I am focusing more on that this year. Lately I have been leaning towards installation work and temporary installations for that matter. Something about not knowing if its how it's (the installation) going to work out but knowing it will work..........and then it won't matter because it's coming down anyway. It's kinda like a rush..........putting it together.........and then letting go...........and accepting the fact that it just here for a brief moment. Love it! Love the process! I would have loved to work on a portrait of my grandmother Paquita that just passed away Thursday September 15th in Nuevo Laredo but there is always next year.
On the other hand.........I am looking forward to seeing everyone's paintings and work! I know Lizeth has been working hard on a combination of Paintings, Paper Mache and she will also have an Altar de Muertos. Lizeth has been working for months on this work so make sure you come out and support her. Also, Jaime has been working on some paintings, he gave us a sneak peek today. Also, I think I remember Joseph having a piece he wanted to submit this year.
I am so excited to see what we all do together as a group. Our next big topic is "immigration" but that is still to come.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Next on the Art Agenda?
Next Saturday September 24th Lizeth Garcia, Erika Duque and I (to name a few) will have a few of our art pieces for Auction for the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas 7th Annual Art Show. I am so excited to be able to help such a wonderful organization. If you can come out and support this incredible group of women you will be doing much more than that, you will be economically supporting the young girls that apply for scholarships for the next school year.
For the complete information please follow this link.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cindy-B/267203446630311?sk=wall#!/event.php?eid=178830935524179
For the complete information please follow this link.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cindy-B/267203446630311?sk=wall#!/event.php?eid=178830935524179
Art Week 2011
It's Sunday night.............and seems like this past week was just a blur of art meetings, art events and social events. It all started at last Saturday's Gallery Night in Fort Worth. While I had planned on going to several galleries I only made it to Artes de la Rosa to see Shannon Atkinson's photography show and then of course Studio 5 ,Jesse Hernandez Studio. I had a small wall with a series of self-portraits that included MRI Scans of my Brain, Dancing Gypsy Shadow Boxes and Digital Images of the Dancing Gypsy. I also added another element...........black shelf with memorabilia of some gifts given to me by close friends. I consider it a self-portrait installation.
Wednesday I meet up with a UTA friend/ artist Joseph Espinosa at a local Starbucks to talk about his artist packet and he brought his most recent work. I also invited him to participate next meetings art group. It was really nice to see a old friend and catch up. I can truly see how much his art has evolved into this beautiful series of Mixed Media portraying World's Current Events, Political yet Humanistic.
Thursday I went to the Art District in Fort Worth for the Educators Night Event. First stop was the Amon Carter because everyone knows they have the "Best Free Books/Posters and Note cards" for the art classrooms. Plus they have great catered food and drinks for the teachers just getting out of work. Everyone there is so friendly and provide the teachers with everything they need to teach American Art within the Classroom. I am always so impressed with their staff and educational programing. The next stop was the Science and History Museum which can I just say it was "Amazing" and I can't wait to go back. They also provided us teachers with free admission to the museum and to the Omni for two. It was the first time I went to the Science and History Museum but I can just tell you the energy in this space is amazing. I wish I was a kid all over again currently to go and play with all the "hands on" activities. Finally I went to the Kimbell and received the Picasso and Braque catalogue for free!!!!
It's like I went shopping for FREE! I love Fort Worth's Art District and everything they do.
Friday I volunteered at Artes de la Rosa for the Dies y Seis de Septiembre event. This was a wonderful event that was not interrupted by the rain. The Rose had face painters from Lizeth Garcia and Patrick Lerma (plus family) and Jaime Tovar. They screened a film called "Cuando Te Vere" and had a Q&A with the director Liz Colunga, followed by amazing performances by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo and Mariachi de Oro. By the way I helped Jorge Varela MC the event, which I had a blast doing. It was totally last minute but I think we pulled it off. Most not forget we had a special performance by a young boy(Diego Navaro) singing rancheras from our after school program.
Saturday I made a quick stop at a store opening in Arlington called "Gypsy Riddles" which Lizeth and I have a few of our art pieces for SALE!!! Then made my way to Dallas for Cafe Madrid night! At some point we meet up with John Clark (tattoo artist) at a Tattoo Convention to watch him work on his amazing art, the canvas being a beautiful woman's thigh. Final piece was amazing because John is just an Amazing Tattoo Artist.
Special thanks to My MOM, Sam Castillo, Lauren and Robert Gomez, Veronica Dominguez Lopez, Patrick Hernandez, Lizeth Garcia and Patrick Lerma, Jaime Tovar, Mark Alcala, Stephanie Richardson, Joseph Espinosa, and Juan Manuel Acosta. A Super HUGE Thanks to Ted Ayala for the unconditional support and the amazing dinner dates day after day.
Wednesday I meet up with a UTA friend/ artist Joseph Espinosa at a local Starbucks to talk about his artist packet and he brought his most recent work. I also invited him to participate next meetings art group. It was really nice to see a old friend and catch up. I can truly see how much his art has evolved into this beautiful series of Mixed Media portraying World's Current Events, Political yet Humanistic.
Thursday I went to the Art District in Fort Worth for the Educators Night Event. First stop was the Amon Carter because everyone knows they have the "Best Free Books/Posters and Note cards" for the art classrooms. Plus they have great catered food and drinks for the teachers just getting out of work. Everyone there is so friendly and provide the teachers with everything they need to teach American Art within the Classroom. I am always so impressed with their staff and educational programing. The next stop was the Science and History Museum which can I just say it was "Amazing" and I can't wait to go back. They also provided us teachers with free admission to the museum and to the Omni for two. It was the first time I went to the Science and History Museum but I can just tell you the energy in this space is amazing. I wish I was a kid all over again currently to go and play with all the "hands on" activities. Finally I went to the Kimbell and received the Picasso and Braque catalogue for free!!!!
It's like I went shopping for FREE! I love Fort Worth's Art District and everything they do.
Friday I volunteered at Artes de la Rosa for the Dies y Seis de Septiembre event. This was a wonderful event that was not interrupted by the rain. The Rose had face painters from Lizeth Garcia and Patrick Lerma (plus family) and Jaime Tovar. They screened a film called "Cuando Te Vere" and had a Q&A with the director Liz Colunga, followed by amazing performances by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo and Mariachi de Oro. By the way I helped Jorge Varela MC the event, which I had a blast doing. It was totally last minute but I think we pulled it off. Most not forget we had a special performance by a young boy(Diego Navaro) singing rancheras from our after school program.
Saturday I made a quick stop at a store opening in Arlington called "Gypsy Riddles" which Lizeth and I have a few of our art pieces for SALE!!! Then made my way to Dallas for Cafe Madrid night! At some point we meet up with John Clark (tattoo artist) at a Tattoo Convention to watch him work on his amazing art, the canvas being a beautiful woman's thigh. Final piece was amazing because John is just an Amazing Tattoo Artist.
Special thanks to My MOM, Sam Castillo, Lauren and Robert Gomez, Veronica Dominguez Lopez, Patrick Hernandez, Lizeth Garcia and Patrick Lerma, Jaime Tovar, Mark Alcala, Stephanie Richardson, Joseph Espinosa, and Juan Manuel Acosta. A Super HUGE Thanks to Ted Ayala for the unconditional support and the amazing dinner dates day after day.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Local Artist and Art Groups
Last night's art group meeting was pretty sweet. This is the second meeting I have with local artist that are intersted in getting involved with the Fort Worth Art Scene. In this meeting we had two special guest Anette Soto and Mark Alcala. The artist were Erika Duque, Ted Ayala, Lizeth Garcia, Patrick Lerma, and myself.
It was pretty sweet how when I asked everyone to introduce themselves they were all so humble about who they are and why they were there. I let them think that intro was enough and right when the last person went I called them out and said "now I'm going to introduce you guys!"
I dont remember the exact words that I used to describe this amazing people but I can assure you they are all very talented and I can't wait to keep meeting up with them and working on projects together.
We had a great open conversation about art, goals, future projects and mainly supporting each other. We discussed the upcoming events like Fall Gallery Night (this coming Saturday) and 16 de Septiembre at ADLR.
I'm trying to get back in the rythm of writing........so please excuse this very basic blog about a really important event in my week.
It was pretty sweet how when I asked everyone to introduce themselves they were all so humble about who they are and why they were there. I let them think that intro was enough and right when the last person went I called them out and said "now I'm going to introduce you guys!"
I dont remember the exact words that I used to describe this amazing people but I can assure you they are all very talented and I can't wait to keep meeting up with them and working on projects together.
We had a great open conversation about art, goals, future projects and mainly supporting each other. We discussed the upcoming events like Fall Gallery Night (this coming Saturday) and 16 de Septiembre at ADLR.
I'm trying to get back in the rythm of writing........so please excuse this very basic blog about a really important event in my week.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)