El Arte de Los Angeles

Opening Reception Friday, March 26, 2010

At 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Exhibition March 26-May 1, 2010

On Friday, March 26, Xico will celebrate the opening of "El Arte de Los Angeles," an exhibition highlighting on the cultural perspective of Latino artists from the Los Angeles area. "El Arte de Los Angeles" showcases the art of several different California artists, including Abel Alejandre, Joe Bravo, Yolanda Gonzales, Maria Kane, Pola Lopez, Heriberto F. Luna, Cici Segula, George Yepes, and Julie Zarate. Each artist brings a unique perspective and impressive skill to the historic downtown Chandler gallery space.

Xico will hold the opening reception on March 26, from 5:30-8:30 PM. The reception will be an opportunity for the community to meet the exhibited artists, and will include light refreshments and sangria.

"El Arte de Los Angeles" runs through May 1, 2010.

For more information about the exhibition or Xico, please contact Gabi Porter at 480-883-5875 or by email at gabi@xicoinc.org.

Xico Gallery
44 S. San Marcos Place
Chandler, AZ 85225-7872

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ABEL ALEJANDRE: Familiar Ground

ARTIST TALK & CLOSING RECEPTION

Saturday, March 6, 2010 3pm – 5pm

Exhibition Dates: February 11 – March 6, 2010

Project_210 is pleased to announce ABEL ALEJANDRE: Familiar Ground, a debut solo exhibition of new work by the Los Angeles artist. Chronicling his family history, Alejandre tackles personal issues that include masculinity, patrimony, sexuality, aggression and isolation. In “My Two Fathers”, a massive woodcut measuring four by eight feet, the artist has exquisitely rendered the image of two men. The older man’s weathered face reveals evidence of a hard life and his eyes fill with tears as he stares poignantly into space. Perhaps alluding to this man’s past behavior, Alejandre has organized the composition so that the viscous teeth of a confrontational dog line up perfectly with the old man’s mouth, creating a stark symbolism. The younger man is illuminated, gazing upward in contemplation, as if planning his future. The juxtaposition of these two men is uncomfortable but like all of Alejandre’s work, masterfully drawn and undeniably beautiful. The exhibition also includes intimately scaled and meticulously crafted graphite drawings on primed wood panels.

Abel Alejandre’s recent exhibitions include group shows at the Mexican Cultural Institute, Los Angeles, ChimMaya Gallery, Tropico de Nopal, I-5 Gallery and Drawn to You: Intimate Portraits at Project_210 last year. Abel Alejandre immigrated to Los Angeles in 1975 with his family from Apatzingan, Michoacan, Mexico.

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2888 E. Walnut St #10
Pasadena, CA 91107-3703

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"FAMILIAR GROUND" by Abel Alejandre

Artist Reception: Sunday, February 14, 2010 4p-7p

Exhibition: February 11 to March 6, 2010

Familiar Ground is a body of work which journals a personal family history. It is a panoramic view of my manhood. It is delivered through old world traditions in a modern era. With fragments and layers of the men in my family, I illustrate the living contradictions, which surround me. The patriarchs of the family battle over what manhood means between them and those whose lives they seek to guide. The aggressive physical expressions amongst each other and women often collide and merge like two rivers in a rush to certainty. The sexual appetite we posses is always building up until its ravenous desire overpowers our intellect. The minimal communication we participate in often alienates us from those we love and care for. The sibling rivalry and competitive nature regularly ostracizes the more gentle souls amongst us and our restrained emotions anchor us to further self-isolation.

-Abel Alejandre

ABEL ALEJANDRE: Familiar Ground is a debut solo exhibition of new work by the Los Angeles artist. Chronicling his family history, Alejandre tackles personal issues that include masculinity, patrimony, sexuality, aggression and isolation. In “My Fathers,” a massive woodcut measuring four by eight feet, the artist has exquisitely rendered the image of two men. The older man’s weathered face reveals evidence of a hard life and his eyes fill with tears as he stares poignantly into space. Perhaps alluding to this man’s past behavior, Alejandre has organized the composition so that the viscous teeth of a confrontational dog line up perfectly with the old man’s mouth, creating a stark symbolism. The younger man is illuminated, gazing upward in contemplation, as if planning his future. The juxtaposition of these two men is uncomfortable but like all of Alejandre’s work, masterfully drawn and undeniably beautiful. The exhibition also includes intimately scaled and meticulously crafted graphite drawings on primed wood panels.

Project_210
2888 E. Walnut St #10
Pasadena, CA 91107-3703

MAP LINK HERE
323.225.2229
project210.org

Note: If you are unfamiliar with Pasadena let me tell you that there are tons of places to dine, eat or just grub. List of restaurants link here

Happy New Year to everyone! I am wishing all good thing for you all. Proud to say that I brought in the New Year with the launch of Atelier Visit. This is an online launch only & want to share it with everyone. Please share with everyone you know. AtelierVisit.com

Atelier Visit: An investigation of the creative process

Almost twenty years ago, I had an idea for a project. I wanted to publish a magazine about the established artists I knew. More specifically, I wanted to capture the conversations that we had. The emphasis wouldn’t be so much on the work but instead the process of making art. However, for lack of: time; funds; storage space; technical know how; experience; scalability and/or network of contacts the project didn’t happen. Time has certainly changed all of that; the most significant change being the Internet and the “open source movement.” There is a new spirit of collaboration that makes my vision timely. Niche publications and low production cost are now the future of publishing. Through this beautiful opportunity I am able to compose a modest online publication.

I am a Visual Artist publicly and have been consistently exhibiting work since 1984. I am mostly a Los Angeles artist wanting to do my own work wherever it may be welcomed. While continuing to search for my artistic voice I worked as an Illustrator, Designer, Art Director, Production and Creative Manager. Through the last twelve years I have spent in publishing, I have learned not only about content management, but the technical aspects of putting together print and online publications. I have worked with more than forty publications throughout the course of my career. I am fortunate to say that I’ve worked on daily, weekly, monthly and annual publications with large, small and no staff. This experience has given me a realistic expectation of what is possible.

Atelier Visit, for now, is only a two-year project in the form of an online magazine with January 01, 2010 as the planned soft launch date. Since there aren’t enough funds for a launch party or a full marketing campaign, the promotion and marketing of Atelier Visit will begin with social media and RSS feeds. As opportunities make themselves available, promotion will be made.

Atelier Visit is an investigation of the creative process as our contemporary art makers practice it. The project’s objective is to document the creative process by interviewing, broadcasting and archiving video interviews of artists in their creative spaces. Video, written work, and photography will make the core of Atelier Visit’s content. It will be available at no cost online over the next 24 months with a planned annual print edition. This project is a labor of love so I do not expect to make any money. I do, however, hope that funds from online advertising will help offset equipment and print costs.

Collaborators will include Visual Artists, Writers, Editors, Filmmakers, Poets, and Musicians.

In the spirit of collaboration the interviews will be in the artist’s native language. Translations will be made available when they are possible.

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Artists Reception: Sunday, December 6, 2009

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Exhibition: 12.03.09 to 12.19.09

Includes the works of:
Cindy Rinne, Gina Stepaniuk, Sean Gall, Gianna Vargas, Anita Bunn, Stanton Hunter, Sandra Gallegos, Seth Pringle, Ruth Anne Tarletz, Sean Edward Finegan, James Griffith, Denise Seider, Erin Payne, Gwen Samuels, Abel Alejandre, Catherine Roman, Chuck Feesago, Quinton Bemiller, Phillip Griswold, Jaye Russell, Alison Aten, Roni Feldman, Adrian Culverson, Kireilyn Barber, Bridget Jesionowski, Allison Alford, Michelle Walker, Jennifer Mitchell, Sophia Tise, Seyed Dehbozorgi, Tony Maher, Julienne Hsu, Megan Madzoeff, John Chang, Poli Marichal, Dan Taulapapa McMullin, Megann Zwierlein Bemiller, Monica Carmen Birakos, Chris Trueman, Leora Lutz, Ruth Trotter, Heather Arndt, Lucien Saxton, Sayon Syprasoeuth, Farzad Kohan, Heather Scholl, Francisco Alvarado, Cheryl Walker, Cielo Pessione, Ruth Cochran Strick, Karen Hansen, Dorothy Shepherd, Denise Johnson, Lillie Bemiller, Christopher Alday, Saralyn Lownstein, Billy Reynolds, Tess Logan, Kathryn Jaroneski, Teale Hatheway, Jason Dawes, Charlotte Apacible, Matthew Cramer, Roman Stollenwerk, Mike Schelly, Natasha Helton, Rebecca Quesada, Armando A Ruiz, Juan Thorp, Anahid Boghosian, Myron Kaufman, Valerie Wilcox, Fumiko Amano, Michelle Dakan, Eileen Rapke, D Jean Hester, Karen Mussette, Tal Yizrael, Yoshie Sakai, Susan Sironi, Eduardo Rocha Soto, Ryan Even, Rebecca Trawick

Project_210
2888 east Walnut St. Studio 10
Pasadena, CA 91107
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TEPEYAC APPARITIONS: La Virgen Revealed
In honor of La Virgen de Guadalupe

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Location: Mexican Cultural Institute
125 Paseo De La Plaza
Los Angeles, CA
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Join us for the opening reception of TEPEYAC APPARITIONS: La Virgen Revealed, an art exhibition honoring the feast of La Virgen de Guadalupe on SATURDAY. DECEMBER 5. 7-11P.M. Various established and emerging Los Angeles-based artists will be presenting their interpretations of La Virgen de Guadalupe through mediums ranging from printmaking, photography, painting, mixed media collage, and more.

La Virgen represents a famous Marian apparition. According to the traditional account, the image appeared miraculously on the front of a peasant’s (Juan Diego) cloak. The image still exists; it is on display in the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City. It is perhaps Mexico’s most popular religious and cultural image, and the focus of an extensive pilgrimage.

The feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe is December 12. She is said to have appeared to Saint Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac near Mexico City between December 9 and December 12, 1531. The Virgin of Guadalupe is a symbol of significant importance to Mexican Catholics. The Virgin Mary in this aspect has been given the title: “Patroness of the Americas and the Philippine Islands”.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:

Abel Alejandre, Yolanda Gonzalez, Ernesto De La Loza, Emilia Garcia, George Yepes, Kathy Mas-Gallegos, Artemio Rodriguez, Emelda Gutierrez, Grace Barraza-Vega, Stephanie Mercado, Ruben Mendoza, Gabriela Martinez, Conchita Sousa, Maya Santos, BISER Telon, Daniel Gonzalez, Alex Aranda, Maja, Dsrup, Rendon, MfDuem, SimsOne, Joico, Oscar Velasquez, Santiago Antonio, Katy Sauders, Terry Carrillo, Manuel de Jesus Muñus, Heriberto Aguilera, Jennifer Gutierrez Morgan, and more!

*** This event is FREE to the PUBLIC ***

*ALL AGES WELCOME*

~ LIVE MUSIC and DRINKS ~

:::::MORE INFO. TO FOLLOW AS BANDS & DJ.S ARE CONFIRMED:::::

Start Time: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 8:00pm
End Time: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 1:30am

Tropico de Nopal Gallery Art-Space
1665 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

For the seventh year Tropico de Nopal Gallery-Art Space will host the Calavera Fashion Show and Walking Altars – one of the most unique and beautiful Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Los Angeles.This is an event that originated at Tropico by its founder director Reyes Rodriguez in 2003.

This year’s event will have the participation of 20 local artists and fashionistas honoring people and or social causes close to their heart. This is a multi-media event taking place in the outdoor courtyard of the gallery. A “Calaverawalk” is built with a set, lights, MC, and DJ, blending fashion, performance and music creating a special “couture for the deceased” with all the charm and mix of culture and art that make this one of the most unique Day of the Dead celebration anywhere.

To complement this event the gallery will exhibit Calavera Fashions from artists that have participated from 2003 –2008. A special opening reception will take place on Monday November 2 at 7PM.
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Participating Artists:
Abel Alejandre
Edith Abeyta
Rosanna Arhens
Miguel Barragan
Joe Bravo
Consuelo Flores
Juana Flores
Linda Gamboa
Daniel Gonzalez
Cici Segura Gonzalez
Rebeca Guerrero
Marialice Jacob
Jose Lozano
Poli Marichal
Stephanie Mercado Reyes
Jennifer Gutierrez Morgan
Lilia Ramirez
Robert Quijada
Orquidia Violeta
J Michael Walker
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Set Painting by
Arturo E. Romo Santillano www.revumbio.com
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After party 11PM – 1AM
DJ Jose Ruiz www.mundomuzik.org
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Seats $25 General $10 call 213.481.8112 for tickets and info
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FOOD . MUSIC . ART . VIDEO . DRINKS

‘Dia de los Muertos’

Opening Reception: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Time: 3:00-7:00 pm

Each year ChimMaya offers up our annual ‘Dia de los Muertos’ exhibition. ‘Muertos y Ofrendas 2009′ is a mixed group of age, talent, vision, and perspective on an ancient celebration.

Acrylics, oils, mixed media, collage, wood, assemblage…and a diverse ensemble of artists from California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Guadalajara, Mexico…is sure to make this ‘Dia de los Muertos’ exhibition one of our finest.

Resident Artists: Yolanda Gonzalez, George Yepes, Emilia Garcia, Juan Solis, Victor Amor, Ixchel Amor, Maria Kane, Gennaro Garcia

Exhibiting Artists: Joe Bravo, CiCi Segura Gonzalez, Ricardo Ortega, Robert Palacios, Richard Valdes, Dolores Haro, Ernie Herrera, Adry del Rocio, David Martinez, Hector Silva, Julie Zarate, Mario Chacon, Gene Ortega, Rudy Andrade, Ivan Godinez, Helena Amor, Lauren Gonzalez Just Added: Abel Alejandre, Luis Genaro, Joe Ray, Michelle Juarez

Altaristas: Ofelia Esparza, Alex Rodriguez

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please rsvp with name and number of guests attending

ChimMaya | 5283 East Beverly Boulevard | Los Angeles | CA | 90022

Description

A fundraiser for the Calavera Fashion Show & Walking Altars at Tropico de Nopal.
Help us continue the tradition to one of the most unique and beautiful events in Los Angeles.

Special performance by

BUYEPONGO
http://www.myspace.com/buyepongo
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Dj sets by

GLENN RED (Afro Funké)
http://www.myspace.com/glenn_red

CONCISE (The Rhythm Section)
http://www.myspace.com/therhythmsectionla

RANI D. (Soul in the Park)
http://www.myspace.com/djranid

REYES (Sala)
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art . music . videos . dancing
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beer . home made sangria . food