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Tribe Report Archives February 21, 2007Martin de Vore  Year Of The Cat Some of you have noticed that I have been somewhat subdued lately. The reasons are diverse. It was one year ago today, Feb. 21, 2006, that my cat Gozer died. She was 21 years and 4 months old and lived a good life BUT she was my kid, my child. It killed me when she died; it still hurts one year later. As it got closer and closer to this date, some of that pain resurfaced. Combine that with flu-like symptoms and being exhausted and you see why I have been scarce. Also, I have turned my cell phone off for the past few days and slept most of the week away. But, this IS a new week coming up (my weeks end on Tuesdays) and there is much coming up, so let's get on with it, shall we? For starters, there have been a few interesting new chapters in The Martin Chronicles. Here's one: Last week, Laura Hodges was over and convinced me to sign up for an Internet dating site. So, against my better judgment, I did. It is certainly different. Kind of like a human Luby's with yourself among the many entrees in a variety of flavors to choose from. So, I jumped right in, threw up that profile and sat back to see what would happen. Gadzooks! Was I in for a surprise! Not a single response from anyone in Houston or Harris County, although there were a number of profile views from local ladies. No folks, it appears that my appeal is more international in scope. I didn't hear from anyone in town but I did receive lots of nice correspondence from Ghana, Nigeria, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Mexico, Brazil, Nepal, Russia, Finland and Micronesia. I think maybe I should give up journalism and become an ambassador instead. Well, then, If I go to visit those nice folks, I will never need my collection of National Geographic magazines again! Ah well. Have any of you undertaken that plunge into the romantic cybersphere? If so, I'd be interested in hearing about your experiences and it will remain totally unpublished and confidential. Send me an e-mail at mldevore@gmail.com if you'd care to commiserate. Looking Into History Back I shook off my headache and fever, got into my Road Warrior outfit and headed to the Passion Refaite show on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 6-10 p.m. at Elder Street Gallery. The participating artists included: Alissa Fereday, Julian Palacios, Christian Perkins, Iskra Ivanova, Ludmila Ivanova, Susan Goettsche, Julia Sinelnikova, Mehak Bagai, Lolet Boutté and Victoria Lewelling. Music was provided by Duke Jones. Although I did not stay for the entire show, it was a nice evening. I finally got to meet and discuss art with Victoria. I got re-acquainted with Alissa and I got to chat with Christian several times throughout the evening. Duke was his usual entertaining self and I met his new lady. Terrence Boggs and Susan Goettsche were the congenial hosts and I got to see Terrence's new panels that he purchased from John Mercado. Nice, Terrence! Guests included a clean-shaven Terry Mahaffey and a jovial Overlord Mitch Cohen who brought us up to date on his two wives and his new career as a PR minion. Richard Varela was also on hand and we had a very interesting discussion on abstract vs. representational art. All in all, a fun -- but relatively short -- evening for me. Elder Street's next event is the Inner Art Corridor Crawl on March 31. For more information on Elder Street Gallery or its upcoming events, visit the Web site at http://www.elderstreetartist.com/ , contact Terrence Boggs at (281) 250-4889 or e-mail terboggs@yahoo.com. Singing The Blues Who is singing the blues...Duke Jones? Well, yes, Duke does do the blues justice, indeed, but in this particular case, I am referring to the color blue. What I would like to know is: What is your favorite blue color? It doesn't matter whether it is oil, acrylic, egg tempera, pastel, watercolor, pencil or Crayola, I am curious about what blue is your favorite blue to use in your art. If you feel like sharing, e-mail me at: mldevore@gmail.com . Nuggets I found a pair of Nuggets behind the absinthe to tide you over until next week: Vincent by Don McLean. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dipFMJckZOM&mode=related&search= Thanks to YouTube. A great song with great lyrics about one of the greatest painters. This version (and there are lots on YouTube) features Vincent's work. Listen to the lyrics. McLean really nailed it. French Teenager and Two Innocent Cats http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpma9Jz_NMo Thanks to YouTube. Canadian Post-Diversionist painter Suzanne Delorme's daughter Jade in her film debut. Many of you met Suzanne and Jade when they were here in July 2005. I have NO idea what Jade is saying. Something about cats. E-mail Suzanne at: suzart00@yahoo.com for a translation.... Martin Notes
Featured Attraction: Now You Can Call Me Ray... It is LONG overdue. Hear me out there all you gallery owners? LONG OVERDUE. Ray Phillips is having his first solo show at M2 Gallery, on Saturday, March 3, from 7-10 p.m. It's about frackin' time. To me, this is kind of like Rudy getting to play in the last 30 seconds of the Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech game or Jennifer Beals getting into ballet school in Flashdance or Rocky Balboa beating the crap out of that Russian in Rocky 4. In my opinion, Ray has deserved this for a long time. Thank you Max Boyd Harrison and Michael Kubis for doing this. It made Ray happy; it made Rosie happy; it made me happy; and, I think it will make a lot of people who go to this opening happy. Especially if there is M2 punch (both types) on hand. As for the art...Ray's artistic endeavors throughout his career are layered into his work and help the viewer become immersed in his paintings. The complexities and subtle nuances pull the individual around within the work and lead them on a journey of self-discovery. Ray's works are highly sought after and collectors around the country wait with anticipation for new works to be released. So, I guess the wait is over... For more information, contact M2 Gallery at (713) 861-6070. M2 is located at 325 W. 19th Street in The Heights in Houston. On the Horizon
Of course, there are more shows and openings during the first weeks of March. But I haven't heard from those folks yet. What's that sound...can it be...? Tribal Drums The tribal drums have slowed to a cadence but a few beats still made it through. From Karen Rezai: Co-curators Gus Kopriva and Karen Rezai have made the selections for the upcoming Houston City Hall Annex Art on Loan Show. E-mails or letters have gone out to the selected artists. From Julia Sinelnikova: Check out VERSUS III: These Weapons Are Love on Friday, March 2, at 1415 California, featuring the work of Gian Palacios, Chris Beekman (Beeks), Julia Sinelnikova, Eli Sebastian, David Fernandez and Sarah Frank. There will be a fashion show by Panda Cake Vintage. In addition to a special performance by Balaclavas there will be music from Damon Allen, Dj Cuba Gooding Jr., and Michele. Of all art sales, 25% will go to senefit UNICEF. From Dune-Micheli Patten: I have been invited --- as well as other MFAH/5-A Citywide African-American Art Exhibition artists who are to accept -- to speak at the University of Houston, about art and practice (i. e. why we became an artist?, inspiration, and background) to about 50 high school students (ages 13-18 years of age ) who have been selected to participate in an outreach program. This lecture/presentation will happen from 12-1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, in the Social Work Building. Please come out and hear what we have to say. (Not that self expression has ever been one of your problems, Dune! :-) -- Martin As well, the MFAH/5-A Citywide African-American Art Exhibition was discussed on Melanie Lawson's 'Crossroads' segment on Channel 13 this past Sunday morning. One of my paintings, IN KOREAN, was the first painting displayed on the show. And in honor of this, I am selling 8 1/2" x 11" color prints of the work at a wonderful price of $30 per matte print; for mounting on heavy duck canvas, add $10. Please see image of print here: http://www.dunespirit.8m.com/photo3.html Prints are made on heavy acid-free archival paper. All orders made by sending e-mail to me at: dp@dunepatten.com. To see the more info of the show please log on to: http://www.abc13.com . Do you have something you'd like to send along? If so, get out those digital drums and e-mail me at: mldevore@gmail.com . Tribal Drums To The Fifth Power These messages are definitely worth exponential hearings.... From Julie Zarate: I have three pieces in Dallas at the Bath House Cultural Center in their El Corazon 2007 show. I donated a piece to an event in Ventura, California, to raise funds for Housing for Farmworkers. I also am working on an upcoming show in May at Bohemeo's with artist Mark Pinon and a solo show at Talento Bilingue de Houston is on the 2008 horizon! From Keith Hollingsworth: For The Love Of Art featuring work by Keith Hollingsworth, Brian Zievert, Bettie Donovan, Shizuka Laurent and Jeff Brailas is currently on view through April 29 at the ArtCar Museum, located at 140 Heights Blvd. For more information, call (713) 861-5526. From Lilibeth Andre: This month, I am once again exhibiting artwork at the Houston Civic Arts Association (HCAA) Gallery at 5202 Bissonnet, Bellaire, Texas 77401. I hope you enjoy this group showing of five HCAA artists: Jerrie Powell, Danny Ryan, Cindy Pierce, Lianchyn Lien and myself, Lilibeth Andre. From MaryAnn Lucas: My Continental Building Lobby Show has been extended to March 2. I have 46 paintings at the Continental Building, 1600 Smith, in downtown Houston. Building hours are 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visit my Web site at http://www.malucasart.com for more information about me and my art. From Stäcy Smith: I will be teaching an Adult Drawing Class on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at Eastman-Smith Gallery. This class will run for six weeks consecutively, starting tonight, Feb. 21 and running through March 28. The cost for the class is $120.00 and all materials will be provided, except a drawing board, which you will need to provide for yourself. You may also bring a portable plein-air easel -- this is optional. The minimum to make the class is four participants, the maximum number is 12. In this four-week course, we will be exploring speed drawing of the figure with charcoal and Conté crayon. We'll start by drawing each other and then finish the course with a model. Call Stäcy now to reserve your spot. Anyone interested please contact Stäcy at Eastman-Smith Gallery at(713) 862-6969 or via e-mail at: EastmanGallery@aol.com From Karen Rezai: Booker-Lowe Gallery, located at 4623 Feagan Street, is currently featuring Listening to the Land, a collection of abstract works on paper that portray the landscapes of Australia, as experienced by the artist Brendon Darby during his extensive travels. The exhibit, Listening to the Land, will continue through Friday, March 2. The exhibition will include paintings and drawings on paper, based on the artist’s current project Listening to Paintings - Australia. Made up of 10 massive paintings and 11 musical compositions, Listening to Paintings - Australia was recently revealed at the Nature Conservancy in New York, and then at the JP Morgan Chase Bank Building in downtown Houston. Brendon Darby is from Perth, Western Australia. Being both an artist and musician, he collaborates his talents to portray meaningful impressions, visually and melodiously. Listening to the Land, at Booker-Lowe Gallery, will be Brendon Darby’s first American solo exhibition. Brendon plays the trumpet and composes his own music. His vision for Listening to Paintings was born while he was giving an outdoor performance in Perth, during which he realized a connection between the country’s terrain and the music. It was nearly thirty years before Brendon began carrying out the project he had once envisioned, and now finally complete; his message is being received with open arms. For more information, contact Karen Rezai at (713) 880-1541 or via e-mail at: art@bookerlowegallery.com. Approaching Rapidly....Like, VERY Rapidly, Like TODAY! David Brown Bids You Welcome Welcome to what? See for yourself at Winter Street Sudios, located at 2101 Winter Street in the Inner Corridor. TODAY, Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., to be precise. Every third Wednesday of the month, Winter Street Studios, Spacetaker and Buffalo Bayou Art Park will host The Artist Saloon, an evening of artist interaction and libation where three artists will present, in an informal atmosphere, creative dialogues/talks/presentations about their work followed by a question and answer period where the audience can glean further insight into the artist, the artist’s aesthetic and creative process. Designed to introduce local area artists to one another, I don't know whether David Brown will be mixing and serving tasty libations but I do know that The Artist Saloon will be led by two to three artists working in differing artistic arenas (performing, visual, literary, etc…) in order to foster conversation/cross-disciplinary pollination between artists and their chosen media. The salon and the saloon meet at the Winter Street Studios Gallery. Artists and art afficionados gather for drinks and an informal conversation about art. For the inaugural Artist Saloon, dancer/choreographer Amy Ell and ceramicist Shane Tidmore will present and give a short talk about their work. After the artist talk there will be the opportunity to ask questions/begin a dialogue with the artists. Amy Ell has been dancing professionally for nearly 20 years and choreographing for over 13 years. Her latest works include Arthropodic Animal Insecta Continuum. Shane Tidmore is the director of ceramics at the Glassell School of Art. As he states of his work, “As a clay artist my interest is providing unique, interesting, and usable objects to elevate the daily rituals of life. The majority of my work is functional ceramics to be used in the preparation and service of food and drink. This would include cups, bowls, tea sets, baking dishes, etc. The remainder of my work deals with sculpture. These pieces often include or start with found objects such as old wood, metal, or rocks. The sculpture is experimental in terms of texture, size, color, materials, procedures and firing techniques. I enjoy the challenges and results of alternative firing techniques such as soda, wood, or raku along with the more common gas firing. I see my work as dealing with gesture, asymmetrical balance, line, color, function, content, mood, volume, ritual. These thought-provoking objects are personable and useable, both on a daily basis or on special occasions.” For more information on The Artist Saloon, contact Spacetaker by phone at (713) 416-2633, by e-mail at: info@spacetaker.org . Coda Remember, I am not The Widow of the Web, so if you have a show or event coming up that you want me to mention you have to send it to me at: mldevore@gmail.com That's it for now. Until then, keep creating art, viewing art, buying art and supporting your fellow artists of all tribes. Martin L. de Vore is an artist and journalist once again living in Humble. Martin is a member of the Artists At Large and Post-Diversionist tribes and is currently grieving a great many things. |
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