Tribe Report Archives March 7, 2007

Martin de Vore

Time After Time

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Looking Into History Back

My medical history that is. For the past week, thanks to my flu (which I originally thought was allergies), I did absolutely nothing. I went nowhere except into my time machine, which allowed me to fold space in 12-14 hour intervals. And, I had very few phone calls: Mehak Bagai, Aimi Dunn, Terrence Boggs, Michael Dunn, Overlord Mitch Cohen, Lynn Michaels, Laura Hodges, Michelle Graczyk and that's pretty much it. If it's any consolation, I did see the future and we are all in the best museums 150 years from now. And you should read the absolutely scandalous books they write about us all in that time! Even made me blush. Or maybe that was fever. Who knows? But I do know this, let's get on with creating that future history shall we? Here we go.

Currently On View

Here's........Ray!

There's still time left to see Ray Phillips first solo show at M2 Gallery. See it NOW! While you can. 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. For more information, contact M2 Gallery at (713) 861-6070. M2 is located at 325 W. 19th Street in The Heights in Houston.

11th Street Trinity

At Texas Collaborative Arts check out Richard Stout's 9 These nine new works, polymer resist method and mixed media, continues through March 15. For more information, please contact Dan Allison at dan@texascollaborative.com.

At Redbud Gallery, Corpus Christi artist Jimmy Pena's New Works, exhibition of graphite on large scale wood panels, is on view through April 1. For more information please contact Gus Kopriva at GAKOPRIVA@aol.com or visit the Redbud Gallery Web site at http://www.redbudgallery.com

At Ggallery, Restless, artworks of Kenneth E. Parris III, will be on view through March 21. For more information about this exhibition, go to: http://www.ggalleryhouston.com/ for more information or, to make an appointment, please contact Wayne Gilbert at wayne@digimag.com.

Redbud Gallery, Ggallery, and Texas Collaborative Arts are located at 303 E. 11th St. Houston Texas, 77008. Gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment.

Can You Tell Me How To Get, How To Get To Elder Street...?

Elder Street Gallery'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/. To learn more about displaying work at Elder Street -- or to make your dinner reservations for Boggs Burgers -- contact Terrence Boggs at (281) 250-4889 or e-mail terboggs@yahoo.com.

Martin Notes

• To Overlord Mitch Cohen: A raincheck on both the meal and coffee.
• To Gus Kopriva and Karen Rezai: Thanks for giving so many artists the opportunities you do.
• To Stäcy Smith: With or without hat?
• To Lacey Crawford: Waiting for goo. Et tu?
• To Michelle Graczyk: Metallic green, metallic green, metallic green.
• To Richard Varela: You should take a painting road trip to New Mexico.
• To Jerrie Glidden: Did you fall off the planet?
• To John Mercado: I think Jerrie will loan you some pastels.
• To Mehak Bagai: Back to New Mexico already? Now you know why I didn't want to leave there.
• To Terrence Boggs: Calm yourself. You still have more than three weeks to go.
• To EVERYONE: Hey, thanks for sending me your announcements. I really enjoy all the cards and getting to see the art. BUT, the Tribe Report is a written entity. It would really help me out time-wise if you could send me a text version containing the same stuff -- time, name, artists, dates, place, location, phone, Web site, etc. The Tribe Report has grown in size to the point that it takes hours to put together each week, so anything (like cutting and pasting) that will help me save time is most appreciated! Thanks in advance!-- Martin

What's that sound...can it be...?

On The Horizon

Gallery 19 has a full platter this month. On Saturday, March 10 from 8-11 p.m., check out Kaleidoscope. An explosion of color and diversity. this show also features live music by Kat and the Bayou Dawgs. On March 24, at 8 p.m.. the Dru Rey Ensemble Art in Motion will be serving up live improvisational music and painting for a suggested $5 donation. And, let's not forget 19th Street's version of the Battle of Tobruk, the Gallery 19 Art Battle and live music every first Saturday from 3-7 p.m. If you are interested in playing a set, or battling, call Gallery 19 at (713) 426-2414 or e-mail at g19heights@sbcglobal.net. Gallery 19 is also currently looking for new artists. Log on to http://www.gallery19heights.org, send your info and Gallery 19 will call you to set up an appointment.

Tribal Drums

The skinbeaters have indeed been active.

From Bridgett Vallery: You are invited to join Watercolor Art Society-Houston (WASH) members and other art aficionados on Friday, March 9, 6 p.m., to view the new March Gallery Exhibit juried by Gus and Sharon Kopriva. Both Gus and Sharon will be on hand to give a presentation about their decisions for this juried show, as well as they will present the awards to the winning artists. Also, in attendance will be Laurin McCracken, a WASH member, who currently has an exhibition at the Jack Meier Gallery on Bissonnet. Admission is always free, plus wine and refreshments will be served. We’re family friendly and wheel chair accessible. There’s plenty of parking at The Menil Collection parking lot located ½ block from WASH. Our Address: 1601 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77006. Call (713) 942-9966 for details or e-mail bridgettwash@excite.com.

From Dune Patten: Please read the latest review on the MFAH/5-A 11th Annual Citywide African-American Art Exhibition featuring me and my masterful -- although considered unskilled ... haha -- work of art [BARCAROLLI; un[F]inshed Composition (My Love Is Broken For You)] in Rice University's newspaper, The Rice Thresher. Article by Lauren Ames. View it at http://the.ricethresher.org/ae/2007/02/09/citywide_african_american_review

From Overlord Mitch Cohen: Saturday's market was awesome! Great sales reports from a majority of the artists. The crowds really came out in the afternoon. For April, JetBlue is bringing a '40 foot RV to show folks what's like to fly on their airlines. Should be fun! We are having an Artists At Large happy hour to roast John and Carrie Mercado's recent news of their move to New York. Carrie graduated and accepted an internship on Long Island! Onion Creek on White Oak, Sunday at 4 and Wednesday at 6 p.m. This won't be your last chance, I'm calling this the first in a series! And....look to your left, I've started a new page for art classes. Fill it up! Instructions are there. Cheers!

From Stäcy Smith: Come support your local artists and enjoy some complimentary adult beverages and great conversation with our artists this Friday night, March 9 from 6-10 p.m. at The Dualty of Expressionism Show at Eastman-Smith Gallery. Featured artists include: Kim Barber, Carmen Bascur, Nicole Bent, William Powell Brukner, Paul Castro, Terry Leavitt-Chavez, Sue Donaldson, Meredith Duggar, Aimi Dunn, Alix Dunn, Richard Eastman, Gayle Goddard, Phyllis Hall, Betty Harris, Jake Hellbach, Mary Herrmann, Dan Houston, Maria Hughes, Hank Jones, Ann McBride, Rosemarie Moore, Melinda Patrick, Christian Perkins, Erik Pijcke, Phillip Rebstock, Michael Rice, Stäcy Smith, Delores Taylor, David Weaver, Stacey Wilcox, and David Wilhelm. Eastman-Smith Gallery is located at 4920 Center Street, Houston, TX 77007. Check our Web site for map and more details, http://www.EastmanGallery.com

From Duke Jones: I'm playing a private reception at M2 Gallery Thursday night. To book Duke for your next event, call (713) 880 - 0525 or visit http://www.bluedukemusic.com

From David A. Brown: Hi folks -- I need your help! I was nominated for a community service award from the Houston Grand Opera. There is SMS or text voting that opened today. Please text the phrase "everafterhim" to 66937 then select "a" for me. Thanks!

From Marie Weichman: Let's start with Wednesday, March 21, Artist's Saloon at Winter Street Studios, 7 p.m. I'll be one of two artists giving a presentation of my work including works in progress. It'll be Q&A time! Sponsored by BBAP and Spacetaker. Food and drink... I hear there'll be whisky! Then, Saturday, March 31, Myriad Voices, at Intexture on Southmore. Group show curated by Anila Agha. 6 - 9 pm. This is a show I'm excited to be part of. Coming soon, Friday, May 4, at 6 p.m., I'm having a Huge Pottery Blow Out Sale! And finally, I'm collecting small things that we overlook in any given day.... dead insects, plants, bones, round things, sharp things, red things, soft things, etc.... I need 24 of each and each thing must be able to fit inside a 3" x 4" zip lock bag. If anyone has something like this to give me, I'll take it! OK Marie, I'll save you all the dead roaches from my place! -- Martin

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 Seventh Power

These messages are definitely worth multiple hearings....

From Julie Zarate: I 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.

Coda

Remember, I am not Miss Cleo, 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 studying viruses firsthand.

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