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Tribe Report Archives March 22, 2007Martin de Vore  If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Belgium! Looking Into History Back It's amazing how many things you can do in a short amount of time. I was reminded of this on Sunday afternoon after getting off work at 2 p.m. My first stop was at M2 Gallery on 19th Street in The Heights. As I arrived, I encountered Max Boyd Harrison and Xsemaj Patterson and visited with them briefly before heading into M2 to check out Bede Van Dyke's Walk in the Woods and Atmospheric Landscapes. After chatting briefly with Michael Kubis, I ambled next door for a minute to Gallery 19 to see Xsemaj's newest work on display. While there, I saw also two pieces of Heidi Powell-Prera's work that I really liked. Leaving Gallery 19, I passed by their courtyard and saw Heidi, Xsemaj and David Weaver out working. I visited with the G19 trio briefly and continued on my way down 19th Street to Earth Gallery. There, I talked with Mandy Tague. She gave me the latest news on Earth Gallery's transitional plans and asked me to let everyone know about their big sale days of March 24, 25 and 31. From Earth Gallery, I drove over to the Tabernacle of Art in the 300 block of 11th Street to check out the exhibits at Ggallery and Redbud Gallery. Apparently, both Gus Kopriva and Wayne Gilbert's early warning systems were operational so they were able to flee prior to my arrival. Nevertheless, I saw some really nice art. Jimmy Pena's New Works, at Redbud really impressed me. Some very nice figurative work. At Ggallery, I strolled around looking at the colorful offerings of Kenneth Parris III. Nice job Wayne and Gus! Departing 11th Street, I next headed to Elder Street Gallery to visit Terrence Boggs and Susan Goettsche to discuss the upcoming March Colors show. And, of course, to consume a few "Boggs' Burgers." That was easier said than done. There were no hamburger buns! Or mustard! Blasphemy! So, I accompanied Terrence in his re-enactment of The Odyssey in search of those elusive hamburger buns and mustard. Although we did not encouter the Cyclops, Lotus Eaters or Circe on our travels, it did turn out to be a quest in the truest sense of the word. Finally though, persistence paid off and we found our foodstuffs at the Walgreens on Washington. Following a nice two-hour visit and feast, I was returning to the Northern Frontier outpost of Humble when I was summoned to the abode of Lynn Michaels to solve a computer issue for him. While I was tinkering with his computer, we briefly discussed future art shows. Then it was back home to work on a new painting. Wednesday, I traveled to Jerry's Artarama to see whether their big annual canvas sale was going on. It is, but it ends on March 31. After leaving Jerry's, I then traveled to Montrose to visit Fatima to see her new place. After a way-too-short two-hour visit, I returned to Humble to begin assembling this week's Tribe Report. There you have it. Telephone conversations this week included your fellow tribe members Mitch Cohen, Sorange Castillo, Terrence Boggs, Aimi Dunn, Max Boyd Harrison, Phillip Tague, Mandy Tague, Michelle Graczyk and Laura Hodges. Martin Notes
A Few Thanks Are In Order Hey. I just wanted to thank you all for the many kind comments about the Tribe Report over the past two years. I appreciate it and hope that it helps you all out. BUT, I think it is good to remember that a lot of folks are involved in helping get the word out about what we all are doing. Individual gallery owners, artists, friends ... all play a part in spreading the word. In particular though, I'd like you all to know that in addition to the little bit that I do, you also have people like Lorena Fernandez, Norma Comstive, Mike Rosen and the Overlord Mitch Cohen also sending out releases and calendar items to the media or to people on their own personal mailing lists. So, whenever you get the chance, I think you should also thank Lorena, Norma, Mike and Mitch. They are on your side! Coming Up.... Close Encounters Of The Musical Kind OK, it's Friday night. Tonight. March 23. There are no art openings to make, but you don't feel like a movie or hitting a restaurant either. Well then, how about a musical interlude to fill your Friday night? Sound promising? It should. This Friday, from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., take a trip to The Heights to Gallery M2 for a free special event with renowned chamber-music ensemble CONTEXT as they present Encounter: American Masters -- Bolcom and Dvorak. Czech composer Antonin Dvorak visited the U.S. in the 1890s, where he wrote the celebrated String Quintet in E-flat Major. He challenged future composers to develop a truly "American" style by exploring the sounds of their own country. William Bolcom is at the forefront of contemporary American music. His exhilarating 10th String Quartet answers Dvorak's challenge by drawing from a dazzling range of popular and concert styles. With violinist Sergiu Luca, CONTEXT artistic director Joan DerHovsepian, Eric Halen on viola, Michael Kannen on violin, Cristian Macelaru on cello and Max Mandel on violin, this evening of wine, engaging conversation and inspired music in an intimate setting surrounded by great art promises a stimulating and unique evening. Best of all, it's free! For more information, contact Gallery M2 at (713) 861-6070 or via e-mail at m2-houston@sbcglobal.net. Gallery M2 is located at 325 W. 19th Street in The Heights in Houston. Motion Sensors Activated On March 24, at 8 p.m.. the Dru Rey Ensemble Art in Motion will be at Gallery 19 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 Chickamauga, 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. March Colors March is the month for color. Terrence Boggs is a colorful person. The crape myrtles are starting to bloom and bluebonnets will soon be showing their colors. Artists are masters of using and displaying color and on Saturday, March 31, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., the artists in Elder Street Gallery's March Colors show will be using color to please and intrigue. Participating artists include: Susan Goettsche, Aimi Dunn, Xsemaj Patterson, Sorange Castillo, Christian Perkins, Alissa Fereday, Tom Callins and Martin de Vore. Work will be on display until April 6. March Colors is part of the Inner Art Corridor's 2nd Annual Open Studios Tour 2007 event. Elder Street Gallery is located at 1101 Elder Street in the old Jefferson Davis Hospital building, just off Dart Street, near the intersection of Washington and Houston Ave. in the Inner Corridor. 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, contact Terrence Boggs at (281) 250-4889 or e-mail at terboggs@yahoo.com Myriad Voices On Saturday, March 31, from 6-9 p.m., nine Houston artists working with varied media and artistic concepts invite the Houston community to engage in a dialogue about topics relevant to today's concerns and experiences -- current social and political subject matter, our natural environment, and personal narratives. Featuring works by Anila Quayyum Agha, Andis Applewhite, Lucinda Cobley, Divya Murthy, Rame Hruska, Mari Omori, Emily Sloan, Katherine Venemen and Marie Weichman, the show opens at Intexture and features a musical performance by David Dove. Intexture is located at 1815 Southmore Blvd. in Houston. The show runs through April, by appointment. Currently On View.... New Works 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 Walk In The Woods/Atmospheric Landscapes Want to take a nice Walk in the Woods or would you prefer to sit back and view Atmospheric Landscapes? Well, why not do both? And at the same time! Through April 15, architect/artist Bede Van Dyke presents new works to the public at M2 Gallery. Van Dyke's works will appeal to both left and right-brained individuals. Walk In the Woods offers the viewer a safe, reality-based body of work. Logic, math and science lead the individual on a stroll where facts rule. Out of chaos comes order -- pattern and knowledge emerging to engulf the viewer and keep them grounded. Atmospheric Landscapes leads the viewer into the big picture of intellectually-based possibilities. The viewer is forced to rely on feelings, philosophy and imagination. Beliefs, special perception and future potentials project the viewer into the realm of inner self where tranquility, peace and true bliss await. Both bodies of work co-exist and represent what it means to be a physical and a non-physical being. Van Dyke's work has been sought after and purchased by many individuals as well as corporations including: Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan and Trendway, Inc., Holland, Michigan. His work has been shown numerous times at the Muskegon Museum of Art, Muskegon, Michigan, the Holland Area Arts Council, Holland, Michigan and The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, Houston, Texas. For more information, contact M2 Gallery at (713) 861-6070 or via e-mail at m2-houston@sbcglobal.net. M2 Gallery is located at 325 W. 19th Street in The Heights in Houston. Tribal Drums The skinbeaters have been pounding away. This week, there was so many beats that the cacaphony gave me a headache. From Martin de Vore: I hope that you all can come to Elder Street Gallery on March 31 for the March Colors show. Besides myself, there are many artists that many of you know (and are friends with) such as Susan Goettsche, Aimi Dunn, Xsemaj Patterson, Sorange Castillo, Christian Perkins, Alissa Fereday and Tom Callins. I would also like you all to visit Winter Street. Many of our fellow tribe members are also showing there on March 31, including my friends (and yours) John Mercado, Solomon Kane, Richard Varela, Alex Wilhite, Van McFarland, Alix Dunn, David Brown and many others. Besides our two events that day, I also recommend that you visit Karen Rezai at Booker-Lowe Gallery and Coco Easterwood at Le CAG. All these events are part of the Inner Art Corridor's Open Studio Tour 2007. I hope you get the chance to visit everyone. There will be some nice art on view. From Overlord Mitch Cohen: Regarding the current situation involving proposed vendors fees for participants in the Yale Street Arts Market, right now, I'm waiting for a meeting with Adrian Garcia, my councilman. And I have a letter to Mayor Bill White. The law is so ridiculous that I doubt seriously that the city council would enforce it. I will keep you all posted on any new developments. From Ankah Hagakore: On Saturday, March 24, at 3 p.m., Space City Gamelan, a Houston ensemble devoted to preserving the Indonesian musical tradition of the gamelan, will perform outdoors near the Menil Collection's north entrance as part of the Menil/Da Camera Family Concert Series: Stop, Look and Listen. Co-sponsored by The Menil Collection and Da Camera of Houston, this is a free public event. The Menil Collection is located at 1515 Sul Ross in Houston. For more information, call (713) 525-9400. From Jerrie Glidden: Hey, I'm off to Scotland and Amsterdam. I just sent off an e-mail to make an appointment to buy some more of my wonderful pastels in England. Maybe I can buy some pastels for John Mercado. I'll be back in two weeks. From John Mercado: I just wanted to plug the Bayou City Art Festival this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. I'll be in booth #11, I will have all new work -- as in different. This will be my strongest show ever. Come and see if your schedule permits you to. From Julia Sinelnikova: On Saturday, March 24, from 12 noon – 8 p.m. come check out FORMICIDE in the 300 block of Westheimer. In FORMICIDE, the Westheimer Block Party presents the work of at least two dozen artists from Houston's growing creative culture who are working towards an unsure tomorrow with an uninspiring present; instead of setting up like the Bayou City Art Festival with tents and signs, we invite you to take the time to stroll on a Saturday in March through a neighborhood of live oak and hibiscus and find the art for yourself. Including voices that echo the cosmopolitan and internationalist atmosphere of Houston, look for installations by Paula Anne Socco Anicete, B~Kay, Joey Bender, Sean Carroll, Rene Cruz, Matt Dupont, Maria Guzman, Cody Ledvina, Amye McCarther, Brian Moss, JoAnn Park, Derek Shumate, Matthew Sullivan, Keijiro Suzuki, David Ubias, FAILURE, YAR, Zeitgeist Collective, and Anonymous. Also featured are the paintings of Adrian Landon Brooks, Matt Messinger, and Timothy Tuxedo along with a reinterpretation of the oldest form of art -- adornment -- by ABC Bodyart. From the soft sculptures and knit monsters of Maria Guzman to the scrap metal sculpture of Joey Bender, there is no lack of different perspectives in Houston, simply a dearth of understanding for these objects. Adrian Landon Brooks, Matt Messinger, and Timothy Tuxedo continue the incessant repetition of postmodern painting with characters and motifs set mainly in world creation and internal relationships. Conceptual works by Keijiro Suzuki, Anonymous and Matt Dupont search our language and environment for direct connection with the viewer that will flow into the festival atmosphere of the Westheimer Block Party and bleed into the Montrose neighborhood with its reputation for quirky individualism. Street art has taken a page from the high art world with a contemporary explosion of mediums and metaphors, represented at the Block Party by B~Kay, Derek Shumate, FAILURE, YAR, and the Zeitgeist Collective (of which I am an organizer). Look for installation work by up and coming artists Paula Anne Socco Anicete, Rene Cruz, Amye McCarther, Brian Moss, JoAnn Park, Matthew Sullivan and David Ubias at the corner of Taft and Westheimer as well! Artistic interpretation of environment has been stifled on white walls, and we intend to bring our work out into the open air without being monumental about it. Maps of the neighborhood and its contents are available at 300 Westheimer this Saturday, March 24, from 12 noon until 8 p.m. From Karen Rezai: Artists: Just a quick note to remind you that your artwork selected for the Houston City Hall Annex Art on Loan show is due this Saturday. The art delivery details are as follows:
We should have this information to share with you on Saturday. All participating artists will be encouraged to attend. Again, we thank you for your participation in the Houston City Hall Annex Art on Loan Show. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. From Wayne Gilbert: Hi folks, Well it's time again to let everybody know what was and will be. For starters, check out the Ggallery Web site at http://www.ggalleryhouston.com. And, I want to thank everybody for the great turnout and successful Kenneth Parris III exhibition. It turned out to be quite an evening and we sold a lot of his work. There was also a smashing after party hosted by the famous Lester Marks and Penelope Gonzales. Great fun! And, don't forget to join us on March, 24, for BATCH by the University of Houston Intermedia Laboratory. The opening will be from 6-9 p.m. and the show runs through April 1. Then we have The Artworks of Jesse Lott opening on April 7. Another few tidbits for your viewing pleasure.... Ulterior Motifs # 10 opens at the Arlington Museum of Art on April 13 and features the following artists: Franklin Ackerley, Bale Creek Allen, Jo Harvey Allen, Terry Allen, Dan Mitchell Allison, Mel Chin, Michael Roque Collins, James Drake, Ryan Geiger, B.C. Gilbert, Wayne Gilbert, Art Guys, Bill Hailey, Trenton Doyle Hancock, Ann Harithas, Linda Hofheinz, Luis Jimenez, Daniel Johnson, Sharon Kopriva, Ken Little, Yang Jin Long, David McGee, Patrick Medrano, Angelbert Metoyer, Neva Mikulicz, James Porter, Franco Mondini-Ruiz, Robert Rauschenberg, Peter Saul, Hills Snyder, Al Souza, Julie Speed, James Surls, Bonnie Young, Bryan Wheeler, Jeffrey Wheeler, and Ed Wilson. Then, check out http://www.gpgallerydallas.com for information on a corresponding exhibition on April 20. And if that isn't enough, Ulterior Motifs # 10 will the travel to the Wichita Falls Museum of Art after its successful Arlington showing. Curtains close. Thanks and contact me at Ggallery or via e-mail at wayne@digimag.com if you have any questions. From Philip and Mandy Tague: We wish to invite you to celebrate as we move Earth Gallery online! We will be featuring our international art collection via the Internet, through private appointments and shows. The collection is varied and eclectic featuring items from Chinese silk scrolls and Japanese woodblock prints to antique European lithographs. Art collection and vintage store items include: chinese silk scrolls, Japanese woodblock prints, European antique lithographs, eclectic art pieces prints, Chinese silk prints, Jane Louden botanicals, Henry Moses urns, Cesar Daly architectural 4-part silk panels, anime, rock and roll memorabilia, advertising memoribilia, large book collection, world and road map collection, animal print collection and unique eclectic items from our vintage store collection.We are continuing to remain active in the art community and will be featuring our own works in both art and music. We’ll be doing a lot of new and fun shows around town, so stay in tune and we’ll be in touch on all events. Earth Gallery contact information will remain the same. Thank you for the overwhelming support, kind wishes and friendship, we look forward to traveling our continued journey with you. In celebration, we'll be having a 50-90% off sale this weekend and next weekend. Starting on Saturday, March 24, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 25, from 12 noon - 5 p.m. Our final sale day will be Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. until the last person leaves. For more information about our art items and future projects, call (713) 880-2121, visit http://www.earthgalleryonline.com or e-mail: earthgallery@sbcglobal.net or manfred1@peoplepc.com. For more information about our musical activities, check out http://www.myspace.com/mustanglightning or http://www.myspace.com/mandysmithgroup 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 Ninth Power These messages are definitely worth multiple hearings....
Coda Remember, I am not the Dust Witch, 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 engaged in several international crises. |
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