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Tribe Report April 18, 2007Martin de Vore  If You Could Read My Mind Love.... Looking Into History Back It's been awhile. A whole 13 days without a Tribe Report. Well, you all probably needed a break anyway. As for me, I was occupied tending to some personal business in Houston on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday times that I normally reserve for writing. So, nada. And not much history to look into either. This week, since I could possibly be occupied again during my writing times, I am trying to get the Tribe Report finished early...like, now...7:50 p.m. on Tuesday. OK then. Here's what happened in the last 13 days. Last Monday, after work, I picked up Mehak Bagai from the airport upon her return from San Francisco. When we got to her place, I got to see her sketches and pastels she made while she was filming a movie in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in February and March. She did a good job of capturing the diverse landscapes around Las Cruces and White Sands. There was one piece in particular that I really liked that was a pastel of the Organ Mountains. Wednesday morning bright and early, I drove Mehak back to the airport. This time, she was heading to New York to work on another movie. She got back yesterday, Monday, April 16. I imagine that trip will provide some interesting inspiration for some future art, as well. Wednesday and Thursday, I spent visiting Sorange Castillo. Among the many things we discussed were the differences in brands of pastels, upcoming projects, the City Hall Annex Show, the pricing of art, commissions, escalating prices of acrylics and sundry other topics. Saturday, after work, I headed into town to Aimi Dunn's house. Aimi was having photographs made of several friends and family members to serve as material for future paintings for her upcoming solo show at Gallery M2 in the fall. I was instructed to bring my top hat, a bottle of absinthe and a cigar. I did and the final results were interesting. Also on hand were the Overlord Mitch Cohen, Max Boyd Harrison, Chip Hight, Stäcy Smith and Mike Dunn. What a crew. John Mercado also made an appearance but he arrived after I had departed. Following my portrait sitting, I stopped in at the Randalls at Westheimer and Shepherd and ran into Yuan Ji. She and Mike were shopping and invited me over for dinner later that night. It was absolutely yummy. Chicken, dumplings, mashed potatoes and salad. A splendid repast for a Saturday night. That about covers it for my travels of the week. As far as telecommunication activities during that time, I had several conversations with Terrence Boggs about two upcoming shows at Elder Street Gallery in May and July. Now, let's see what's happening in our tribal territories this week, shall we? Coming Up.... Youthful Creativity Gallery M2 is known for its support of youthful artistic efforts. Just look at the floor, with its many fine examples of children's art -- the product of almost two years' worth of Max Boyd Harrison's encouragement of sanctioned gallery graffiti. So it should be no surprise that Gallery M2 would be hosting a program such as Youthful Creativity. On view from Wednesday, April 18, through Sunday, May 6, this exhibition, curated by Dune Tencer, highlights the work of artists from ages 6-16, representing St. Mark`s Episcopal School, the Children`s Prison Art Program, the Texas Children`s Cancer Center, Project GRAD and students from various private schools. The opening reception for this show is on Sunday, April 22, from 4-6 p.m. and is sponsored by the St. Mark's Episcopal School Honors Art Class. 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. Happy Birthday Huey! Don't forget ... legendary Ink Spots guitarist Huey Long turns 103! Join Huey's family members and friends from all over the U.S. at Gallery M2 located at 325 West 19th Street on April 25 to help Huey celebrate. Everyone wishing to be there for such a momentous occasion is welcome to attend. If you will be unable to attend and still wish to participate in the celebration, send a birthday card to Huey Long c/o Gallery M2, 19th St. Houston, TX. 77008. They will be more than happy to deliver your birthday wishes. 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. Art in City Hall Annex Exhibit Who says that government and art can't coexist? On Thursday, April 26, at 11:30 a.m., Mayor Bill White and Councilman Adrian Garcia invite you to the opening reception for the Art in City Hall Annex Exhibit at the Houston City Hall Annex, Level 1 Lobby. The City of Houston is extending the Art in City Hall program to the City Hall Annex. A number of new pieces will be in installed in the Annex close to the elevators on the first through fourth floors and in various conference rooms and hallways throughout the building. Featured artists include: Helen Antebi, Shara Appanaitis, Jeff Balke, Suzanne Banning, Deborah Bay, Blakey Bering, Bevin Bering, John Berry, Patrick Bertolino, Bonnie Blue, Lydia Bodnar- Balahutrak, Jack Boynton, Chris Burkholder, Anthony Butkovich, Joyce A. Cail, Sorange Castillo, David Caton, Aisen Chacin, Elvira Clayton, Michael R. Collins, Brent Bruni Comiskey, Nancy Conrad, Terry Crump, Leslie Cuenca, Martin de Vore, Mark Dean, Bryan Ivan Dominguez, Justin Dunford, Aimi Dunn, Michelle Emmons, Jeanette Esquivel, Jose G. Figueroa, S. D. Findley, Carol Fleming, Katie Ford, Dixie Friend Gay, Gale Gibbs, Susan Goettsche, Michael Golden, Nicole Goldman, Bill Graffis, David P. Gray, Jerry Greenberg, Voahangy Grenier, Sue Burke Harrington, Max Boyd Harrison, Jake Hellback, Katya Horner, Cynthia Hoyt, Yu-Ru Huang, Linda Peyton Huff, Leslie Plaza Johnson, T. Mitchell Jones, Solomon Kane, Vivian Karayiannis, Daniel-Kayne, Trish Klenow, Julia Koivumaa, Sharon Kopriva, Adalberto Larrinaga, Karen Lastre, Joan Laughlin, Melba S. Lee, Rebecca Lowe, MaryAnn Lucas, Chalda Maloff, Zoanna Daluz Maney, Arielle Masson, Cara Matocha, David McClain, Van McFarland, Matt Messinger, William Miller, Rebecca Miser, Kelly Moran, Rosane Volchan O’Coner, Ellen Orseck, Crystal Owens, James Aristotle Paras, Melinda Patrick, Kevin Peterson, Lindsay Peyton, Heidi Powell-Prera, Steven Ramsey, Anthony Rathbun, John Reeves, Erica Reyes, Mark Richardson, Kim Rootes, Lynne Rutzky, Dalzenia Sams, Michelle San Miguel, Charlie Jean Sartwelle, Tim Saska, Derek Shumate, Don Snell, Oscar Sotuyo, Richard Stout, Clinton Swiedom, Dune Tencer, Martha Thomas, Ann Trask, Ingrid I. van der Meer, Julio Cesar Vasquez, David Waddell, Diane E. Wilkinson, Gery G. Wyche and Julie Zarate. This reception to celebrate the artists’ work and placement in the Annex, will be followed by docent-led tours of the artwork throughout the building. The exhibit is curated by Gus Kopriva and Karen Rezai. Apologies Last week, I was unavailable to write the Tribe Report on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. I am sorry that the following people's events weren't seen. So, apologies to:
Currently On View.... G Marks The Spot...A Lott Is A Lot! The Artworks of Jesse Lott will be on view at Wayne Gilbert's Ggallery through April 29. Ggallery will be having two special events on April 18, and April 25 at 7 p.m. in the evening. Jesse will be there at those times to demonstrate how he makes his art and to discuss it. For more information about Ggallery's upcoming events, hours of operation or future projects, check out the Ggallery Web site at http://www.ggalleryhouston.com or e-mail Wayne at wayne@digimag.com. Or, you could call (713) 869-4770. Ggallery is located at 301 11th Street in The Heights. It Works For Me What's better than Old Works? Why, New Works of course! Gus Kopriva thinks so too. That is why Redbud Gallery is presenting New Works by Bernd Baumgart through April 30. Redbud Gallery is located at 303 E. 11th St. in The Heights. Gallery hours are from 12-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. For more information please call Gus Kopriva at (713) 862-2532 or visit the Redbud Gallery Web site at http://www.redbudgallery.com Martin Notes
Tribal Drums The skinbeaters have been pounding away in a much more tranquil mode this week. From Marie Weichman: There will be an Ian Thomas workshop at Houston Baptist University on two nights. On Monday, April 23, Ian will demo quick construction, large scale clay sculptures. On Tuesday, April 24, Ian will demo image transfers to clay using the previous night's sculpture. The registration fee is $35 for both nights or $20 for one night only. Contact Marie at (281) 649-3000, x2210 or Rosemary at (281) 649-3282. The workshop will close at 30 people, so first come, first served! See ya there! From Michelle Graczyk: If you wouldn't mind adding this portion below to the Tribe Report, that would be excellent because my friends Marjorie and Oliver Esch are selling their television. It's a Sony KP-43 T-75 rear-projection CRT television, screen 43", excellent condition, with matching glass stand, manual, remote. It's $450, pickup only, in Midtown Houston. (Martin, if you need the picture, just let me know and I will send it to you, but I DO know that you are a fan of the text rather than the pics). - OK Michelle, but as Lacey, Dune and Ray will attest, I get a commission for doing this! From Dune Patten: Hello everyone. I want to thank all of you that contacted me in regard to my work of art. However, my latest masterpiece, Barcarolli- un[F]inished Composition (My Love is Broken for You), is no longer available for purchase. IT HAS BEEN SOLD!!! For other works of art to consider for purchase, go to: http://dunespirit.8m.com . Also from Dune Patten: Hello everyone, I am writing to ask all of you to view my entry for the Art Showdown on http://www.saatchi-gallery.com Web site. I have works submitted into a personal portfolio on the site and we have been provided the opportunity to pit our work[s] against all other artists for a friendly Showdown. The highest rating [on a scale from 1-10 with 10 being highest] wins the Showdown! I strongly believe my work to be awesome works of art, but I need your score to prove that. Therefore, I humbly ask you to click on the link [which I will provide below] and rank my work with the highest score as your heart is led to give. The Showdown is for an entire week [April 16-23], so please keep the link and submit your score. Here is the link: http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/showdown/index.php?showpic=14019 And if you like, you can e-mail me with your ranking score for my work. Thanks again; and hope to have your STRONGEST support! -- Dune, one of the things that I have always admired the most about you is your tremendous humility. -- Martin From Mehak Bagai: I would like to let everyone know that I just finished shooying a movie in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The movie was directed by Nash Bhatt from York, Pennsylvania. The Rise and Fall of Their American Dreams has three lead actors, two lead actresses, 12 supporting roles and over 100 extras. The leads include Tony Black, Nash Bhatt, Omar Alcaraz, Monica Mojica, and me, Mehak Bagai. Filming locations include Mexico, India and several U.S cities including New York City, Albuquerque, and El Paso. The movie is shot in three different languages including Spanish, Hindi and English. Briefly, The Rise and Fall of Their American Dreams is a blood-drenched saga of three fearless strangers who were living low class lives until they met coincidentally. Carlos, an illegal immigrant from Mexico is forced to work 16 hours a day in a cheap hood's chop shop. A greedy Indian motel owner brings Vijay from India giving him high hopes for American life, but instead makes him work in his rundown motel for less than minimum wage. Mike, a nephew and also a hit man for a mob boss, finds reason to live for himself after he accidentally meets Carlos and Vijay. Intent on achieving their American dream of affluence and success, they hadn’t counted on two things: the love that both Vijay and Carlos find in Marisol, who is smuggled into America by ruthless criminals, and that Mike discovers in Reena (me), the daughter of Indian motel owner, and the consequences of their desperate actions. Do you have something you'd like to send along? If so, get out those digital drums and e-mail me at: thetribereport@gmail.com. Tribal Drums To The 12th Power These messages are definitely worth multiple hearings....
Coda Remember, I am not The Wise Woman of Tarley, so if you have a show or event coming up that you want me to mention you have to send it to me at: thetribereport@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 being reminded once again that you should always tell those you care about that you do, while you can, because there are no guarantees in this world about anything. |
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