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Tribe Report April 25, 2007Martin de Vore  Let's Do The Time Warp Again.... Looking Into History Back Last week a quick trip into Houston for me. In and out. Kinda like in A Clockwork Orange. Wednesday morning, I headed down the Eastex Freeway bright and early for a Wednesday excursion. First stop -- Casa Castillo. I spent the better part of Wednesday morning with the Post-Diversionist artist Sorange Castillo. We ran errands until early afternoon and then hit Auntie Chang's Dumpling Palace for a quick lunch. Then, it was back to her place for discussions on a variety of topics. A few hours later, I was headed off to The Heights. I stopped by Karen Derr & Associates Realty to observe the Overlord Mitch Cohen. I enjoyed the art on view there but what I really enjoyed the most was watching Mitch work. A moment to be savored for sure. Then, it was back to Sorange's for a minute before heading off to Elder Street Gallery to visit Terrence Boggs and Susan Goettsche. We discussed Elder Street's upcoming Alternate Eye show and then I had a few Boggs Burgers for the road. I was back in Humble by 8 p.m. All in all, a quick day. That's it. That's my travels for the week. Phone communications included Terrence Boggs, Mehak Bagai, Sorange Castillo, Aimi Dunn and Michelle Graczyk. See....? I am sure that most of you had a lot busier week than I. Suggestions Sought I have two paintings in progress. At this stage, they are better (in my opinion) than anything I have yet produced. BUT, there is a glitch. I seem to have run out of creative inspiration this week. I am stuck in neutral. Would any of you like to share your ideas about breaking that creative impasse? If so, e-mail me at at: thetribereport@gmail.com. Tribes And Tribulations Last week, during a rather reflective moment, I went back and read all of my archived Tribe Reports. It was instructive. It's amazing how much change occurs over a year. I began by reading the first column that the Overlord Mitch Cohen had converted from an e-mail of mine into a column about the different tribes and tribal alliances. Gone are the Sippora, Studio Gallery, Earth Gallery and Diversionist Tribes, though many of their members are still quite active. It's like they have been assimilated into something like the Borg Collective but in a positive sense. Winter Street and the M2 Tribes are still going strong. As are the Gus Kopriva, Wayne Gilbert and Dan Mitchell Allison Tribes. Gallery 19 is still an active tribe and new tribes such as Elder Street and Eastman-Smith have now entered the picture. Some tribes are personality tribes such as the Gus Kopriva, Wayne Gilbert, Dan Mitchell Allison and the Marie Weichman Tribes, for example, where the members flock to a dynamic individual. Others, such as the Overlord Mitch Cohen's Artist-At-Large Tribe sort of function as a catch-all for those in our art community who are looking for a home. So what does that all mean? Just this. Tribes come and go. Allegiances shift. But here in our part of Houston, it's like we are all components that have evolved into a larger tribe. Yes indeed. We have fused together into a massive cellular-like entity. At any given time, in the shows going on that we are involved with, we have participating artists from The Heights, Inner Art Corridor, Downtown, Montrose, Midtown, West University, Galleria, Spring, Humble, Kingwood, Katy, Bellaire, Sugar Land and other tribal territories. That was not really the case even just two or three years ago. As part of a larger tribe -- Houston Artists -- we are now participating in large shows in Houston. We are being seen in places such as China, Germany and points around the globe. We are gaining in strength, vision, purpose and power. Gus and his circle of associates are constantly exploring other venues -- national and international -- to promote Houston artists. Recently, several of our tribe leaders journeyed to Lubbock to promote artistic exchanges. Others have traveled to Dallas and even Europe. The possibilities of their combined efforts are exciting. Even on a smaller, individual scale, we are bringing our art to the world. Marie Weichman is going to Viet Nam and China. Vera Schoepe is in France. We are exporting John Mercado to New York. The Italians are after Dune Patten. And so it goes. I remember a time when certain artists only showed with certain artists. Not anymore. Thanks to the efforts of many, we show together now. As one. And that makes us stronger. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and New Mexico had better look out. Anyway, that's how I see it. Today. Tuesday. April 24, 2007. I'd be interested to know what you think about it. E-mail me at at: thetribereport@gmail.com. Now, let's see what's happening in our tribal territories this week, shall we? Coming Up.... 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. Indian Classical Music Concert Want to experience the sounds of ancient India right here in Houston? Aha! I thought you might. Then, head on over to Free Range Studios this Friday, April 24, at 8 p.m., for a concert of classical Indian music featuring internationally acclaimed musicians Indrajit Banerjee on sitar, Gourisankar Karmaker on tabla and Shankar Bhattacharyya on sarode. The special chemistry that evolves from the improvisation of these musicians within the structure of the melody or raga is spontaneous and ever-creative. The mastery of these instruments by the performers and their interpretation of the raga gives us an opportunity to experience ancient music coming to life in the moment, never before and never again to be performed the same way again. For more information on this event, please call (713) 228-9110 or e-mail freerangestudios@gmail.com. Free Range Studios is located at 1719 Live Oak St. in Houston, 77003. Alternate Eye Good photographers take everyday life and lend a fresh perspective or an alternate eye to what we have seen. The photographers that Elder Street Gallery is presenting at its Alternate Eye are currently represented by several galleries. According to gallery owner Terrence Boggs, they have been in many juried shows and have been recognized for their excellence. On Saturday, May 19, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Elder Street Gallery, Suite 109, some of Houston’s best photographers and a visiting photographer from Austin will present their alternate vision of the world. Participating artists include Brian Ferguson from Austin and Sergio Santos, Kristy Peet and Matt Adams of Houston. Acadianne Catering Company will once again provide the food for this event. For more information on the Alternate Eye show at Elder Street Gallery, visit the Web site at http://www.elderstreetartist.com/ or contact Terrence Boggs at (281) 250-4889 or via e-mail at terboggs@yahoo.com. Elder Street Gallery is located at 1101 Elder Street, (down Dart Street off Houston Ave.) in the Inner Corridor, near I-45 and I-10. God, I am glad this is a photography show Terrence. When I heard that you were presenting an Alternate Eye, I thought that you had grown a third eye like the Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) of New Zealand. Reptilian evolution remains safe! 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 25 at 7 p.m. in the evening. Jesse will be there at that time 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. New Works 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 like Laura Hodges in drumming class! From Suzanne Banning: Hi! One of my pieces is part of the Houston City Hall Annex Art on Loan Show that was curated by Gus Kopriva and Karen Rezai. The opening reception and docent-led tours will take place on Thursday April 26, at 11:30 a.m. Because this event is being held at a secure city building, please be prepared, and allow time to go through a security checkpoint upon arrival. The location is at 900 Bagby, Houston, Texas 77002. I hope you can make it! Also, stay tuned for upcoming news: There will be an extensive article about my work in Art World written by Christopher Zhu and three of my pieces have been selected by curator Andrea Karnes of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth for the TVAA National 2007 juried show at the Irving Art Center in June. For more information, see http://www.suzannebanning.com . See the event write-up above (near the top of the column in the Coming Up... section) for a list of the participating artists. From Dune Patten: I am exhibiting my work once again with The Art Car Museum, 140 Heights Blvd., on May 12. This is a group exhibition in conjunction with this year's Art Car Parade. Time of opening is to be announced but I speculate the event goin' off around 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The work I will exhibit is a 20-minute video of a performance piece I've titled, SayN Speech -- Do You Hear What I'm SayN (Through the Noise)??! This is the first time since 2grand5 this piece has been shown to the public; with a debut in New York. My next exhibition will be a group exhibition in Italy this June. Then, back here in Houston at Bohemeo's for a two-artist exhibition opening July 31 and running through August. For more information, visit my Web site at http://dunespirit.8m.com . From Alex Wilhite: On Sunday, April 29, from 2-5 p.m., you are invited to an open studio tour. All of the art works are for sale. Refreshment will be provided. My studio is located at Winter Street Studios, 2101 Winter Street; Suite #9, Houston, Texas 77007. For more information, call (713) 300-4656 or e-mail me at alex@alexwilhite.com. Or, view my Web site at http://www.alexwilhite.com . -- I hope you have a great sale Alex. To my fellow artists, if you ever wanted to have your own custom paint colors, Alex is the man to see. From Lilibeth Andre: On Saturday, April 28, I will be at Simply Art Gallery for the Art Walk, from 6-9:30 p.m. They are located at 2425 Strand. I will be exhibiting some of my latest work. There is usually a good crowd so come and join the fun. Always plenty to see. Visit my online gallery at http://www.lilibethandre.com or buy online at http://www.zhibit.org/landre . From Jeremy Seymour: I talked with Terrence the other day and he indicated that there will be another Elder Street Gallery exhibit on May 19. I am sure he discussed this with you but I (Acadianne Catering Company) have volunteered to cook again for this show. The food will be a little different but hopefully enjoyable and in abundance. If you haven’t already added this tidbit into the Tribe Report, and wish to do so, that would be great. From Bridgett Vallery: The Watercolor Art Society-Houston (WAS-H) is pleased to invite you to attend an Artist Reception, featuring Master Watercolorist Guan Weixing. The reception is on Friday, June 1, 2007 from 6–8 p.m. Wine and refreshments will be served. The exhibition of Mr. Weixing’s paintings will be on display in the WASH Gallery from May 29 through June 15. WASH is located at 1601 West Alabama Street (intersecting with Mandell). For more information, contact (713) 942-9966 or visit our Web site at http://www.watercolorhouston.org. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ample parking is available at The Menil parking area. From the Overlord Mitch Cohen: I'm really looking forward to our evening markets that start in June. If we can carry on the momentum from this past year, its going to be very profitable for the artists. And next week, back by popular demand, Carrie Ann Buchanan and Kim Saltzmann will each perform their latest at the Yale Street Arts Market. From Wayne Gilbert: The Arlington Show Ulterior Motifs went off without a hitch, well with the exception of the time we had to spend in the cellar when the tornado sirens went off. But the show looks great and the crowd was big, for a tornado evening. Then, on Sunday, I made a great overnight trip to join a few folks for a preview performance at Matthew Barney's Studio to see his new piece, as well as a great piece by my friend Michael Rees and a guy I hope to bring in from Germany, Jonathon Meese. (All MUCHO GOOD ART!) The only minor problem was a little Noreaster!! That's called a Baby Hurricane in my book. However, the pilot did mention that we should all get out our barf bags as we were about to land. Great time for comedy. From Solomon Kane: HGTV or Weller and Grossman will be filming at my studio on Monday and Tuesday for That's Clever For some strange reason they wanted to show the art footballs that I did when the Super Bowl was in town. They are filming 18 Houston artists, but I havn't heard from anyone else at Winter Street, so I don't know who the other 17 are. Any word from anyone else? From Marie Weichman: Okay, get ready to be hit by a few of these. I want to put the word out HUGE! I'm trying to get money to pay for my residency in China this summer, so.... On Friday, May 4, from 6-9 p.m., I will be opening the studio for a pottery, sculpture and random items sale. I am located in the Heights on W. 19th Street next door to Vietnam Restaurant and behind Heights Glass. Just look for the metal warehouse with the party! Please come out, bring your friends and have a party with us. You will certainly find something big or small, cheap or not-so-cheap, that you've always wanted. I even made some ceramic melita coffee drippers! And, I have handmade sinks... very low prices, too. And remember... the next weekend is Mother's Day, so this may be your chance to get her something special and one-of-a-kind. So, right now, stop what you are doing and get out your calendar and a pen, (not a pencil, for god's sake!), and write down the date: Friday, May 4, from 6 - 9 p.m. For more information, call (713) 869-2551 or visit my Web Site http://www.mwstudiogallery.com . -- Damn, Marie...you are becoming your own cottage industry! Kind of like a Martha Stewart of the art community. When is your IPO? 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 13th Power These messages are definitely worth multiple hearings....
Coda Remember, I am not The Entrail Oracle of Mora Tau, 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 planning a trip to Belarus to visit Natasha in September or October. No, the rest of you cannot call me Boris when I come back. |
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