Tribe Report May 31, 2007

Martin de Vore

"It can't rain all the time...."

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Looking Into History Back

As most of you are aware, this week was dominated by rain. Hard rain. Light rain. Drizzle. Torrential rain. You name it. For the past week, I spent most of my time on the sofa watching TV and listening to rain. So I made no openings. I went nowhere. I saw nobody. I really didn't even talk to anyone on the cell phone. Just vegged and thought about a great many things. Some of which I will share with you all soon.

But, since my week was a wash, let's dispense with me and get on to what the rest of you have been up to!

The China Report

This just in from Tribe Report correspondent Marie Weichman.... "I really, really love Shanghai!!!! It's a stinky, smoggy, thriving exciting city that is so much bigger than I've ever seen. 20 million people all living and moving so tightly together is an amazing thing to see. Dryden and I went with our friend, Gau, to a tea shop that is owned by friends of his and we sat drinking tea and talking of art in China vs America until we couldn't fit anymore tea in our stomachs. Now I'm in Vietnam for the week and relaxing before going back to China to work at the residency for two months. I'll keep ya posted, but remember to check my Flickr pages for ongoing images of the trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/roaddog Max has reported in that Chloe the Wonder Dog and her various care givers are doing well with each other, so my mind is a bit more at ease. I'll keep ya posted as often as I can. Love to everyone, Marie."

Share a Little Tea With Stäcy

Stäcy Smith has stepped down from being director and co-owner of Eastman-Smith Gallery. Stäcy says, "Eastman Gallery has a new location on North Post Oak, and will surely be sending out announcements in the short future about its new director, Tony Briones. I wish Tony the best of everything and I am sure he will find running the gallery and working with Richard Eastman as enjoyable and rewarding as I have. Many people have asked what my plans are from this point forward: Simply to paint as much as I can, play with my daughter, and focus on my other job as the art teacher at a Pearland private school. If anyone is interested in giving my students a workshop over the next year, please do let me know. I am very interested in bringing in other artists for my students so that they can learn from other fields than what I specialize in. That's all for now. Until then, keep creating!"

Any Ideas for Edgar?

Edgar Guzman writes and asks: "I do not know a great place to print some of my photographs... could you recommend someone to me?" If any of you have any ideas for Edgar, please e-mail him at at docpintor@yahoo.com. Edgar thanks you and I thank you.

Coming Up....

Yale Street Arts Market

The Overlord Mitch Cohen is pleased to announce that the Yale Street Arts Market returns to summer evening hours on Saturday, June 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring up to 38 white canopied tents and an average of 50 artists from Houston and around the state, the market is hot spot for collecting original paintings, photography, jewelry, wood and metal sculptures. The popular Heights art market is held on the first Saturday of each month and highlights a different artist. The featured artist for June 2 is Jonatan Lopez, a metal sculptor who recently relocated to Houston from Austin. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, Jonatan Lopez has worked as a professional artist for more than 10 years. Jonatan's art work is constantly evolving as he experiments and applies his imagination to discarded metal, turning one man's junk into artistic treasures. Items tossed aside, destined to rust away are given a new life with a plasma torch as Jonatan bends and pulls his three dimensional sculptures into existence. Animals, plants and creatures of his vivid imagination represent the constant evolution of our world and civilizations. Some pieces are left in their original raw and rusty state while other pieces are brushed and buffed to shine with life. Each piece gives us a glimpse into the world as Jonatan sees it. Musical entertainment will be provided by Carrie Ann & The Apocalyptics who will perform their eclectic blend of country, folk and Celtic rhythms. Carrie Ann's style reflects her varied influences ... growing up in the mid-West, learning to play music in church, being married to Houston's own roots rocker Opie Hendrix and being a mother. It's hard to pin a style on this group or Buchanan's writing, but eclectic and truthful come to mind. Market favorite Duke Jones will be on hand to pluck out acoustic blues favorites too. When the musicians are taking a break to look at the art, KHJZ The Wave is on hand to fill the air with their smooth jazz. Green Mountain Energy is the official music host at Yale Street Arts Market. A true mini arts festival in the Heights, the market is located on the parking lot of Wind Water Asian Antiques Gallery at 548 W. 19th St. near many of the popular Heights restaurants. Summer evening market dates for 2007 are June 2, July 7, August 4 and September 1. Admission and parking are free of charge. More information (including a complete artist listing) is available on the Web site at http://www.YaleStreetMarket.com or by calling Mitch or Carolyn Cohen at (713) 802-1213.

The Texture of Memories

Wayne Gilbert has an eye -- for artists and for photographers. To confirm Wayne's visual acuity for yourself, head on over to Ggallery on Saturday, June 2, from 6-9 p.m., to experience The Texture of Memories by photographer Simon El Hage Lisha. A 35-year retrospective, this show (which runs through June 25) features "30 spectacular images that capture the journey from his birthplace in northern Lebanon, through the mystical mountains of Mexico, to the captivating colors of Texas." For more information, 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.

Interruptions

When you think of June 6, what do you think about? D-Day? The Battle of Midway? How about a different battle -- the fight against HIV/AIDS? Yes, that's right. On June 6, Interruptions opens at Gallery M2. Interruptions is a collaboration between John Painter and Tracy Silverberg. Photographic images and paintings concerning issues confronting individuals living and dying with HIV/AIDS will be presented. This is another one of those M2 exhibitions when gallery owners Max Boyd Harrison and Michael Kubis step out of the box to present something a little different, something to make you think. As with all M2 shows, you know the art will be first rate. It is also a good bet that the opening reception for Interruptions -- set for Saturday, June 9, from 7-10 p.m. -- will also be first rate as M2 receptions usually are. Go checkit out. You might not have been able to be there for D-Day or Midway but you can do your part in this particular battle against HIV/AIDS by attending this show. 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.

Opposites Attract

No, this is not a show featuring the early music of Paula Abdul. Rather, Opposites Attract is a show illustrating the result of what happens when divergent artists and styles converge to produce a unique artistic experience. Two of Houston's most talented artists, Ray Phillips and Allan Rodewald, will be displaying their work together in an ground-breaking exhibition from 7-9 p.m. on June 14 at Mind Puddles Gallery. Ray Phillips' 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. This is an excellent opportunity to become one of those collectors. American abstract painter and mural artist Allan Rodewald is a staple of the Houston art community. Described as an artist who is "stretching the boundaries of abstract art," Allan paints his highly-prized abstract art on canvas or aluminum sheet metal at his Expressive Design Studios. Works in progress are not mounted on frames, but are stretched taunt on his studio walls allowing Allan to move from one piece to the next as the inspiration comes. Both artists are constantly exploring new ways to push the artistic envelope. Come see for yourself at this must-see exhibition. Mind Puddles Gallery is located at 2305 Dunlavy. For more information about Mind Puddles' events, hours of operation or upcoming exhibitions, call (713) 529-6463 or check out the Web site at http://www.mindpuddles.com/. For more information about Ray Phillips, current projects at Phillips Art or future exhibitions, call (281) 974-5377 or visit the Web site at http://www.rayphillips.com. To learn more about Allan Rodewald or his Expressive Design Studios, visit his Web site at http://www.allanrodewald.com/ or call (713) 988-5570.

Let There Be Light

Well, sort of. From now through Sunday, June 17, Gallery M2 is accepting submissions for its second annual Light show. All vernacular tenses and variations of the subject light are acceptable. Entries may be of any media -- paintings, sculptures, printing, photography, etc. For more information, view this PDF at M2's Web site:http://www.m2-houston.com/moreinfo/Light%20Show%20Information.pdf Or, 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.

Currently On View....

From Here To There

From now through Sunday, June 3, Gallery M2 will present From Here to There -- an exhibition of photographs and paintings by Austin artists from Austin's Tiru Gallery. These photographs will be showcased both in Tiru Gallery in Austin and a gallery in the destination town or city. Tiru Gallery of Austin, Gallery M2 of Houston, and The Austin Photography Group are the joint organizers for this event. A panel of judges will select the final images and on Saturday, June 9, at 6 p.m., they will be showcased in a print show at the Tiru Gallery in Austin. People who have been fortunate enough to see this show (like me) swear that it is one of the finest shows gallery M2 has yet presented. Participating artists include: Rama Tiru, Josh Verduzco, Brian Ferguson, Shawn Camp, Maria Kilcha Kane and Marc Silva. 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.

Tjukurrpa

Currently on view at Booker-Lowe Gallery through Thursday, July 12, is Tjukurrpa: Aboriginal Paintings of the Dreamtime. The exhibit showcases new works from Ikuntji. Ikuntji, the land “where the creeks cross,” is nestled within Australia’s spectacular West MacDonnell mountains. The colors of the landscape evolve with the changing light – pastel sunrises fade to white-hot afternoons punctuated with bright green grasses and vivid wildflowers. The coral sun sets dramatically against cerulean skies and purple-tinged peaks. Here, in a small tin building with a paint-spattered concrete floor, women artists gather to translate the color-drenched landscape and their ancient Dreamings, or creation myths, into abstract paintings collected by contemporary art lovers worldwide. Among the “stars” from Ikuntji are Anmanari Napanangka, Molly Napaltjarri Jugadai, Linda Napurulla Ngitjanka, Eunice Napanangka Jack, Tilly Napaltjarri, Daisy Napaltjarri Jugadai, and Alice Nampitjinpa. All are masters of color and pattern, as well as custodians of important Dreamings from their ancestral country, and Booker-Lowe Gallery is pleased to present this collection of their new work. Additionally, Booker-Lowe Gallery is featuring a special mini-exhibition of new abstract paintings by Barbara Weir Petyarre. For more information, contact Karen Rezai at (713) 880-1541, e-mail bookerlowegalleryart@houston.rr.com or visit the Web site at http://www.bookerlowegallery.com. Booker-Lowe Gallery is located at 4623 Feagan Street in Houston.

Tribal Drums

The drums have slowed like the payment of insurance claims. Here's what you all have sent this week:

From John Mercado: I participated at ArtFest in Dallas over Memorial Day weekend. I received Best in Show in Painting category. Along with that, I received $300 and a three year exemption. Also, on June 9 (2nd Saturdays of the month) from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Winter Street is having its Second Saturday Open Studios.

From Laura Hodges: I got all "A's" this semester in my classes at the University of St. Thomas.

I know that you all will join me in congratulating John and Laura on their achievements!

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 17th Power

These messages are definitely worth multiple hearings....

• From Dan Mitchell Allison: I'd like to let everyone know that at Texas Collaborative Arts Studio / Gallery, we will have new works on view from Michael Roque Collins of Houston, Jimmy Pena of Corpus Christi and Lutz Bolldorf from Berlin, Germany. The exhibit will be opening Saturday, August 4, from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call (281) 615-4148 or check out the Texas Collaboartive Arts Web site at http://www.texascollaborative.com/. Texas Collaboartive Arts is located at 303 E. 11th Street in Houston's historic Heights.

• From Heidi Powell-Prera: At Gallery 19 on June 2, we will be open late and our ART Battle starts at 4 p.m. We need artists to come out and participate. For more information, contact Xsemaj at (832) 577-1101. We are also in the process of recruiting new members. For an appointment, call Heidi at (713) 456-9513 or contact us via http://www.gallery19heights.org .

• From Nathaniel Donnett:From now throygh September 16, the Station Museum of Contemporary Art will hold its opening gala for Three One-Man Exhibitions featuring the work of Aime Mpane (Congo), James Little (New York) and George Smith (Houston). For more information, contact the Station Museum of Contemporary Art at (713) 529-6900 or visit the Web site at http://www.stationmuseum.com .

• From Sarah Hazel: The MFAH's Glassell School of Art presents student work selected by a jury of faculty members at the Annual Studio School Student Exhibition, on view from now through July 25. Works in all media representing all areas of the curriculum will be shown in the Laura Lee Blanton Gallery at the Glassell School, 5101 Montrose Blvd. The gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit http://sarahhazel.blogspot.com or http://www.sarahhazel.com

• From Christian Perkins: Selected works from Christian Perkins, Rickey Donato, Wil Moore, Tyriese Dominique, Delita Pinchback-Martin and Ann "SoleSister" Johnson will be featured at The Private Collection Group Exhibition at The Shrine of the Black Madonna from July 5-August 5, 2007. For more info, go to http://www.artanddesigngroup.com/ The Shrine is located at 5309 M.L. King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021.

• From Dune-Micheli Patten: The video of Performance, SAYN SPEECH - Do You Hear What I'm SayN (Through The Noise)??!!, by mixed-media, multi-visual, artist Dune-Micheli Patten is on exhibition at the Art Car Museum, 140 Heights Blvd., 77007; through July 22nd. We have set up a limited edition DVD number of 20 for collection. The DVDs are hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Interested parties please contact The Art Car Museum at (713) 861-5526 or the artist directly at (832) 741-3074.

• From Wayne Gilbert: Got a couple of things up our sleeves. Texas Artists at the National Museum of Art in Lima Peru, curated by Gus Kopriva coming up in September. And finally ( for now ), it's a little four-seater airplane ride to Marfa with the famous Dan Workman of Sugarhill Music Production Studios, Ramzy Telley of Rodeo Circus Films and Dan's pilot brother Bill to check out Building 98 for a little secret project by the name of Camp Marfa coming up on October 7, 2007. Who? What? Could be that Gus K, Lester M, Dan W, Ramzy T, and G will be involved in a little extravaganza. Locally, the next show at Ggallery is The Texture of Memories by Simon El Hage Lisha, which will open June 2, and run thru June 24. The Opening will be a sure fire good time. Then it's gonna be Coniecturae Mysticae by Grace Megnet and Joyce Harlow on July 7. And way down the road, the Art League Artist ( Dixie Friend Gay ) and Patron of the Year ( Gus Kopriva ) event in November. Mo comin! Future shows at Ggallery include: Alice Tutt and Marie Weichman curate the Ggallery Clay Invitational, August 4, 2007; B. C. Gilbert September 1, 2007 and Clark Fox (New York City) October 6, 2007. And, don't forget to check out http://www.ggalleryhouston.com

• From Dune-Micheli Patten: I would like to publicly, and personally, thank all of those who came out in support of my performance-art video, SAYN SPEECH: Do You Hear What I'm SayN-(Through The Noise)??!!, at The Art Car Museum this past Saturday evening. The exhibition is a great exhibition with such phenomenal work by Jan Burandt, Mary Jenevine, David Kidd, Deborah Moore, Carter Ernst, and [saving best for last], Paul Kittleson [thank you for your comments Paul; it is a blessing tohave your high regards]. There was such high regard for my performance that it was almost overwhelming response. And I want to personally thank you all for your presence: Catherine Anspon, Nathaniel Donnett, Angelbert Metoyer, Shannon Duckworth, Carla Novi, Ana and Bena Shah, my family, Sarah Hughes, Pam & Mike Herada, Regina Agu, and Miranda Lash. The exhibition runs through July 22. So, if you missed the opening then please stop by The Art Car Museum during regular business hours [Wed. - Sun. 11-6 p.m.]. For more information, call the museum at (713) 861-5526, or check out http://www.artcarmuseum.com For more information about my events, visit my Web site at http://dunespirit.8m.com.

• From Bridgett Vallery: Since you are all professionals in the Houston art community, I'm asking you to take a look at my updated Web site and let me know your thoughts or comments. It should only take you a couple of minutes. I appreciate your continued support of my passion in art. Please go to http://www.bridgettvallery.com and then click on "Works" to see the artwork. Thanks!

• From Suzanne Banning: Hi! 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: 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 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 MaryAnn Lucas: I have landscape and nature paintings -- framed originals and matted prints -- on sale at Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Mercer Arboretum is located at 22306 Aldine-Westfield Rd. in Humble (but actually much much closer to Old Town Spring than it is to Humble), 1 mile north of FM 1960. Mercer is open daily from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• From Marie Weichman: Hey everyone, three of my recent pieces will be included in the Las Cruces Museum of Art's juried exhibition From The Ground Up XXIII -- Chocolate Bar, Incubation and Stripped. The show runs through June 30. If you plan to be in New Mexico during that time, be sure to check out the show! You can go to my Web site to see the accepted works at http://www.mwstudiogallery.com.

• From Julie Zarate: These are shows I'll have my work in: Destination: Artspace, in Norwich, Connecticut, on Friday, June 1, at 6 p.m. Additionally, I've just opened my own etsy shop where I sell unexhibitables, if you will. They're mainly small crafts and art trading cards. I put just as much heart and time into these small creations as I do in my larger canvas pieces. For more information, visit http://six06.etsy.com ; and, a solo show at Talento Bilingue de Houston is on the 2008 horizon!

Coda

Remember, I am not The Amazing Criswell, 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 enjoying his rediscovery of monster movies, air conditioning and sleeping.

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