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Tribe Report July 4, 2007Martin de Vore  "Star Spangled Tribes" First of all, I hope that you all have a great Fourth of July holiday. But be careful! I want you all to be around for awhile. Migrations I had fuel, I had time, I had an itinerary, I had a purpose.... And thus, I was able to get to Houston on Wednesday and Thursday this past week after all. It was quite productive, actually. I began with a visit to Gallery M2 to talk to Max "Maximilian Maximus" Boyd Harrison about the upcoming Light show and to drop off some press tearsheets to both Max at M2 and to Erica DelGardo at her new jewelry store, Erica DelGardo Jewelry Designs. At M2, Max was working on his entry for The Big Show at Lawndale Art Center. He needed to protect his work with plexiglass, so I rode with Max to this place just off Hwy. 290 and Bingle. Right before we left, the one and only Rosie Phillips stopped in and I got to visit with her for a second before we went to the plexiglass emporium. VERY good prices should you need any plexiglass to protect your art. I don't remember the name of the place, but Max can tell you if you give him a call. As soon as I arrived back at Gallery M2, I had to leave, as I had an appointment with Post-Diversionist painter and Queen of Portraits Aimi Dunn. Aimi showed me her newest two paintings for her upcoming solo show at Gallery M2 in the fall and they were great. After a quick visit with Aimi, I headed over to Kirby and Richmond to have lunch with Post-Diversionist painter Sorange Castillo and her mother, Zoraida, at Madras Indian Restaurant. Those of you who know me well know I am what many would call -- a "picky" eater. So, naturally, Sorange wound up ordering for me since I had no idea what anything tasted like. Wasn't too bad. We talked about art, the One show, pastels, and what all she and her mom were planning to do that week. A nice visit. Sorange's mom will be in town for several months, so maybe you'll be able to meet her soon. After bidding the ladies goodbye, I drove over to Winter Street. It was locked up so I then headed back to Montrose to meet Dune-Micheli Patten at the Inversion Coffee House in front of the Art League of Houston. Dune and I had a nice long talk about the Houston art scene and discussed a few ideas for fall projects. From there, it was off to Elder Street to discuss the One show with Terrence Boggs and Susan Goettsche. Of course, the infamous Boggs Burgers were served and I drove back to Humble totally stuffed. The next day, Thursday, I once again dropped off some items to Max at Gallery M2. After a nice visit with Max and Michael Kubis, I was off to Karen Derr Realty to meet and observe The Overlord Mitch Cohen for a few minutes. It's always fun to watch Mitch at work. Truly. From there, I was supposed to meet up with Lilibeth Andre for lunch but there was a glitch. Lilibeth works in downtown Houston. My truck, has no current inspection sticker. Sooooo...it would have been dicey going into Houston, having to constantly go into right-hand turns to avoid traffic tickets. Lilibeth and I decided that it was better to have lunch another time, away from downtown. After that, it was close to the beginning of rush hour so I headed back to Humble. That's pretty much how it went this past week. In the meantime, on to the show....! China Calling.... This just in from China from Tribe Report Correspondent Marie Weichman: Well, here is my update... We had a massive storm that dropped a tree over Dryden's room. I was laying on the bed in my room two doors down when it happened. He had serious damage and I had nothing. Ian's room is in between with only little damage, but the building flooded and we had to move to another housing building. The community computer is in the damaged building and has not yet been connected again, so right now I'm using Ian's and won't be checking e-mails too often until things get settled again. Dryden's computer got wet and his room was soaked, but the computer dried out and works fine now. I'm still having fun and still making work... let's see how much of it gets shipped home! Love to all, Marie -- Tribe Report correspondent Marie Weichman is still documenting her travels abroad on her Flickr account (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roaddog). Check out her Marie's photos of her trip. Martin notes Third call! Last year, in July, when I was looking for a place in The Heights, I got lots of helpful referrals from you all. Most were in the $600-$700 range which was way out of my league. BUT, that range is exactly what one of our fellow artists is looking for now, this year, in July. She is STILL looking for new place to live, preferably in The Heights. She is STILL looking for a two-bedroom place, in the $600 range. If you know of anything she might consider, e-mail me at thetribereport@gmail.com and I'll STILL forward it to her. Come on...some of you have to know something in her price range.... Thanks! Fly the friendly skies.... Is Suzanne Banning in China yet? Nope. Saw her the other day. Walking. And let me tell you, it's a long walk to China. It would be much easier on her constitution if she could soar through the skies. With your help, it could happen. If you are interested in sending Suzanne to be at her art show opening, she would appreciate your help. There are many ways -- check, cash, Euros, American Express, VISA, Discover, Mastercard, frequent flyer miles....be creative! If you donate $1,000 or more, she'll give you a small piece of her work or do a special custom commission portrait of you. Or maybe you could get her to do a painting or photograph of me for your abode! Better yet, you could pay her NOT to immortalize my image for your collection! Anyway, you can contact Suzanne through her Web site at http://www.suzannebanning.com . They call that one...Muad'Dib.... Oh yeah, Dune-Micheli Patten wants to go somewhere too. Hell, I am happy when I can go to Kroger, but Dune has something more European in mind. Seriously though, I forgot where. Scotland, maybe? I think he is going to paint the Loch Ness Monster. Or maybe, he'll paint half his face blue and ride to Stirling. I don't know. If you'd like to know what he is up to, e-mail him at dp@dunepatten.com. I know that he would appreciate any assistance as well. Dune, it would be interesting if you returned with Nessie captured in the medium of sweet potatoes! Pick of the Week Light On July 4, Light descends from the heavens and takes up residence at Gallery M2 in The Heights. No, not an extraterrestrial impact object, but something just as luminous and brilliant. For the second annual themed show at Gallery M2, Light was again chosen. Not wanting to stifle the creative process, any vernacular of the theme of light could be explored and changing tenses and meaning was encouraged. Opening on Wednesday, July 4, Light is on exhibit through Sunday, July 29, with the reception for the artists set for Saturday, July 7, from 7-10 p.m. Out of 175 entries received, 65 works were chosen to represent the many talented artists in and around the Houston area. Artists whose work will be on view in Light include Juan Carlos Arredondo, Janette Arsement, Marcela Garcia Bonini, Blake Cordova, Ruben Coy, Kevin Cromwell, Sue Donaldson, Nathaniel Donnett, Ron Ferguson, Sandy Gardner, John Gardosik, Helena Gijsbers van Wijk, Margo Green, Jill Griffith, Jake Hellback, Vicki Hessemer, Margaret Howell, John Hyde, Jill Ivins, Ross Irwin, Jude Johnson, Harold Joiner, Mary Ann Lucas, Gracie Marks, Van McFarland, William Miller, Jacqui Morrison, Thuy Thi Cam Nguyen, Bob Pahika, Jenny Pascual, Melinda Patrick, Lindsay Peyton, Kevin Peterson, Ray Phillips, Jessica Plauche, Ebony Porter, Caryn Rock, Mark Roland, Adine Rotman, Leslie Roznovsky, B.H. Schamberger, Ezequiel Selis, Micah Simmons, Blakeley Smith, Dustin Smith, Richard Steele, Kelly Swinney, Michael Kahlil Taylor, Christian Waldron and Deasa Wexler. "As juror I must confess the task of choosing what to accept and what to reject was not an easy one," explains Gallery M2 owner Max "Maximilian Maximus" Boyd Harrison. "Much thought went into every work entered and I found it necessary to visit each work over a three-day period, so a wide range of styles, media, and concepts would be represented. The end result is a show that allows each of us a chance to examine creativity from many angles." According to Max, the chosen works reflect the theme on many levels and will give the viewer an opportunity to think about what is being presented with a new perspective. For more information about the Light show or other events, contact Gallery M2 at (713) 861-6070 or e-mail m2-houston@sbcglobal.net. On the Near Horizon If it's Saturday, it must be The Market... Ah yes...July. Hot temperatures. Hot nights. Hot art! This weekend, look down 19th Street on the first Saturday of this month, July 7, in the evening and you will see an oasis of light that just happens to be The Yale Street Arts Market. The dominion of The Overlord Mitch Cohen, the market is held on the first Saturday of each month and open during the summer from 6-10 p.m. and features up to 38 white, canopied, tents and an average of 50 artists from Houston and around the state. 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. And recently, in conjunction with the market, local retailers have extended their hours into the evening. More information and a complete artist listing are available on the Web site http://www.YaleStreetMarket.com or by calling The Overlord Mitch or Carolyn Cohen (Mitch's Overlord!), at (713) 802-1213. Summer evening market dates are July 7, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1. Admission and parking are free. True Life and Other Realities On Saturday, July 7, from 7-10 p.m. join Heidi Powell and the Heights Gallery folks to observe their vervsion of True Life and Other Realities. Hmmmm...I don't know Heidi.... I think my own true life is not reality at all! Sometimes, lately, I have been feeling like a Time Lord from Gallifrey. Be that as it may, Heights Gallery (formerly Gallery 19), will reveal its reality in a group show featuring their local artists who will be showing all original works. Entertainment will be provided by the Dru Rey Ensemble who will be doing Art in Motion live. And, two artists will be painting a mural on the outside wall, live. The doors open at 6 p.m. Go check it out! For more information, visit their Web site at http://www.gallery19heights.org/ or stop in for a visit at 329 W 19th Street in The Heights. Or, try calling (713) 426-2414. Coniecturae Mysticae From Saturday, July 7, through Sunday, July 29, Ggallery presents Coniecturae Mysticae. No, I can't pronounce it. I tried to say it and an imp appeared and emitted sulfurous vapors. For real. But, even though I can't pronounce it, I can tell you that Grace Megnet and Joyce Harlow have created work that is definitely worth the trip to the 300 block of 11th Street. The opening for this show will be on Saturday, July 7, from 6-9 p.m. For more information, check out the Ggallery Web site at http://www.ggalleryhouston.com or e-mail Wayne Gilbert at wayne@digimag.com. Or, you could call (713) 869-4770. Ggallery is located at 301 11th Street in The Heights. Putting the Pieces Together at Redbud Wonder what else is going on July 7 in the 300 block of 11th Street? Well, you're not alone. After a recent very successful show in Marfa, Houston artist Ann Harithas brings an entirely new body of her large collages to Redbud Gallery. Her work is surrealistic in nature and deals with socially political issues. The exhibition will open on Saturday, July 7, and run through July 30. Redbud Gallery, located at 303 E. 11th St. in The Heights.Gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. For more information, please call Gus Kopriva at (713) 862-2532 or e-mail him at gakopriva@aol.com. Caged Hearts Diana Atchetee is proud to announce the opening of her solo art exhibition, Caged Hearts, on July 7 at Gallery M2 in Houston. The exhibition will be on display from July 4-29, in conjunction with Gallery M2's second annual Light show. Caged Hearts features Atchetee’s most current work of contemporary mixed media on canvas. With the merging of realism, impressionism and surrealism, Atchetee’s art displays themes of nature, anatomy, religion, purity and innocence by casting human emotions, traits and habits onto nature and animals. Instructors and notable artists Atchetee has studied under include Jill Pankey, Melissa Grimes and Marc Burckhardt. Atchetee graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art with a specialization in painting. For more information about Atchetee, her art or her upcoming appearances, visit her Web site at http://www.dianaatchetee.com or e-mail diana_atchetee@yahoo.com. Gallery M2 is located at 325 W. 19th Street in The Heights in Houston. For more information about Caged Hearts, the Light show or other upcoming events, contact M2 Gallery at (713) 861-6070 or e-mail m2-houston@sbcglobal.net. It's a WASH.... OK, it's Friday the 13th and you don't want to go to Camp Crystal Lake or run into Jason -- in fact, you are looking for something a little more cultured. The answer? The July WASH Artist’s Reception. If it's about 6 p.m., head on over to the intersection of Mandell and Alabama (near the Menil Collection) to the Watercolor Art Society-Houston. First, second, third place and honorable mention ribbons for the July Membership Gallery Exhibition will be awarded at this event and there will be a brief presentation regarding the winning choices. Gallery directors Jan McNeill and Suzzanne Chapman will be on hand at the reception to greet you, along with other WASH members and art aficionados! Admission is free and WASH is family friendly. Members Suzanne Leatherwood, Mary Davis and Jerrie Gast are going to serve wine and delicious refreshments. The Gallery Show will be displayed in the WASH Gallery from July 8 –August 3. Please e-mail bridgettwash@excite.com for further information. A different WASH exhibition will also be on display for public viewing at the Jungman Library, located at 5830 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77057. Viewing dates for that exhibition will be from July 13 – August 31. Call (832) 393-1860 for directions and details. Five Artists at The Bel Air If you present it...they will come..... Once the exclusive dominion of major institutions, fine art exhibitions featuring the work of museum-grade artists are increasingly held in non-traditional venues. Such is the case in Houston. On Friday, July 13, from 6-8 p.m., The Bel Air welcomes Five Artists at The Bel Air. Participating in this evening of art and culture at The Bel Air — one of Houston’s newest and most elegant highrise properties — are five of Houston’s premier artists: Ray Phillips, Allan Rodewald, Julia Koivumaa, Sergio Santos, and Navid Ghedami. appetizers and refreshments will be served at the reception; however, due to property policy, no alcoholic beverages can be provided. Visitors may feel free to bring their own favorite bottle of wine. The Bel Air is a 430-luxury apartment development located in the Montrose/Museum District of Houston. Envisioned to reshape the Allen Parkway buildingscape with a distinctive residential landmark, The Bel Air’s architecture is inspired by the grand resort hotels of the early 1900s. The 7.3-acre site is located on Allen Parkway, one of the primary routes into downtown Houston. Many of the homes will feature views of the Houston skyline, as well as Buffalo Bayou. The Bel Air is located at 2121 Allan Parkway, Houston, TX 77019. For more information, call (713) 529-7700. One Elder Street Gallery will host the One show on Saturday, July 21, from 7-10 p.m. Forty artists were invited to participate in this one-week show (on view through Saturday, July 28) displaying a single work of art to celebrate the convergence of Houston's diverse art communities. Those artists who have confirmed include: Marie Weichman, Dan Mitchell Allison, Anila Agha, Nathaniel Donnett, Ray Phillips, John Mercado, Max Boyd Harrison, Lilibeth Andre, Aimi Dunn, Allan Rodewald, David A. Brown, Sergio Santos, Bridgett Vallery, Dune-Micheli Patten, Lacey Crawford, Van McFarland, Keith J. R. Hollingsworth, Mitch Cohen, Lorena Fernandez, Shelley Shanks, Cintia Rico, Alex Wilhite, MaryAnn Lucas, Richard Varela, Jerrie Glidden, Susan Goettsche, Sorange Castillo, Stäcy Smith, Sarah Hazel, Julie Zarate, Xsemaj, Christian Perkins, Solomon Kane, Victoria Lewelling, William Panzer, Alissa Fereday, Dune Tencer, Heidi Powell-Prera, David Weaver, and Martin de Vore. You have seen their work in the past (and/or present) at such art venues as Redbud Gallery, Ggallery, DIG101 Gallery, Gallery M2, Sippora Gallery, Studio Gallery, Heights Gallery (Gallery 19), Eastman-Smith Gallery (Eastman Gallery), Square Moon Gallery, Winter Street, Garden of the Dragonfly, Mind Puddles, Bering and James, Earth Gallery, Watercolor Art Society-Houston, Lawndale Art Center, Art League of Houston, DaVinci Gallery, Galerie Mado Chalvet, Houston City Hall, Houston City Hall Annex, Bayou City Art Festival and many many others. Yep, one show, one week, one piece -- one Houston art community. The exhibition is free of charge, as is parking, and open to the public. Catering will be provided by Jeremy Seymour's excellent Acadianne Catering Co. and libations available will include wine, beer, soft drinks and water. Musical entertainment will be provided by guitarist/vocalist Danny Jones. For more information on the One 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. Currently On View.... Opposites Attract Looking for something inspirational? And really cool? Check out Opposites Attract at Mind Puddles Gallery. Opposites Attract is a show illustrating the result of what happens when divergent artists and styles converge to produce a unique artistic experience. Featuring two of Houston's most talented artists, Ray Phillips and Allan Rodewald, this exhibition is still on display 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. Tjukurrpa There's only about a week left at Booker-Lowe Gallery to see Tjukurrpa: Aboriginal Paintings of the Dreamtime. The show runs through Thursday, July 12, and 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 to that of a single beating pulse, kind of like a rhoid...''' From Marilyyn Davenport: I practice all of those PR things you mentioned and have helped other artists by photographing their artwork, creating business cards, postcards and Web sites as I have a degree in advertising art as well as being a professional photographer. Nowdays I am too busy/booked to promote others at a discount or for trade but you are 100% on the money about what they need to do. I have a photography blog where I've posted info on Probono and low cost legal and accounting help for artists: http://mdavenportphoto.blogspot.com/ Here in Houston, it's Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts (TALA). their Web site is http://www.talarts.org To qualify, it says on the site, that they must have a total family income of $37,500.00 per annum, or below or be a nonprofit org. Also, artists can also have their work scaned at HPI on Shepherd. It comes out very well. I think it is $10 to 20.00 - depends on size I'm sure. They could also for fun go to a photo booth in the mall to get some funky head shots to scan and digitize or go to a place that does passport shots perhaps. Here's my Web site: http://www.MDphoto.bebo.com 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 22nd Power These messages are definitely worth multiple hearings....
Coda Remember, I am not Madame Blavatsky, 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 has once again been reminded that there can be no light without darkness. |
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