The solo show scheduled to debut in April is postponed until further notice.
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April 20, 2009
March 16, 2009
Published in SHARE Magazine
The 2008 edition is currently on stands at the Kennesaw State University Campus.
Share Magazine is the award-winning literary and artistic journal exhibiting the works of Kennesaw State University students and alumni. It is published on a bi-annual basis and distributed at student media distribution points across campus.
Opening Reception of Image and Word Show
The Art Center in Highland Park hosted a group show "Image and Word" curated by Renee Hansen. Renee is the Photographer and Editor of South Loop Review Publicatoin.
The exhibition showcases artist who have used language, narration, poems, or words as a part of their image.
My piece titled "Heroe" was selected to be a part of this exhibition.
When: March 6-March 29, 2009
Where: 1957 Sheridan Rd. /Highland Park, IL 60035
February 09, 2009
Effe Leven Opening Night
Opening night was a blast! The gallery was packed wall to wall with people the entire night! I saw a lot of familiar faces from the Chicago Art Open and also got the chance to meet some new ones. I exhibited the piece "Road Walkers" as part of the group exhibition.
Here are a few photos from the opening reception. The show will be up until the end of February.
Enjoy!
January 09, 2009
Upcoming Show - Feb. 6th
February, 2009 I will be featured with a group of Chicago artist as part of the Black History month exhibit at Effe Leven Gallery in the River North artist district. The show will run from Febuary 4th-27th. Hope to see you there!
Opening Night Reception
Date: February 4th
Time: 6-9pm
Location: 213 W. Institute Place | Fourth Floor | Chicago, IL 60654
December 10, 2008
2008 Commissions
I started off the year with a commission for the NFL super star Justin Tuck from the New York Giants. It was a gift for him on his wedding day. We have spoken since, and there is a plan for another piece in the works.
Toriano Terrell was introduced to me through mutual friend and artist
Esteban del Valle. He is a Kansas City kid who migrated to Chicago
late 2001. Currently, he is working on some new tracks for his second
solo album following his debut of "Kid Called Computer".
"In a world made up of sounds and vibrations, he captures this feeling and transforms it into his own thoughtful and eclectic, downtempo blend of music. Really laid back guitar lines, hip-hop based loops, and various other strange sounds. Kid Called Computer is an album for those who just enjoy music, and appreciate those who steer clear of the norm. Pick it up..................you might like it."
Mia Park, better known as "Miss Mia!" on the program Chic-a-go-go (airs on local cable access), has been the face of the show since 1998. I met her through The Galaxie Art Jam, and was thrilled to do a portrait of her nephew.
Ty Capistrant recently returned from a 3 month trip through
Patagonia. He wanted a piece to commemorate his journey and the people
he encountered along the way. We used a little over 10 images within the piece to help document his story.
November 23, 2008
Curator's Choice Award
10.03.08
Out of the 300 participating artist at the Chicago Art Open, 20 were selected as the curator's choice. I was proud to be among the top percent of artist in this show. My piece "Brothers" sold within the first few hours of the show opening!
Chicago Art Open at the Merchandise Mart
10.03.08
11th Annual Chicago Art Open Benefit hosted by the Chicago Artist Coalition
The Chicago Art Open is the centerpiece of Chicago Artists' Month, a citywide celebration of the arts that take places annually in October. As Chicago's largest exhibition of visual art in a single venue and the premier survey of Chicago art in the country, the Chicago Art Open is viewed by thousand of art lovers, collectors, and enthusiasts every year.
Kennesaw State University Fine Arts Gallery
08.21.08
6th Biennial Art Alumni Exhibition
I was happy to get back to my roots and ship a few paintings down to Georgia to be featured in this show. It was great to see how my fellow students and I have progressed in the time we have since graduated from KSU.
Images Gallery Collective
06.25.08
Ravenshood: Art in the Corridor
Ravenshood featured artists that live within the Ravenswood district. It was a juried show featuring myself, Mary Phelan, Grant Wm Thye, and Breck Young. I had the pleasure meeting with some of the members from the collective to discuss more in depth our personal missions as artist in Chicago.
