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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The Art of Brownsville Interviews Celeste De Luna



Interview with Celeste De Luna



TAOB: Where were you born and what do you remember most about your childhood ?
Celeste: My father was born in Laredo, Tejas and my mom in Bluetown in the Valley. They both migrated to the Chicagoland area for work, met there, and fell in love. I was born in Aurora, Illinois, 40 miles southwest of Chicago. I grew up there until I was 8 years old, when we moved back to the Valle, which was the most memorable event of my childhood.

TAOB:Describe your art ?

Celeste: My art is community based artwork that validates Latino culture, but has universal themes like motherhood, globalization, and migration. It is American art.

TAOB:
Why do you think art is important and how do you feel your art contributes to that purpose ?
Celeste: My art is important because I contribute to a dialogue about art, culture, and politics that needs my voice (along with others) in order to work.

TAOB: As an artist where do you think success comes from ?
Celeste: As an artist I think success comes from enjoying the process of creating art, which includes life experience.

TAOB: What is one of the struggles you think an artist faces on a daily basis ?
Celeste : An artist has to struggle with the fact that most of the time, nobody cares about their work, except themselves and the people they are closest to.

TAOB: What is your favorite type of music and what type of character would you say describes you ?
Celeste : My favorite music is Spanish rock like Mana or Ozomatli. I would describe myself as the hija of a pachucho, tradition is infused in my life, but I'm a tough cookie.

TAOB: As an artist what can you say you are afraid of ?
Celeste: As an artist I'm afraid of becoming egocentric.

TAOB:Tell us your view on any particular political issue local, state or federal, that is of importance to you?
Celeste : Just because Obama is now president does not mean everything is cool. It will take at least a decade and a lot of work to undo the damage that the Bush and Cheney adminstration did to our country.

TAOB:Do you believe in a community of artist to be beneficial, why or why not ?
Celeste: I've been around positive communities of artists and it is the most amazing thing in the world. The synergy is crazy! You feel good and can do more together. I try to stay away from artists with the scarcity mentality, as in only a few people can (and should be) on top.

TAOB:Besides family and art what else is important to you ?
Celeste : Having some interesting conversations, preferably with good food, and/or live music, and maybe a beer, or two.



TAOB:"Celeste de Luna many thanks for you time and quick response to this interview, I wish you the very best. "....

TAOB READERS... MORE INTERVIEWS TO COME.....

Artist Interviews by Gabriel Trevino.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

My Art Collection

Above painting is a 1978: Self-Portrait by George Castorena donated to me by the Chicano Artist himself. George is also part of the Brownsville City limits, who recently made a comeback to the art scene, with several recent shows in 2007, 2008..
"I am very proud to have this painting as part of my collection"....
Any local art collectors out there want to share a picture of there collection.. send it out to, JPEG brownsvilleartform@yahoo.com

Local Artist wishing to donate or trade art... let me know it would be an honor for me.....hey doesn't hurt to ask....... send me jpeg to brownsvilleartform@yahoo.com .


gt- taob

CUATRO PINCELES - MATAMORENSES


Celeste De Luna -Deportation Nation Art Exhibit


For Immediate Release
Contact: Celeste De Luna
Phone: (956) 454-1809
Email: litebluna@yahoo.com


What: Deportation Nation Art Exhibit: History Repeats
Where: Centro Cultural de La Raza, San Diego , California
When: January 31 – March 8, 2009
Opening reception Saturday, January 31, 2009 7pm FREE

Local Artist Celeste De Luna will be presenting her artwork in a group show at Centro Cultural de La Raza along other Latino artists from around the country. De Luna, former D’Arte Centre gallery director, educator, and artist will be presenting two paintings in this group show based on the topic of deportation. “Partera Passport”, a 36 * 48” painting was inspired by the story of Valley Native Maria Teresa Payan de Castillo and her subsequent deportation after applying for a passport and being accused of having a fraudulent birth certificate doctored by a midwife. “Both my parents were born at home and I felt a real anger and resentment at the blanket suspicion placed over a certain group of people, namely Mexican-Americans born on the border at home” says De Luna. De Luna’s participation in this exhibit is being sponsored in part by UTPA, where she is a graduate student and teaching assistant, and by the University of San Diego ’s Ethnic Studies department, Calaca Press and the Red CalacArts Collective. For more information please contact Celeste De Luna at 956-454-1809 or Brent E. Beltrán at (619) 920-1713 or calacapress@cox.net.
TAOB Notes : Congratulations Celeste De Luna........

Sunday, January 25, 2009

BMFA 38th International Art Show-JUDGE

EMILIO ABUGARADE
38th International Art Show Judge

"Mexican artist, Emilio Abugarade, was born in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.
Painting since 1958 and from 1962 to date has painted professionally without interruption."

Check out the BMFA website for more information...

http://www.brownsvillemfa.org/index.html

ART SPACE FOR RENT

From: Tootie Madden [mailto:tootiemadden@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 7:34 AMTo: TootieSubject: Rentals for Artists

I’m in the process of renovating three small bungalows ( freestanding) on my property in San Benito (603 Morelos at Diaz) . They will be ready for occupancy in a month or so.

In my mind’s eye I would like artists to occupy them ( either as a residence or studio) and develop an arts colony in the neighborhood. They are around 350sf ( small bathroom, kitchen, closet and one room- 15’x16’) . They would be good for one or two people. If you know of any artists who would be interested I would be willing to work with them on cost.
Presently, I’m thinking of renting them for $400 per month including utilities.

I believe bringing an artistic energy into the neighborhood with enrich it and help rejuvenate it.

You can forward this email or let me know if you of anyone who may be interested.

Many thanks.

Gus


Gus N. Hinojosa , AIA, IIDA, LEED APPrincipal
214.273.1643 Direct214.273.1500 Main214.392.7290 Mobile Gensler5430 LBJ FreewaySuite 400Dallas Texas 75240USA

Thursday, January 22, 2009

SCHEIßKERL - by Mauricio Saenz



This painting by Mauricio Saenz is available for purchase..

SCHEIßKERL, 2005
oil on canvas
42 x 30 in

This painting by Mauricio Saenz is available for purchase. Serious inquires only..contact:mauricio_saenz@hotmail.com

or visit :

http://www.mauriciosaenz.com/

"ARTEMORFOSIS " en Matamoros Tamps, Mexico


Wednesday, January 21, 2009

The Art of Brownsville - Directory

Here is some contact of some of the artist I have met and have given out there business cards..Many thanks for your support..if in case I don't have you business card email me your info :brownsvilleartform@yahoo.com ..

JAVIER BARBOSA
barbosaartistry@yahoo.com
956-299-1062

Antonio A. Antinori
aaantinori@yahoo.com
956-459-6784

Paul Valadez
myfedora@hotmail.com
956-381-0765

Cliff Welty
c.welty@art-iguana.com
956-266-4799

Carlos Mancillas
c_mancillas@yahoo.com
956-371-0062

Jennifer Lee Morgan
jcapril99@aol.com
956-544-0429

Jennifer Cahn
jcahn@brownsvillemfa.org
956-542-0941x305

Schaub Art Studio
956-742-9292

Vince and Jackies Tattoos
http://www.myspace.com/
956-572-5067

Galeria 409
956-455-3599

Ana Maria de la Garza
956-543-3194

Walter Vasques JDI PRODUCTIONS
exarkun203@rgv.rr.com

Mauricio Saenz
210-838-2206

Cande Auguilar
candeart.com

Jessica Salazar McBride
jessicasalazarmcbride@gmail.com
956-266-3800

Raul Andrade Sporting Art
956-425-2878
http://www.andradesportingart.com/

Wichi Murals
http://www.wichmimurals.com/
956-832-3320

Artwork by Thomas B.Leeman
810-407-0500
tmleeman@netzero.net

Marivel Graham3
956-545-5088
mghas07@yahoo.com

Zito B Kare
956-544-3312

Marisela Cortez
956-548-1313

Celeste De Luna
956-454-1809
litebluna@yahoo.com

George Castorena
Home:956-541-1174
jcast@yahoo.com

Diana Hofmeister -Curator
956-433-9744
www.sopadre/corridorgallery

Sunday, January 18, 2009

"RING " a Solo Exhibit by Paul Valadez

ALL NEW WORK NEVER SEEN BEFORE!! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“RING” a Solo Exhibit by Paul Valadez at ManicHaus, February 6-20, 2009.

JANUARY 19, 2009 — McAllen, TX: ManicHaus, Modern Art Space, is proud to present “RING,” a solo exhibition by painter and 2009 Texas Biennial artist, Paul Valadez, will be on view at ManicHaus in McAllen, from February 6 to 20, 2009. A reception will be held during ArtWalk from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on February 6, 2009. ManicHaus is located at 1301-B, North Main Street in McAllen. Admission is free.
Gallery hours are: Monday through Friday, 1 to 6pm; and Saturdays by appointment. Please call 956-207-0940 or e-mail: manichaus@gmail.com for more information. ManicHaus is a 2008-09 McAllen Arts Council grant recipient.

Friday, January 16, 2009

CALL FOR ARTIST - D' Arte Centre Gallery

Artists:
Attached is a call for participation for a juried art exhibition entitled PASSION. Please take time to consider participating. There are few venues in the Rio Grande Valley with open calls for art and the chance to win juried prize monies and awards.
Whether you participate or not, please mark your calendar to view the exhibit in March and to attend the open Artist Reception the evening of March 19th.
Thank you for your consideration,
Duane Beard,Gallery Director, D'Arte Centre Gallery115 E JacksonHarlingen, TX 78550(956) 533-7823
-- D'Arte Centre Gallery
Home of the Harlingen Art Forum http://www.harlingenartforum.comFine Art for the Rio Grande Valley You are receiving this arts alert because you are on RGV_ARTS@LISTSERV.UTPA.EDU. Send comments and art announcements to Virginia Haynie Gause at ArtsRGV@aol.com

Monday, January 12, 2009

Paul Valadez "New Work" Art Review




















I want to start by saying how the work was very well curated, the show made the 409 look 3times its size even given that it was alot of work on display..
One onside of the gallery, the work of human labels and stereo types on the other the work about pets in particular cats and dogs..
I find Pauls, work to be very pop-post modern, contemporary..His work can also be considered mainstream art , art of the now..
I couldn't help but remember what Chris Leonard said: "he tries not to make it a formulated process" at the openning of "New Work" about the work of Paul Valadez. We talked or questioned the idea,the possibilities of Pauls work being a sort of commodity, and if so, what would distinguish it from art found at a local Wal-Mart or TARGET ? I think about Andy Warhols work of how he tried to do away with all human link and produce his work as example the soup can mass produce, hense the "factory".
The only thing I think that bothered me about the show was what Mark mention: "Paul's work was all about the labels", which is clearly seen in Pauls work but, what was interesting to me is the label of the exhibition itself "New Work" which didn't fit to well in my opinion it felt short, the work is much more than that....
My first impression of Pauls work was I thought meant to be a sort of POP LATIN AMERICAN style art, with strong social statement.. I now see he has a softer side, a more pop style, that likes to paint kittens label as "cute"......
All in all the artist has proven his style, his perhaps mastered formula...
My question is does the artist only work with this formula or will the artist work it until it evolves...??? Perhaps only time will tell.
TO PURCHASE ART BY PAUL VALADEZ VISIT THE GALERIA 409 AND OR
CHECK OUT:
PAUL VALADEZ FINE ART
"RIGHT ABOVE THE SOFA"
OFFICE:956-381-3482
**Please note part of the review is the comments by you the reader..The whole purpose of the post is to open up a dialogue on the art of Paul Valadez....
All comments are welcome..!!

Thursday, January 08, 2009

PAUL VALADEZ - NEW WORK

RECEPTION TONIGHT.... Thursday Jan 08, 2009 ...6pm

GALERIA 409
409 E. 13TH BROWNSVILLE TX

OPEN WED - SAT : 12NOON TO 5PM

UTB Art Gallery Openning Tuesday 01/13/09

January 13, 2009 - Sara Good: Soil-Less

Art Gallery in the Rusteberg Building • UTB/TSC • 80 Fort Brown • Brownsville, TX • 78520 (956) 882-7097 • gallery@utb.edu

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

GET UP AND PAINT

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Art by Rosendo Sandoval - Title:"La que bailo con el diablo " contact: galloblanco03@yahoo.com

Art by Rosendo Sandoval - Title:"La que bailo con el diablo " contact: galloblanco03@yahoo.com

Historic Brownsville Museum

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