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Saturday, May 16, 2009

"Tres" Pinturas

"Chupacabra with droplets" by Carlos G. Gomez
"The Grand Carnival" by Antonio Antinori
Artist Statement
My art work is direct and uncomplicated. I do not spend much time thinking about interpretations, hidden meanings; like subliminal messages or high flow artistic philosophies. I paint ideas, emotions, feelings and try to present it in a generic or global context mind with craftsmanship and drama in an interesting and perhaps unusual ways.
Before painting, I draw a sketch very carefully of my artwork; planning the colors, values, and sequencing of the entire composition. No matter how complex my subject is the goal, accidents are rarely welcome, and mistakes are often irreparable. My paintings take various lengths of time to complete, but I can generally produce two per month. The completion time is a function of the works complexity. Most of my artwork contains a bit of the dramatic, which heightens the impact of the composition. As a painter I supply the mood and the viewer is invited to provide the subtext.
Finally, I believe what ultimately makes a successful painting is the painter’s ability to import his/her ideas, emotions and feelings into the artwork and to convey something to the viewer.

"Sugar Coated Companies Rot Your Teeth" by Gabriel Trevino
GABRIEL TREVINO

ARTIST STATEMENT

“In simple my paintings can be described as a reflection of my mind an interpretation of what and how I see and think things-sometimes metaphysical, whether it is nude holding up the sun or the moon, a shadow that resembles a hand, a face of someone I know, a red bird with no eyes, a feeling when I think of death, a thought about faith, an idea that nothing exists and or a dream I was a gorilla.”
It’s hard to describe all my techniques, sometimes when I paint I just seem to know what I am doing, I don’t question my actions. If I do something I am not comfortable with I feel I can always correct it or make it work for the painting. I like to work fast, so I can keep up with my thoughts, perhaps is why I like to work with acrylic the most, it dries faster and there is no waiting period. I like to consider some of my work to be freehand in a sense I am not painting from a graphed picture, but use my body instead on the larger works to estimate dimensions. As for the use of color in my work, after ten years of painting blending color is just a natural act, I have no use for the color wheel.
I think my painting technique and style will continue to evolve, perhaps until the day of my death. Only tomorrow will tell what my next painting will look like, for me that’s what makes my work interesting, my life long commitment.
Mauricio Saenz : Reviews "Tres" Pintores
Congratulations on the exhibit "Tres Pintores" and to any of the artists in the valley who spend their time wisely putting up exhibitions that showcase their ideas visually along with the passion they have for art in a serious way, whether you like their work or not. However, I would have liked seeing more new work from all of them and probably would have left more space in between the work to let it breathe and give it a bigger frame to allow the viewer to focus on each piece individually. Having the space filled with a lot of work doesn't necessarily mean that the show is going to be better. Moving to the actual pieces, I prefer Gomez' works that are not saturated with color and that isolate the figures, call it chupacabras, horses, monkeys, etc. against a less distracting background allowing me to read its statement in a more fluid way. People might like him or not but what's a fact is that he has had a well-defined style that allows you to recognize his work without knowing that it's his, and that's what sets artists apart from those who try but never see the light at the end of the tunnel. He has been perseverant, hard-working, thoughtful about the things he does and says, and on top of all true to his ideals and his style. He has also mentored and supported people who are now artists and that have seen him as a role model, Jesus de la Rosa, Gabriel Palomino, Alma Rocha, Gabriel Treviño, Patty Barrera, Helen Craules, and myself, to name a few. Most of these have pursued master degrees and are emerging artists in the process of getting their work out there and have that exposure an artist strives for. However, he has not received the acknowledgement he deserves in his hometown. A well-curated retrospective at the BMFA is something that should have been done a long time ago, even before Cande's, Lorio's, Leftler's, even Ray Smith's (does he really care about valley?). This is not to diminish the artists mentioned before in any way, but to give the importance to people who have contributed immensely to the development of art in the community and the artists who are emerging. Honor a quien honor merece, nada más. I personally like Gabriel Treviño's work for being honest, visceral, and straight-forward, and especially the ones where I see Basquiat's influence in. I don't know if he knows this, but the potential he has is as big as his desire, willingness, and effort he shows in doing all the things he does for art to be something more than just a topic to talk about. I would only like to see a more consistent style and subject matter, something that would define him as an artist. The idea of having this as an on-going project to grow in the future as a "4", "5", and so on is great, yet it would need to be developed into a more contemporary, better-planned exhibition demonstrating that Brownsville artists are prepared to come up with an exhibit as a whole (not only talking about the work itself, but a clever set up, a well-designed promotion, a better space) up to the level of what is been shown in contemporary spaces in cities such as Corpus Christi, Austin, or San Antonio. But again, artists should be supported by organizations or private sponsors that would be willing to do the administrative part and let the artists focus on their work. Again, congratulations to Gómez, Treviño, and Antinori for your commitment and desire to let your ideas be known through a means no other will be capable to surpass in a more succesful and revealing way than art.

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

good stuff pintores...

Anonymous said...

"Tres" Pintores art exibit is probably the best exhibit I have seen. Absolutely will stop by and see it again while on display.
The works of Antonio Antinori, Carlos G. Gomez, and Gabriel Trevino hung well together.
I was moved by an Antinori painting called "Luncheon Fresca". Bravo, Antonio! Bravo!

Anonymous said...

ya good stuff, my favorite was gomez's rattlesnake boots! d.

Anonymous said...

My favorite is "Chupacabra with droplets" by Carlos G. Gomez. GREATEST FINE PAINTER FROM BROWNSVILLE. That was a great show! Good job guys: Gómez, Antinori and Treviño.

Mauricio Saenz said...

Congratulations on the exhibit "Tres Pintores" and to any of the artists in the valley who spend their time wisely putting up exhibitions that showcase their ideas visually along with the passion they have for art in a serious way, whether you like their work or not. However, I would have liked seeing more new work from all of them and probably would have left more space in between the work to let it breathe and give it a bigger frame to allow the viewer to focus on each piece individually. Having the space filled with a lot of work doesn't necessarily mean that the show is going to be better. Moving to the actual pieces, I prefer Gomez' works that are not saturated with color and that isolate the figures, call it chupacabras, horses, monkeys, etc. against a less distracting background allowing me to read its statement in a more fluid way. People might like him or not but what's a fact is that he has had a well-defined style that allows you to recognize his work without knowing that it's his, and that's what sets artists apart from those who try but never see the light at the end of the tunnel. He has been perseverant, hard-working, thoughtful about the things he does and says, and on top of all true to his ideals and his style. He has also mentored and supported people who are now artists and that have seen him as a role model, Jesus de la Rosa, Gabriel Palomino, Alma Rocha, Gabriel Treviño, Patty Barrera, Helen Craules, and myself, to name a few. Most of these have pursued master degrees and are emerging artists in the process of getting their work out there and have that exposure an artist strives for. However, he has not received the acknowledgement he deserves in his hometown. A well-curated retrospective at the BMFA is something that should have been done a long time ago, even before Cande's, Lorio's, Leftler's, even Ray Smith's (does he really care about valley?). This is not to diminish the artists mentioned before in any way, but to give the importance to people who have contributed immensely to the development of art in the community and the artists who are emerging. Honor a quien honor merece, nada más. I personally like Gabriel Treviño's work for being honest, visceral, and straight-forward, and especially the ones where I see Basquiat's influence in. I don't know if he knows this, but the potential he has is as big as his desire, willingness, and effort he shows in doing all the things he does for art to be something more than just a topic to talk about. I would only like to see a more consistent style and subject matter, something that would define him as an artist. The idea of having this as an on-going project to grow in the future as a "4", "5", and so on is great, yet it would need to be developed into a more contemporary, better-planned exhibition demonstrating that Brownsville artists are prepared to come up with an exhibit as a whole (not only talking about the work itself, but a clever set up, a well-designed promotion, a better space) up to the level of what is been shown in contemporary spaces in cities such as Corpus Christi, Austin, or San Antonio. But again, artists should be supported by organizations or private sponsors that would be willing to do the administrative part and let the artists focus on their work. Again, congratulations to Gómez, Treviño, and Antinori for your commitment and desire to let your ideas be known through a means no other will be capable to surpass in a more succesful and revealing way than art.

Anonymous said...

YOU LOVE MINIMALISTIC ART, SO SIXTIES...

dR. mARIOI ESCAMILLa

Anonymous said...

You all are THE BEST In TOWN... keep it together as a team!

Dr. Green

Anonymous said...

mauricio, I agree with you on a well written piece,,, accept on Gomez showing at the BMFA before the artists you mentioned, if Gomez would paint a new painting maybe he would have a shot, he is as good as dead its about what you do today and not about what youve done in the past, imagine where Schnabel would be if he was a professor, ha!ha!

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Anonymous said...

Gomez is working on a 250 piece body of work for a gig. this year alone he has produce 40 or more pieces on paper in the 2 x 3 ft. range. i saw some of it in his studio and so that is where his time is going to. drop by his crib. so easy to judge...

Anonymous said...

IN RESPONSE TO ANONYMOUS @ 12:31

What bkind of sick joke, This is...TELLING the TRUTH... The RICH AND ELITE RULES ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE... Check all the secret societies; THE MASONS, THE SKULL AND BONES LOGY...ALL RELIGIONS, DEMOCRATS and REPUBLICANS...OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS... Its all a BIG COVER -UP to CONTROL and RULE ALL THE POOR,WORKING CLASS of the WORLD!

Dr. Mario Escamilla

Anonymous said...

speak of what you do...joda

Anonymous said...

It is not a Joke... just look at what is going at the B.I.S.D. FOrmer Superintendent Mr. GONZALEZ... #1 HISPANIC/CHICANO ... DIVIDE, CONQUER and CONTROL THEM... The AMERICAN WAY! HOW EASY...

Anonymous said...

in response to 12:56

ya and I'm working on a trip to the moon, news, his show was on the 15th, where is the new work?

Anonymous said...

http://www.artcentercc.org/art_center_exhibits.html

Now take your pill and shutup moran

Anonymous said...

the art center in corpus thats funny, very intelligent mr. take your pill, dont take it personal..who needs a pill?

Anonymous said...

Once the dust settles, it is a good show. Gomez, his protégé and welcome back from Houston, it is and will be remembered as a good show. Period. I agree go take your pill 12:56 and 4:39.

Anonymous said...

Ya'll need to chill and drink some beer mmmm! with salt and limes, nice and cold! Cheers to the Art of Brownsville! Salud for everybody!

Love,
XOXO

Jesus De La Rosa said...

Mauricio,

Congratulations on a very well written piece! I agree with most of it. You take the time and effort to think.

Gabriel,

I'm asking that for the sake of forward thinking conversation and this blog, that you not publish anonymous messages or any messages signed "Mario Escamilla". These messages don't help our cause and do not contribute to our efforts and those of this blog.

To those who post as "anonymous" your words are not valid. Friends, have the decency and the courage to speak your mind without hiding.


-Jesus De La Rosa

Anonymous said...

I agree... We need a 100% SUPPORT for all our hard working intellectual artists from TAOB... RESPECT and PEACE... PLEASE!

Anonymous said...

CHECK THIS SITE AND LEARN YOU ALL:

How to paint realistic water drops

-Jesus De La Rosa

jesus De La Rosa said...

Gaby,

The last post by Anonymous:


"Anonymous said...
CHECK THIS SITE AND LEARN YOU ALL:

How to paint realistic water drops

-Jesus De La Rosa"


This is exactly the kind of in-mature comments (someone taking over others identity to post comments) that need to be moderated. We can not progress with this kind of child's play.

-Jesus De La Rosa

Anonymous said...

yes, but the picture still misses...

Anonymous said...

its not an in-mature comment, its an honest respose on the piece of art that you were referring too, yeah, the drops are great but an art piece has to be the best in its own right, I think the drops become lost in an art world where di vinci & picasso live.... people should'nt take things so personal..all comments are good yes, some are out of context I agree romove those but be very careful with the biased feelings...

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Anonymous said...

For ONCE and for ALL!...all Artists, Painters lets come together!! and lets take over the B.M.F.A.... "THE BRAVE LIVES, UNTIL THE COWARDS LET THEM LIVE"!!!

-Chuy Of The Rose

Anonymous said...
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Anonymous said...

-What's going on? ... WAKING PEOPLE - UP???

- Jesus De La Rosa

Anonymous said...

to bad we are removing comments...

Anonymous said...

True, Please Gaby; Put them Back... Let's not Be AFRAID TO Know The TRUTH... The Time Has Come... To LEAD Our People To True FREEDOM AND LIBERTY!!!

QUE VIVA EL ARTE... Please, Let Them Read All The Comments of What's Going ON From THis Great BLOG .... QUE VIVA T.A.O.B.!!!

------THIS IS "OUR ONLY CHICANO VOICE"

Anonymous said...

Well Said, all this FEEDBACK is excellente for the true advancement of S. Texas / Northen Tamaulipas Corridor Art, Painters and Artists. By saying our points of view: We all are contribuiting to the Next level of Great Artworks. Lets keep an open mind and not LABEL each Other... Or We will DESTROY each other. Only UNITED We all WILL GET NOTICED, On both SIDES and Beyond our Borders.

Jose Maldonado
Another Proud ARTIST/Painter

Anonymous said...

jesus, show us more of your stuff, studio pic, new work ur talking more then contributing, at least some of the artists are showing and taking the punches...

Anonymous said...

Yea, Jesus move to Brown Town! and start showing Your Art, Bro. This place is Great!

Anonymous said...

EXCELLENTE!! ...Please read all the comments from this great Blog! CONGRATS To T.A.O.B.!!!

-Jesus de La Rosa

Anonymous said...

EXCELLENTE? yeah show us something..

Anonymous said...

One time a man was walking along the beach and say another man fishing in the surf with a bait bucket beside him. As he drew closer, he saw that the bait bucket had no lid and had live crabs inside.
"Why don't you cover your bait bucket so the crabs won't escape?", he said.
"You don't understand.", the man replied, "If there is one crab in the bucket it would surely crawl out very quickly. However, when there are many crabs in the bucket, if one tries to crawl up the side, the others grab hold of it and pull it back down so that it will share the same fate as the rest of them."

So it is with people. If one tries to do something different, get better grades, improve herself, escape her environment, or dream big dreams, other people will try to drag her back down to share their fate.

Moral of the story: Ignore the crabs. Charge ahead and do what is right for you. It may not be easy and you may not succeed as much as you like, but you will NEVER share the same fate as those never try.

Anonymous said...

This Migth sound like "another negative comment" , but it's the opposite:
The Valley of S. Texas
and surrounding areas is one of the most beautiful and peacefully places I had ever been and/ or lived; beautiful and hardworking people landscapes, houses, places to work, In general; It Is A PARADISE etc...
The "counter - balance" to all of this is : That (Or it seems)"our" point of view in many aspects of live, art , work and the rest. We are still "MARGINALIZED" , Mostly for lack of Personal income and resources.(At least, That's what the "out side world think os us" - NO LE ECHAN GANAS - The VALLEY IS JUST LIKE N. MEXICO; Drugs, Gangs, Poverty, Violence, etc. All BAD NEWS(TV.and All Medias) about US here in the Border. Ignorance, WE say, but the truth is: that We REALLY NEED to Work even Harder to convince all people from outside of our borders.

THE United States is much more than Corpus Christi and San Antonio, and Mexico is much more than Matamoros or Reynosa. Unfortunally, for Us again, lack of resources and also "bad News on Tv." about those above mentinoed places.

. The World is more than That, We need to be alert, and trully informed.
. Lets look beyong our talking hand.

Anonymous said...

BEYOND MARGINALIZATION:

Is the social process of becoming or beign made Marginal.
MARGINALIZED = IS TO RELEGATE OR CONFINE TO A LOWER SOCIAL - STATUS STANDING.
THE MARGINALIZATION OF THE UNDERCLASS, THE ARTS, LITERATURE AND CULTURE IN GENERAL.
. MARGINALIZATION INVOLVES PEOPLE BEIGN DENIED DEGREES OF POWER, MARGINALIZATION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN SEVERE MATERIAL DEPRIVATION, AND IN ITS MOST EXTREME FORM; CAN EXTERMINATE GROUPS OF PEOPLE.

Anonymous said...

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Maurixio Zaenz

Anonymous said...

O. K. ..Itzel Vargas, We got You!.

C. De L.

Valley girl said...

I agree with no more anonymous comments as there is some one is signing other people's names to their stupid comments. What a coward. I did not for example write Anyonymous 9:52 am. Celeste De Luna

Anonymous said...

OOOpsss!... SOrry.

Barry Clark

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