Unions Street Gallery Presents H-F exhibition!!!

Melissa Huang (left)

Alexia Teichman (left)

Tim Testroet (left)

Homewood-Flossmoor high school Student exhibition at the Unions Street Gallery!! ONE DAY EVENT!!! Friday May 21 from 6pm-9pm!! Come check it out!! should be a fun one, USG is prob gona put a hold on the wine tho..hehe but beverages and snacks are a must so come on in and support these youngsters!! bring sum singles to donate to the gallery!! I bet they appreciate it!! ima do all i can to attend, so feel free to say hola wey to me!! fo sho :) For more info..like always check out the USG website.. http://www.unionstreetgallery.org/

orale holmes, See you guys there!!!!!

Check out my first paintings eva!!!

PINTO BEANS!! translation...pinto fijoles wey!!! i paint beans!!jajaja so my first paintings eva are being exhibited at the Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights!! Its PoP art with a mexican american twist!! Why pop art?? I'll tell ya y?..cuz its FUN!! Here i am try to do art with my product design process, its possible but at the same time it was limiting my creativity..All the planning and extensive research, I felt like I couldnt create something perfect and unique..i was going crazy!!! Then BANG I began to read again about basquiat and of course andy warhol..and in a biography of andy he was quoted saying someting around the lines like this..."dont trip potato chip, just do art..and keep doing art, let other people decide if its good or bad and in the meantime do more art"!!

So I said to myself..myself just do whateva makes u happy G...and so i did, I just started coming up with ideas of paintings that I would have fun doin..and I came up with a litte tribute to senor warhola!!! I took his campbells soup and added sum mexican spice to it!! Frijoles...beans!! and I took his madonna and turned into into glo's big dome (george lopez) !!!jaja

Y would do such a thing..if you guys know me than you know I always at least have to be a bit conceptual..and here are the reasons..very simple!! A). pop art is FUN!! B). I wanted to do art about what I know! becuz that gives me the confidence that I need to create it..and C). well, shit if I dnt do it ..who will.. i gotta represent!!! Viva Mexico....no?..ja.ja.ja.ja

So why George Lopez..or Glo as he has been called..Becuz he is a good representative of a popular Mexican American..in the U.S.of A. Come on!! he had his own sitcom and now a late night show!! u cant really get more popular than that!! He does a great job and stays somewhat humble to his roots!! SOMEWHAT!!! thats right lopez. I said it and what!!??

First he comes out with his stand up solo called Americas mexican..and other solo shows where he is Mexican..and captures an mexican audiance...and then bang!!!all of a sudden for his show he's mexican american..then bang for his late night show hes a chicano....whoa whoa whoa george..calmate wey!! first of all george?..not jorge...lol haha had to throw that out there..dnt get me wrong i like glo.. alot!! im just saying that he went from mexican..to mexican american..to chicano..and in a way that is genius cuz now he has captured most of those audiances..I say most cuz well my mom and dad dnt know who da hell he is..In their eyes he will never be a Luis de alba...haha o resortes..( two famous mexican..full blown mexican comedians)..but he doesnt have to be cuz we are in the usa and thats not his audience..

So im draggin on and on sorry guys!! so in a nutshell..george is a perfect example of a popular mexican american..(or chicano) comedian..to my opinion anyways!

Then comes la preferida bean can..well wen people asked andy why he painted campbells soup hes said cuz he liked and ate those soups..he just liked them its that simple..so in my eyes..the equivalant of that for mexicans..wait wait..mexican americans..no no wait...chicanos...no no no no no wait..pochos!! jaja is a can of beans..im not being a hater..im not..a can of soup or a can of beans are common in that they both are convenient..open it up heat it up and bang..ur all gravy..quick meal..So I like beans..i eat beans..thus i paint them..its just that simple! together the pieces can represent assimilation into the united states and/or how our culture is gaining more exposure and acceptance into the USA. I mean come on I went to the chicago white sox game on cinco de mayo and they had mariachi and a guys singin chente..!! i was confused.. was this a chivas game, or wah?..jaja so its cool..!! bring on the culture awareness people and if u want to write a report on mexicans just email me and ill give u a briefing,...lol ay wey!!

by the way if ur a single mexican guy/girl that likes beans and doesnt have time to cook or boil them..its cool keep buyin the cans..im not hatin!! do ur thing like a chicken wing!!

again im just painting what I see and what I know. Dare and challenge me..go ahead..lol A wise man I know said artist do art about what they know..he couldnt be more correct..!! I shall leave you with sum pics of my work..and come and check them out personally!! Support the community and show me sum luvin!! again..the work is at UNION STREET GALLERY, LOCATED AT 1527 OTTO BLVD, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60FOUR11..opening reception is MAY 14TH!!!!!!! bring some dolla billa yo and donate to the gallery and recieve free admission and free drinks...water, pop..or soda, wine, beer...and some finger food..cant beat it!! hope to see you all there!!!! oh y arriva las chivas!!!

TOP: America's Future Campbells Soup

BOTTOM: America's New Chicano

Andy Warhols Work!

PAIRS EXHIBITION AT USG!!!

I gotz a "Sneak Peak" for you all of the "PAIRS" exhibition at USG..Union Street Gallery dat is, at 1527 otto blvd..a block southeast of St. James Hospital...Take the opportunity to see my work!! I have the honor of saying my work is being displayed at USG along with 23 other local artist!! The theme is Pairs- Two pieces that relate to eachother in form, color, composition, size, etc...u pickin up wah im putting down?..Comprendes mendes wey!!

The show started April 23 and will be up until May 15!!! opening/closing reception will be on the 14th, you guys all know the drill...free booze and great art..and bring donation money!! help keep this great gallery up n running!!

So check it out, my art is "pop art"..no not like soda!! like popular..its like if andy warhol got stuck at the villita (26th street in da city)..haha or hek even here at the hill (in da heights)..My works about mexican American pop culture emergin into our americana society! surprise surprise..a mexican talking about mexicans...not new..but before you judge let me reminder I used to be an ametuer boxer and I can drop ur face!! naw jk But for real its almost a cliche but it was fun to do And Ill talk about why i did it and what it means in another post!!

You can also find great paintings, by the galleries studio and Guild artist!! lots of nice and amazing work, for reals..come check it out!! http://www.unionstreetgallery.org/ ....you'll find some amazing pastel work by Marikay Witlock, Large scale portraits by Patty McWilliams, Colorful arranged acrylic paintings by Roger Paris, gorgeous drawings and paintings by Lane Hanyes and inspiring sculptural pieces by Renee Nordstrom....so so so so so much more...i cant name em all you gotta come check em out for urselfs.. !! let me know what you guys think!!adios!!

No Summer on Euclid

Adios shikago heis!! I'm outta my home town for who knows how long...enterin the town of Dyer, indiana. Sad times, I write this blog on euclid ave where I will certainly not endure the summer solstice..I will be in indiana :( oh well!!! haha so I posted sum pics of the seasons that I have lived in during my years here on euclid ave..about 15 to be exact!!

From the very first time I got "jumped" in this side of town..to the feeling i got returning from college..i will miss it all!! Lets not forget the po po siren, the ambulances and of course the drug dealing!!! Oh and dont forget the dam crazy neighbors yelling their personal problems at 3 am on a tuesday night..It will all be missed!!

Oh and joaquin the straying doggie that visits me outta the blue, whos gona feed him now??..oh no should i kidnap him to assure his well being?..hmmm not sure I can handle having three dogs..better not pick up another one!! oh man!! i wnt be able to listen Cypress Hill and Control machete while drinking a forty of King Cobra on my front porch...ugh I guess the saying holds true..u dnt know what u have until its gone.. :(

Well Its time to create new memories...everything has a beginning and an ending, so bring it on indiana!! Lets see what we can create :)

i will still be hangin out much out here in chicago heights!! So dnt trip potato chip!! I'll still be seen around town!!

Between Fragmentation..Creative works by Diane J. McGarel!!

You know those large buildings, usually made of bricks...our grade school teachers used to take us their on field trips..what they be called??..oh yea LIBRARIES!!! you can rent books for free!!! holy crap free books to learn from at our disposal?..the possibilities are endless!!! whoa..ok ok its late sry and im defff running low on cafeine..so weew it is amiee goes..Diane Mcgarel, a fellow guild artist at the union street gallery is having her first solo show at the FRANKFORT LIBRARY..The address is 21119 S. Pfeiffer road, Frankfort Illinois 60411...Go show her some love and while ur at it, pick up a book..better yet, pick up a dozen books, and stop playin playstation!!! thats right i said it, read!! anyways, Fo shizzle!! ima try n go up there tomorrow morning to do some studying and appreciate dianes work!!! I stole some pics of hers from her facebook, to show you guys, I hope she doesnt mind...yikes..either way, if she sues im broke so she'll be stuck with my school loans..haha :) jk im not but i am :) :)

Her work is interesting, I havent quite figured it out yet, but its def worth checking a=out and I'll prob post more about it once I see her work!!! I believe she also has a work of hers at the current art exhibit at the union...ok ok its late me be tired... peace out holmes!!! " a la camita!!a la camita!!!!" haha topo gigio!! totally random n weird sry..laterz!!

oh wait the show runs from March 2nd to March 30th!! alomost forgot..sorry people!!

Ay wey!! my visit to the union street show!! Image Impression Attitude..

Me gusta vivir alegre....pa ke me amargo la vida?..perro bichi y mujeriego...eeeeuuui!!!.eui eui eui...haha banda el recodo in da morning, now thats a way to wake up!!!ay wey this has got to be the earliest i've written in this blog..whoaa 10 am..yikes!!! And only one pint of coffee thus far, 5 more to go..hehe So this past friday was the openeing reception to the art show at union street art gallery in da heights!! This was by far the best show I have seen there in a while..granted i havent been to many, but I just enjoyed the diverse pieces!! Sum good stuff there, and yo uguys still have time to go check it out! There were pieces super large!! These pieces were paintings, acrylic I believe, but dnt hold me to it.. One of my favorite pieces, was the installation done by randy (pic above..guy with white stripped shirt) You know it was just fun..A bit thought provokin, but mostly fun for me, and I havent seen work like that around here so its always fun to break thru the traditional, paintings...The guy made the trip from kentucky I believe..So Thats cool,- thats what national event do..bring in people from around da states!!

there were other cool, pieces, like a kinetic sculpture by jonah ( i think dats how u spell his name) you would insert a quarter and then this fish and hook things would move up n down..i took a video I'll try to post it up here if i can..that was fun!! Unfortunately I had to leave early from the reception So I wasnt there to hear the victors names be announced..So if you guys wana know who won, ur gona have to go check it out for yourselves...Im wondering who they were..

hopefully my absolute favorite piece won..Its the huge painting in the pic above..titled, fear factor vs. cops...Its awesome to see work at that scale..a huge scale..although sometimes its overdone..the size of the image should be representative of what your goal of the piece is ..dnt just go large to impact cuz it sure as hell can back fire!!! haha it'll sound like a drive by at the hill..lol jay kay!! But for real this piece fit the theme well, it was obviously well done and it stirred up some controvery which I luvvv to do!! cops!! everyone knows that woed alone is controversy..lol

the show will be up for a lot longer, go to their website for more info..www.unionstreetgallery.org

Heres the video..!! the guys name is jonah, he has more similar work..ill post more of his stuff so you can go check it out in person!!

new exhibit at Union street gallery!! Friday!!!

Ke pedo weyes!! translation..wassup mules...haha ok so theres a new exhibit set and ready to go for friday march 12..aka this friday night from 6-9 pm!! The pic above is a sculpture done by one of the greatest artist of all times..haha jk it was made by me :D Its titled "gluttony"..I thought it was appropriate for the theme Image attitude impression..which is the theme for the show at USG..!! ok so I know I sound like a broken record and say good things all the time..but for reals holmes, this is a very great show..I promise!! If you attend you will find, various sized paintings, a kinetic "fun" sculpture (bring ur quarters), installations, black and white drawings, and alot of cool peeps and mucho wine!! This is going to be a great show and I hope you can all make it!! Visit Union street gallery's website for a preview of the show!!! heres the link http://www.unionstreetgallery.org/ ..Oh almost forgot!! There will also be a shoppin area for those people that like vintage clothes and such!!! The Art Gallery is in chicago heights! For the address go to the link provided..but if you are a follower of this blog you should be familiar with this gallery.. Hope to see you guys there!!!!