"A future peephole to watch a peepshow from the past" A collaboration with me and my good friend @midnighttwelve4l
Description: Enter a world where the echoes of resilience reverberate through the ruins of a long forgotten city ravaged by the wars of selfish beings , as captured in the evocative solo exhibition, "Still Here, Kind Of." Artist Armondo Williams invites you to contemplate the parallel narratives of personal growth and urban decay amidst the backdrop of a planet taken back by nature. Through a captivating collection of small sculptures, original paintings, and prints, this show offers a poignant reflection on change, loss, and the enduring traces of what once was.
Upcoming exhibition "Memories - Memorias" by artist Martin Moreno. Other featured artists include: Reggie Casillas, Gloria Martinez Granados, Armando Williams and Francisco (Enuf) Garcia.
"My art is sometimes political and often a social commentary. I have tried to remain true to the belief that talent and knowledge are worthless unless shared. It is with this intent that I wish to share my work including that of some of the artists I have worked with and mentored. I have attempted to include my work from the past, some which has never been shown. A great deal of the work is collaborative and some is from my personal collection. This exhibit is a collective celebration of culture, it is about who I am as a Chicano Artist. Paz y Amor" -Martin Moreno
"My art is sometimes political and often a social commentary. I have tried to remain true to the belief that talent and knowledge are worthless unless shared. It is with this intent that I wish to share my work including that of some of the artists I have worked with and mentored. I have attempted to include my work from the past, some which has never been shown. A great deal of the work is collaborative and some is from my personal collection. This exhibit is a collective celebration of culture, it is about who I am as a Chicano Artist. Paz y Amor" -Martin Moreno
Translations - Art by Gori Bautista & Armondo Williams
Art Show
Gori Bautista and Armondo Williams, grew up worlds apart, both with love for comic books and started their careers as graffiti artists. Bautista is taking a new approach to his signature motif the gorilla, which is a metaphor for the animalistic nature of humans. Typically, he is very focused on the details, like the eyes and fur, but in this exhibit, "I let my free will take over and made something unusual of me. …This time, I depicted my ideas to their extremes without attempting to control the destiny of each painting, thus giving 'Gori' a new kind of world." Williams paints with a loose quality in his line work and color transitions. His children have inspired this exhibit. After his daughter asked him if they can go to the moon, he thought "no," but realized "why no? who ruined my imagination, and why would I ruin it for my daughter?" After that interaction, he started to collect their creations and drew his translation of their art, making each piece collaboration with his daughters. First Friday artist reception, June 7, 2019, 6:00pm - 9:00 pm. Exhibit Duration: May 29 - June 26, 2019. Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm.
Event Info: (623) 826-9912
Ages: All ages
Price: Free
Free
Art Show
Gori Bautista and Armondo Williams, grew up worlds apart, both with love for comic books and started their careers as graffiti artists. Bautista is taking a new approach to his signature motif the gorilla, which is a metaphor for the animalistic nature of humans. Typically, he is very focused on the details, like the eyes and fur, but in this exhibit, "I let my free will take over and made something unusual of me. …This time, I depicted my ideas to their extremes without attempting to control the destiny of each painting, thus giving 'Gori' a new kind of world." Williams paints with a loose quality in his line work and color transitions. His children have inspired this exhibit. After his daughter asked him if they can go to the moon, he thought "no," but realized "why no? who ruined my imagination, and why would I ruin it for my daughter?" After that interaction, he started to collect their creations and drew his translation of their art, making each piece collaboration with his daughters. First Friday artist reception, June 7, 2019, 6:00pm - 9:00 pm. Exhibit Duration: May 29 - June 26, 2019. Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm.
Event Info: (623) 826-9912
Ages: All ages
Price: Free
Free
