tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143808952024-03-06T21:55:55.305-08:00Untitled 54 Art BlogPosts of new paintings, drawings and happenings from an L.A. based artist. Capitalism in action! Everything's for sale!Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.comBlogger405125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-33400717202921288242020-07-22T19:19:00.000-07:002020-07-22T19:19:19.999-07:00El Soldado 2020<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I am so excited to have permission to paint this photo taken by Martha Benedict of my dear friend Leticia Zavala. I have always admired everything about it. This is the third "el soldado" that I have painted for the Cactus Gallery, Loteria show. </span><br />This is my third El Soldado so fun. <br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Title: "Donde deje mis chanclas!" (Sandra is this the right title for what Leticia said?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Size: 111/2 x 81/2</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Medium: Acrylic, Resin, Framed</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Price: <a href="https://cactusgalleryla.com/">https://cactusgalleryla.com/</a></span><br />
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"Loteria V" ~ POP-UP SHOW in Downtown L.A.<br />
Scheduled to run: September 21-October 5, 2019<br />
RECEPTION: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 * 6P-9P<br />
ADDRESS: Mezzanine of The Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013<br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lotería is a traditional Mexican game of chance, similar to bingo, that uses images on a deck of cards instead of plain numbers. There are 54 images; each has a name and an assigned number. The cards are very colorful and the imagery on them is broadly recognized in all of Mexico, other Latin American countries, as well as European nations. </span><br style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The most recognized version of Lotería is the “Don Clemente Gallo” rendition which was introduced in Mexico in 1887 by the French businessman, Don Clemente Jacques. The owners today own the registered trademark and have continued this version through 3 generations with the original artwork remaining the same.</span><br style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">All 54 images of the original deck will be represented in the show. Here is a link to the original Loteria set: </span><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Floteria.elsewhere.org%2Fclemente1%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3H1dBgbSMGpOl11_72T7X2OkVjBGnpSB923Q-fhUlSIL_-Bc1kgkL-s_M&h=AT1y0RIRcuGABR9eVD947TcRTKvwj8KUtbyQsIMla-98dU5_fGTwj7gkAZMi3qVTmyEcZ5C0YJU0iBWutyQiAS6p39LP2W9PzXN9MMpv5YDMbCcD-8XIJgSiNk67_og6V6vTr0-IbskyllfM-IP98dM" href="http://loteria.elsewhere.org/clemente1/?fbclid=IwAR3H1dBgbSMGpOl11_72T7X2OkVjBGnpSB923Q-fhUlSIL_-Bc1kgkL-s_M" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">http://loteria.elsewhere.org/clemente1/</a><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition, artists are creating cards from a second set of Loteria cards #55 - 108. 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I am so excited to again invited to "Loteria V" at<a href="https://cactusgalleryla.com/"> Cactus Gallery</a>! Please join us in the <a href="http://lastbookstorela.com/">"Mezzanine of The Last Bookstore.</a> It' such a fun show to paint and see. -kelly<br />
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I am so happy to be painting the "ElSoldado" card again this year. Last year I chose "Joan of Arc". This year I was compelled to choose "Chelsea Elizabeth Manning". As a soldier, activist, whistle blower and wrongly imprisoned Patriot her story of injustice haunts me. </div>
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Chelsea Manning latest news <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/chelsea-manning">https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/chelsea-manning</a></div>
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Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-76157701292251217882016-01-23T17:04:00.004-08:002016-01-23T17:07:23.328-08:00Consort<div style="background-color: white;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 1.38; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Together and separately, we asked our artist couples to consider and reflect on their relationships. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 20.24px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The new works on display touch on all aspects of being together, and colorfully illustrate the struggles of creatively living and expressing in the every day. </span></span></div>
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Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-91545059011783982182015-06-11T10:38:00.002-07:002015-06-11T11:43:52.953-07:00Lummis Day Festival 2015June 5th thru 7th 2015! <br />
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I'm very happy to be a part of the <a href="http://www.lummisday.org/">Lummis Day Festival</a> this year. Here is a photo of my installation at the Lummis Home. 'Colony' representing art and community. We are all like little aunts in a 'colony' working for a better NELA. The kids had a great time destroying them. ;)<br />
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The Amazing Linda Kay at the Southwest Museum!<br />
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Our fearless leader at the Lummis Home Heather Hoggan.<br />
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<strong>In celebration of 10 years, Lummis Day expands:<br />Three Days, Five Locations on June 5, 6 and 7, 2015</strong></h2>
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<strong>MARIACHI PLAZA, FRIDAY JUNE 5, 4 – 8 PM</strong><br />
* 4:00 Suspect<br />
* 4:40 <a href="http://www.luisjrodriguez.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Luis J. Rodriguez</a><br />
* 5:10 <a href="http://www.jessicasongs.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Jessica Fichot</a><br />
* 6:00 Casa 0101 Theater: Excerpt from “Cholas, Chicanas y Chisme”<br />
* 6:30 Diavolo Institute Youth Performance Company from STAR Prep Academy performing T.R.U.S.T.<br />
* 7:00 Mariachi Tierra Mexicana de Oscar Chavez</div>
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<strong>SOUTHWEST MUSEUM, SATURDAY JUNE 6, 10AM – 4PM</strong><br />
* 10:00 Exhibit, “Back to The Roots: A Tribute to Richard Duardo” opens<br />
* 12:00 Tribute to Richard Duardo program with Wayne Healy<br />
1:00 “Back to the Roots” themed poetry hosted by Linda Kaye. Poets Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin, Jim Bolt, Judith Terzi, Jeff Rogers, Miriam Quezada Hagerman, Alfredo Madrid. Accompanied by Saxaphonist: Joel Shryack<br />
* continuous: Music by Dave Porter, Hector Sanchez<br />
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<strong>YORK PARK AT AVENUE 50, SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2PM – 6PM</strong><br />
* 2:15 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZKqExOiCnR4VZGzC903-cg" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mariachi Tradicion de Fernando Rio</a>s <br />
* 3:00 <a href="http://www.elliottcaine.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Elliot Caine Quintet</a> <br />
* 3:55 <a href="http://www.pacificoperaproject.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Pacific Opera Project</a> <br />
* 4: 35 Celtic Céili Dancers and Aedan McDonnell, Step Dancer <br />
* 5:15 Attic Empire<br />
* continuous: Chalk artists Willie Zen, Mri Scott Elbey, Adriana Salgado, Lori Antoinette W, Aldonia R. Bailey, Liz Espinoza, and Ever Galvez </div>
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<strong>SOUTHWEST MUSEUM, SUNDAY,</strong><strong> JUNE 7, NOON– 5:00 PM</strong><br />
* 12:00 Exhibit, “Back to The Roots: A Tribute to Richard Duardo” opens<br />
* 2:00, 2:45 and 3:00PM: Music: Neighborhood School String Ensemble</div>
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* 10:20 Ted Garcia Blessing<br />
* 10:30 Musical interlude: Mason Summit<br />
* 11:00 Poets Suzanne Lummis, Jim Natal, William Archila<br />
* 12:00 Reception<br />
* 12:00 Crafts Exhibits<br />
* 12:00-continuous Music by Dave Porter, Hector Sanchez</div>
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* 12:30 Ted Garcia, Native American Blessing<br />
* 1:00 Chickwood <br />
* 2:05 Stand Easy <br />
* 3:25 <a href="http://www.trioellas.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Trio Ellas</a> <br />
* 4:40 <a href="http://www.susiehansen.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Susie Hansen Latin Band</a> <br />
* 6:10 <a href="http://www.buyepongo.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Buyepongo</a> <br />
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* 1:40 <a href="http://sirenesquedance.wix.com/homepage" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sirenesque</a> <br />
* 2:50 <a href="http://www.lachoreographersanddancers.org/LAChoreographersAndDancers.org/index.html" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Louise Reichlin & Dancers/ Los Angeles Choreographers & Dancers</a><br />
* 4:05 Futuro/The Jr. Dance Company of<a href="http://www.contra-tiempo.org/#contra-tiempo" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">CONTRA-TIEMPO</a> <br />
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* 1:00 <a href="http://www.theslightlys.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Slightlys</a> <br />
* 1:50 <a href="http://www.hobartwfink.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Hobart W. Fink</a> <br />
* 2:50 <a href="http://www.saltpetal.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Salt Petal</a> <br />
* 3:55 <a href="http://cunaomusic.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Cuñao</a></div>
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* 1:00 Franklin Students<br />
* 1:45 The Amps<br />
* 2:45 The Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre: Flamenco and Hip-Hop<br />
* 3:45 The G.A. Squad (Grand Arts Squad)<br />
* 4:45 57 Bossa</div>
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* 1:55 We Tell Stories <br />
* 2:50 Puppets & Players Little Theatre <br />
* 3:30 <a href="http://www.earthwormensemble.com/" style="color: #fd650d; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Earthworm Ensemble</a> <br />
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4:40 Puppets & Players Little Theatre</div>
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Continuous: Avenue 50 Studios Papel Picado<br />
The Franklin Robotics Team<br />
Tongva crafts with Julia Bogany, Tribal Elder, San Gabrielino Band of Mission Indians<br />
Home Depot/Color Spot<br />
Eco Voices with The Urban Science Corps <br />
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Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-14294351134038351402015-03-27T12:26:00.001-07:002015-06-11T11:42:41.714-07:00Art Share LA<a href="http://artsharela.org/">Art Share L.A. </a><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; color: #333333; font-family: serif12, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px;"></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">On Thursday, May 14th 2015 Art Share L.A. will host a cocktail reception gala event to raise money to fund their mission of supporting emerging artists by providing a creative arts center in rapidly growing Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. Honoree Kent Twitchell is providing 8 images from his 40-year career and 2 never-before-seen images to be displayed on a network of billboards to create a public art exhibition throughout Los Angeles provided by Clear Channel Outdoor.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;"><a href="http://www.kenttwitchell.org/">Kent Twitchell</a> has been creating murals in Los Angeles since 1971 when he created a 30’ tall image of Steve McQueen. Images included in this project include the famous mural portrait “The Hollywood Freeway Lady”, “LA Chamber Orchestra”, </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.7600002288818px;">“LA Marathon Runners”, “Lita Albuquerque Monument” and never before displayed “Michael Jackson Monument” and the soon to be painted “The Return on Ed Ruscha”. All featured images will be on display and for purchase at Above the Streets gala event.<br /><br />Above the Streets will be an evening of celebration from 6:00 – 10:00PM. Art Share’s creative center will be fully activated with a silent auction highlighting emerging artists works, passed food and cocktails provided by Traxx Restaurant, and a program presenting Kent Twitchell with the Esteemed Artists Award by Isabel Rojas-Williams of the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles (MCLA).<br /><br />Confirmed Billboard Locations Include:<br /><br />· Venice @ Motor<br /><br />· La Cienega @ Jefferson<br /><br />· Wilshire @ Western<br /><br />· La Cienega @ Horner<br /><br />· Cotner @ Pico<br /><br />· La Cienega @ Airdrome<br /><br /><br />Art Share L.A.: The Arts District is the fastest growing area in Los Angeles with real estate prices increasing and new developments springing up every day. Art Share LA’s 16-year history allows our creative arts center to be in a position to engage the new community and give them access to creative space. Art Share L.A.’s mission is to support artists by providing a creative environment to reside, develop, perform and exhibit their works. Art Share inspires artists and provides connection to the community for shared benefit.<br /><br />To check out the ongoing exhibitions and events at Art Share L.A., visit<a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fartsharela.org%2F&h=RAQEPPKB0&enc=AZP8450KgwyytP3TX_WU89S5G2kFNNKDi4eN-UCrG5BvQ8qSzETcUlfbwX1brkj1hAs&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://artsharela.org/</a> for more information.<br /><br />Event Info: Above the Streets<br />Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 – 6:00-10:00PM<br />Location: Art Share L.A., 801 E. 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013<br />Contact: Cheyanne Sauter<br />Art Share L.A.<br />(310) 926-6657<br />cheyanne@artsharela.org</span></div>
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<strong style="flex: 0 1 auto;">*Opening Reception March 27th From 6:00pm to 9:00PM</strong></div>
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<strong style="flex: 0 1 auto; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;"><a href="http://wildingcran.com/">Wilding Cran Gallery</a> Unit B</strong><span style="line-height: 15.3000001907349px;"> in the Arts District [DTLA]</span></div>
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<strong style="flex: 0 1 auto;">*Opening Reception April 4th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm</strong></div>
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<strong style="flex: 0 1 auto;">On April 18th,</strong> the last day of Bunnymania, </div>
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<strong style="flex: 0 1 auto;">Dr. Margo DeMello (1 pm)</strong></div>
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Suggested donation: $5 museum members; $8 non-members.</div>
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<span style="flex: 0 1 auto;"><strong style="flex: 0 1 auto;">By </strong><span style="color: #418da4; flex: 0 1 auto; text-decoration: none;"><strong style="flex: 0 1 auto;"><a href="http://www.bunnyworldfoundation.org/" style="color: #418da4; flex: 0 1 auto; text-decoration: none;">Bunny world Foundation</a></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="flex: 0 1 auto;"><span style="flex: 0 1 auto; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Please take a moment to visit <span style="color: #ea9999;"><a href="http://bunnymania.org/">BUNNIEMANIA website</a> </span>for details and a available work. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 10pt;">Addona Khare, Bibi Davidson, Bogdan Dumitrica, Brian Duda, Corrie Gregory, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Dana Feagin, Daniela Schweitler, Dave Ghilarducci, Debra Broz, Dilip Niroy, Georgie Flood, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Gretchen Ryan, Heather Matton, Inge Dehenin, Jane O’Hara, Karen Florito, Karrie Ross, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Kathryn Pitt, Kelly Thompson, Kim McCarty, Kim Tucker, Lara Regan, Marina Hebert, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Mary McGill, Mark Blatchford, Megh Raj Thapa, Michelle Waters, Moniuque Rebelle, NAMAAK Collective, </span><span style="flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Nina Salerno- (Perfect Reject), </span><span style="flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Osceola Refetoff, Paul Evans, Paula De La Cruz, Penny Collins, </span><span style="flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Rafael Perea De la Cabada, Raul Contreras, </span><span style="flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Rhea Korito, Rikki Niehaus, Sally Ann Field, </span><span style="flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Salomon Huerta, </span><span style="flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Sandra Vista, Sarah Hardt, Sarah Stone, </span><span style="flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Susan Coates, Suzanne Walsh, </span><span style="flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;">Trine Churchill, Valerie Daval</span><span style="flex: 0 1 auto; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.3000001907349px;"> </span></div>
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This Piece was completely inspired by this show. I had a great time painting it. She is waiting by the front door soon to be packaged up and ready to go. </div>
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In putting together this show Sandra Mastroianni asked featured artist Ulla Anobile, <span style="background-color: white;">whose 70th birthday prompted the show, to gather some of her thoughts, </span>which you can read below. </div>
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The theme can mean so many different things. It can be as complex as trying to understand the heritage and beliefs of a particular society and the traditions we grew up with and continue with loyalty. Or it can be as simple as the feeling one gets when looking at a photograph of a grandparent. Or it can be all the unanswered questions regarding one's ancestry.</div>
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VIA ULLA ANOBILE: ”As I've grown older, understanding where I came from has become increasingly important. Now, looking at the improbable age of 70, communing with the ancestors, hearing what they may have to tell me, seems necessary, even vital.</div>
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So many of us have lost the connection to our roots and to the ancestral soil through various upheavals, dislocations, losses, neglect. To me, the ancestral soil means not only the physical dirt and its location (though those matter too, a lot!) but also the cultural, emotional and spiritual background from which I emerged. It has become clear to me that I've not only inherited the physical DNA of my ancestors, but also, to a great extent, the DNA of my psyche.</div>
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I've come to realize that the ancestral connection can be found in startling ways. It can be a strong reaction to a piece of music, or a surge of emotion when seeing an old photo, or a sense of recognition when reading about old customs, traditions and beliefs. Even seeing a map or a list of names found on the Internet can bring up a memory even where memories should not exist. Saying aloud the name of a lake, river or village can create a spark: yes, that is where my roots are, that is where my unknown ancestors once lived.</div>
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I've felt a sense of belonging when touching a material - wood, bark, burlap - that was important in my cultural background. I've felt it when putting the needle through cloth in the repetitive work of cross-stitching. A glimpse of a color - the combination of red and black, in my case - can awaken a deep response. So can connecting with an animal that turns out to have been of totemic importance.</div>
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Traces of the ancestral past do remain alive in the present: in stories heard, songs sung, words used, sayings and proverbs repeated, a dialect spoken, rituals clung to. Some of us have family bibles, even drawings of family trees; others have just a vacuum filled with the vaguest recollections. But I do believe that by making an effort to create a connection to those who came before us - however that is accomplished - can make us just a little bit wiser, just a little bit more whole."</div>
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Thank you to Ulla and Sandra for including me in this amazing show. I am very excited to show a few new pieces I am working on. As soon as they are finished I will share them here. You can contact Sandra if your interested in owning them. </div>
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Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-84670975159825387402015-03-23T15:02:00.001-07:002015-03-23T15:03:41.072-07:00Cannibal Flower March/2015<br />
Cannibal Flower March 2015<br />
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So excited to be seeing my Cannibal Flower loves this March. This is a one night show but if you're interested in any of the work please contact L.C. he would be happy to help you. You can also see some of more of the show on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CannibalFlower">facebook page</a>.<br />
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Here is my piece for the show. It's called "Dirty Sweet" part of my made up D.I.Y. Ladies Series.<br />
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<br />Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-29104514083263738372015-03-23T14:51:00.002-07:002015-03-23T14:52:25.527-07:00LOTERIA! Cactus Gallery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Anniversary Cactus!!! Come and Celebrate 10 fantastic years of Art For The People.<br />
Thank you Sandra Mastroianni for you love and generosity to us all. I am so proud to be a part of the Cactus Family.<br />
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Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-82199383641069897482014-08-06T13:18:00.001-07:002014-08-06T13:20:12.216-07:00Heads Will Roll<span class="fsl">I can only let these amazing powerful women's bio's and statements speak for themselves. This has and continues to be an amazing experience. Thank you to Mat Gleason and Bryan Chagolia at Coagula Curatorial for you generosity, kindness and professionalism in making our show a reality. Also thanks to Mike Vegas art installer extraordinaire. </span><br />
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<span class="fsl">“HEADS WILL ROLL’ GROUP ART EXHIBIT<br /> <br /> July 30-August 11<br /> <br /> Reception: Saturday, August 2, 7-11 pm Featuring live performance by Little T and the Swigs<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> Gallery Hours Wednesday-Saturday 12-5pm<br /> <br />
<a href="http://www.coagulacuratorial.com/html/">Coagula Curatorial</a> is pleased to announce our early August group
exhibition Curated by Kelly Thompson, Featuring <a href="http://www.alicebag.com/">Alice Bag</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Gamboa">Diane Gamboa</a>,
<a href="http://www.megmadison.com/">Meg Madison</a>, <a href="http://www.shizusaldamando.com/Shizu_Saldamando/Welcome.html">Shizu Saldamando</a>, Lorraine Scognamillo,<a href="http://www.kellythompson1.com/"> Kelly Thompson</a>,
<a href="http://wishcandy.net/">Sashiko Yuen</a><br /> <br /> "Heads Will Roll" - it’s not a concept, it’s an
attitude! These 7 strong, talented artists are united in their passion
for living a creative lifestyle. Not always satisfied with just one form
of creative outlet, they are not afraid to explore, experiment, and
organically evolve, traits seen in the evolution of "Heads Will Roll"
itself.<br /> <br /> This show brings together emerging as well as
established artists from different backgrounds and cultural experiences.
The strength of this group is a mutual respect and support for one
another as well as a vision for equality and empowerment. Through their
distinctive voices these artists hope to inspire the audience to
individually move forward while communicating a message of mutual
support and inclusion.<br /> <br /> Bio:<br /> <br /> Alice Bag was the lead
singer of The Bags, a punk band that helped to spearhead the West Coast
punk revolution of 1977. After spending many years as a working musician
in Los Angeles, she moved to Arizona in 2006. She was slow to get to
know people there and without the opportunity for musical
collaborations, she was forced to find new forms of creative expression.
Alice threw herself into writing, sewing, and baking and started taking
fine art classes through the continuing education department at a local
community college. Occasionally, she would post a painting on social
media and upon return to L.A., she received an invitation from artist,
curator and friend Kelly Thompson to be part of a group show.<br /> <br />
Alice is a long-time blogger turned author whose first book, Violence
Girl, East L.A. Rage to Hollywood Stage was published on Feral House in
2011. She's also a former bilingual elementary school teacher. An
outspoken Artivista and self-proclaimed troublemaker, Alice plans to
display several pieces depicting punk feminism as part of the Heads Will
Roll exhibit.<br /> <br /> Statement:<br /> <br /> When I considered the title
of the show I thought of phallic heads, patriarchal symbols and figure
heads. Heads Will Roll brought to mind a punk band I used to play with
in the early eighties called Castration Squad. The titular castration
was never aimed at men, it was aimed at male privilege and gender
inequality, it was aimed at infiltrating male dominated spaces and doing
it with the irreverence and creativity of punk rock. My paintings focus
on the women of Castration Squad who will always be my sisters and who
continue to be audacious in their personal and professional lives.<br /> <br /> Bio:<br /> <br />
Diane Gamboa received her degree from Otis College of Art and Design.
She is a recipient of a California Community Foundation Individual
Artist Grant, and her solo exhibitions include “Bruja–Ha” at Tropico de
Nopal Gallery and “Chica Chic” at Patricia Correia Gallery in Santa
Monica. In the early ‘80s, she photographically documented the East Los
Angeles punk rock scene. Throughout most of the ‘80s, she was associated
with ASCO, a conceptual multi-media performance art group. Gamboa
organized numerous site-specific "Hit and Run" paper fashion shows —
created as easily disposable streetwear. The shows became quite popular
and some designs ended up in museums. During the ‘90s, she found herself
using the tension and stress involved in the urban environment to
create new works, leading her to develop a Pin Up series of 366 ink
drawings on vellum as an in-depth study of male-female relationships.
These works led to her “Endangered Species” series, which recreates some
of the Pin Up drawings in a three-dimensional form. Many of the figures
in the Pin Up drawings are covered in tattoos, which is an ongoing
fascination for Gamboa.<br /> <br /> Bio:<br /> <br /> Meg Madison is an artist
who uses photography to conceptually examine contemporary life. She was
born and raised in New York City, studied film at San Francisco
University with Trinh T. Minh-ha who taught her “the things surrounding
the subject are as important as the subject.” Madison moved to Los
Angeles in 1988 and a series of traumatic events motivated her to
purchase a twin-lens Rolleiflex and begin making photographs. After a
decade of taking pictures Madison had her first solo exhibit in 2005
with the Kristi Engle Gallery. The exhibit, Surface Streets was called
by Holly Meyers in the Los Angeles Times “a poetic visual essay that
explores the most common of daily activities- driving- with fresh eyes.
Madison continued showing with the Kristi Engle Gallery and has been
involved in many collaborative art and photography projects as well as
numerous group shows. Her photographs have won awards and are in many
private and institutional collections.<br /> <br /> Madison is part of the
collective OIMOA (Optical Image Makers of America) that is working on a
photography show of the “the invisibles” ; OIMOA was awarded Venice Arts
First Fresh Perspective Curatorial Exhibit in 2013 for their show
NARRATIVE SPACE. Madison has curated and organized exhibitions,
fundraisers, and collaborates with other artists in Los Angeles.<br /> <br /> Statement:<br /> <br />
“Letters to mother” explores cultural ritual and myth in the form of
the traditional birthday card. This series includes 31 birthday cards,
one for each day of the supposed birthday “month” celebrated by the
mother depicted in the series.<br /> <br /> The abundance of birthday
greetings helps the viewer observe the underlying dysfunction of family
relations. Cultural ritual dictates that birthday cards call for best
wishers and express fondness for the recipient. In these pictures the
artist’s letters the body of text, in neat catholic school handwriting,
illustrating the never-ending quest for parental approval. With a
nonchalant tone the cards make statements in direct contradiction to the
cultural norm of both the exaltation the mother, and the celebration of
the birthday. The text reveals unresolved family drama in emotions
bubbles of family secrets.<br /> <br /> There is also a handmade limited
edition book of the cards, a children’s book has been deconstructed and
the pages of the cards have been substituted. Teddybears Cookbook
“Letters to Mother” is a handmade limited edition of 20 that alters the
original children’s book by inserting the artists birthday cards to her
mother. The original hardcover is Teddybears Cookbook by Susanna Gretz,
& Alison Sage, Doubleday & Company, the substitution of 34
pages of artists inserts. Los Angeles 2010 The children’s book in the
viewer’s hands in not what it seems, the cards are not what they seem,
and the photographs pose countless questions for the viewer.<br /> <br /> Bio:<br /> <br />
Shizu Saldamando is a Los Angeles-based artist who has exhibited her
drawing, painting, sculpture and video work both locally and
internationally. She received her B.A. from UCLA’s School of Arts and
Architecture and her Masters degree in art from California Institute of
the Arts. She has worked as a general staff for such organizations as
Center for the Study of Political Graphics, Self-Help Graphics & Art
in East Los Angeles, and Slanguage Studio in Wilmington, CA. She is the
recipient of the California Community Foundation’s Fellowship for
emerging artists and one of the co-founders of Community Foundation’s
Fellowship for emerging artists and one of the artist-run cooperative
Monte Vista Projects in Los Angeles. She currently teaches drawing to
continuation high school students in Los Angeles and is learning tattoo.<br /> <br /> Statement:<br /> <br />
I am interested in the way subculture function and manifests itself
through fashion and music. Visual codes are re-interpreted and remixed
with new generations by recontextualizing seemingly outdated fashion,
music and language. This remix within subculture is often in contrast
and a response to mainstream marketing and co-optation. I am interested
in capturing specific fleeting social moments within local backyard
parties, independent music shows, and the like, but I also am
considering the pervasive and problematic context of binary subjectivity
(good vs. evil) by depicting personal moments of reflection and
contemplation that resist this limiting categorization. I view
portraiture as a means to reclaim self image and subjectivity not only
in response to mainstream media’s flattening and one dimensional gaze,
but also as a pro-active process in that enables and gives agency. I use
a mix of materials within the process such as wood, bed sheets, color
pencil, washi paper and ball point pen, to give nod to the varying
contexts and situations I depict. My overall objective is to create
images with unconventional materials, honoring people and moments that
resist categorization and question the existing archetypal and
hierarchical norms.<br /> <br /> Bio:<br /> <br /> Lorraine Scognamillo has been
in and around the art world for the last several decades. She studied
in the 80’s at Otis Parsons and worked on a variety of different
committee based art projects. Lorraine has also been involved with art
production for TV and film. For the last 15 years, she has been running
the art department for a non-profit enrichment program. Despite the
fact Lorraine has been immersed in art, this will be her first art show.<br /> <br /> Statement:<br /> <br />
For this show, I am influenced by vintage postcards depicting
mischievous devils. I used recycled and vintage material to recreate the
modern trickster. At times, challenging someone or something to change
using a sense of humor can allure one into viewing a different outlook
acknowledging heads can roll in laughter too!<br /> <br /> Bio:<br /> <br />
Kelly Thompson began her art career working as a graphic artist in
Chicago, then relocated to Los Angeles where she continues to exhibit
and work as a motion picture set painter. A community based artist who’s
work is inspired by the people and situations around her. Thompson is
deeply rooted in local as well as global culture. As a feminist and
artist, Woman's rights and socially political issues are an ongoing
strong influence in her work. Her paintings have been seen in Galleries,
Museums, Television Shows, Feature Films as well as in many private
collections. She is an avid cyclist and passionate about promoting
bicycle safety and alternative transportation.<br /> <br /> Thompson's
recent work is based on Feminine Deportment. “Deportment refers to the
way a lady carries herself; how she moves, walks, inclines her head, her
manners etc. A lady walks, talks, eats, stands, quite differently than a
male counterpart and it is the sum of all of these parts that embodies
what it is to be a lady”, via the Glamour Boutique website. Exploring
the feminine illusion according to these differences and society's
expectations of what it is to be Feminine. These works mostly consist of
woman's legs in what are socially appropriate or acceptable ways for a
lady to behave. <br /> <br /> Statement:<br /> <br /> I'm excited to expand on
my Feminine Deportment painting series for the “Heads Will Roll”
exhibition. In this new work, I’m exploring how clothing, uniforms, and
outerwear communicate ideas that may challenge the feminine illusion.
These simple articles of clothing can change and shape the way the world
and society view a woman, and, as women ourselves, inevitably mold our
own personal reactions. One of my new works is in honor of the "Gulabi
Gang", Hindi for the “Pink Gang.” This group of heroic and fearless
women in India that has taken it upon themselves to protect the poor and
call out the country’s most corrupt officials, popularizing their
actions by wearing a commonplace pink sari. Another painting in the show
is titled “Girl Scout Uniform”. This simple uniform invokes a myriad of
personal experiences among American women of all cultural backgrounds.<br /> <br /> Bio:<br /> <br />
Sashiko Yuen, aka Wishcandy, is an odd nomad currently located in
Southern California. Often going on adventures in SF, NYC, DC, and
Baltimore to refuel. She spends her time creating work referred to as ,
"a candy-coated horror show," inspired by retro culture, street fashion,
kitsch, beauty and the grotesque.<br /> <br /> Statement:<br /> <br /> My work
is a double-edged sword. It's bright, colorful, and fun but it tackles
darker subjects. I enjoy exploring both the beautiful and the grotesque.
They're not mutually exclusive.<br /> <br /> I'm currently creating work
based on juxtaposing opposites, listening to the subconscious, and
emotions. Some of the themes include rebellion, ridiculousness,
indulgence, restriction, sadness, violence, and femininity. Encouraging
others to reject standard societal expectations and create their own
stories. Building a collection of women with bad attitudes. It's
definitely semi-autobiographical, powerfully packed with metaphors and a
sense of humor!<br /> <br /> <br /> Coagula Curatorial was launched in 2012
by Mat Gleason, founder/editor-in chiefof Coagula Art Journal, a
publication which gained notoriety for its no-holds-barred critique of
contemporary art and the art world. To celebrate 20 years of publishing
Coagula Art Journal, Gleason opened Coagula Curatorial as a premier
exhibition space of contemporary art. Located in the historic Chinatown
district of Downtown Los Angeles, Coagula Curatorial is the commercial
gallery component of the Coagula empire, and in its short tenure has
risen to prominence with solo shows by Karen Finley, Llyn Foulkes, Kim
Dingle, Mark Dutcher, Tim Youd, Gronk, among others.</span></span><br />
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Lorraine ScognamilloKelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-5400382823637888752014-08-06T12:49:00.001-07:002014-11-12T16:28:33.621-08:00Squaring The Circle/LA Art Girls I am so excited to be participating in this amazing project representing the <a href="http://www.laartgirls.com/">LA Art Girls</a>. Thank you to <a href="http://www.allespach.com/home.html">Stephanie Allespach</a> for curating our part of this temporary residence. <br />
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SITE OF THE FORMER LLANO DEL RIO COLONY
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Craftswoman House and Hinterculture present Squaring the Circle: Llano
del Rio Centennial an interdisciplinary arts event on Saturday, May 3rd,
2014 from 1 pm to 6pm with site specific installations and performances
on view to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Llano del
Rio Cooperative Colony, a utopian socialist community established in
1914 by Job Harriman in Southern California?s Antelope Valley. The event
participants who reflect diversity in their work as historians, visual
artists, filmmakers, writers, choreographers, dancers, musicians,
activists, and transdisciplinary practitioners responding to questions
that Llano inspires. How does site-specific place, and the historical
archive relate to artists and their contemporary expression? How has the
categorization of Feminism, Socialism, Utopia and Collaboration shaped
artists' practices? Can we square the circle and propose evolution into
an alternative future?
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For my personal contribution to the event. I silk screened patches that simply said Feminist as well as a workshop to make <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/msmo4/girl-scouts-sit-upons/">'sit-upons</a>' a long time Girl Scout camping project.<br />
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Participating LA ART GIRLS Stephanie Allespach, Chloe Boleyn, Sydney Croskey, Felis Stella, Kelly Thompson, Marjan Vayjhan<br />
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<span style="color: black;">On <b>Saturday, April 5th, <span class="">Flower</span> <span class="">Pepper</span> <span class="">Gallery</span></b> is pleased to present <b>Of History And Hope</b>,
a collection of extinct, endangered, and exotic animal inspired works
as portrayed by over 50 diverse and talented artists. All of the works
that exist within this exhibition are created to inspire us to recognize
and respect the value in all living beings and in hopes that the human
race may become more conscious and considerate of the bond between
ourselves and the animal kingdom. The Magical Bond Between Man And
Beast, an article by Pat Shipman, states, "The human bond with animals
is mental, emotional, physiological, physical, and at least partly
genetic. People have evolved to live with animals; and in this ancient
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located in San Diego County. Lions, Tigers & Bears' main objective
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as to education the public about the growing population of abandoned and
unwanted exotic animals and where they come from. Lions, Tigers &
Bears' founder Bobbi Brink states that, <i>"After witnessing the
heart-breaking phenomenon known as the 'exotic animal trade' and seeing
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Benhatzel, Craww, David Natale, Desiree Fessler, Edward Cao, Erich J.
Moffitt, Erik Flores, Graham Curran, Halsey Swain, Heather Gross,
Jaclyn Alderete, Jaesun Kim, Jeannie L. Paske, Jeff McMillan, Jenna
Gibson, Joanne Nam, Jon Lau, Jose Javier Carabes, Junhee Sim, Junyi Wu,
Kelly Thompson, Kisung Koh, Kowoon Jung, Lauren Marx, Leila Ataya,
Lisa Congdon, Luciano Martinez, Marissa Kathleen Quinn, Mariam
Keurjikian, Nicole Bruckman, N.S. David, Paige Jiyoung Moon, Paul
Barnes, Raymond Sanchez, Robert Yancy, Roland Tamayo, Ron Pete, Ruel
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Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-76644045956693177662014-01-21T16:09:00.001-08:002014-01-21T16:11:18.813-08:00Cannibal Flower's First 2014 Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl">First <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CannibalFlower">Cannibal Flower</a> of 2014<br /> Saturday, January 25th<br /> 8pm-1am<br /> <br /> $10 <span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> $8 with donation to L.A. Food Bank<br /> $6 in costume<br /> <br /> 1052 S Olive St.<br /> Los Angeles, CA 90015 <br /> More info coming soon!!! <br /> <br /> Featured Artist <br /> Lauren Haggis <br /> <br /> Huge Art Show <br />
Nate Seubert, Phil Santos, Christopher Willingham, Mark Dugally, <a href="http://www.louiemetz.com/">Louie Metz</a>, Kristi Bockrath, Seitaku "Tak" Aoyama, Cody Lusby, Ramiro
Hernandez, Lefty Joe,<a href="http://www.untitled54web.com/"> Kelly Thompson</a>,<a href="http://www.paul-torres.com/"> Paul Torres</a>, Erik Flores, Dereke
Cardenaz, L. Croskey, Zara Kand, Jorge Martinez, Kohshin Finley, Delfin
Finley, Ahhd Art, Jennifer Korsen, Tony Venegas, Lynn Marie Greaves,
Kasim Patton, David Acuna, Bob Nelson, Rick Rodriguez, Mike "Pi"
Piacentino, Jim Lembeck, Adam Abraham, Emily Wong, Mary Ancilla
Martinez, Pablo Damas, Valerie Pobjoy, Merge 1, 'Jabu, Charles Perera,
Edwin Marin, Sir Froderick, Angel Cutno, Katie Ferguson, Bobby Rojas,
Cary Day, Mara Colecchia, BeneDigital, Jaime Guerrero, Teresa Flowers,
Nicolette Spear, Nicolas Bates, Dominique Lopez, Alvaro Roble, Jacki
Geary, Teresa Flowers, David Perales, Angela So, Seraphime Angelis <br /> <br /> Live Music By<br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Catchatones">The Catchatones <br /> https://www.facebook.com/</a><wbr></wbr><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Catchatones"><span class="word_break"></span>Catchatones</a><br /> <br /> Live Painters <br /> <br /> DJ's <br /> Mr. Numberonederful<br /> Knite Watch<br /> Jo-s<br /> <br /> And so much more...</span></span></span><br />
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presents Two Johns and a Whore, featuring the gallery debuts of <a href="http://www.johnfleck.net/">John Fleck</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Roecker">John Roecker</a>, two notoriously controversial and
confrontational media artists, coupled with a group show by twelve
artists exploring the literal, symbolic and allegorical nature of
prostitution: <a href="http://ausgangart.com/">Anthony Ausgang</a>, Kelly Blunt, <a href="http://watchingthepaintdry.typepad.com/">Sheila Cameron</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jane.cantillon.5"> Jane Cantillon</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacy_Lande">Stacy Lande</a>, <a href="http://www.louiemetz.com/">Louie Metz,</a> Rafael Reyes, <a href="http://bradfordjsalamon.com/">Bradford J Salamon</a>,
<a href="http://orianasmall.blogspot.com/">Oriana Small</a> (aka Ashley Blue), Mike Street, <a href="http://www.untitled54web.com/">Kelly Thompson</a>, and Mimi
Universe.<br /> <br /> Curated by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lalisa.Derrick">Lisa Derrick</a>, this exhibit is a direct and unapologetic exploration of art, love, sex, and commerce.<br /> <br />
Live music from Johnny Madcap plus DJ Alex Gordon. And fine wine and
craft beer as carry-out from Mr. Ling's Wine and Beer Mart.</span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl"> Coagula Curatorial</span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl">I am very excited to be a part of this show. I hope to see you tonight at the opening event. Many thanks to Lisa Derrick for including me and to Mat Gleason for hosting the show at Coagula. I look forward to many more curatorial efforts from Lisa. Congratulations to us all!</span></span><br />
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<span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl">Here are some references I pulled when researching for my piece. <b>http://www.buzzfeed.com/bbcamerica/the-most-famous-prostitutes-in-history http://www.iusw.org/ and of course Mary Magdalene http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Magdalene</b></span></span><br />
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When thinking about whore's I of course thought of Mary Magdalene. Then I searched and searched for a "man whore" I found nothing. EXCEPT that Russell Brand used to be an 'escort'. Well here is my man whore RB painted as MM. Fun times! <br />
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<br />Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-51213714791411641522014-01-09T19:59:00.001-08:002014-01-11T10:22:29.415-08:00"(en)Gendered (in)Equity <br />
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Congratulations to my fellow LA Art Girl Micol Hebron on her amazing “(en)Gendered (in)Equity,”<i> </i>project. I encourage all to participate.<i> You can learn more about Micol and her project through </i>Jancar Gallery or on Face book at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/514330251981431/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/514330251981431/</a><br />
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Also check out the recent cover photo and interview of Micol with <a href="http://artillerymag.com/super-inequality/">Carol Cheh.</a><br />
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I participated in two posters for the L.A. portion of the project. One is a collaboration poster with <a href="http://www.thesappystudio.com/">Walt Hall</a> and <a href="http://weberweb.blogspot.com/">Susan C. Weber</a>. Here is mine. <a href="http://www.nicodimgallery.com/">Mihai Nicodim</a> ZERO WOMAN.<br />
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<br />Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-78314107730129494722014-01-07T18:45:00.002-08:002014-01-07T18:45:30.958-08:00Chinatown<br />
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presents Two Johns and a Whore, featuring the gallery debuts of John
Fleck and John Roecker, two notoriously controversial and
confrontational media artists, coupled with a group show by twelve
artists exploring the literal, symbolic and allegorical nature of
prostitution: Anthony Ausgang, Kelly Blunt, Sheila Cameron, Jane
Cantillon, Stacy Lande, Louie Metz, Rafael Reyes, Bradford J Salamon,
Oriana Small (aka Ashley Blue), Mike Street, Kelly Thompson, and Mimi
Universe.<br /> <br /> Curated by Lisa Derrick, this exhibit is a direct and unapologetic exploration of art, love, sex, and commerce.</span></span>Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-28022943435163431312013-03-31T10:24:00.002-07:002013-03-31T14:41:00.077-07:00Cypress Village/Underground Tunnel Art Gallery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so excited to support and be a part of this wonderful community art event that Yancy at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/antiguacoffeeroasters?fref=ts">Antiqua Coffee House</a>
is organizing. On Tuesday April 2nd we are asking you to vote for <a href="http://myla2050.maker.good.is/projects/Tunnel-Art-Walk">The Cypress Village Underground Tunnel Art Gallery</a>. There is a short voting window so your support is
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take a moment to read the proposal and vote for 'us' here in Cypress
Park. I look forward to curating and being involved as an artist in many
of the underground tunnel shows to come. I love this idea and hope it
will also make our underground tunnel safer for the kids across the
street at the school to actually use. <br />
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<span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl"> This is the second show I've been invited to through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CannibalFlower">Cannibal Flower</a> in where they collaborate with another Gallery. Love the mix of styles meeting new people and being introduced to new galleries. I look forward to see what this second curatorial/gallery/artist project will bring. "</span></span><span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl"><span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl">Hey, Never A Dull Moment". (right John and Alex). Thanks Again for including me LC and Valentine. This show is with <a href="http://www.cellagallery.com/Cella_Gallery/Upcoming.html">Cella Gallery</a> in North Hollywood. I have heard wonderful things about this galley by other artist friends that have shown there. My friend <a href="http://nicole-bruckman.com/">Nicole Bruckman</a> is also co-curating a show at Cella Gallery next month that should be fun too. </span></span></span></span><br />
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Cody Lusby, Ariel Deandrea, Jackson Thilenius, Lauren Haggis, John Park,
Michael Christy, Sarah Stieber, Ken Flewellyn, Elliot Brown, Kristin
Bockrath, Kelly Thompson, L. Croskey, Kate Zambrano, Macsorro, Ramiro
Hernandez, Christopher Willingham, Salah, Jeaneen Carlino, Telopa, Jenna
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I was so happy to finally see the <a href="http://llynfoulkes.com/">Llyn Foulkes</a> retrospective today at the <a href="http://hammer.ucla.edu/exhibitions/detail/exhibition_id/221">Hammer</a>. What a wonderful show. I love that he seems to be board when his work is not evolving, what a special gift and a feeling that I share. You should go see it if your in Los Angeles. <br />
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Deliverance, 2007 - Pinault Collection //This piece made me chuckle out loud. Something about the last little puff coming out of Mickey. <br />
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Congratulations to Llyn Foulkes and the Hammer on a really interesting show. Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14380895.post-67350366862975841512013-02-05T18:34:00.000-08:002013-02-05T19:34:26.505-08:00Laguna Art Museum /// Art Appraisal Clinic<br />
Art Appraisal Clinic<br />
Tuesday, February 5, 2013<br />
<b>10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.</b><br />
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Visit Laguna Art Museum on Tuesday, February 5 to have your art
appraised by experts from Bonhams, the third-largest auction house in
the world, which specializes in the appraisal and sale of fine art. As
with “The Antiques Roadshow,” this is your chance to find out what
unexpected treasures you may own. Bring in your item(s) to receive an
informal (i.e. not written) auction value appraisal. Admission to the
museum is free, and the appraisal cost is $10.00 per item. Proceeds
benefit the museum’s education and exhibition programs.<br />
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Wow, what a pleasant series of events happened today. I was on the Face this morning and saw the <a href="http://lagunaartmuseum.org/art-appraisal-clinic-with-bonhams/">Laguna Art Museum</a>
had posted they were having an "Antiques Road Showish" event. I decided
to drive out there and was really glad I did. What an interesting
experience and beautiful ride. I felt like I WAS at Antiques Road Show,
so surreal. I really wish I could have spent more time there. The staff
at the museum were really wonderful as well as the representatives from
<a href="http://www.bonhams.com/">Bonhams</a>. Not only is Laguna a
beautiful beach the Mexican Restaurant next door has a
great Margarita and sea bass ceviche. <br />
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Back to the Art Appraisal Clinic...As some of you know I have started to try and find out if this jacket my daughter got as a gift around 2000-03 is a <a href="http://www.gagosian.com/artists/mike-kelley/">Mike Kelley</a>
Jacket. My friend Wendy was the one who bought it for our daughter when
she was about 4 or 5. She just said, "I don't know I bought it from
some crazy artist I used to party with down the street (in Silverlake). I
plan to go back to her and show her Mike Kelley photos and also get the
address where his place was. I think that could help to figure out who
made it. So I thought I should take this jacket to the "Clinc" maybe
they can help me.<br />
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The first few people I spoke to didn't know who Mike Kelley was. Needless to say I was startitng to get discouraged. I saw very few 20th century work at the my first section I was to report to. After a few painless detours I was lead
to Sharon Goodman Squires from Bonhams. She was so wonderful! Not only
was she super enthusiastic about the jacket she also had a couple of interesting
things to share and suggest. She basically said that, the piece is hand made and nothing I know about it would suggest it couldn't be but she didn't really know. She said if it was a Mike Kelley piece that I wouldn't get much for it. Needless to say I wouldn't sell it unless it helped send my girl to university. She also suggested that I try to contact his studio they may be able to tell me. So I will carry on and hopefully at least find out who the artist is whether it is MK or not. <br />
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Art Appraisal Clinic<br />
Tuesday, February 5, 2013<br />
<b>10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.</b><br />
<b>1:00-3:00 p.m.</b><b> </b><br />
<b>Free admission, $10.00 per item</b><br />
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Visit Laguna Art Museum on Tuesday, February 5 to have your art
appraised by experts from Bonhams, the third-largest auction house in
the world, which specializes in the appraisal and sale of fine art. As
with “The Antiques Roadshow,” this is your chance to find out what
unexpected treasures you may own. Bring in your item(s) to receive an
informal (i.e. not written) auction value appraisal. Admission to the
museum is free, and the appraisal cost is $10.00 per item. Proceeds
benefit the museum’s education and exhibition programs.<br />
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<b></b><br />Kelly Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08197536326857003454noreply@blogger.com0