Untitled 54 Art Blog

Congratulations to my fellow LA Art Girl Micol Hebron on her amazing “(en)Gendered (in)Equity,” project. I encourage all to participate.  You can learn more about Micol and her project through Jancar Gallery or on Face book at https://www.facebook.com/groups/514330251981431/

Also check out the recent cover photo and interview of Micol with  Carol Cheh.
Or Micol's web-site.

I participated in two posters for the L.A. portion of the project. One is a collaboration poster with Walt Hall and Susan C. Weber. Here is mine. Mihai Nicodim ZERO WOMAN.

Can't wait to see this project grow.

Labels: (en)Gendered (in)Equality, Equal representation for women, equality, Kelly Thompson, Micol Hebron, Woman in Art

Jancar Gallery has long been a pioneer in showcasing women in the arts giving them the freedom to express themselves without restrictions. Tom Jancar has provided a place for women to push the boundaries of feminist art as well as explore the sexual and social limitations that exist within the male dominated world of contemporary art. Standing out among his many talented artists is interdisciplinary artist Micol Hebron. Her solo show “Sisterhood is Powerful” was a ground breaking exhibit that I was proud to support and grateful to have attended. I urge you to read about it on this blog, “NOTES ON LOOKING”, such a beautifully written review by Geoff Tuck regarding Hebron's exhibition.

That being said I was reminded of Hebron and her beautiful work upon reading this article about the upcoming Tim Youd show at the new Coagula Gallery just doors down from Jancar Gallery in LA's Chinatown. I was immediately struck with the reference to the size of HIS vagina, “Some people are going to be uncomfortable looking at a 9-foot vagina,” Youd said. My first thought was, “Wow stereotypical man, “MY VAGINA IS BIGGER THAN YOUR VAGINA” attitude.

Now rather than getting into my many, many, many views on the subject I challenge you to read about both shows and create your own conclusion as to why it is that Youd got the attention of the mainstream media and not Hebron. Connections, perhaps. Needless to say I think the shows speak for themselves and urge you to investigate the content and intent of both of them. I personally am again reminded of how men get accolades, control and even a say in vaginas over women. Whether it be in the white house or in art.

Labels: Chinatown Galleries, Feminist Art, Jancar Gallery, Micol Hebron, War on Women, Women in Art

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JANCAR GALLERY is pleased to announce a very special group exhibition:

FEB. 5 - FEB 26, 2011
Opening reception for the artists: Saturday, Feb. 5, from 6 - 9 PM

NARRATIVES OF THE PERVERSE - II

February 05 - 26, 2011

Suzanne Lacy- Micol Hebron- Dawn Kasper- Annie Sprinkle- Elizabeth Stephens- Susan Mogul- Catherine Lord- Skip Arnold- Betty Tompkins- Ellie Kevorkian- Julie Lequin- Angela Ellsworth- Robert Cumming- Dani Tull- Robert Fontenot- Nancy Popp- Richard Newton- Hildegarde Duane- Hubert Schmalix- Marcus Civin- Elana Mann- Roger Herman- Alex Staiger- Pierre Picot- Doug Harvey- Judith Linhares- Charles Karubian- Carrie Yury- Leslie Kneisel- Martha Wilson- Derek Boshier- Annetta Kapon- Dorit Cypis- Cyril Kuhn- Katrin Jurati- Tad Beck- Christian Cummings- --------- Curated by Tom Jancar & Maya Lujan.


Wow what an amazing show this was. The next day I saw that someone commented on Tom Jancars facebook that he "had a lot of nerve". I so totally loved that and he sure did. This show is certainly a show to be proud of and yes I think that statement is a complement. I'm sure he is also proud of his artists that really really had a lot of effin nerve" along with talent and some strong historical voices.

Ellie Kevorkian's photos were hypnotic. I love her composition and the beautiful, sad, funny story they tell. I'd like to thank Ellie for introducing me to Susan Mogul. Wow what a powerhouse of a gal. Her piece was uh uh uh I'm speechless. I have to admit I couldn't watch the whole thing all at once. I'm still not sure I got through it all. In the words of Syndey C. "I guess I'm not so hard core". Micol Hebron was vigazelled to the max. I think she said that it was a video piece from 1995. Angela Ellsworth and Nancy Popp were in the house as well. Please visit the gallery for the entire show. I can't begin to do it justice.

Labels: Angela Ellsworth, Ellie Kevorkian, Jancar Gallery, Kelly Thompson, LA Art Girls, Micol Hebron, Nancy Popp, punk rock art, Syndey Croskey

Unfortunately I was having too much fun to take many photos. Here is a table display that was set up with a "Micol Hebron" project for X-tra Magazine that I participated in as well as show cards and stuuuufff. Thank you to everyone who brought there beautiful art and those who came to visit.

Thanks to Douglas Alvarez and Mayra a.k.a. Monkeyhouse for curating the upstairs and bringing all of the yummy goodies. It looked wonderful!

Labels: 1 Image 1 Minute, Douglas Alvarez, Kelly Thompson, Kelly Thompson L.A. artist, Micol Hebron, Monkeyhouse Toys and Gallery, x-tra art quartely magazine

I loved this Donut wall from the "Fallen Fruit" Show at LACMA. What a great Show! This somehow reminded me of braille. I loved how people would come up to me and talk about this exhibit. Some would say how gross and hard the donut's were. While others would remember them as the best mix of sweet that they have ever had. In the whole wide world. tee hee

Labels: LACMA Fallen Fruit, Micol Hebron, rock stars