I have a habit of over reaching in my life as an artist. Attempting paintings that are just a little bit beyond what I can possibly pull off, getting involved in projects with tight deadlines and, showing up to ask for the impossible has become common place at this point. While I have grown used to hearing the word no, most of the time these gambles find a way to miraculously pay off.
Preparing for this show was not one of those times.
A while back Didi Menendez did a nice profile of my work in her magazine, Poets & Artists. Not only did this profile lead to one of my first big sales, it has also lead to my work being included in a few of her other projects, including what has become and annual show at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago. These shows (along with her magazine) do an amazing job of combining promising newer artists alongside bigger established names and, I am trying to work with her on a portrait show here in Boston. In other words, when she calls, I want to send her something good.
Unfortunately, something good just did not want to happen without a fight. I scaled back my original plan, then scrapped the backup plan, only to end up finishing a piece that I had nearly abandoned. In the end, all the frustration was worth it. I am happy with the finished piece and the show will, without a doubt, be great.
I think everyone has seen enough of my new piece for this show so, scroll down for the official information and a few of the early arrivals for the show from some other cool artists.
Fixation
On view from April 18th – May 11th, 2014
Opening reception Friday April 18th from 7-10pm
At the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago
1029 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Fixation is an exhibition and a publication of art and poetry focused on the physical or psychological preoccupation or obsession over an object or subject. Also as a focus of something that will capture our attention.
Fixation takes place in a gallery setting, print and digital formats. The exhibition is curated by Sergio Gomez of Chicago’s Zhou B Art Center and Didi Menendez of PoetsArtists Magazine.
Contributing Artists
- Cesar Santos
- Denis Peterson
- Tim Okamura
- Terri Thomas
- Eloy Morales
- Daena Title
- Nadine Robbins
- Daniel Ochoa
- Ivonne Bess
- Ryan Shultz
- Michelle Buchanan
- Jennifer Koe
- Brianna Angelakis
- Tracey Stuckey
- Rory Coyne
- Lauren Levato
- Matthew Ivan Cherry
- Brian Busch
- Nick Ward
- Jaime Valero Perandones
- Karen Kaapcke
- Patrick Earl Hammie
- Miranda Graham
- Harry Sudman
- Marcos Raya
- Ernesto Marenco
Contributing Poets
- Richard Blanco
- Denise Duhamel
- Nin Andrews
- Reb Livingston
- Ana Menendez
- Ken Taylor
- Emma Trelles
- Grace Cavalieri
- John Korn
- Terry Lucas
- Sarah Blake
- Kathleen Kirk
- Tara Betts
- Sam Rasnake
- David Krump
- Geof Huth
BONUS!
For those of you that think I stink, but like Margaux. This video featuring a poem by Nin Andrews will be playing at the gallery. See if you can spot her.
Nin Andrews: A Glossary of Deirdres from Didi Menendez on Vimeo.