Sticky Notes Part1

For the fractal logic show I wanted people to be a part of my art by writing their feelings in sticky notes and I finally got around to capturing them all, Here is part 1 of 3.

Here are some of my favorite ones from the first set.

Closing Reception / Artist Talk / Q&A

Thursday Night at 7:30PM, we're having a closing reception for PhotoKopy by Hatziel Flores.

If you missed the opening, here's your chance to check out the show, meet Hatziel, and listen to him speak on this latest body of work. There are still some paintings and prints available so don't miss out on adding some amazing work to your art collections.

Drinks will be provided and we will also have FREE prints for the first fifteen people that come out.

DFW Art Awards

I have 3 Nominations for The DFW Art Awards! but this awards cannot be possible without your votes so please go vote! They have a great collection of artists some of Dallas Best, win or lose I'm very proud to be a part of this list.

Vote here 

> DFW ART AWARDS <

 http://bydiy9.wix.com/dfwartawards
Voting Ends 12-19-14

Collab!

TEXAS DIABLO  /  HATZIEL  /  JOEY SEEMAN

Tunnelvisions Preview

TunnelVisions, Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas, USA. © Sean Fitzgerald Photography, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Deep Ellum Community Association is proud to announce the "TunnelVisions 2014" mural unveiling, awards presentation, and live auction on May 17, 6pm - 10pm, at 2625 Main Street in Deep Ellum, TX.

Throughout the weekend of the Deep Ellum Arts Festival in April 2014, mural artists from across the city were assigned 4-hour time slots to paint 4' x 8' panels, to be attached to a 12' wide, 8' tall, 32' deep, pop-up, walk-through TUNNEL, invoking the old Good Latimer TunnelVisions project.

See the artists in action in this video: 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4lg0cq1jsbuscp1/TunnelVisions_2014.mp4

The celebration will include the fully assembled TUNNEL unveiling at 6pm, with judging from 6pm - 8pm. An awards ceremony and a live auction of all pieces will immediately follow.

50% of auction proceeds goes into future Deep Ellum murals, and 50% goes to the ARTIST!

Prizes to be awarded include: 1st place $1500; 2nd place $750; 3rd place $250; and aPeople’s Choice Award (which includes a free night at the Omni Hotel).

This exciting project also serves as the launch of the upcoming MADE (Mural Art Deep Ellum) Iinitiative sponsored the the Deep Ellum Community Association, with major announcements coming soon.

WHAT: "TUNNELVISIONS 2014" Mural Unveiling/Awards Presentation/Live Auction

WHERE: 2625 Main Street, Deep Ellum, TX

WHEN: May 17: 6-10pm. Judging: 6-8pm. Awards Presentation and Live Auction: 8pm

PRICE: $10.00 suggested donation,
To really do this project right, we need to raise money for bigger / better murals in the future...
(All artists plus 1 guest free)

Genograffic 3

Genograffic 3

White Space Gallery

2001 N Lamar Suite #500

Dallas, TX 75202, (214) 272-2450

May 24, 2014 – June 14, 2014

OPENS: Saturday May 24, 2014 / 7pm

Genograffic 3 is an art exhibition featuring the artwork of Hatziel, Jeru, and Ray Albarez. Inspired by the graffiti and urban landscapes, these three artists have fused their past experiences and present surroundings to bring to you their own interpretation of Art's future. The spontaneity and sometimes-premeditated process of their artwork have led them through different routes to further evolve their art and find their meaning.

Jeru Gabriel often describes his own work as a blend of order with chaos. Using a mixture of realism and surrealism, pop and graffiti, typography and a playfully bright color palette, his work is more about the spontaneous creation he experiences in the moment and the visual response by the viewer once the art is complete. Jeru draws inspiration from his own hobbies and interests that include a wide range of music, film, and comic books. His work gravitates more towards delivering a fun visual experience rather than attempting to convey a story.

Ray Albarez is inspired by his strive for excellence in craftsmanship and delivering a single important, but often forgotten message. Where most painters are searching for perfection or political insight, Ray Albarez enjoys the process of painting and connecting with his subject matter. His sole intention for this collection is to enjoy each step and find the same feeling as a graffiti vandal and child of simply having fun.

Hatziel’s work explores the relationship between postmodern discourse and emotional memories. With influences as diverse as Machiavelli and Francis Bacon, new variations are crafted from both explicit and implicit meanings. Ever since he was a child the traditional understanding of the human condition has fascinated him. What starts out as contemplation soon becomes corroded into hegemony of futility, leaving only a sense of unreality and the unlikelihood of a new synthesis. As spatial derivatives become distorted through boundaried and critical practice, the viewer is left with a clue to the edges of our existence.

Ultimately, Genograffic is a collection of artwork that brings each artists own style and purpose for you to view, construe, debate, and repute.


White Space is Dallas’ first venue to integrate gallery space with a full-service corporate meeting and events facility, offering artists exposure to a nationwide audience and business teams an inspiring environment where they can create, explore and express their best ideas. Situated in Dallas’ Historic West End, White Space is located at 2001 N Lamar Street, Suite 500 (corner of N Lamar & Munger). Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM-5PM by appointment. Call 214.272.2450 or contact us at www.whitespacedallas.com.

Deep Ellum Texas Merchandise

Deep Ellum, Texas merchandise is designed and printed by an all volunteer committee dedicated to supporting local artists, promoting our historic neighborhood, and raising funds for other community based projects (such as building murals, community gardens and suicide prevention).

The Merchandise Committee is part of the Deep Ellum Community Association (DECA).
Dallas, Texas 75226

© Deep Ellum Texas Merchandise 2014

BUY T-SHIRT HERE: http://deepellum.storenvy.com

Here is my Contribution to this project.

Original Sketch Concept

Final Design

Finished Product with final color choice.

On Sale Now!

 

In Transit Interview

I had a really cool interview with "In Transit", written by the very talented Marco. 

Check it out here 

http://www.areyouintransit.com

Deck the Halls Show Recap

The Show was very dope, Great music, fantastic people, and really great art! Thanks to everyone that made it out a very special thanks to Already Been Chewed ( @Alreadybeenchewed ) for providing a really really awesome spot to showcase the work, to Scion for the Kick ass car with the ABC Colab -Mad sick!- , To the amazing Artists Aralyn McGregor ( @Aralynshae ) Ray Albarez ( @Albarez ) Steven Hamilton ( @Shamworktx )Mad mad Thanks! 

Photos By : Brenton Black ( @Blaq_ )

Is back on!

The World Stage Jamaica

Redbull Canvas Cooler

I found this cool pictures from the awesome guys at loyalkng.com 

Check them out!

upcoming shows

Mercado Bilingue

A really cool interview made by Mercado Bilingue found Here http://www.mercadobilingue.com/

A very special thanks to my friend Patricia Rodriguez for making this happen.

Blind Box Series 1

Blind Box Series 1

We’ve gathered over twenty of the best Texas artists to customize one hundred Dunnys. It’s an amazing collection of pieces from new and established vinyl artists. Each piece will be sold blind box for $50. Plus, the set features extra prizes, color variants and chase figures.

The release party will be Thursday, April 11th at ATAMA in Mockingbird Station in Dallas. Sales begin at 6:00 and we suggest you get there early because we expect to sell out.

Saint Arnold and vitaminwater will be there to quench your thirst.

We’ll also have Vinyl Thoughts gear for sale and maybe a surprise or two.

Hope to see you there!

www.VINYLTHOUGHTSNATION.com 

The Basement Grand Opening Vid

The Pin Show

For The Pin Show I had to get out of my studio away from canvas and go back to my roots the art of Graffiti, they ask me to compose a production and create the run way for the fashion show "Pin Show", this was no easy task as the time frame was very short and it would be painted on the floor, as I looked at the place I knew I needed some help so I call what I like to think as the best graffiti artists in Dallas: 'Saeb' Ray Albarez and Joe Skilz. Together we took the task and killed it and this is the outcome...

#PINSHOW

Photo by @UNICORNAPOCALYPSE

Photo by @THRWD

Photo by @BRICRUM

Media

Dallas Observer photo by Maegan Puetz

Dallas Observer photo by Maegan Puetz

Dallas Observer photo by Maegan Puetz