Brian Jungen at the NMAI

Over the weekend I passed through the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian and caught an exhibition of Brian Jungen 's scupltures. Jungen' s work is constructed with recycled materials.

Whale Skeleton (constructed with plastic patio chairs)

If you are down at the mall and have the chance, stop by to check it out!

Brave (constructed with old baseball gloves)

New Illustration

The following commentary illustration was done for Education Week and accompanied an article that explored what steps need to be taken to reform the education system. Above all, the article declares that reformers need to have be visionaries as they courageously step forward to reach meet their ultimate goal.

rough sketch

final blue-line drawing

final illustration (colored in photoshop)

American Comfort Food #2

Here is the second in my new series: American Comfort Food. Stay tuned for the rest in the coming weeks!

"American Comfort Food: Hope" (mixed media on paper)

Transformer Auction

Transformer Gallery's Annual Auction is this Saturday (11/7/09), and I'll have one new piece (see in past post) available. If you haven't gotten tickets yet, there is still time!

Halloween!

Another Halloweeen has come in gone on Lamont St. (and it looks like it will be our last as residents). If you've never been to the Lamontster Bash, it's unbelievable! Hundreds of kids running up and down the street trick or treating, screaming and laughing at the great decorations. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get out to any of the great parties going on, but we got dressed up (luckily I had an easy one to put together) and walked around anyway. I'm already thinking of costume idea for next year!

The family's first Halloween. (From left: Don Luchador, El Chapulin, and La Calavera)

American Comfort Food #1

I wanted to share the first in a ten part mixed media series I'm working on called American Comfort Food. This piece is titled "Bailout" will be on display at Transformer Gallery's 6th Annual Silent Auction to be held at the Mexican Cultural Institute on November 7th. Tickets just went on sale yesterday. Stayed tuned for the next in the American Comfort Food series!

American Comfort Food: Bailout (mixed media on paper)

Life Essentials Group Show

I will have one painting in this group show:

Life Essentials Benefit Show featuring the works of over 100 artists and Eighteen Street's Lounge newest band from Germany: Ancient Astronauts

When: Both Sept. 24th and Sept. 26th before heading on to Art Basel in Miami in Dec.
Thursday, September 24th, from 6pm – 12pm (Invite Only Preview)
Saturday, September 26th, from 6pm – 12pm
$25 - Non Profit Donation Entry Fee The upstairs Art Exhibit is Free and open to the public
(To buy tickets and more show info go to: http://www.artwhino.com/life)

Event Location for both nights:
The Portals Theater
1236 Maryland Ave
Washington, DC 20024

Art Whino and The International Lifeline Fund (“ILF”) present Life Essentials, a four-city tour that brings together the best Visual and Musical Artists in support of ILF’s ground-breaking humanitarian and environmental projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The exhibit will feature the works of over 100 artists from across the country and around the globe. The tour will kick off in Washington, D.C. with a two-night event on Thursday and Saturday, September 24 and 26. Following the D.C. launch, the show will hit the road with stops at Art Basel in South Beach on December 5-6, New York City in March, and San Francisco in June.

Thursday, September 24, 2009, will be an invitation-only event featuring live musical performances, a presentation by ILF, and an exclusive sneak preview of the artwork in advance of the official opening of the “Life Essentials” show on Saturday. Guests will be given the opportunity to purchase the artwork and otherwise to support ILF’s vital mission through participation in a silent auction and individual donations. Many celebrities, politicians, ambassadors, and other DC power players are expected to attend. Savory hor’dourves and sweet desserts will be served along with libations.

Saturday, September 26, 2009, will be the official “Life Essentials” art show opening kicking off the four city tour at the Portals Theater in Washington, DC, Art Whino opens this incredible art show and reception party featuring a night of lush entertainment by Ancient Astronauts, ESL music’s newest signed talent from Germany, who will headline the evening with a special performance, setting the mood for this spectacular evening.