Happy International talk like a Pirate Day!

Ahoy mates! Once again it b international talk like a pirate day. It b one of my favorite silly days where all scalliwags can speak funny and have fun, so don't hold back you yellow bellied land lovers. Greet someone with a good "Aarg!".

This day was started by two individuals some years back and has taken momentum where fans across the pond enjoy and celebrate. I love and promote days where someone can speak funny, maybe I should start "talk like a cholo day"? Well maybe not, it was just an idea, then again I speak in that manner every time I go back to work on the waterfront.

meli's bday: part 2

In my continuing effort to catch up on my blog i present to all part 2 of Meli's birthday shout out. Her sustaining celebration this time took us to Tijuana to a bar that was new to a few of us in downtown, the Mezcalera ( i believe that is the proper name). A small but popular place with Virgin de Guadalupe and other religious iconography covering the walls in a dark and friendly environment, not to mention that the Chela is cheap and we were well attended.

The turn out was great with individuals coming from far and wide. The celebration for some went into the whee hours of the night/morning while other Nenas called it a night. Besides that i truly believe the birthday girl had a blast... Happy Birthday Meli.

Birthday Shout Out: Melly

Giving a very loving birthday shout out to my girlfriend Meli. The youngster starts out her birthday celebration with dinner with her family followed by an unexpected speed bump. Our evening which was planned to enjoy the music of Depeche Mode, which was my birthday gift to her, was derailed by the cancelation of the concert due to the singer being ill. Well that sucked, didn't David from Depeche Mode remember it was Meli's birthday? The evening was well recovered with a last minute grouping of friends at a local bar and the Dj sounds of Fussible from Nortec Collective. Good time and she seemed very happy which is what was important.

Part two of her birthday celebration is tonight in Tijuana...

Return from blogging

I really don't know what happened to me but i was on an anti blog writing bit for some time. Some of you can tell from the lack of postings for the last few months. Well i've decided to get off my hump and start posting again...

MFA2009: Opening Reception

Its rare for a art show with so many different themes and disciplines to come together so well as the University of California, San Diego MFA 2009 exhibit. Rooms of photo, sculpture, video, etc. all working in harmony, all complimenting each other. It was great to take part in such a show. Here are some images of the opening reception.

MFA2009

Selected work by the graduating Master of Visual Arts students from the University of California, San Diego's Department of Visual Arts. The event held at the University Art Gallery (this is not the gallery in the grad art department) the MFA 2009 group show will take place from May 29 to June 28, here is a link for more info MFA2009. The opening will be this thursday evening the 28th. I'm just not saying this cause i'm a part of this show but there is some very interesting work, hope you can check it out.

Thesis Show: Reception-more pictures

There are just too many great pics of the event that i wish i could post them all but i just decided to post a few more. Once again thanks to all who were able to come out and support, hope you enjoyed.

Thesis Show: Reception

The time has come and gone, the dust has settled around all the stress, construction and preparation toward my MFA thesis exhibition held at Agitprop in North Park, San Diego. The evening reception was a combination of unexpected and welcome visits, and a shocking number of guests that stayed into the extended hours of the night. The steady stream of visitors seemed to enjoy the art, filling the air with conversation and laughter, or was that the wine? I would like to thank all who came out to support, hope you enjoyed yourself.

I would also like to thank just a few, out of a list of individuals, who helped make this work and event possible: David White, Omar Pimienta, my parents, my Meli, and more...

My solo MFA Thesis Exhibition

You are all invited to join me at my MFA Thesis Exhibit at Agitprop in North Park, San Diego. The opening will be on May 22 from 7 - 10 pm. Come and mingle, enjoy good conversation, wine and art in my first solo show. Hope to see you there and hear your words about my current work. Agitprop is located at 2837 University Ave., behind Glenn's Market on Utah, the KFC is right next door. 

LA border proposal show

It was unexpected but in true Latino fashion some of us ended up showing up late to the "Border Proposals" exhibit that i and Omar Pimienta were a part of. As a result it seems like we missed our own opening reception but we tried to make the most of it.

We tried to make the image look natural and crowded.

Thanks to meli, her bro nando, adi and her friend and, and roman for helping us with the late opening attendance, also to my parents who made the trek. Omar and his wife marceli are also present in the pics.