Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Aguipiente y Serguila


Inauguran en la UAM unidad Azcapotzalco la exposición: AGUIPIENTE y SERGUILA un México para Armar.

En el marco de los festejos por el aniversario de la fundación de la Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, se inauguró en la Unidad Azcapotzalco, la exposición: AGUIPIENTE y SERGUILA un México para Armar, del artista mexicano radicado en los Estados Unidos, Rafael Perea de la Cabada y que surge a partir de la reflexión estética del autor y de la necesidad, el compromiso y la esperanza de volver a construir un México para todos.

Se trata de una exposición itinerante que surge a partir de la reflexión de esa relación compleja y contradictoria del acto fundacional de la metrópoli mexicana entre el águila y la serpiente, explicó el curador de la exposición, Jorge Issac Egurrola, quien destacó el juego de las palabras que le dan nombre a la muestra plástica AGUIPIENTE y SERGUILA.

La exposición que formó parte de los festejos del 45 aniversario de esa casa de estudios, se inauguró en la UAM unidad Iztapalapa en 2019, a principios del 2020 pasó a la unidad Xochimilco y por la pandemia se tuvo que posponer hasta ahora que llega a la unidad Azcapotzalco, dónde se suman nuevos elementos y obras.

Estará abierta hasta el 31 de enero de 2022 y se centra en el trabajo del artista plástico mexicano, Rafael Perea de la Cabada, quien con esta intervención cumple con una de sus inquietudes e interés de seguir vinculado a México, al ofrecer un tributo a nuestro país.

Al inaugurar la exposición, el Rector de la UAM unidad Azcapotzalco, Dr. Óscar Lozano Carrillo, comentó que AGUIPIENTE y SERGUILA es una provocación, sumamente atractiva, “es una sumergida en lo que es nuestra propia identidad, habla de los 700 años de la fundación de Tenochtitlán, pero pasa por la caída del Imperio Mexica a manos de los invasores y continúa en una ruta de construcción de la modernidad de un país tan polisémico como es México”.

También hizo referencia al regreso a la Universidad después de la pandemia, “estamos resignificando nuestra participación social, vean este encuentro es diferente y estamos construyendo uno nueva forma de ver la Universidad es una nueva propuesta donde lo estético está presente, porque en este espacio vamos a regresar y lo tenemos que revisar, vivir y reconstruir juntos”

Afirmó que el regreso a las instalaciones ya no será igual, la parte del encuentro con el otro es de los aprendizajes de la pandemia y tenemos que procesar para que desde nuestras instituciones lo construyamos en aras de un mejor futuro.

Por su parte, el curador Jorge Issac Egurrola, señaló que “la exposición gira en torno a esta relación compleja de la serpiente y el águila, a partir de una escultura de luz, que es la obra principal y que está construida a partir de vidrieras, que son cristales, que se conocen normalmente como vitrales, una técnica muy compleja, pues es una escultura que tiene independencia y que se llama la “Nueva Mexicanidad”.

Alrededor de la “Nueva Mexicanidad”, los asistentes podrán apreciar tres series; la inicial que consta de 3 cuadros, una segunda serie de ocho cuadros y la tercera que está conformada por otros 3 cuadros.

En otra sección, se exponen otras 3 series con una escultura en cerámica de una sola pieza, en la que el artista busca reflejar el conflicto entre el águila y la serpiente y que se compone también de otros 8 cuadros.

“Después tenemos extensiones, es decir más derivaciones a partir de esa idea de un México para Armar. Por ejemplo, un cuadro muy bello, que es una mujer abierta a la historia, dándole la cara al presente”, explicó el curador Egurrola.

La exposición contempla también una instalación extraordinaria que conjuga papel con cerámica, que se compone de 25 piezas y 25 cerámicas que se llaman “Los que nos Faltan”. Esta sección, dijo, se construyó a partir de la desaparición de los 43 jóvenes de Ayotzinapa, porque no podemos armar a México, a nuestro país, si alguien falta.

Sin embargo, dijo, está idea que inició con la desaparición de los jóvenes de Ayotzinapa, ha ido modificándose y se ha ido extendiendo, para incluir a muchas otras víctimas en nuestro país.

“Ahora ya no son sólo esos jóvenes, porque también nos faltan las mujeres que han sido violentadas, también nos faltan los obreros precarizados, también faltan todas aquellas personas que por preferencia o cuestiones de género han sido discriminados, también nos faltan los niños de la calle, es decir los excluidos de siempre”, comentó el curador.

Destaca también un cuadro al óleo que se titula “La Victoria” y que representa a un guerrero levantándose fatigado después de ganar la batalla. Asimismo, se exhiben dos cuadros más, uno que se llama “Máquina Demagógica” y el segundo “Un México por Armar”.

Finalmente, los visitantes podrán disfrutar de una última serie de 12 cuadros de pequeño formato, titulada “Un Nuevo Principio” y se trata, de acuerdo con el curador, de una obra simple, abstracta, juguetona realizada en carbón.

 


Notas periodisticas sobre la exposicion:

https://www.capitalmexico.com.mx/cdmx/inauguran-en-la-uam-unidad-azcapotzalco-la-exposicion-aguipiente-y-serguila-un-mexico-para-armar/



 


 




Saturday, November 20, 2021

VITA ART EDITIONS



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VITA ART EDITIONS Museum quality limited edition prints by a select group of 40 regional artists.
 
PREVIEW OPENING SALE & FUNDRAISER: Saturday, December 4 from 4-7pm
 
For this evening only the first print from each artist will sell for $200, All proceeds support our youth arts programming. 
Event sponsored by Buena Tile + Stone Delicious sweets by Desserts To Die For 
 
Members FREE, Non- Members $20. Tickets: https://www.vitaartcenter.com/coming 
Exhibit Dates: December 4 thru December 20, 2021 
 
Vita Art Center is excited to announce the launch and exhibition of VITA ART EDITIONS, featuring limited edition, museum quality prints. by a select group of 40 regional artists. 
 
On December 4 we will kick off our new project with a festive gala and fundraiser. For this evening only the first print from each artist will sell for $200. with all proceeds going to support our youth arts programs. Each 8” x 10” print will be matted and framed. With 40 prints to choose from there’s something for everyone. 
 
Participating artists include: Joanne JulianLynn HansonLinda Ekstrom, Peter Liashkov and Don Saban, Scott Taylor, Richard Amend, Lisa Skyheart Marshall, John Robertson, Margaret Nielsen, Dane Goodman,  Hiroko YoshimotoAstrid Preston, Susan Petty, Ralph Corners, Dave Smith, Peggy PownallGail Pine, MB Hanrahan, Jem Morris, Rafael Perea de la CabadaMarie Schoeff, Tom Pazderka, David Eddington, Graham Moore, Scott Gordon, Philip ArgentJane Callister, Horacio Martinez, Ann Diener, Gabriel Islas, Mike Blaha, Megan Bisbee, Trevor Norris, Jennifer Wolf, Rick Stitch, John NavaDerek BoshierDavid KassanColin Fraser Gray, Jeff Mann.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Title: Nopal
Medium: Charcoal on paper 
Size: 14" x 11" 
Year: 2021
 
 
 
 

VPAM's 2021 Art a la Carte Silent Auction

        

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I have donated a work to "VPAM's 2021 Art a la Carte Silent Auction", in support of The Vincent Price Art Museum in Los Angeles.
The Auction will go live on Monday, November 22 and be open for bidding until December 12. 
 
From November 22 - December 12, In-Person Viewing of the items will be available Wednesday to Saturday from 12:00PM to 4:00PM at:
Vincent Price Art Museum 
East Los Angeles College 
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez 
Monterey Park, CA 91754-6099 
 
 
 
 
At the fundraiser event page, viewers will be able to learn more about VPAM's work, watch Museum Director, Steven Wong, do studio visit interviews with participating auction artists Umar Rashid and John Valadez, watch more participating artists' video bites, and access the Art a la Carte, silent auction link. 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 

Artist: Rafael Perea de la Cabada  
Title: Tlamatini ( wise man)
Medium: mixed media on paper 
Size: 12" x 9" (20" x 16" framed)
Year: 2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, October 4, 2021

Canine Companions



219 Gray Avenue, in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone

You are invited to a book launch
"Santa Barbara Artists
and Their Dogs"

and
Salon gallery exhibit
"Canine Companions"

by artists featured in the book.

September 24-26
Friday and Saturday,12 to 8
Sunday 12 to 4


Call or text 805-689-0858 for more information.
 
 
Artist: Rafael Perea de la Cabada
Title: Guia (Guide)
Year: 2021
Medium: mixed media on paper
Size: 6.5" x 6.5" 
Price: price by request

Santa Barbara Artists and Their Dogs

 


 

Read about the natural bond between dogs and artists in the new book, Santa Barbara Artists and Their Dogs! Kerrie Smith and Judy Larson put together a creative book that features, as you would guess, Santa Barbara artists and their dogs.

This collaborative catalogue includes portraits of the featured artists with their dogs, as well as sweet little intros about each artists- and their dogs too! 

The portraits and short anecdotes in the book are also on display in the downstairs level of the Museum until December 18th, 2021! 

Books are available for purchase at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum for $32.33 by card, check, or cash! 

With any other questions about purchasing a book, please email museum@westmont.edu

Thursday, September 23, 2021

MENAGERIE: ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

 

 

 
 
MENAGERIE: ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
PREVIEW OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, September 25 from 4-7pm.
$10 for non-members. (Members free)
Masks and social distancing protocols are required.
EXHIBIT DATES: September 25 - November 13, 2021

Animals have long been part of the art story. They’ve been portrayed in religious rituals, as mythical creatures, incarnations of gods and goddesses, symbolically in Christian art or simply as pets. Some of the earliest images known are of animals on the walls of caves more than 40,000 years ago.  
Menagerie: All Creatures Great and Small art exhibit features works by contemporary artists that create real and imaginary animals through sculpture, painting, and drawings.

DAVE SMITH
Drawings: American Homes
Preview Opening Reception, Saturday, September 25
Exhibit Dates: Sept. 25 - Nov. 13, 2021
 
Vita Art Center CoOp Shop
Vita Art Center’s CoOp Shop is a place where local artisans offer carefully-curated handmade and unique local products. Vita Art Center is located on the corner of Ventura’s Taco District (Ventura Avenue)  and historic downtown Ventura (Main St.). 

VITA ART CENTER, 28 WEST MAIN STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001 - 805-644-9214
 

Sunday, September 12, 2021

 
 


 

 

Remembering Mexico:
Mexican Consulate Debuts New Art Exhibitions to Mark Multiple Historic Commemorations
The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard Consulado de México en Oxnard with support from the Port of Hueneme and the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC), will celebrate numerous historical commemorations, including Mexican Independence Day, with the opening of two art exhibitions. 
 
Twenty twenty-one marks the Bicentennial of the Consummation of Mexican Independence and 500 years of the historical Memory of Tenochtitlan, the fall of the Aztec empire. On Sept. 15, 2021, the Consulate of Mexico in Oxnard presents two exhibitions of Mexican art that celebrate the past and connect us to the present with contemporary work. One exhibit brings visitors closer to the giants of mid-20th century Mexican Art, including Leopoldo Mendez, Rufino Tamayo, Clemente Orozco, Francisco Toledo, Jose luis Cuevas, Fanny Rabel, and others through the incredible Mexican Print Collection of Gil García and Marti Correa de García from Santa Barbara, California.
 
The Mexican Print Collection was curated by renowned Mexican artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada, who will also be exhibiting his own work in a show called, Cempohualli, an Aztec term for the number 20. There are 20 pieces of Perea’s artwork in the exhibition which explore themes of contemporary Mexican-American culture. Now a resident of Ventura, California, Perea will have a simultaneous exhibition of his series Aguipiente y Serguila / Un México Para Armar at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (Mexico), celebrating its 45th anniversary.
 
From images of the Mexican Revolution and agricultural life to abstract works, these exhibits immerse visitors in the diversity and depth that is Mexican culture. 


 
“Mexican Prints” and “Cempohualli” Exhibitions
📍The Mexican Consulate, 3151 W. 5th Street in Oxnard
Sept. 16 - Dec. 18, 2021
On view Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Saturday, August 14, 2021

COLLAGE + WORKS ON PAPER

 


OPAC's Teen Art Program is made possible thanks to the generous support:
Reed Foundation for the Arts | Smith-Hobson Foundation | The Gene Haas Foundation
 

COLLAGE + WORKS ON PAPER
August 16-20, 2021
Monday to Friday | 12 noon to 3 pm

OXNARD TEENS! Enjoy an artsy Summer on us!

In this class we explore Collage (a composition made of various materials such as paper, cloth, or wood glued on a surface) and works on paper. Through different mediums, we’ll explore  the elements of art (line, shape, form, space, value, texture, and color) and  expand our creativity through the playful use of collage and mixed-media techniques.

Students are encouraged to use their sketchbook to form a habitual practice for idea exploration. 

Space is VERY limited and is on a scholarship basis for ages 13-17 / Grades 8-12.

APPLY TODAY

 

 
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Award-winning artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada was born in Mexico City and has lived in California since 1987.

Perea received a degree from the National School of Painting, Sculpture and Printmaking in Mexico City and went on to earn his M.F.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara.  He has exhibited at many galleries and museums in Southern California including the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, the Contemporary Arts Forum, The Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena, and the Hunsaker-Schlesinger Gallery in Santa Monica.  He has also shown in New York, Washington, Tennessee, Texas, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Croatia, Spain, and Germany.
His work is included in numerous public and private collections in Mexico, Switzerland, Ireland, France, Germany, and the United States.

Rafael teaches Drawing in the Fine Arts Department at Santa Barbara City College and has served as a Master Artist for mentorship programs, master classes, and mural projects for both the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and The Arts Fund. 

He recently completed an important Public Art Commission with designer Richard Irvine on the West Beach Pedestrian Improvement Project for the City of Santa Barbara, and is the Founding Art Director for The Animal Museum in Los Angeles. 

www.rafaelperea.com

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Museum of Ventura County

 

 
I have some artwork included in this exhibition:
 
Crossing Borders
Crossing Borders features select works in the museum collection along with works by artists in the community who have immigrated to the US.
 
New exhibits opening July 3th :
-Huelga: Photographs from the Frontlines by Jorge Corralejo
-Crossing Borders
-American Revolution featuring George Stuart Historical Figures. 
 
100 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Young Artist Program

 

 


Santa Paula Art Museum

Young Artist Program 

Calling all young artists!!! The Santa Paula Art Museum is looking for young artists who would like to join us for a FREE, 12-part class series to explore their talents, develop their artistic voice, and embrace their creative expression. During the course, students will work alongside professional artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada to practice skills, discuss ideas, learn about a variety of artists and their personal journeys, and ultimately develop and produce their own work of art. Students’ final works will be celebrated and shared with their community as a public artwork featured on display at the Santa Paula Art Museum.

This free program is available to teens ages 12 to 17. The course is limited to 10 students, chosen by lottery. Interested students are invited to submit an application to enter the drawing for a space in the class. Submit your application online here: https://airtable.com/shrCAC0iBQPidLXUG. (Students not selected for this cohort will be added to a wait-list and prioritized if the course is offered again.)

The Young Artist Program will meet on Friday afternoons, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning on May 28, 2021. There will be 12 sessions total. Once the cohort is selected we will do our best to accommodate individual needs to determine the final schedule including a summer break. All materials and light refreshments will be provided during each session.

The Museum is thrilled to be able to offer this course for free thanks to the generosity of the California Arts Council Local Impact Grant, in concert with the Back Family “Beautiful Day” Fund through the Ventura County Community Foundation.