Pics from La Luz 25

I had a great time at the La Luz 25 opening! A huge thank you to everyone at La Luz for everything you all do. The book is beautiful, if you haven't already picked up a copy, they are available here: http://www.amazon.com/Luz-Jesus-25-Little-Gallery/dp/0867197641/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1320959005&sr=8-5
There are some great shots and write ups from the night, including an article in the LA Weekly with a nice shot of my piece "Collector of the Dead" http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/11/la_luz_de_jesus_gallerys_25_ye.php
Here are some shots from the night:

LA LUZ de JESUS 25th Anniversary Masters Exhibition

Hello Friends,
Please join us for the La Luz de Jesus Gallery 25th Anniversary Masters Exhibition, with two opening nights, November 4th & 5th, from 8pm-11pm
This one should not be missed!!

Billy Shire celebrates 25 years with huge group exhibition & book

Opening receptions: November 4 & 5, 8–11 PM

To celebrate 25 years of groundbreaking art shows, Billy Shire presents his biggest event ever: La Luz de Jesus 25, a major retrospective exhibition and companion book. The show, offering work by more than 260 artists who have exhibited at the gallery over the years, is so extensive that Shire has split it into two parts, each with two opening nights. As you can see from the list below, the participating artists are a veritable Who's Who of art world luminaries. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see all these amazing artists together in one show.

The book, La Luz de Jesus 25: The Little Gallery That Could, features images of all the art in the show, a personal anecdote about Shire and the gallery written by each artist, essays by La Luz gallery directors and a foreword by Shire. The book is much more than a simple record of this remarkable exhibition. Together, the images and essays present a history of La Luz de Jesus through the eyes of the artists whose careers are intertwined with Shire and his gallery.

For purchase questions or for more information, please contact gallery director Matt Kennedy at info@laluzdejesus.com.

SANTA MUERTE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2011

Hello All,
I will be participating in the SANTA MUERTE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2011 at Sacred Machine Gallery in Tucson, AZ.
October 28th - December 31st, 2011
Opening Reception Friday, October 28th, 2011, 7:00 p.m. - Midnight

The Finest World Renowned Artists come together to celebrate
the unique spirit of the Southwest and its mysterious traditions.
An invitational curated by Paula Catherine Valencia and
Daniel Martin Diaz.

Chris Mars (Minneapolis) Daniel Martin Diaz (Tucson) Dave Cooper (Canada) Jason D'Aquino (Brooklyn) Craig LaRotonda (Buffalo) Bob Dob (Los Angeles) Norbert Kox (Wisconsin) Fred Stonehouse (Milwaukee) Robert Palacios (Los Angeles) Paul Barnes (Scotland, UK) Nicoletta Ceccoli (Italy) Michael Page (San Francisco) Scott Holloway (Massachusetts) Jennybird Alcantara (San Francisco) Nathan Ota (Los Angeles) Derek Nobbs (North Pole, AK) Jasmine Worth (San Diego) Matthew Couper (New Zealand) Elizabeth Frank (Tucson) Robert Steven Connett (Los Angeles) Femke Hiemstra (Netherlands) Brian Despain (Michigan) Raudiel Sañudo (Mexico) Rhod Lauffer (Tucson)

Sacred Machine
245 E. Congress Suite 123
Tucson, Arizona 85701

New Piece "Flowers and Skulls" SOLD

"Flowers and Skulls"
5x7 oil on masonite
SOLD

Piece for La Luz 25th Anniversary Show SOLD

"Collector of the Dead" 10x8 oil on masonite

Hi All!
So happy to announce that my piece for the La Luz de Jesus 25th Anniversary Masters Exhibition has SOLD. I hope you will come down for opening night, Nov. 4th & 5th
I hear there will be a book of the exhibition, more details on that as soon as I get them. :D

http://www.laluzdejesus.com/shows/2011/LaLuz_XXV_1/Worth.htm

Billy Shire celebrates 25 years of groundbreaking art shows with his biggest event ever: La Luz de Jesus 25, a major retrospective exhibition and companion book. The show, which features work by more than 270 artists who have exhibited at the gallery over the years, is so extensive that Shire has split it into two parts, each with two opening nights: part 1 opens October 7 & 8, and part 2 opens November 4 & 5.

'Together Forever' closing night at La Luz de Jesus

The "Together Forever" show at La Luz de Jesus has come to end. A big thank you to everyone for making this a Sold Out show! Opening night was a blast, and I'm so happy to report that the show was a big success in every way. I'll be seeing all of you soon again at the La Luz de Jesus Gallery 25th Anniversary Masters Exhibition, with two opening nights November 4th and 5th!

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"Together Forever" Show recap and pics

A huge Thank You to everyone who made it out for the Together Forever show opening at La Luz De Jesus. I had lots and lots of fun, I met so many great people, and I sure did sell a lot of work. There are still a couple of pieces available I think, so get on em if you want em.
David and I drove up for the show right smack in the middle of rush hour, which shall henceforth be known as "mistake number one", it took us roughly 3.5 hours to make the (normally) 2 hour drive to Hollywood. We then ate at one of the worst restaurants I have ever been to (I have since been told to never ever eat at any restaurant in LA that has the word "Vegan" in the name)so that can henceforth be known as "mistake number two". Attempting to park on Hollywood blvd after 8pm is apparently a near impossible feat, "mistake number three". But all the learning experiences aside, the show itself more than made up for it. I was able to meet and chat with a few artists whose work I admire, was able to catch up with some people I haven't seen in a long time, and I had the pleasure of meeting a few people who own pieces of my work. A big thanks to my BFFs Paige and Michelle for braving the SD to LA commute on a Friday to support my show. Here are a few pics from the night:

Myself and art collector Alma (Bebe)



Myself and La Luz curator Matt Kennedy



Myself and David at the show


The wall of my work early on in the night


Other pics from the night HERE from Coagula.com