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1/9: Hudson Marquez “Rhythm & Shoes” La Luz de Jesus

By on December 12, 2014 in La Luz de Jesus, News

Hudson Marquez “Rhythm and Shoes”
January 9-February 1, 2015
Showing with Charles Binger “Illustrator”
at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

January 9 – February 1, 2015
Opening Reception: Friday, January 9th, 8-11 PM
Artist Talk: Sunday, January 18th, 2-4PM

La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90027
www.laluzdejesus.com
Preview show images here

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Hudson Marquez “Rhythm and Shoes”
Hudson Marquez is a painter, storyteller, writer, and video artist, whose work includes many paintings, installations with the art collective Ant Farm, the Cadillac Ranch and TVTV video productions. In his own words, he “was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He got out as soon as possible. His travels finally led him to San Francisco where he helped found the Ant Farm, an arts collective that was very active in the late ’60s/early ’70s. He became addicted to video and in 1972 started the video group TVTV. This group of small format video pioneers had a great run, producing a number of award-winning documentaries for PBS. In 1974, he created the Cadillac Ranch sculpture in Amarillo, Texas. Now living in Los Angeles, Marquez splits his time between writing and painting pictures of cars and girls.

Ike Turner… Little Richard… Papa Lightfoot… Freddie King… Johnny Ace… Blaze Starr… Candy Barr… Lili St. Cyr. They all connect here in this series of paintings. Having heard tales of the RnB stars of the past, I’ve brought some to life. True Stories… Maybe.

The Bourbon Street stage stilettos of the ecdysiasts were imprinted on me at an early age. Sneaking into the 500 Club and Gunga Den. Sitting at the bar the first items I saw were the shoes. The best new Orleans R&B bands were backing them up. Earl Palmer. Lee Allen. I’m still in love with the rhythm and the shoes. – Hudson Marquez

Click here for a podcast interview with Hudson Marquez on Feral Audio!

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Johnny Depp at La Luz de Jesus Gallery

By on December 10, 2014 in La Luz de Jesus, News

BillyJohnnyDeppJohnny Depp dropped in to La Luz de Jesus Gallery to see his old pal Billy Shire and purchase some art. Here’s Johnny and Billy with one of Bruce Eichelberger’s pieces, “Ilan” (brushed ink & pyrography on horse skull with hand carved & painted chambers) from Eichleberger’s 12/2013 La Luz de Jesus exhibition “Babel” . The piece blew Johnny’s mind ! Click here to see a studio visit with the artist and read more about the piece on the Art Nerd website. Photo by  Alma Jimenez-Eichelberger.

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Temple of Art Preview – Art of the Selfie

By on December 5, 2014 in La Luz de Jesus, News, Uncategorized

 

Temple of Art is an upcoming documentary directed by Allan Amato. The film follows over 50 artists’ creative process and philosophies, asking each of them the question, “Why do you make art?

59 Artists were selected to collaborate by executing their own styles on top of Amato’s photographs of them, and the list of participants is impressive: Adnohia, Allan Amato, Barron Storey, Bill Sienkiewicz, Brian Thies, Christiane Shillito, Christine Wu, Dadushin, Dan Quintana, Danni Shinya Luo, Dave McKean, David Mack, Dongyun Lee, Dorian Iten, Greg Ruth, Gail Potocki, Grant Morrison, Hueman, Jasmine Worth, Jason Shawn Alexander, JAW Cooper, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Jenna Gibson, Jensine Eckwall, Jim Mahfood, John Malloy, Jon Burgerman, Junko Mizuno, Justin Volz, Kyle Stecker, Karen Hsiao, Kellesimone Waits, Ken Garduno, Kent Williams, Kozyndan, Kurt Huggins, Marc Scheff, Mark Buckingham, Matt Kennedy, Matthew Bone, Matthew Levin, Megan Hutchinson, Molly Crabapple, Neil Gaiman, Nicole Maloof, Rebecca Guay, Roman Dirge, Rovina Cai, Satine Phoenix, Scott Fischer, Shaun Berke, Soey Milk, Stephanie Inagaki, Teresa Fischer, Vincent Castiglia, You Jung Byun, Zelda Devon.

The pieces are on display at La Luz de Jesus opening on Friday, December 5, closing on January 4 – A live performance by Grant Morrison kicks-off the opening at 8PM, which will be recorded for the Temple of Art documentary. The show remains open through 12/28. Preview the show on the gallery website at this link.

Photos taken at the artist preview on Thursday, 12/4

 

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Jason Lee & the RIP Tides play Tonga Hut PS Fest of Lights Float

By on November 25, 2014 in News, Other Key Events

Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides to play Tonga Hut float in Palm Springs Festival of Lights 12/6/2014

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San Diego instrumental surf band and Dionysus Records recording artists Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides will deliver a high energy set of holiday inspired surf music while aboard the Tonga Hut’s tiki themed Xmas float – designed by artist Eric October with help from friends of Tonga Hut, at the annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade. After the parade – Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides will play at Tonga Hut Palm Springs, with DJ Lee of Dionysus Records and LuxuiraMusic.com will be spinning before and after the live music.

Tonga Hut SignThe Festival of Lights Parade takes place the first weekend in December and has quickly become one of Palm Springs’ most beloved traditions, attracting over 80,000 people to downtown Palm Springs each year.

Shops and restaurants along the parade route on Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs will be open. The parade starts at 5:45pm.

The parade starts off at Ramon Rd at 5:45pm and follows Palm Canyon Drive through downtown Palm Springs to Tamarisk Rd.

Tonga Hut, located at 254 N Palm Canyon Dr. brings to Palm Springs a classic American mid-century Polynesian themed restaurant / bar in a tiki-modern setting, with full appetizer, dinner and cocktail menus.Tonga Hut Palm Springs is the offspring of the Tonga Hut North Hollywood, Opening its’ doors in 1958 during the heyday of tiki culture in Southern California, Tonga Hut is the oldest surviving tiki bar in Los Angeles.

Tonga Hut Palm Springs has been lovingly decorated by artist Tiki Diablo and Chase Marshall (Beauty Bar in L.A. and Cobra Lounge in NYC) with vintage items as well as contemporary contributions from many artists in the tiki community including Leroy Schmaltz from Oceanic Arts, Eric October, Bosko, Kirby, Nelson’s Tiki Hut and “Mad Dog” Mike Gilbert.

Tonga Hut’s menu offers classic Polynesian/Cantonese/American dishes, like you might have found at Don the Beachcomber on old Palm Canyon Drive in the Rat Pack era. The cocktail menu contains more than 40 drinks including classic cocktails, classic tiki drinks as well as numerous original drinks including some that are exclusive to the Palm Springs location.

Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides are a three-piece group who deliver a raw and edgy mix to the culture of instrumental surf music. The group has developed a dedicated fan base from local and national surf, skate and tiki sub-cultures. Guitarist Jason Lee writes and records original music for television networks such as A&E, Discovery, Spike and more, and also gives guitar lessons dedicated to the tones and technique of the 60’s via You Tube videos, and at the annual Tiki Oasis weekender.

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11/14: Poubelle Twins Calendar Party!

By on November 13, 2014 in La Luz de Jesus, News

The Poubelle Twins Calendar Release & Signing Party featuring The Bar Kisses and The Howling Hobo DJ

Friday, November 14th 8-11pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA 90027

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The Poubelle Twins, longtime darlings of Los Angeles’ legendary Lucha VaVOOM, as well as countless burlesque stages (the iconic French Maids of The Velvet Hammer, s’il vous plait!), comedy venues and wrestling rings from TJ to Stockholm, are releasing their 2015 calendar and to celebrate, they’ve been given the run of the La Luz de Jesus Gallery for one night only!

Inspired by Studio Manasse’s surrealist miniature work of Vienna in the 30s, the calendar features 13 months of tiny twins in a big, often fantastic, world. Each lush, lyrical image is a close collaboration with Kate Turning, whose innovation with lighting and bold use of color has earned her the title of Reigning Queen of Fantasy Photographers (Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton are a few of her loyal subjects).
$10 –Click here to buy now!

In addition to the 2015 calendar, there also will be a small number of Turning’s limited edition prints available for coveting and claiming -attendees are encouraged to arrive early.

Hosted by Blaine Capatch (LuchaVaVOOM, @midnight), look forward to a calendar themed costume photo booth (#WackoTwins), films from the archive, live music from 1920’s deathrock outfit The Bar Kisses, The Howling Hobo DJ spinning real live records, sparkling refreshments, and calendar signing Poubelle Twins!

Friday, November 14th, 2014 8pm-11pm

Wacko/La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Feliz, CA 90027

One block North East of the Vermont and Sunset metro station, self parking is available at the nearby Chase bank, or you may valet at neighboring Umami Burger (who might even offer up a little discount for those who purchase a calendar!)

Only calendars purchased here will qualify for signing.

Reserve your signed calendar today!
Contact the book store for purchase information.
(323)663-0122 or sales@soapplant.com.

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McGrath Muniz + Berke Opening @ La Luz de Jesus

By on November 8, 2014 in Event Reports, La Luz de Jesus, News, Uncategorized

Images from the opening reception of  Patrick V. McGrath Muñiz’s “Sacro Consumo” and Shaun Berke’s “Sacrosant”  at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. 11/7/14.

 

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Studio visit: Shaun Berke “Sacrosanct”

By on November 7, 2014 in La Luz de Jesus, Uncategorized

Shaun Berke’s “Sacrosant” opens at La Luz de Jesus Gallery tonight, November 7 along with Patrick V. McGrath Muñiz’s “Sacro Consumo”.  These photos were taken in his studio while the show was in process.

The concept of Shaun’s show is an “exploration between being a simple hominid and the principals that we impose on ourselves.” The body of work is very much like an exploration as Berke figures out how best to convey these ideas.

On the shelf books open to painterly pieces by Rembrandt and others gives Shaun compositional study. Literature helps to inspire and self-written motivational reminders keep him on track.

Shaun paints in his Pasadena apartment turned studio, by the north facing window in the dining room due to the consistency of the natural light. In one of the bedrooms, Shaun has setup a workshop with a drafting table which he uses for drawing, and numerous tools which he uses for framing. Some of his frames are found and pieces are created in sizes especially for the frames.

Shaun lives with his cat Otka who likes to hang out when he paints and is also quite good at opening kitchen cabinets!

 

 

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11/2: Henry & Glenn Forever & Ever Closing Party

By on October 30, 2014 in La Luz de Jesus, News

Henry and Glenn Forever and Ever Closing Party and Book Signing
Sunday, November 2
3:00pm – 6:00pm
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90027
www.laluzdejesus.com

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At least twelve contributors will be joining Tom Neely at the closing party for Henry and Glenn Forever and Ever on Sunday, November 2nd from 3-6 PM. It’s your last chance to catch the exhibition of the irreverently amorous adventures of Punk Rock’s favorite couple, and to get a baker’s dozen signatures on your collection.

http://laluzdejesus.com/category/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/

Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/1486568331607859/

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Patrick V. McGrath Muñiz “Sacro Consumo” Nov 7

By on October 13, 2014 in La Luz de Jesus, News

Patrick V. McGrath Muñiz “Sacro Consumo”

November 7 – 30, 2014.
Opening Reception: Friday, November 7th, 8-11 PM
with Shaun Berke “Sacrosanct”
La Luz de Jesus Gallery

 

Patrick V. McGrath Muñiz creates work using oil with metal leaf on panel that responds to consumer media culture and the historical use of Christian icons in colonial Latin America.

At an early age Patrick’s family moved from New York to Puerto Rico. In 1993, Patrick enrolled in the School of Fine Arts of San Juan, Puerto Rico and studied Graphic Design and Painting. In 1996, he traveled to Europe where he visited museums and studied old masterpieces. Back in Puerto Rico he opened a studio and art school. During this period the Patrick also maked several trips to the Caribbean, South and Central America.

In 2003 Patrick completed his studies in the School of Fine Arts of San Juan, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts (Magna Cum Laude) majoring in painting. By 2006 he obtained a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts with a major in painting (Magna Cum Laude) from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. Patrick exhibited his thesis show “Iconsumer” in Savannah and then in 2007 at the Museum of the Americas in San Juan. This show earns the artist the Prima Opera Award given by AICA (International Association of Art Critics). During the same year he showed “Iconsumer Media” at Las Capuchinas Convent and Museum in Antigua, Guatemala. The artist earned the Francisco Goya Award in Barcelona, Spain in 2008. In 2009 Patrick had solo shows in Florida, New York, Amsterdam and Guatemala. In 2010 the artist had a solo show “Era Dorada” in the Sacred Heart University in San Juan. Today he keeps showing his work both at an international and national level.

View Patrick’s blog here and his website here

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Shaun Berke “Sacrosanct” Nov. 7-30

By on October 13, 2014 in La Luz de Jesus, News

Shaun Berke “Sacrosanct”

November 7 – 30, 2014.
Opening Reception: Friday, November 7th, 8-11 PM
with Patrick V. McGrath Muñiz’s “Sacro Consumo”
La Luz de Jesus Gallery

 

Painted with loose, deliberate brushstrokes, Shaun Berke’s women are intimate depictions of the collapse of an ideological system. His paintings exhibit knowledge of classical composition which he molds to fit the requirements of his own fascination. This reconstruction is informed with sensuality and an awareness of spiritual texts which manage to contemporize and re-cast Christian dogma

Rather than angling his faces in such a way as to recall the works of Rembrandt, Berke often chooses a direct eye line between subject and viewer. The line of demarcation between brightly illuminated and shadowy areas seems to be the product of thrust rather than the genteel  comfort  of a planned sitting. By dramatizing the division of overwhelming clarity and brooding duskiness, Shaun impresses a diary of stolen moments into classic portraiture.

Shaun Berke is delirious. An all-time old-time pleasure-monger. Slower; look too fast and you’ll miss it.

He started by getting born about 28 or 9 years ago in Larrabee County, a mythical small town above the San Fernando valley. A long time later, he went to art school at Art Center College of Design, following which he was apprenticed to a mentor in the traditional manner. Now he runs a painting workshop for his alma mater, then goes home to paint some more in his north-light-lit cave in Pasadena. Along the way he joined The Getty Research Institute, lectured at Moorpark College, acted as teaching assistant to his mentor in Venice (the one in Italy), and was given awards by the Westlake Village Art Guild, Thousand Oaks Art Association, Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, and Alyce De Roulet Williamson.

His hobbies are working as a janitor and building shrines to gods I can’t remember anymore.

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Visit Shaun Berke’s website

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