Sandy Rodriguez Calendar

LOS INBETWEENS: Artists Sin Barrios
APRIL 11 - MAY 3, 2009

DIBUJOS: EMERGENCY LANDING
MARCH 28 - APRIL 25

Dibujos: Emergency Landing

Tropico de Nopal Art Space

1665 Beverly Blvd.
(Echo Park) Los Angeles, CA 90026
213.481.8112Hours: Tue-Sat 1- 5 PM and by appointmenthttp://tropicodenopal.com/home/images/emergency/dibujos.html

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The Women Artists on Immigration
Crossing Borders, Confronting Barriers, Bridging Identities
Juried by Alma Ruiz, MOCA

WHAT: A visual conversation on the topic of immigration by 40 women artists from California that examines our cultural, personal and political identities. Includes works in a variety of media such as artist’s books, assemblage, drawing, fabric, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture. A full-color catalog accompanies the exhibition.

WHEN: February 20 – March 7, 2009

Miracle Mile Art Walk Event: Sat. Feb 21, 2009 @2:45 p.m.

OPENING RECEPTION: Fri. February 27, 2009 @ 7 to 9 PM.
Includes a screening of 5th WCA International Video Shorts Festival in the upstairs theatre.

CLOSING WITH ARTISTS TALKS: Saturday, March 7 from 12:30 to 2 PM. Hosted by the Southern California WCA chapter in celebration of International Women’s Day.

WHERE: Korean Cultural Center Art Gallery, 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, 90036. For gallery hours and general information, visit kccla.org or phone 323-936-7141.

JUROR: Alma Ruiz, curator at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

ORGANIZERS: Women’s Caucus for Art and the Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles.

OVERVIEW: WOMEN ARTISTS ON IMMIGRATION examines social, political and cultural issues related to the dynamic topic of immigration. Each subtopic — Crossing Borders, Confronting Barriers, Bridging Identities — is amplified by the diverse perspectives of the contemporary works by the women artists in the show. Together, they inspire an ongoing conversation about our cultural, political and personal identities.

ALSO ON VIEW: Selected political posters on immigration from the Center for the Study of Political Graphics and a digital projection of artworks submitted by California-based women artists in response to the call for participation.

The exhibition opens during the College Art Association conference and Women’s Caucus for Art 2009 Art & Activism Confab in Los Angeles. It is part of The Feminist Art Project and is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Mariana Barnes, Yvonne Beatty, Alejandra Chaverri, Ching-Ching Cheng, Gilda Davidian, Cosette Dudley, Dwora Fried, Shelley Gazin, Elizabeth Gómez, Becky Guttin, Jennifer Maria Harris, Trudi Chamoff Hauptman, Judy Johnson-Williams, Niku Kashef, Arzu Arda Kosar and Gul Cagin, Patricia Krebs, Alexia Kutzner, Li ’n Lee, Lynn Elliott Letterman, Viviana Lombrozo, Poli Marichal, Michelle Montjoy, Carol Nye, Amparo J. Ochoa, Priscilla Otani, Lark (Larisa Pilinsky), Sinan Leong Revell, Patricia Rodriguez, Sandy Rodriguez, Ann Storc, Yuriko Takata, Luz Tapia, Tate Sisters, Linda Vallejo, Alicia Villegas, Sama Wareh, Sarah Wilkinson, Holly Wong.

   
REPO division
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2009
Contact (for media only): Niamh McCormally
(213) 422-0683 doomsday.kss@gmail.com
“Atomic Yard Sale”
A One Night Only Event Celebrating Doomsday Kiss
LOS ANGELES – REPO division & Bootleg Theater present a thrilling evening of live music, performance, film, fashion and art. In a one night only event LA artists come together to riff on the epic theme of doomsday, conceiving and producing original art, fashion, poetry, and performance pieces for one wicked party. Mushroom cloud included.
With live performances by F-Stop Serenade: featuring hand processed 16mm silent films by Cosmo Segurson with live musical  accompaniment; a comedy performance by The Amazing Matt Morgan, and poetry readings with projection accompaniment by Reina Prado and Theresa Sotto.
And what would some of Los Angeles’ most intriguing artists do with  the assignment ‘Doomsday’? Sandy Rodriguez curates an extensive gallery show, which includes sculpture, painting, found objects, shoes, photography, fashion and more. All wearable art and art objects donated for sale by the artists (price range $20+).
Featuring Visual Artists: Sandy Rodriguez: painting and wearable doomsday art; Derrick Maddox: found objects sculpture; Anne Martens: fashion inspired sculptural works; Isabelle Lutterodt: photographs; Victor Wilde: fashion; Theresa Sotto: poetry and projections; Reina Prado: poetry and wearable art;; Rebeka Rodriguez: photography; Aaron Acord: doomsday backdrop; Stephanie Sea; photography; Armando H. Torres: shoes and Special Surprise Guests.

Featuring Musicians: Mike Ehuler: Stand-up Bass; James King: Saxophone, Penny whistle, flute; Heather Lockie: Viola; Noah Smith: Percussion; Mark Cosmo Segurson: Hammond organ, Toy piano, Therimin.
The mission behind the REPO division is to bring together artists from disparate backgrounds and disciplines to create new and exciting work. All proceeds of this event benefit the April world premiere of “Doomsday Kiss”, a co-production between the REPO division and the Bootleg Theater.
The Atomic Yard Sale is a one time only event, Sunday, January 18^th at 8pm at the Bootleg Theater at 2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90057. There is a $10 donation at the door. No reservations are necessary. Cash bar. FREE parking is available to Bootleg customers behind the Praise Christian Fellowship Church across the street from Bootleg at 2235 Beverly Blvd.
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“ATOMIC YARD SALE”
WHAT:
Atomic Yard Sale - REPO division & Bootleg Theater present a thrilling evening of live music, performance, film, fashion and art. In a one night only event LA artists come together to riff on the epic theme of doomsday, conceiving and producing original art, fashion, poetry, and performance pieces for one wicked party. Mushroom cloud included.
WHO:
Featuring: F-Stop Serenade, Mark Cosmo Segurson, Sandy Rodriguez, Matt Morgan, Aaron Acord, Mike Euhler, James King, Heather Lockie, Isabelle Lutterodt Derrick Maddox, Reina Prado, Rebeka Rodriguez, Anne Martens, Stephanie Sea, Noah Smith, Theresa Sotto, Armando H Torres, Victor Wilde.
Presented by: REPO division with Bootleg Theater              
WHEN:
Sunday January 18^th @ 8pm
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WHERE:
Bootleg Theater
2220 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90057
TICKETS:
General admission: $10 suggested donation at the door
PARKING:
FREE parking is available to Bootleg customers behind the Praise Christian Fellowship Church across the street from Bootleg at 2235 Beverly Blvd. Turn North on Roselake Ave off of Beverly Blvd and the parking lot entrance will be on your left.
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10.11.08  
Secretos y Cartas de los Muertos, curated by Barbara Carrasco
Dia De los Muertos Exhibition, Ave 50 Studio, 7-10 p.m. -LA
October 11- November 2, 2008
http://www.avenue50studio.com/pages/dreamsandvisions.shtml
11.2.08  
A Call To Witness: All Is Not Forgotten, curated by Reina A.Prado,       W          
William Borges and Theresa Hernandez.-L.A.
Dia de los muertos exhibit, Self Help Graphics Brooklyn Gallery, 3 p.m.
3802 Ceasar E. Chaves Ave, East LA 90063 323 881-6444         
http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/events/diadelosmuertos.php
Conventions and Attitudes - a projected exhibition of over 100 artists.   
Curated by Karen Atkinson- NYC
HABEAS LOUNGE @ The City University of New York
365 Fifth Avenue (between 34th + 35th street)
October 29 - November 6 2008
 www.habeaslounge.org
11.4.08
Conventions and Attitudes - A projected exhibition, Curated by Karen   
Atkinson with Exchange Rate and Trade & Row, Remy’s on Temple, 2126 W Temple St,  
Los Angeles, California 90026
7 p.m.-L.A.
http://exchangerate2008.com/blog/?page_id=4
               
11.8.08  
Calavera Fashion Show, Walking Altars, Curated by Reyes Rodriguez
Tropico De Nopal Art Space, 1665 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
213.481.81128-12pm
http://tropicodenopal.com/home/home.html

A Family of Artist’s at Work: Artist Guadalupe Rodriguez is reflected in a cross that is part of their altar at Self Help Graphics. Guadalupe, Rebeka and Sandy Rodriguez created original paintings, photographs and sculptural elements for their altar honoring Communities in Resistance.  The clay skeletons and bees represent demonstrators from the Tlatelolco massacre of ’68 and Acteal in ‘97.
 

A call to witness: All is not forgotten
Dia de los Muertos Exhibit, SHG Brooklyn Gallery 3802 Ceasar E. Chaves Ave, East LA 90063 (323) 881-6444 http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com November 2, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Curators Reina Prado, Theresa Hernandez and William Borges
 

Calaveras, Abejas and Mariposas: Communities in Resistance
Rodriguez Family: Guadalupe, Rebeka and Sandy Rodriguez
 

Self Help Graphics has been at the forefront of cultural based community activism for over 30 years. Our Ofrenda reflects on the legacy of Self Help Graphics rooted in its origins of social justice2008 marks the 40th anniversary of Tlatelolco massacre at the Plaza De Las Tres Cultura at Tlaltelolco, Mexico City where demonstrators were killed when military and paramilitary troops opened fire. Ten days before the 1968 Olympic games students from the Universidad Autonoma were protesting  violations of human rights and demanding that the government bring to justice those responsible for the bloodshed that had taken place during the previous months. 

Our Ofrenda acts as witness to this massacre.Our Ofrenda also honors the peaceful prayer group of 45 members of Las Abejas in the small village of Acteal in the state of Chiapas who were massacred in 1997 for being supporters of the Zapatistas. This altar commemorates the spirit of resistance and their struggle for social justice.

We will incorporate painting, photography and sculptural elements as well as traditional elements including the use of a Celestial window that serves as the portal for the departed to travel from Mictlan, candles to light their way, zempazuchitl for the pungent aroma and bright color to guide them to the realm of the living.  We will include water to quench their thirst, salt because it is /el sabor de los sabores/ to give flavor to life and sugar because it gives sweetness to life. Included too are tlalchico made traditionally of grains, seeds and spices that connects us on the earth to the three levels, celestial and underword, as well as mirrors to remind us of our mortality.

History is made by those who write it, our Ofrenda is intended to act as witness to this history.    

Tuesday, Nov. 4th 7-10pm
An grand election night event at Remy’s on Temple, 2126 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026. Featuring performances, projections, live election coverage, cash bar and catered food.
Conventions and Attitudes, a projected exhibition of over 100 artists nationally and addresses issues related to the election will be presented as part of Exchange Rate, 2008. Two projection sites will continuously present the work over the course of the evening, and at the after party on Nov. 4th. Curated by Karen Atkinson.Conventions & Attitudes artists:
Cathy Akers, Steven L. Anderson, Kimo Arbas, Karen Atkinson, Annabelle Aylmer, Mariona Barkus, John Barlog & John Burtle, Chris Bassett, Chelsea Bayouth, Laurel Beckman, Todd Becraft, Jodie Berry, Hayley Blatte, Elizabeth Blau, Cindy Santos Bravo, Julia Brown, Nancy Buchanan, Tommi Cahill, Audrey Chan, Barb Choit, Maryrose Cobarrubias, Clare Cornell, Akina Cox, Meg Cranston, Greg Curtis, Chad Dilley, Peter Drake, Barbara Drucker, Dana Duff, Sam Erenberg, Andrew Falkowski , Bruria Finkel, Janet Goldner, Ken Gonzales-Day, Braun Goodson, Clement Hanami, Liz Harvey, Connie Hatch, Lawrence Hegarty, Jean Hester, Monica Hicks, Chas Higginbottom, John Hogan, Hadley Holliday, Joseph Imhauser, Fiona Jack, Antwon Jackson, Siri Kaur, Gita Khashabi Meh, David Kietzman, Ronni Kim, Shirley Klinghoffer, Jason Kunke, Alex Lilly, Fred Lonidier, Isabelle Lutterodt, Elana Mann, Javier Martinez, Theresa Masangkay, Wendy Mason, Cynde Miller, Lisa Miller, Adele Mills, Asha Mines, Sandra Mueller, Colleen Murakami, Nikhil Murthy, Beverly Naidus, Tucker Neel, Timothy Nolan, Nate Page, Laurel Paley, Claudia Parducci, Julia Paull, Paul Pescador, Renata Petropoulos, Sheila Pinkel, Nikki Pressley, Vincent Ramos, Chris Revelle, Monica Roache, Sandy Rodriguez, Erika Rothenberg, Kim Russo, Stephanie Sabo & Ian McCully, Michael Sakamoto, Sara Schnadt, Jaime Scholnick, Maureen Selwood, Evelyn Serrano, Sar Shahar, Katie Sivers, Mika Soma, Holly Tempo, Armando H. Torres, Nancy Kay Turner, Jason Underhill, Jaime Ursic, Ruth Wallen, Annie Walton-Teter , Michiko Yao, Liz Young, Erlea Maneros Zabala, Jody Zellen

http://exchangerate2008.com/blog/?page_id=4