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Inhabitable Drawing, A Carpet Landscape

11/29/2016

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"Inhabitable Drawing, A Carpet Landscape" explores and expands traditional concepts of drawing. In order to “erase the limits of architecture,” I use hand-cut pieces of carpet (repurposed from cast-offs from a local hotel) to create an “inhabitable” space of artistic wonder and beauty.

Using a material like carpet, that alludes to the idea of home and comfort, and pushing those limits, I create a flowing environment that affects the way we perceive the space and where the drawing becomes inhabitable.

We'll also have two designers on hand for those interested in local artisan gift-giving. 
Deborah Sciales is a Bay Area-based designer specialized in wearable finery as art and Claudia Kussano, jewelry designer inspired by organic shapes that evoke a symbiotic awareness of the world and our spiritual surroundings.

Join me to experience this unusual installation while enjoying holiday treats and the “literate, melodic” music of two local acoustic singer-songwriters.


Inhabitable Drawing, A Carpet Landscape
Sunday Dec 4, 4pm, concert at 5pm

aMuse Gallery
614 Alabama St @ 18th
San Francisco, CA 94110



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SF Fall Open Studios

11/1/2016

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Join me for Fall Open Studios at 1890 Bryant Street, Studio # 211

Home to over 100 artists, 1890 will open its studio doors to the public for a weekend full of engaging conversation and fascinating art discovery. 1890 Bryant St. is a friendly, unique and dedicated arts community practicing a wide range of mediums and disciplines; there is something for everyone!

1890 Bryant St, Studio # 211
Friday, November 4 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM (Preview Reception)

Saturday, November 5 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday, November 6 | 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

In addition to my studio, the entire arts community at 1890 Bryant Street will also be participating in Open Studios. Please stop by to discover all the diverse talent we have in our building. To learn more, follow our Facebook and Instagram. We also have an event page with additional details!
 
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Flamenco and Labyrinths at Art Night SF

10/10/2016

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The Nomadic Labyrinth was featured at Art Night SF, last September 30th, at UN Plaza in San Francisco. Many people came and walked the labyrinth and it was also the place where world class flamenco dancer "Farruquito" led a flamenco flash mob. What an incredible opportunity I had to celebrate two of my passions, labyrinths and flamenco, at the same time!
Art Night SF is a collaboration between artists, galleries and local institutions to promote the arts in San Francisco and reactivate the Mid Market area. By bringing people together for an outdoor exhibition, Art Night SF hopes to celebrate the impact that cultural contributors are making within the city.

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Learn more about The Nomadic Labyrinth here
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#NODAPL

9/24/2016

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​THE PIPE LINE
A BLOOD MINE


A political action
8 am on Friday September 16, 2016
​Market Street and Montgomery Bart Station in San Francisco


About Daily Slots
Using news stands located along Market and Montgomery Street as “vehicles to deliver information”, artists Eliza Barrios and Paz De la Calzada sent bi/weekly messages through the windows of these structures. Altering the visual landscape of the pedestrian/urban environment, the messages are a mixture of iconography and slogans that call attention to the economy, consumerism and un-sustainability of the capitalistic culture.

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Kolam Inspiration

8/29/2016

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One of the most revealing parts about my trip to India was discovering the role that women have in the development of the cultural/spiritual/craft legacy. The same as in old generations of women in my own country, Spain, women are the ones weaving, knitting or stitching. In India they also use white lines made with chalk, rice paste or rice flour to "knit or write" in the floor of a street or the outside walls of their houses. These intricate mandala-like designs are called kolam in South India. In fact the word knitting/weaving - creating a textile, in Spanish tejer - have the same origin as the word text - texere in latin. It makes sense and makes me think how these women use artistic lines not only to intervene the public space and playfully affect the way we experience the architecture of their homes but as a way for self -expression that in some cases makes more sense than using words.

Lines, geometric patters and intricate forms are a big part of my work. Seeing these fierce women working with lines and creating "texts" inspires me to reflect about my own fascination and almost obsession with making likes and creating all these intricate paths either to be walked or contemplated.
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The Nomadic Labyrinth at Montalvo Arts Center

7/27/2016

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I was honored to be part of Rock the Garden, at Montalvo Arts Center, last Friday July 22. This 5 Hour Sculpture Show was an interactive evening where the public could enjoy art installations in a participatory way. The Nomadic Labyrinth was one of the 10 projects selected and it was great pleasure to see so many people engaging with the labyrinth in many ways.

​Learn more about The Nomadic Labyrinth here
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¨Carpet Diem¨ at Sala Alterarte, Ourense, Spain

5/16/2016

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Last Thursday was the opening of ¨Carpet Diem¨, my first solo exhibition in Galicia, Spain, since I moved to San Francisco in 2003. The show is part of the third edition of the project called Estado Critico: 10 Curators, 10 Artists and is curated by artist and professor Almudena Fernandez Fariña.

The installation presented at Sala Alterarte, University of Vigo, plays with geometric patterns created with three types of carpets, two donated by the MARCO (Museum of Contemporary Art) and the other one from Casa Sirvent, both in Vigo.  

Carpet Diem
Sala Alterarte, University of Vigo, Ourense, Spain

May 12 - August 15,2016
Opening Reception: Thursday May 12, 12 pm
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Daily Slots strikes again

5/2/2016

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Last Thursday, my collaborator artist Eliza Barrios and I hit the streets of San Francisco again with our Daily Slots. This time the sentence "Does the SFPD keep you safe?", alluding to the San Francisco Police brutality, was featured in the newspaper stands around City Hall and Montgomery Bart Station.

The city of San Francisco is removing dozens of newspaper racks "to improve cityscape".

Daily Slots is a collaborative street project. Using news stands located along Market and around City Hall as “vehicles to deliver information”, we send messages through the windows of these structures. Altering the visual landscape of the pedestrian/urban environment, the messages are a mixture of iconography and slogans that call attention to the economy, consumerism and un-sustainability of the capitalistic culture. 
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Artist Residency at Tvak Studios in Ahmedabad, India

3/29/2016

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I just came back from a trip to India, where I was in residency at Tvak Studios in the heart of the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. At the end of last year I was invited by Tvak Studios to work on a public art proposal that would include the public or the community. I was also invited to participate in the Ashapally Arts Festival.

During almost three weeks I worked in the Vastrapur District of Ahmedabad and had the opportunity to engage and learn from different communities and art institutions, like Kanoria Center for the Arts, the National Institute of Design, Gramshree and the Sabarmati Ashram.

The final work of this residency was the creation of a walkable tile labyrinth. The public that was attending the festival was invited to walk the labyrinth.

As part of the residency I taught a workshop about the creation of a labyrinth as a public art project. During a visit to the National Institute of Design I was invited to do a talk and a presentation of my work for the Exhibition Design graduate students. I very much enjoyed getting to know the work of this prestigious institution.
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Heading to Ahmedabad, India for an Artist Residency

2/8/2016

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Starting tomorrow I will be doing an Artist Residency at Tvak Studios in Ahmedabad, India. For the month of February I will work on building a labyrinth with discarded materials sourced locally. Ahmedabad, former capital of the State of Gujarat, is one of the largest cities in India and it is well known for the textile industry. During my stay in this city I will try to incorporate some of the textiles in the design of the labyrinth. As a resident of Tvak Studios I will also participate in the Ashapalli Arts Festival, a confluence of art, curators and craft that will highlight the vibrancy and traditions of the city.

Gandhi's first Ashram in India is also in Ahmedabad and it's one of the main attractions. I am excited to visit this Ashram/Museum and learn more about the principles of non-violence.

Learn more about
Gandhi Ashram
Ashapally Arts festival
Images of the prototype of the labyrinth
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