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Sneakpeak at my new monoprints in Colorado - See Pics!

I'm at Anderson Ranch, taking a class with an artist I greatly admire, Enrique Chagoya. Enrique Chagoya was born in Mexico City. His work has been shown nationally and internationally and he is currently a Professor at Stanford University. He is teaching a class on Monotypes. The term "monotype" is defined as a "printed drawing or printed painting" that is not a multiple but a unique image printed from a flat surface.

This is my first yeart at Anderson Ranch and it's quite an experience. Anderson Ranch is located in Snowmass Village, Colorado. "Anderson Ranch is a place like no other. Artists come for the faculty of renowned artists and gifted instructors and the supportive community that encourages experimentation and growth," explains the website. I am having a wonderful time here and enjoying the hot blazing sun, the rustic ranch, the delicious dinners, and the nightly lectures by artist from all over the country. So far, I've heard lectures by two artists and I've been blow away. Check them out! They are Gary Simmons and Wangechi Mutu, an artist from Kenya who now lives in Brooklyn.

I feel great to be here to spend time on my own work. Here is some of the stuff I've been developing - works in progress.

Above: This is my llama/horse.

Above: This is one of my favorites.

Above: I'm loving the colors

Above: My instructor, Enrique Chagoya, giving a demo on stencils.

Above: Here is what it looks like with one of my characters.

While I'm here, I feel really artistically open and experimental. I feel free of boundaries and inspired by other people in the class, as well as my instructor. I also get loads of help from the interns. As a professional artist, I find this time to be tremendously valuable to my practice - something that keeps me evolving.

 

My exhibit in Toronto for just 2 more days! Toronto was a blast!

Its been days since I've wanted to write to share my travel experiences! I'm in Aspen, Colorado taking a printmaking class at a place called Anderson Ranch. I arrived here on Sunday after spending four awesome and unforgettable days in Toronto, Canada. I was hosted by Toronto Women's Bookstore, a place dedicated to promoting anti-oppression politics and feminist politics. I was invited to do an artist talk, show my art in a nearby gallery, conduct a workshop, and to build with the Toronto community. Here I am pictured with Victoria Moreno, the owner of the bookstore. (We're both wearing my gear!)

My art exhibit is being held at the Communication Gallery, which is just down the street from the bookstore at:

Communication Gallery
209 Harbord St. (just east of Bathurst)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The last time I showed in Toronto was over 2 years ago, so you don't want to miss this! You can also visit the Toronto Women's Bookstore to find some of my cool new dresses, shirts, postcards, and calendars.

Toronto Women's Bookstore
73 Harbord Street
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Here is a sneak peak at the show!

 

Communities & Public Media - My art in 2012 NPR Calendar, take a peak!

I just got a hold of a pic showing my art in the upcoming NPR 2012 calendar - which start being sold at the NPR shop in August!

Since 2005, the NPR calendar has celebrated the work of illustrators who are NPR listeners. Previous editions of the calendar featured artists such as Gary Kelly, Andrew Banneker, Jing Wei, Bill Mayer, Nathan Ota, You Byun, Hugh D’Andrade, and David Chung. I was selected among a group of top illustrators!

The art-based calendar will help support public radio and will be sold in the NPR Shop (shop.npr.org) and used by NPR member stations across the country for fundraising.

NPR is a not-for-profit organization serving more than 800 independently operated, non-commercial public radio stations. NPR produces and distributes news, talk, and entertainment programming for over 26 million listeners.

Much props to one of my favorite hosts at NPR, Maria Hinojosa! Back in April of this year, I was able to present Maria Hinojosa with the Opportunity Agenda's Creative Change Award. Maria has done an admirable job of sharing the issues of Latinos with a broad audience. Here is a pic from the event. If you want to hear Maria's acceptance speech where she talks about her radio work, click here.

Description of the NPR Art Piece

Every day, communities interact with public media and each other. Individuals receive information, exchange ideas, and engage in dialogue. Here, the background symbolizes the intersection of philosophies and global events, and the circle symbolizes the world.

I'm in Toronto! Art Opening 6/23 Tonight 7 pm, Workshop on Saturday 6/25

Hey Canada Fam! I'm in Toronto I've been invited by the Toronto Women's Bookstore, and I am doing an exhibit in collaboration with Communication Gallery, and will be conducting a workshop on Saturday.

Here are the dates!

THUR. JUN 23 @ 7 PM
Artist Talk & Reception/Party (with guest DJs) @ TORONTO WOMEN’S BOOKSTORE
73 HARBORD ST. TORONTO, ONTARIO
Exhibit @ COMMUNICATION ART GALLERY • 209 HARBORD ST.

SAT. JUN 25 @ 3-5 PM
Political Poster Workshop. Registration Fee: $25.00
@ TORONTO WOMEN’S BOOKSTORE • 73 HARBORD ST. TORONTO
Contact: (416) 922-8744

I'm going to NETROOTS NATION! Check out my Art Panel & Booth

I'll be heading to sunny Minneapolis next week to participate in 6th Annual Netroots Nation from June 16-19th.  Netroots Nation amplifies progressive voices by providing an online and in-person campus for exchanging ideas and learning how to be more effective in using technology to influence the public debate.

Come check out my panel on Friday!

Educate, Agitate, Inspire: How Artists are Fighting Anti-migrant Hate
Friday, June 17th 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Panel, M100 H
Featuring: Ken Chen of the Asian American Writer's Workshop & WorkStrike, Javier Gonzalez of the Sound Strike, Gaby Pacheco of United We Dream, and myself, Favianna Rodriguez.

There has never been a movement for social change without art and culture being central to that movement. Music, graphics and the written word are powerful living reminders of struggles for worldwide peace and justice. When it comes to immigrants, much of the public dialogue is laced with myths, stereotypes, hate and fear of the unknown. However, there is a growing movement of artists around the country using cultural tools to fight hate and to create a positive depiction of migrants. In this session, artist-activists, writers and cultural leaders will discuss how artists are teaming up with immigrant rights groups to affect social change.

This year I will also be selling my art at the Exhibit Hall. Come find me in Booth #926!

You can expect to find fine art, political posters, books, postcards, ephemera, calendars, shirts, and other garments! Here are just some of the cool art you will see at my booth!

Tonight in San Francisco! A discussion with Latino-run Talleres for EN PAPEL Exhibition

 
Tal(ler)es, a Panel Discussion, on  June 1st ·6:30-9:30p (free)
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
2868 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110-3908

Join us for a night of conversation on the politics of printmaking. The panel will include Melanie Cervantes, Jesus Barraza, Favianna Rodriguez, Poli Marichal, Pepe Coronado(via SKYPE from New York), and special guest, Imin Yeh (whose works are on exhibit in the Inti Raymi Gallery). Tasty beverages will be served during the event. This talk will be in conjunction with EN PAPEL Exhibit at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts.
 
En Papel: A Contemporary Look at Latino Printmakers in the U.S.
Exhibit Runs from May 14th - June 8th 
2011
En Papel showcases the breadth and scope of recently-produced imagery emerging from printmaking studios affiliated with the US-based Consejo Gráfico. The exhibit traces provocative delineations of the Latino body politic as expressed through the artists' reflections of the world(s) they inhabit.
 
Consejo Grafico is an independent network of print studios that was formed to advance the legacy and viability of printmaking in the United States. The Consejo promotes collaboration as a condition to further the preservation and continuity of the critical/activist orientation that spearheaded Latino printmaking. This network spans the nation and includes works from Texas, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and more.