Oldies Night in the Town at Amor Eterno

Oldies Night in the Town
East Bay's DJ Casper spinning oldies, street jams + doo wop
Saturday July 26th 7-11pm
Good food and cold drinks
Raffle for tattoo time with Chamuco, awesome local art and jewelry.
All proceeds benefit the Xicana Moratorium $10 at the door

The Xicana Moratorium is a celebration commemorating one of the largest historical anti-war protests of the Chicano Movement on August 29th 1970. The Xicana Moratorium hosts a free community celebration in San Antonio Park including speakers, community resources, vendors, artists, food, kids activities, dance contest and live music.

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Amor Eterno at the Oakland Museum of California

 We (Amy + Sal) would like to invite you to the Days of the Dead Community Celebration at the Oakland Museum of California on Sunday, October 27^th. 

We have been asked to be a part of their three month long exhibit: 
The Tree of Life and Death: Días de los Muertos 2013. 
We are truly honored to be a part of this exhibit and be surrounded by such talented artists.

We created an altar, or ofrenda, in honor of Yemaya, the Goddess of the Sea.

Nuestra Señora De La Bahia, Our Mother of the Bay

Text from the exhibit..
“We are the string of beads making a significant and beautiful change to conserve and respect our Mother, our oceans, and our Earth.”

Like Days of the Dead, the West African Yoruba goddess Yemaya has been embraced and transformed by diverse cultures of the Americas. She is a mother goddess, associated with the seas and fertility. With this ofrenda, the artists honor the ever-evolving Yemaya and remind us of our responsibility to respect and care for the oceans and San Francisco Bay.

The artists have focused on environmental sustainability. They combine traditional trappings of Yemaya (starfish crown, pearls, the colors blue and white) with the vivid face painting of Days of the Dead sugar skulls and the elegant geometric designs of Buddhist mandala paintings. They incorporate the kind of garbage that now pollutes Oakland’s Damon Slough, a critical wetland that once covered over 200,000 acres and has now been reduced to a mere 72 acres. The artists also highlight beads in their ofrenda. Alone, a bead is not much, but when strung together, beads become more significant and beautiful. In a similar way, our individual actions, taken day after day for a lifetime, can add up to so much and go a long way toward preserving the life of our Bay.  

From OMCA: 

“As part of the Community Celebration there will be craft activities, tasty food, dance and music groups, colorful ofrendas, and ceremonia bring the community together for this healing tradition. Watch demonstrations of traditional Mesoamerican arts and cooking, and buy Days of the Dead merchandise by local artisans for your home altar from the mercado.”

There will be admission to the museum which includes access to the exhibit.
General $15
Seniors and Students $10
Youth, ages 9–17 $6
Children ages 8 and under FREE

Sunday October 27th
Noon - 4:30pm
1000 Oak St
Oakland, CA 94607

Oakland Museum Dia De Los Muertos website 

We had the chance to talk with Oakland Local about the exhibit: 

http://oaklandlocal.com/2013/10/oakulture-life-is-living-omca-days-of-the-dead-the-institute/

On Sunday, October 20th We will be on KPFA with Pedro Reyes for Settin The Standard talking about The Tree of Life and Death. Stay tuned! http://www.kpfa.org 

Amor Eterno Tattoo + Art Space 

1227 18th Ave

Oakland Califas

510.842.3620

www.amoreternoarte.com 

Love is All - Kerouac

Homegirls Saturday October 5th a thrilling art exhibit that celebrates and explores the Chola culture!!

Curated by Mayra Ramirez 

  Opening Reception: Saturday October 5th, 2013 7-11pm

Hip sounds, oldies + street jams by Margarita “Soulera” Galvan + VinylRichie

El Taco Bike
Jamaica + Pepino Homemade Aguas Frescas
By The Rodriguez Familia
Local beer + wine.

ARTISTS: El Angel, Hector Fong, Keith Stone, Elrod, Chamuco, Mitsy Avila Ovalles, Ben Grillo, Jon Garza, Crystal Galindo, Lucky Hellcat, Ramon Felix, Jason McAfee, Joshua DeLeon, Nani Chacon, Rob Benavides, Abraham Ortega, Aztek Stylez.

“Homegirls” is a thrilling exhibit that celebrates and explores the aesthetics and history of the infamous “Chola” culture. In an era where identity and image are “cut and pasted” without thought, the Chola image has been replicated time and time again and so easily loses its true origins and meaning. This show is bringing together a group of cutting-edge visual artists from California, Arizona, and New Mexico to show their own interpretations of the culture while paying homage to the rich history of these queens of the barrio.

Originating during the 1940’s and continuing to today, the Chola lifestyle and image is based upon heritage, pride, and above all, respect. “Homegirls” sets to defy stereotypes and negative connotation by taking a complex and artistic look at the women whose looks have become so iconic. This show exemplifies the elements of Chola culture though the mediums of paint, digital graphics, traditional illustration and photography as presented by this collective of talented artists.

Chamuco working on his piece for Homegirls - Sitting In The Park

Photo by Ramon Felix

Model and our curator for Homegirls Mayra Ramirez

By Aztek Styles

By Joshua De Leon

<3 NO SET TRIPPING AMOR ETERNO LOVES YOU <3

Amor Eterno Tattoo + Art Space
1227 18th Ave. Oakland, Ca 94606

510.842.3620
www.amoreternoarte.com

- Love is All - Jack Kerouac - 

B-Side Myths: Sonja Dandy + Marie Scherping 08.10.13 8pm

Opening Reception 

Saturday August 10th 2013 8pm

Great Art Hot Music Cold Drinks Good Folks

Amor Eterno Tattoo + Art Space

1227 18th Ave Oakland Califas

www.amoreternoarte.com

510.842.3620

 

The start of a great year! Tattoos Art + Awareness

Hola Amor Eterno Tribe

Hope 2013 is being good to you!

Hella events goin' down in the next couple months.

Saturday February 9th is our first art exhibition of 2013! TRUTH 

Truth

New works by Irene Takahashi – Coker

Opening Celebration Saturday February 9^th 8pm-Midnight

DJ Casper Spinin' Oldies, Street Jams + Doo Wop

Amor Eterno Tattoo + Art Space

1227 18^th Ave Oakland Califas

Amor Eterno is dedicated to emerging artists. Be a witness to the artist breakthrough and watch the process flower. Takahashi-Coker is organic in its truest form, offering the viewer sharp realities in modern urban and native ancestral environments. Original photographs become graphite on paper.  Takahashi-Coker’s photo realism is skillful as it is uncomplicated. The eyes of her portraits tell truths in their gaze, capturing you by the struggle they witness. Amor Eterno will be featuring both photographs and graphite on paper. 

 

Artist Statement

Irene Takahashi-Coker

As a young artist, I'm not quite sure where this will take me but all I know is that it is a passion of mine. Art brings me true happiness. It is my outlet, my therapist and my teacher. I am very inspired by graffiti, portrait photography, tattoo art and other realism arts. I have always been an artist, following my mother's creative path, but have only recently started working with scientific realism still lifes and portraits. My hopes are to break free of some of the strict guidelines I've learned as a fundamental background to my art and create not only emotional pieces but statements as well while using the small details in my work to bring the picture to life. The portraits I like the most have some emotion or pain behind the eyes that tell a story and I try to stay as true to that as possible, as I see the eyes are what really make my portraits seem real. Small details like the wisp of the hair or texture on clothing also help keep the subjects true to life. I am dabbling in photography to hopefully expand my horizons and create my very own portraits from start to finish ("reflection" is my first 100% self created piece). I have recently started a tattoo apprenticeship hope to keep progressing as an artist through different medias such as graphite, photography and skin.
I want to thank Amor Eterno, Amy and Sal, for opening up their doors to help support my work. A special shout out to all my supporters, family and friends for motivating me and always showing me love and support for my artwork.

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And as always our tattoo artists are killin it.... Spring appointments are starting to fill up fast! To make an appointment call Amor Eterno at 510.842.3620 or email amoreternotattoo@gmail.com

By Matt Klass

By Renee Castro

By Renee Castro 

By Ben Verhoek

By Ben Verhoek

By Ben Verhoek

Thanks so much for your support!
<3 Corazón

"Love is All" 
- Jack Kerouac

Amor Eterno Tattoo + Art Space

1227 18th Ave 

Oakland Califas 

510.842.3620

amoreternotattoo@gmail.com

Aaron Jasper, Chamuco's apprentice, learnin' the ropes

New work by Salvador El Chamuco Cortez, Owner Amor Eterno Tattoo

 By Salvador El Chamuco Cortez

 By Salvador El Chamuco Cortez

 By Salvador El Chamuco Cortez

 By Salvador El Chamuco Cortez

 By Salvador El Chamuco Cortez

 By Salvador El Chamuco Cortez

 By Salvador El Chamuco Cortez

 By Salvador El Chamuco Cortez

 By Salvador El Chamuco Cortez

 

 

Winter at Amor Eterno

¡Hola! Amor Eterno Tribe! 

Client Appreciation Day + Holiday Hours 

Coming up in December is our second annual Client Appreciation Day! Food, music and photos! Come by Amor Eterno with your fantastic finished and HEALED tattoos to get photographed for next years portfolios and magazine editorials. It would be great to see you and talk about any work you are considering. We'll have food, drinks and music! We will let your know dates and times as soon as we can. 

Holiday Hours are as follows:

Amor Eterno Tattoo and Art Space is open Monday - Sunday Noon - 8PM

Chamuco: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (appointment only)

Ben Verhoek: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Renee Castro: Sunday, Monday

Matt Klass: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Amor Eterno will be closed:

Thursday November 22nd

Friday, November 23rd

Monday, December 24th

Tuesday, December 25th

Monday, December 31st

Tuesday, January 1st, 2013

 

By Chamuco

Healing Winter Tattoos

The winter is a great time to get tattooed. Exposure to sun and the elements can cause slow healing and scabbing. Taking extra good care in the first week of a tattoo is essential to a long lasting tattoo.  Here are Amor Eterno's tips for taking care of tattoos:

- Avoid sun exposure and swimming. That means no drunk hot tubbing, skinny dipping in your neighbors pool or tanning booths!

- DO NOT USE Neosporin. We have found over the years clients using too much ointment. This causes scabbing and break outs. Did you know removing a scab from your tattoo can cause the ink to heal unevenly? The best is a thin layer of oitment. Enough to cover but not saturate your tattoo. The point of the oitment is mainly so the tattoo will not dry out. Drying out causes your tattoo to scab and crack. This will fuck up your shading which you just spent hours of pain and money for. The ointment should make a shinny surface but not be able to pick up with a brush of your finger.In other words, DON'T cake that shit on there! Below you will find a few recommendations of over the counter products. 

- DON'T SCRATCH!!! As I mentioned. Don't pick your scabs. This means accidentally scraping a scab off while itching. Your tattoo should heal like a sunburn. It will peel and itch. Slapping your itchy tattoo is waaaaaaay more efficient and safer.  

- Hot compress. We highly recommend this on the first night. Before you go to bed, a great way to avoid getting tattoo resigoo on your sheets is a hot compress. Please make sure whatever you use to compress is clean and will not shed fibers. A few minutes of hot compress not only feels great but will push all the extra plasma and ink out. (Make sure you reapply ointment to the tattoo after to keep moist thoughout the night. I like to sleep with the Seran wrap over my tattoo on the first night. Its not for everyone, but it works well for me.)

- Working. I know we all have to stack that paper but working is not the best thing to do right after being tattooed. If you have to work, make sure the tattoo is moist, clean and protected. A Seran wrap while you work is ok as long as you can let it breathe when you are at home.  

- Use sunscreen! Of course this is for after the tattoo is healed. DO NOT put sunscreen on a healing tattoo. The sun will fade your tattoo. Keep your investment bright and beautiful as the day you got it! 

Timeline of a tattoo:

Day 1: Yea! I got a tattoo!!!!!!

Day 1 Evening: Hot compress + ointment.

Day 2: Ointment

Day 3: Ointment

Day 4: If it looks like your tattoo is beginning to peel or itch go ahead a switch to a lighter unscented ointment such as lotion. 

Day 5: Itches something fierce! Slap your tattoo + keep moist with lotion. 

From here on out use lotion anytime tattoo BEGINS to dry out. 

Not when it is gasping for water. 

Please remember caring for a healing tattoo is different for everyone. Each person, like their tattoo, is different. Some advice may work better than others. Of course we are always available to answer questions about your tattoo.

By Chamuco 

Here is a list of recommended over the counter products for your healing tattoo. Amor Eterno is not paid by or sponsored by the following products. We have sacrificed our skin to test the best aftercare products for you... just you. Ha! 

Aquaphor: Available at Walgreens, CVS or any drug store. Any petroleum based product used in excess will cause clogged pores and break outs. Please do not over use this product. Aquaphor should only be used for the first two - three days. 

Dr. Bronner's Organic Body Balm: In our opinion one of the best overall healing ointment on the market. Great for sensitive skin. USDA certified organic and no animal testing. The ointment tin is even reusable as a stash box when you are done! Says it right on the tin! Available online and at Target, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. 

Elemental Herbs, All Good Goop, organic healing balm: A fantastic ointment as well. Lavender in scent. It's organic, all natural and petroleum-free. I like this product because it has non-GMO Tocopherol or Vitamin E. Available in four sizes online at store.elementalherbs.com

Curell/ Lubriderm Unscented Lotion: Daily Moisture Lotion for Sensitive Skin. The 100% dye-free, fragrance-free and lanolin-free formula is specially designed with gentle moisturizers for dry, sensitive skin, all in a clean, non-greasy formula.

As we test more products we will let you know! We love to hear what you do too! 

Thanks so much!

<3 Corazón

Amor Eterno Tattoo + Art Space 

1227 18th Ave Oakland Califas 

facebook.com/amoreternotattoo

510.842.3620

"Love is all" 

- Jack Kerouac

The Best Of Times

                                                                                                                                                           By Ken Davis

The Best of Times.

Full custom, appointment suggested, tattoo and art space. Featuring Salvador El Chamuco Cortez, Ben Verhoek, Matt Klass and introducing Renee Castro. Art Exhibitions by Corazon, formally of Autobody Fine Art. 

Salvador El Chamuco Cortez, Oakland native, has been tattooing in the Bay for 10 years. Specializes in Cali Fine Line, Portraits and Pre-Hispanic images. Chamuco, along with his wife, Corazon, opened Amor Eterno in September of 2010.  

 
Amor Eterno is Oakland's most beautiful art space. Our building dates back to the 1880's. The property is full of history. Once a brewery and later a speakeasy, jazz musicians like Fats Domino once played here. In the late 1960's - early 1970's Bruce Lee used our cottage as a kick it spot while teaching at his first studio in Oakland. Today Solano Alley, located adjacent to the shop, is exploding with murals from the hottest East Oakland Renaissance painters. Chris Granillo, Jon Nagel, Ken Davis, Mike Giant, Excel, Krash, Project Elefont, Bounce, Ras Terms, Safety First, Deadeyes and more. Come down to the shop and check out our fantastic artists portfolios, the new murals or relax in our garden, now open! Thanks to Uncle Victor for helping us get the garden up and running!

Amor Eterno is proud to be in Oakland. We utilize our space not only as a tattoo studio and art gallery, but also to facilitate awareness and fundraising for local organizations and nonprofits. We have raised money for East Side Arts Alliance, Queer Youth organizations and Suicide Awareness. We look forward to providing a platform for grassroots organizations that provide essential services to Oakland's neighborhoods and youth.

Welcome to the tribe. 
Amor Eterno