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

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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 

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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

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

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

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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.

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