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