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INTERVIEW | Jose Antonio Madrazo
Jose Antonio Madrazo was born in Mexico City, but now calls, San Miguel de Allende, home. It is afterall where his studio, Cielito Lindo Estudio, is based. There, he produces his internationally-renowned nichos, Mexican shadowboxes, displaying Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) themes.
Each nicho carries miniature and detailed skeletons inside, representing the dead enganged in lively every-day activities. The outside is meticulously hand-painted with traditional motifs.
The nichos are made of hand-forged metal, wooden figures, ceramics, Mexican folk sayings, and Dia de los Muertos motifs elaborated in elegant hues and electric colours. The formula is to come up with a phrase and then develop it using anything from cigarette packages to recycled glass and tin, in addition to sequins, glitter and little trinkets, such as religious folk charms, beads and other manufactured and found objects. Traditionally, nichos are hung in a home to bless the house.
All the Voices Against the Silence
Antonio’s New Folk Art style and sense of humour transcend cultural boundaries and his works have been exhibited around the world before coming to Vancouver.
Recently, we posted about Antonio’s Celebrations of the Day of the Dead show at the Ferry Building Gallery in West Vancouver. Intrigued by his work, we had to know more… Antonio was kind enough to take time from his busy schedule to talk about his art and inspiration with Skewed.
What are the Day of the Dead celebrations (Nov. 1-2) like in Mexico and how did you celebrate this year?
They are full of energy and tradition. Many people make their ofrendas (altars) at home celebrating the family members that have passed away. Also, they go to the cemeteries to decorate the grave sites with flowers and candles. This year, I went to see the ofrendas made in San Miguel’s main square for famous characters from this town, and I made an ofrenda for family members.
DAY OF THE DEAD | Last Chance
The Ferry Building Gallery in West Vancouver (1414 Argyle Av.) has treated the Vancouver community to a unique show this month by showcasing Jose Antonio Madrazo’s nichos at the Celebrations of the Day of the Dead exhibit. This weekend is the last chance to check out the exhibit, as the show is on until November 14. The gallery is open from 11am-5pm from Tuesday to Sunday.
From the traditional Mexican music, to the brightly coloured decorations, once inside you will be instantly transported to Mexico and trust us, you won’t want to leave. The red dots are abundant but if you’re lucky, you might just be able to join private collectors, such as Gary Shandling, Keith Richards, Ringo Starr and Steve Martin and get to take a little piece of Mexico home with you. Enjoy the collection this weekend and stay tuned for an interview with the artist on Monday.
VANCOUVER | Film Festivals
The Vancouver Asian Film Festival may have come to a close this weekend, but lucky for us film buffs, today marks the beginning of two more film festivals in Vancouver.
The Vancouver Serbian FilmFest runs from Nov. 9-12, 2010, while the Vancouver Jewish Film Festival is showing films from Nov. 9-18, 2010.
For those who still can’t get enough, the Vancouver DSLR Film Festival will be running this weekend, Nov. 13 & 14, at the Pacific Cinematheque, and the Amnesty International Film Festival will run next week from Nov. 18-21, 2010.
Another noteworthy festival this month is, Cinesonika, an international film and video festival celebrating the soundtrack. This first annual festival will run from Nov. 12-14 at the Westminster Savings Credit Union Theatre, Simon Fraser University Surrey Theatre.
INTERVIEW | Terri Potratz
LARRY. LOBIRD ROAD
COLLECTION LAUNCH
2010 – 2011
In a cozy little corner, within a gallery space by the name of grace, a discombobulated Lexa had a the chance to catch up with the oh-so-well put together Terri Potratz, the stylin’ queen of locally sourced alpaca creations.
The celebration of Larry.’s third year of existence also introduced locally and internationally sourced human beings to Terri’s latest design work The Lobird Road Collection 2010 – 2011.
This brand spankin’ new line includes an aesthetically diverse range of shapes, a mix of processes and an unique collection of accessories, created as a collaborative effort between Larry.’s leading lady and ZULA’s Urszula Petrykowska.
Words were exchanged…
EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL | Three Days, Three Hundred and Seventy Two Artists
November 2010 brings the 14th Eastside Culture Crawl to Vancouver’s Eastside, opening up studios and spaces for 3 days, involving 372 artists and creatives, for free to the public! Browse through the map, the buildings and the artists on their site to plan your version of the Crawl (see more details below).
The Eastside Culture Crawl is an annual 3-day November event that involves artists who live in Vancouver’s Eastside in an area bounded by Main St., 1st Ave., Victoria Drive, and the Waterfront. Painters, jewelers, sculptors, furniture makers, musicians, weavers, potters, writers, printmakers, photographers, glassblowers; from emerging artists to those of international fame.
Friday 26 November | 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 27 + Sunday 28 November | 11am – 6pm
www.eastsideculturecrawl.com
ALL DRESSED | A T-Shirt Show by the Jupiter Project
The Jupiter Project, an illustration collective formed in 2003, will be featuring designs and illustrations created by the artists and screen printed onto T-shirts, in their upcoming show, ALL DRESSED.
For their fifth group show in Vancouver, the collective will be kicking off the opening of TEES, a new T-shirt shop in Gastown.
Location: 227 Abbott Street, Vancouver
Opening Reception: Friday, November 5, 2010, from 7PM – 10PM
CREATIVEMIX | Ideation Conference
The CREATIVEMIX Conference is a one-day event taking place on November 4, which includes workshops and keynote speakers from leading creative professionals. The conference is held at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Yaletown.
CREATIVEMIX is an interdisciplinary event, bringing together industry-leading idea makers who share their experiences and explore a common thread of creativity and collaboration.
For those unable to attend the conference, they are also hosting CREATIVEEX, an arts exhibition that is free to the public, taking place at the Exhibition Hall, also at the Roundhouse.
For CREATIVEMIX registration, click HERE.
(Thanks, A!)
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