long weekend
edward's show was a smash. tons of people came out just because of the press in the observer. it's a great summer start-off show and one dosn't have to think too hard to enjoy the work. it's fun. in fact, it's perfect work for start-up collectors. these paintings are also incredibly authentic to who edward is. anybody else painting these ladies would look like a fool. edward though, lives and breathes mod culture in dallas, so it only makes sense this is his current body of work.
after the reception saturday, nyddia and i headed over to 'the smoke' at edward's venue for a classic mod night. we left before it really got going, but not before i could shoot nicole and nyddia spinning in their awesome dance dresses....
there was this weird habit i used to be in way back like 8 or 9 years ago where i'd dress from head to toe as someone else.... a wig, a cute little vintage dress, a brooch (before they became so flippin' hip) and a precious little clutch..... i would be good to go. i used to take on different personas a little bit and prance around doing crazy stuff in the character i'd invented. i pulled out my patsy cline wig for the IR show and 'the smoke' and proceeded to continue my night out at the cavern to check out a couple bands.
one such band was 'the good looks' from austin. i know, terrible name, but they rocked the house. amazing stage presence and an ability to keep it together. i think they come back through dallas at the end of june or in july sometime. i will be back to see them.
after the good looks we got to hear the tah-dahs.... one of my local favorites. i just love roy.
sunday paul whisked me away to a bed and breakfast.... sigh. he's so romantic.
Monday, May 30, 2005 @ 09:08 PM | comments > 227
edward ruiz at ir gallery
saturday, may 28. 7-9 pm. IR Gallery. edward ruiz, pinoeer/owner of avenue arts venue shows the girls of summer..... and let me not lie, they are so ridiculously affordable, it's not funny.
further, check out the article in this week's observer.... yay!
Thursday, May 26, 2005 @ 02:10 PM gallery events | comments > 721
good-bye dear.
ryan answered the ad that paul placed on good records bulletin board, scrawled in purple crayon that said something like, "bass player needed. influences include velvet underground, luna, yo la tengo..." jiri was maybe 5 months old. they began practicing regularly and an odd little friendship was formed.
since then, jiri has grown to be almost four and ryan has progessed up into management in a mutual theatre entity that paul, him and me share. ryan is moving tomorrow to chicago and spent his last night in dallas having dinner with us. i will miss him so much. an era is ending. and it's surprisingly emotional.
*sniff sniff*
Tuesday, May 24, 2005 @ 09:48 PM my family | comments > 491
site overhaul
oi vey. i just realized i haven't updated portfolio photos on this site in over a year. over a year. what's on here isn't even indicative of what my work looks like these days or what i've been shooting. this is so problematic.
site overhaul coming soon. maybe this weekend. so much to add. so much to delete.
Monday, May 23, 2005 @ 10:52 AM | comments > 362
there's a new gallery in town
two words: CHEE. ZEE. and with porn jazz to boot!
i didn't go to the big vip opening last night, but i heard it was a fascinating anthropological study of stereo-typical big d.
Friday, May 20, 2005 @ 02:55 PM | comments > 974
Magnolia Reception : May 20
Steve vanGelder shows New Work, Texas at the Magnolia Bar Gallery from 19 May to 30 June. Reception Friday, May 20 from 6:30-8:30 at 3699 McKinney in the West Village. $2.00 margaritas.
check out the blurb in this week's Observer. yay for press!
Thursday, May 19, 2005 @ 04:20 PM gallery events | comments > 607
anniversary!
i've been married to paulie for seven years today! yay! i think i'll keep him around seven more.
with this starting the new chapter....
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 @ 01:49 PM my family | comments > 514
lollipop shoppe self portrait
Tuesday, May 17, 2005 @ 11:20 AM | comments > 325
HOTM pics from this weekend
click here for saturday night pics. click here for sunday night pics.
this weekend was a delicious experience. saturday night, mike graff played beautiful solo guitar interpretations of some of his late-father's work. it was moving and intimate and an honor to witness it. on sunday night, four incredibly talented guys played gorgeous music in a tiny room for an awestruck audience. i've never seen/felt anything like it. no one talked while these guys played. no one moved. it was all about the music. the remnants are still up through next week, should anyone want to stop by the gallery and check it out. i can put on a cd for you.
we recorded the sunday performance and i hope the cd's will be available soon.
Monday, May 16, 2005 @ 10:20 AM gallery events | comments > 268
IR Gallery : Halls of the Machine
May 14 is “the quiet night” featuring solo guitar interpretations by Mike Graff of select artworks with speakers mounted next to the piece. The interpreted paintings were created by Mike’s late father, Don Graff and have held Mike’s attention since childhood, always serving as a portal into the spirit realm.
May 15 is “the loud night” with a full performance by Halls of the Machine including Mike Graff on guitar, Michael Jerome on drums, Van Eric Martin on keyboard, and Zack Busby on bass. Mike and Michael are former members of local favorite Course of Empire, which dis-banded in 1998. Michael is still drumming professionally with Pleasure Club. Van Eric Martin is trained as a composer and is currently working with Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth. Zack Busby played bass with Dallas band Slow Roosevelt.
Friday, May 13, 2005 @ 11:12 PM gallery events | comments > 286
sugar bush
omg. this is bizarre stuff.
Thursday, May 12, 2005 @ 01:16 PM finds | comments > 9128
purge!
anybody who knows me well is aware that i get rid of stuff all the time. today? FIVE black trash bags of crap and ENTIRE dumpster full of stuff. the only room i can't bring myself to tackle.....?
my darkroom. ugh. i need help!
Tuesday, May 10, 2005 @ 04:55 PM proof that i'm a nerd | comments > 518
weekend images
the sozo reception saturday night was brilliant. it was called 'leaving the wall' featuring works by two unt students who just graduated. lesli robertson does fiber work and dave zdrazil does ceramics. gorgeous stuff. good crowd.
after the reception, i headed over to the nasher sculpture center to watch contemporary dancers from fort worth do interpretations of sculture in the garden
while graff, jerome, and martin (sound installation guys for next weekend) played some freaky free-form music behind them. it was bizarre, but super cool.
last, the pow-wows for the install next weekend at IR Gallery have begun. these guys have some really cool ideas about the sound installation we're doing may 14 and 15. i am looking forward to this.
Sunday, May 08, 2005 @ 06:13 PM | comments > 1846
pics from hal's on sunday
below are a couple pics from hal's awesome rooftop party sunday evening.
the lasso fiascos featuring william and chad from budapest one. paul, formerly of course of empire. and phillip on harmony.
daniel miller band. featuring, uh, daniel miller.
Wednesday, May 04, 2005 @ 01:25 PM | comments > 272
i don't know whether to laugh or cry
I’ve had the most awesome day so far! I had a grown man and father of a few kids tell me I’m going to HELL! WOW!
It’s truly amazing to see what happens when someone questions the ‘normal’ way of doing/thinking of things. There’s no ill will on my part towards the guy. I mean, he’s just doin’ his job, right? He’s looking for certain answers… answers I refused to spew off in the lingo he’s accustomed to. It’s absolutely hysterical how I answered every question the way he wanted me to, but in different English than him. Same stuff, different words. He didn’t ‘get it’ because he was too busy listening for certain catch phrases.
At least I know now, instead of next fall when I would’ve found out in some other way. Some other way that directly affected one of my kids.
Emotionally attached? No. Mildly irritated? Yes.
All of this sucks because it means I’m back to square one when it comes to home schooling my babies.
