Tuesday, November 26, 2013

"Mind Your Step" Update.

I am pleased to share the following endorsement posted on my facebook wall by Luis Duno-Gottberg 


“Congratulations for an excellent show Gerardo. 
I would describe the work as brilliant. By destabilizing or challenging the spectator's perception (and expectation) of what the language of violence is and where the "locus" of violence resides, you bring him/her into a deeper understanding of the problem. You force us to see violence in expressions or forms that are traditionally associated with the realm of children, toys, playfulness --this is tremendous and probably, necessary.”

Luis Duno-Gottberg is Associate Professor of Film and Caribbean Studies, Department of Hispanic Studies, Rice University, Houston.

Revised Gallery Times:

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, I would like to let you know the revised gallery opening times of my artshow “Mind Your Step” at Avis Frank Gallery.

The gallery will next be open this Saturday, November 30 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and then by appointment only on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday next week. 
The number to arrange a private viewing is 832 917 5154.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

"Mind Your Step" Press Release

For Immediate Release


Press Release                                                                                       11/12/13

Gerardo Rosales “Mind Your Step”

The Venezuelan born artist Gerardo Rosales is currently showing his first solo art show in the US. The artist is showing his work in Houston TX, where he is now based.

Rosales has shown work in Buenos Aires, Bogota, Caracas, London, Paris, New York, Santa Domingo and Switzerland. His themes deal with oppression, often as a response to the casual and arbitrary nature of violence and insult, by making the act or word an object of play.

Rosales states “Violence has been one of the topics I have explored through my career as an artist. I have seen how in my home country of Venezuela violence has increased dramatically in recent years. Living in the U.S. for the last 13 years I have also seen the dramatic impact of human suffering caused by acts of violence in their different forms especially guns, terrorism and war.

The artworks I have produced illustrate and respond to these acts of destructive behavior. My idea is to mix aggression with playfulness and to contrast the decorative and the innocent with brutality to reveal the harsh severity of my subject matter.”

The exhibition includes several paintings, drawings along with a poignant display of ceramic pieces, and an installation of Piñatas.

The show runs until November 30th at the Avis Frank Gallery, 1606 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77009.

Gallery opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm and by appointment (713) 231 8967


For more information contact Gerardo Rosales at gerardorosales@me.com

"Mind Your Step" Nota de Prensa

Para publicación inmediata


Nota de prensa

12 de noviembre de 2013

Gerardo Rosales “Mind Your Step”

Gerardo Rosales inaugura su primera exposición individual en EE.UU. La muestra se titula “Mind Your Step” y se exhibe en Houston TX, ciudad donde reside actualmente el artista venezolano.

La obra de Rosales ha sido exhibida en ciudades como Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Caracas, Londres, París, Nueva York, Santo Domingo, Morges, entre otras.

El tema central de la muestra “Mind Your Step” es la arbitrariedad de la violencia. Rosales indaga en el desafuero, su trabajo concreta, en imágenes inesperadamente infantiles o aparentemente inocentes, la conmoción ante la crueldad y la humillación.

Rosales afirma: “La violencia ha sido uno de los temas recurrentes que he explorado en mi investigación plástica. He visto cómo en mi país de origen, Venezuela, la violencia ha incrementado dramáticamente en los últimos años. Vivo en EE.UU desde hace trece años y aquí también he visto el impacto del sufrimiento humano causado por actos de violencia en sus diferentes formas: armas de fuego, terrorismo y guerra. Las obras en esta muestra ilustran y responden a este comportamiento destructivo. Mi idea es mostrar situaciones donde lo agresivo se fusiona con lo lúdico; contraponer lo decorativo e inocente con la brutalidad y dureza que se manifiesta en la temática.”

La exposición incluye varias pinturas, dibujos, pequeñas esculturas de porcelana, y una instalación de piñatas.
“Mind Your Step” puede ser visitada hasta el 30 de noviembre en la Galería Avis Frank, ubicada en 1606 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77009.

Horario de la galería : miércoles a sábado de 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. o con cita previa
( 713) 231 8967


Para más información contactar a Gerardo Rosales gerardorosales@me.com

"Mind Your Step" at Avis Frank Gallery, Houston TX . November 08th to November 30th, 2013

 "Gardenlandia"; Acrylic / Canvas; 48ins x 60ins ; 2013

"Untitled 1 (from the Mind Your Step Series)";  Gouache / Paper; 22ins x 30ins; 2013
    

"Hide and Seek"; Acrylic / Canvas; 48ins x 60ins; 2013


"Hopscotch"; Acrylic / Canvas; 48ins x 60ins; 2013







"Molotov 1"; Acrylic / Canvas; 6ins x 6ins; 2013
"Molotov 2" ; Acrylic / Canvas; 6ins x 6ins; 2013

"Molotov 3"; Acrylic / Canvas; 6ins x 6ins; 2013








Hunting; Acrylic / Canvas; 40ins x 30ins; 2013
"Puzzles (Rompe Cabezas)"; Acrylic/ Paper; Various Dimensions ; 2013















"Untitled 2 (from the Mind Your Step Series" ; Acrylic / Canvas; 30 ins x 24 ins; 2013

"Untitled 3 (from the Mind Your Step Series)" ; Acrylic / Canvas; 24ins x 30ins; 2013