Hello world,

As I eagerly count down the days until my show goes up at Artpace, a non-profit organization located in San Antonio, TX, I'm taking a moment out of my Sunday morning to reflect on just how this show has come together up to this point.

My exhibit will be part of the Window Works program, in Artpace's Main Avenue windows.



To begin, here is the window space that will contain the Window Works exhibition. This space presents a lot of opportunities for expanding on a multilayered 2-dimensional approach to making images. As you can imagine, a lot of traffic pulls through in front of this window in the heart of this metropolitan area so I'm keeping this in mind when sketching out solutions for my installation.

After escaping to the Vermont Studio Center to sort out some ideas, I decided I wanted the exhibit to be centered around two central figures in the window.

My goal for one of these figures:




Getting my materials was pretty intuitive. I'd worked with this material in the past for another installation at Transit and it provided a viable opportunity for me to bridge the gap between drawing and sculpture.





let's hear that snap...




Once the pieces were cut down to size it was time to paint. Painting was the most laborious aspect. I've never painted so much in my life; I have to admit it's starting to grow on me.




In progress painting...






This one's my favorite.







Although there's still more work to be done, this is a good stage to share with you the journey thus far. Most of the other components are finished for the show. I will begin installing this upcoming week and I'll be sure to post more photos of the installation and finished piece!

Thanks for reading,

-Michael


Window Works: Autos Sacramentales
ARTPACE
445 North Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78205

May 2, 2013 - September 1, 2013

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Hello all,

Just wanted to post an update on last weekends activities. To start off I made a new screen-print continuing my Codex series:



Following was the creation of a 15' x 20' chalk drawing on Houston street in San Antonio, TX for Artpace's "Chalk it Up". This is an annual event for families to enjoy chalk art on the streets. Lots of fun! (and work!) Julia Arredondo of Vice Versa Press was kind enough to take time out of her busy schedule and lend a fellow printmaking hand.

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Also it was great to work next to the Más Rudas Chicana Art Collective. They have some serious team work going on. Visit Artpace to see their current exhibit in the Window Works on Main street.

To cap it all off was Vice Versa Press's Mini Zine Expo at the Second Saturday Art Walk. I got to meet some really cool Zinesters both local and visiting. Needs to get out more.

Zines available! drop me a line to get yours: mcmvectors@gmail.com


Lastly, a picture of a window decoration I worked on at The Children's Museum to promote the Chalk It Up event.
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**Photo by Wendi Kimura

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10-15-12

I see this ad almost every time I go on the internet. It brings a smile to me each time with it's suggestion of how one product will put all language professors out of business. Of course this idea operates on the assumption that all language professors earn a living by making the learning of a new language as difficult as possible, and then reaping all of the financial benefits. This is a silly premise behind a silly advertising campaign.


I have an assignment for anyone who is willing. Make an ad campaign following these instructions:


1. Create a new product to be used as an educational resource.


2. Target a demographic. (Eg. Baby Boomers)


3. Generalize them down to a single emotion. (Eg. Baby Boomers = Hate/Anger)


4. Emotionally persuade them into to buying your product by means of stimulating their perceived monolithic emotion.


Post your ad as a comment. I've never given assignments on my blog, but I thought I'd give it a shot and see what happens. Who knows? Maybe something really great. Good Luck!

Thank you to all my supporters for making this project possible! The 90 minute feature length film will begin production within the coming months! Again thank you for the love and support! 8/17/12

This is the last week of the Codex Migratus Animatus fundraiser. I made a video that narrows down the objectives of my animated film.


Objective #1: Expand the conventions of the Immigration Discussion.

Objective #2: Reinterpret American Animation and it's influence on creating cultural stereotypes/identities.

Objective #3: Present language barriers through semiotics.



This project will only be funded if at least $3,000 is donated by Thu. Aug 2, 11:59pm
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7/30/12

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Hi Friends and Supporters,

I've launched a project on United States Artist Projects (USAP), a not for profit fundraising website dedicated to artist projects. Founded by the Ford, Rockefeller, Rasmuson and Prudential Foundations, United States Artists has supported the work of individual artists since 2005. Your contributions are tax-deductible and you have the option to receive unique and creative "thank you perks" that come directly from the artist.

About my project:

I want to create an animated film that chronicles a narrative based on current events along the US-Mexican border using the form of an Ancient Codex. The type of animation I’ll use on this project will be based on modern cartoon productions of the 1940’a —1960's. This style of animation will carry out a familiar presentation for humor that's beneficial for re-interpreting these events as an allegory. I am creating elaborate ornamental patterns for the character interaction to take place in front of. I am making over 100 sets of patterns to be used in this film in order to re-create the spectacular visuals of the ancient codices in an animated format.
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What's in it for Supporters?

Exclusive Perks:

•Everyone who donates automatically receives a comic book version of the narrative. Watch the action unfold in this unique hand drawn zine formatted comic-book.
•Stickers
•Original Drawings
•DVD copy of the finished film
•T-Shirts
•Hand-Made Glyphs
•Screen-Prints

Tax Deductability

Your contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Personal Engagement

This inspiring community is open for you to tap into the creative spirit and be inspired in whatever ways resonate.

Creative Connection

Match Funds

When matched in real time by other generous supporters, your dollars go further.




This project will only be funded if at least $3,000 is donated by Thu. Aug 2, 11:59pm.
Support here



This is an All or Nothing model of fundraising, meaning that if I don't reach my goal by August 2nd, then I won't receive any funds and consequently will be unable to begin my project. If you'd like to see this project completed, please consider making a donation of any amount. Believe me, any amount is appreciated and no amount too small. Tell a friend, spread the word, post on a friend's wall, make a tweet. Any little bit helps.


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7/18/12

Updated Website!