Gliding into its second year, Art Boca Raton has found a groove, mixing the high-end blue chip art of Picasso and Chagall with the best of the regional art and artists like Cheryl Maeder and Rolando Chang Barrero. Continue Reading....
US HEROES were painted as a response to the ignorance and insensitivity of the liberal left in The United States of America towards the Cuban population that arrived seeking asylum from the of the most notorious murderers in Cuba.
The 3 paintings of t-shirts are always exhibited upside down and all remarks and chants associated with them are turned into interrogative sentences questioning their value and purpose in a dictatorial regime.
US HEROES Serie Part 1: Che Guevara
"10”
A Group Exhibition
Art Gallery at Eissey Campus
Palm Beach State College-BB building
3160 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Opening Reception:
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 | 5:30-8:00 PM
Exhibition Dates:
February 10-March 17, 2017
An Exhibition Organized By Karla Walter and Jacques de Beaufort
present works representing a variety of media, methods, and visual approaches.
All artists are presently working and contributing to the vital and diverse
South Florida art scene.
Palm Beach Gardens—Rolando Chang Barrero will be exhibiting the first installment of US Heroes: Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Raul Castro a series of paintings which concentrates on the three mass murderers of the Cuban revolution. The challenges and questions the slogans that are used to support their assent to hero status in the United States. This series explores the phenomena of idolatry and “hero creation” in the United States by the media and American t-shirt industry. This industry creates human billboards which inadvertently rationalizes human suffering (e.g. the mass murders and executions by Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and Raul Castro).
"I refer to all of my individual works as “pages from the journal of my life,” a vast documentary of experiences, thoughts, commentaries, and such. Thus, as pages of any personal journal-- some entries are unfinished drafts for a larger essay, some are very personal notes, and others are reactions to events and situations. When a secret is shared, it ceases to be a secret A thought written will at some point be a thought read. I paint for those that prefer to read painting, I make film for those that prefer to read film, I take photographs for those that prefer to read an image [be it black and white, or color].
My current journal entries are a series of interrogatives presented in three levels.
Level one, questions the political slogans associated with the subject simply by changing the exclamation point to a question mark.
Level two, the title of the series “ U.S. Heroes” purposely challenges the viewer into a conversation about his or her interpretation of patriotism and heroism.
Level three, allows the viewer to embrace or deflect the importance and impact of how we consume and later share our beliefs , credos, stances, and/or lifestyles via tee shirts, bumper stickers, and more recent within 144 allowable characters on twitter.”
-Rolando Chang Barrero
"Patria o Muerte?” [motherland or death?] 40” x 60” (courtesy of Rolando Chang Barrero)
“Uno Dos Tres! Seremos como El Che?” [1,2, 3 we're going to be like Che?] 40” x 60” (courtesy of Rolando Chang Barrero)
Featuring artworks byRolando Chang Barrero, Robert Longo, Nicole Eisenman, Mark Bradford, Kiki Smith, Polly Apfelbaum, William Wegman, John Baldessari, Kay Rosen, Isaac Julien, Lawrence Weiner, Paulina Olowska, David Maljkovic, Mary Heilmann, Lorraine O'Grady, Ida Applebroog, Julie Mehretu, Louise Fishman, Jane Hammond, Kerry James Marshall, LJ Roberts, Kalup Linzy, Nayland Blake, Barry McGee, Marilyn Minter, Ross Bleckner, Paul Pfeiffer, Donald Baechler, Marlene McCarty and 1400 others!!!*
Postcards From the Edge offers a rare opportunity to acquire original, postcard-sized artwork from internationally renowned and emerging artists for only $85 each. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis, over 1500 works are exhibited anonymously, and the identity of the artist is revealed only after the work is purchased. With the playing field leveled, all participants can take home a piece by a famous artist, or one who's just making their debut in the art world. Nonetheless, collectors walk away with something beautiful, a piece of art they love!
DAY TWO:
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 FROM 12-4PM
$85.00 each. DAY TWO SPECIAL: Buy 2, get 1 FREE
FINAL DAY of Postcards from the Edge. If you prefer to look at artwork without crowds or are always looking for a deal, this is the day for you. With over 1500 artworks, there are plenty of wonderful works and happy surprises still available on Sunday. On SUNDAY ONLY - buy 2 and get 1 FREE as our "Thank You!"
SILENT AUCTION
SILENT AUCTION continues through Sunday, January 15, 4pm. Artwork byWill Barnet, Sherry Camhy, Guerrila Girls, Harmony Hammond, Jacob Hashimoto, Geoffrey Hendricks, Scott Hunt, Jayson Keeling, Cary Leibowitz, Glenn Ligon, Lucas Michael, Amy Routman, Mark Saltz, Michael St. John, Christopher Tanner, Steed Taylor, Julie Tolentino, Anthony Viti, and Chuck Webster. Bid online at Paddle8.
Coordinated by
Marilu Guzman of WBMGR Raido and Rod Dusinberre
Featuring:
Alex Bach | Gregory Dirr, Ben Pachter, T.J. Brown | SloFunkPump | Jennell Eve Koffin Varnish | Ian Wehmeyer | John Graves | Jack Tafoya | Baby and The Troll |Epicurean Pleasure Rod Dusinberre | Zack Elliott | Craig McInnis | Arlow Cain
World AIDS Day is December 1st all across the globe.
Here in South Florida people will gather to mourn and recall the many live of loved ones lost to the dreaded pandemic that took too many lives- too soon.
As organizer of this exhibition I would like to thank all the artists for their extraordinary show of support. The local arts community has donated in record numbers for the auction that will help Compass continue with the vital role they play in our community" -Rolando Chang Barrero, curator
The work donated by the following artists to Compass Community Center will be available for purchase and auction from
December 2-11, 2015
List of Artists:
Allison Kotzig, Marilyn Mendez, Maxine Spector, Nicole Galluccio, Ali Miranda,
Rolando Chang Barrero, Blond Jenny, Freddy and Nickie Hennevelt, Samantha Perez, Ed Burnette,
Adrianna Ficarelli, Cesca Veo, Michael Moore, Thomas McAvoy, Debra Robert,
Petrina Easton, Craig McInnis, Ray Gross, Frances Lynn, Robert Catapano, Ana Rossi,
Diane Arrieta, Jenny Love, Jacqueline Kern, and Wayne Lekowitz.
DECEMBER 1, 2015 6:30-8 PM A DayWith(out) Art / World AIDS Day
On December 1st, the Compass Community Center, located at 201 North Dixie Hwy., Lake Worth, Florida, will be open at 6:30-8 PM to a musical performance by VOICES of Pride and a solemn echo of the the traditional Calling of the Names and the Names Project Quilt Panel Induction of community members we have lost. All are invited to join.
Over 40 works of art donated by local artists and a selection of painting by Brad Jernigan which were donated by the City of Boynton Beach will be shrouded during the evening. the unveiling will take place on December 2, 2015, at a reception to be held from 7- 9 PM.
"Special thank you to our sponsors for this event: Gilead, New Beginnings Recovery Center, Viiv Healthcare, State of Florida Department of Health, Penny’s at the Duke, Voices of PRide, Rolando Chang Barrero Art Studio, Palm Beach Opera." -Compass Community Center
DECEMBER 2, 2015 7-9 PM Unveil: The Stigma, The Truth, The Art
Exhibition Reception and Names Project Quilt
Wednesday, December 2nd
Time: 7-9pm
Overview of the event: Unveiling of Artwork and Opening Ceremony for The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Showcasing artwork that displays emotionally charged, personal perspectives from moments in the public history of HIV/AIDS. Donated artwork will be available for silent auction and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Compass.
Performance by Palm Beach Opera.
Group exhibition curated by Rolando Chang Barrero.