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Geometric Sculptures by Tom Bandage

“Example Geometry no.6” a new public work by Tom Bandage

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“WHAT IS OPULENCE?” The concept of opulence revolves around the symbols of wealth and status that hold significance within a particular community. We find it fascinating to explore how these symbols vary across different cultures. In many traditional African cultures, the adornments worn serve as representations of history, emotions, background, and status. Similarly, in the thriving culture of hip-hop, the trends that emerge from within this community have become the standard across all areas of pop culture. Our objective is to delve into its origins and create a visual bridge between the traditional African cultures and our contemporary urban culture.

This show highlights the urban trend of having gold teeth. Coined as grillz by Houston hip-hop culture, gold teeth have historically held significance in the black community as a symbol of wealth, success, and individuality. In many African and African American cultures, gold teeth are seen as a form of adornment and self-expression, reflecting a person's personal style and cultural identity. Additionally, gold teeth have been used as a way for individuals to display their financial status and social standing, especially in communities where traditional forms of wealth may not be as easily accessible. Gold teeth are also associated with hip hop culture and have become a popular trend within the music industry, with many artists and celebrities sporting gold grills as a fashion statement. This has further contributed to the cultural significance of gold teeth in the black community, representing a form of artistic expression and rebellion against mainstream beauty standards. Overall, gold teeth hold a special place in the black community as a symbol of cultural pride, creativity, and defiance, reminding individuals of their heritage and the struggles they have overcome. Afi Ese (pronounced ah-fee eh-say) Phone: 832.498.3568 Email: Afi.ese.art@gmail.com Website: http://afiese.com Instagram: @‌Afi.Ese.Art Identifies as a disabled artist (wheelchair-dependent) Afi Ese is an African American figurative narrative artist living in Houston, Texas, raised in rural Waller County, Texas, with roots in Togo and Mali. She holds a master’s of science in forensic psychology with a concentration in juvenile art therapy from Prairie View A&M University. Afi’s work focuses on Black portraiture while venerating the rich history of the West African diaspora with an emphasis on generational trauma and triumph in rural Black America. Afi combines and re-imagines historical events and attributes specific to the Black American experience. In doing so, she gets to shine a spotlight on the beauty and resilience of her community. She recognizes the importance of positive black images in daily life and uses her work to help direct the Black narrative and experience in an honest and transparent fashion. Afi wants each piece to leave the viewer feeling culturally empowered, especially the youth. Afi identifies as a disabled artist, suffering from advanced rheumatoid arthritis and is wheel-chair dependent. She also has hand deformities. As a professional artist invested in mental health and how art can be used as therapy, she expresses her journey through pain--both metaphorically and physically. She views artistic ability as a mental skill just as much as a physical skill and aims to show others with disabilities that they can find catharsis and relief through art. Most recently, Ese’s works have been on display at The Museum of Fine Arts-Houston and The Houston Museum of African American Culture in Houston, TX, If We Had Wings solo exhibit at Gallery Guichard in Chicago, IL, and The Houston Central Public Library.     

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Jaymes Earl Phone: 915.328.4005 Email: jaymesearl2014@gmail.com Website: thejaymesearlgallery.com Instagram: @‌original_jaymesearlAaron Jaymes Booker, also known as Jaymes Earl, is a Houston based artist originally from El Paso, Texas. Born into a military family, he lived in North Carolina and Germany, before settling in El Paso. He later went on to obtain a degree in mathematics from Prairie View A&M University. Jaymes has always been very artistic as a child. He’s always enjoyed working with his hands building models and illustrating various comic strips. It wasn’t until the Fall of 98’ that he fell in love with hip hop music. Everything from the beats, rhythms, tv, movies, and most important the fashion and the effect it has had on the world. Status symbols such as a pair of fresh kicks, colorful clothing, grills and other flashy jewelry that was once only associated with hip hop, is now a staple in today’s pop culture. What was once considered taboo or often vilified, now sets the standard for what is considered “cool.” Many people of various backgrounds all wear Air Forces or Jordans. Flashy jewelry and terms like “bling-bling” has become the norm and a part of the English language. His artwork simply focuses on these changes in our culture along with its roots that exist within traditional African cultures. 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Anne Houang, Kill Joy and Victor Ancheta explore compassion in its many forms - through the lens of empathy, healing and action. Utilizing the various mediums of painting, mixed media and photography, each artist highlights the manifestation of compassion in different cultures, contexts, and communities. The works showcased in Empathy Unveiled challenge us to see beyond our individual perspectives and engage with the world around us in a more empathetic and caring way. Anne-Bénédicte Houang (she/her/hers) is a photographer, storyteller, and educator based in Houston, Texas. She uses photography as a universal language and a collaborative tool for empowerment, reflection, and research, driven by a sincere commitment to using her craft as a conduit for social change. In recognition of her compassionate approach to the arts, Anne was nominated as the 2022 Visual Arts Artist of the Year by Compassionate Houston. She has also received support from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. Currently, Anne is engaged in a personal project titled “The Road Home”, which explores the concepts of zeitgeist, memory, and personal agency. Kill Joy is a Filipino-American artist based in Houston, Texas. Her work explores ancient symbols and world mythology, and incorporates themes from the natural world and storytelling. Her practice, Joyland, includes printmaking, mural painting, bookmaking, and puppetry. Her work often seeks to honor the earth and promote environmental and social justice, and calls for global, mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual awareness. Victor Ancheta , a gay artist, curator, and writer from the Philippines, specializes in exploring identity, religion, colonial history, and tradition dismantling. He served as the community liaison for the Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, curating exhibitions and overseeing the Houston Poet Laureate program. 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Migrations, the title of Grayson Chandler’s upcoming solo, speaks to the operative manner of abstraction he uses to navigate his paintings. Circumscribed in his artwork is an invitation to explore and observe the ways through which intuition and personal experience guide our vision. Moreover, as our senses advance, and the scope of our perception expands, so does the relationship between ourselves and our outlook. According to Chandler, what unfolds in the space between observer and observed is an instinct wherein meaning emerges — and out of which, mindful cooperation with one’s inner landscape is given ground to roam.

Artist Statement Fascinated by the intrinsic order and beauty of nature, my work attempts to capture and abstract its character in a manner that is uncanny, yet familiar. Deeply curious about the forces that govern human reason and faith, my work probes the amphibious network linking logic, intuition, consciousness, and emotion. Through this perspective, we are encouraged to draw upon our own experience as a means of shaping the border between real and imaginary. Moreover, we are encouraged to explore how the shape of our experience shapes how we see, and how what we see is largely colored by what we can recognize. Within this aesthetic, the spectator is invited to enter a space that meditates on the means through which we conceive and distill meaning and sensation from space and form. Biography Born in Houston, Texas 1994, Grayson Chandler’s exposure to the visual arts began from a young age. Since graduating with a BFA from the University of North Texas in 2018, Chandler has been selling and exhibiting his paintings in Texas, and abroad. His early success can be demonstrated through numerous solo and group shows, garnering his artwork a rapidly growing admiration from significant collectors and Houston institutions alike. His 2022 solo IN VIA, at Deborah Colton Gallery, saw his work acquired into the MFAH’s permanent collection. Other notable shows include a 2021 Solo at Pearl Fincher Museum in Spring, Texas, as well as his upcoming solo at The Jung Center in 2024. In addition to his own professional practice, Chandler also serves on the board of the Visual Arts Alliance (VAA) — an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization seeking to provide educational and career opportunities for serious practitioners of the visual arts within the Houston community. Home | Grayson Chandler Art" ["post_title"]=> string(10) "Migrations" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(10) "migrations" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2024-09-09 20:34:54" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-09-09 20:34:54" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(54) "https://junghouston.org/?post_type=exhibit&p=4025" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(7) "exhibit" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } } ["post_count"]=> int(4) ["current_post"]=> int(-1) ["before_loop"]=> bool(true) ["in_the_loop"]=> bool(false) ["post"]=> object(WP_Post)#11971 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(3811) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "6" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2023-10-18 22:44:12" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2023-10-18 22:44:12" ["post_content"]=> string(1373) "

Geometric Sculptures by Tom Bandage

“Example Geometry no.6” a new public work by Tom Bandage

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