Dreamorphans

In The Gallery

dreamorphans — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:15:07 +0000

Mariposas en la Noche “Women Murders in Juarez”

The phenomenon of the female homicides in Ciudad Juárez, called in Spanish the feminicidios (“femicides“) and las muertas de Juárez (“The dead women of Juárez”), involves the violent deaths of hundreds of women since 1993 in the northern Mexican city of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, a border city across the Rio Grande from the U.S. city of El Paso, Texas. The estimated homicide toll is speculated by authorities to be about ⁴⁰⁰, but many local residents believe that the true count of los feminicidios stands at an estimated 5,000 victims. Most of the cases remained unsolved as of 2003, and are still unsolved today.

MIA ROMAN

dreamorphans — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:50:00 +0000

Brooklyn born Latina Painter, Poet and Mixed Media Artist. With culture and family values being first and foremost I learned the discipline and appreciation of life.

It was with my family that I first learned to appreciate the importance of an artistic community. Being surrounded by so many creative people provided me with a nurturing artistic environment that encouraged me to explore and learn without boundaries.

Growing up in Brooklyn, NY taught me the value of diversity but my Mom taught me how to fight the battles of life and survive the wars. She is my Goddess and Warrior. Trips to the park with her were excursions and the clouds were not just clouds but shapes and forms with endless possibilities. She taught us to see things with an open mind and to never be afraid to try new things. My Grandfather a self taught artist painted into his late eighties and always had an instrument in his hand ready for his next creation. My family and life experience is what leads my hand and nourishes my creativity. The themes and concerns of the urban African and Latino populations have been a primary inspiration to me and are reflected in many of my sketches and paintings.

Many artists have played a big role in inspiring me like, Frida Kahlo and Rafael Tufino. I enjoy experimenting with various mixed mediums, acrylic and oil paint, fabric, wood, metal, ceramics, canvas, Photography and anything nature creates. My favorite subjects to paint are of various African and Latino cultures, emotions and spirituality. My paintings are an expression of heart and personal truth, a record of my experiences and ideas. Through color, shapes, realism and surrealism I have been able to express myself visually. My emotions, love and passion for my ancestral past and traditions are colorfully conveyed in my art.

Art for me is a spiritual practice. I never go into it with an agenda. I play my music and every experience is a new journey.

If I had to sum up my inspirations into one word it would be “Life”. The driving force behind my work is very personal. It is an influence of family, culture and a deep sense of spirituality.

Lagrimas de Sangre Para Nuestra Hijas

16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas

$500.00 March 2010

Haunted Nightmares

16 x 20 Acrylic Canvas

$500 March 2010

VICTOR VASQUEZ

dreamorphans — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:49:10 +0000

HELENA RUIZ

dreamorphans — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:16:19 +0000

Art is my passion, religion and salvation. It is my way of surviving and coping. I paint what I feel, when I feel, Although most of my works are considered “surreal” in style by many, my work is actually my “reality” and my perception and creative expression of my life and my interpretation of my environment and the lives of others around me. There is no “correct” way to conclude the meaning behind my work as it is meant to reach inside of you and for you to decide how it relates to your soul, your life, your experiences. I love to paint, I cannot imagine my life without it, nor do I think I would have survived without it. Painting is my true “freedom” as I can say whatever I want without restriction. I can express myself when words are at a loss. Sometimes, there are no words that can describe my reality. The stories behind my works are many, I would love to hear how my works may relate to your stories.

ALEX MONTERO

dreamorphans — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:15:32 +0000

DIEGO MARCIAL RIOS

dreamorphans — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:14:05 +0000

LANA CHENG

dreamorphans — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:37:59 +0000

VALARIE GIL

dreamorphans — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:36:41 +0000

OSCAR MOLINA

dreamorphans — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:48:45 +0000

DIANDREA ANCRUM

dreamorphans — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:08:49 +0000

“Growing up in Bronx, New York has taught me that I’m not planning on staying here. From a young age I learned simple doodling, which turned into simple drawings, which turned into full blown art pieces. I learned on my own what colors went with what, what colors pairings were more aesthetically pleasing to the eye and overall what made more sense. Ever since I was a child I knew I wanted to work in an artistic environment, doing something that would please and challenge me as an artist, as well as please my audience and any onlookers that decide my artwork is worth taking a gander at, that was going to be my ticket out of the Bronx, out of poverty.
I deeply believe that art is a catalyst that opens people’s mind to something greater, rather it’s painting or music or writing, somewhere in that person’s mind-something clicks; and if by merely looking a someone’s artwork or reading a script, or listening to a demo, can create some small electrical impulse and have that someone say “What if…” then that artist’s job is done. Jimi Hendricks did it and so did the Beatles, I can only hope that at my wise old age of 19 I can get some electricity crackling and some juices flowing.”