¡Ya Yo Sé Que Tu Eres!

Chico Mann: Ya Yo Sé

took a much needed week off from the northeast's "wintry mix" and escaped to puerto rico earlier this month (and ever since i can't get this awesome chico mann song out of my head!). anyway, feeling mighty relaxed, i'm finally back in the printmaking lab, gettin' loose with some lino block inks.. still two more colors to add, these prints are based on my "heart in a cup" painting from a few years back..

3 shows in 3 boroughs in February!

i'm proud to announce three awesome group shows i'm participating in during the month of february. all events are open to the public and all are welcome - so if you live in manhattan, brooklyn, or queens, i've got you covered!

in brooklyn..



BROOKLYN COLLEGE MFA SHOWCASE 2011
Brooklyn College Student Center, 4th Floor
Campus Road & East 27th Street, Brooklyn

Opening Reception: Tuesday February 8th, 5-7pm

featuring all current MFA students at Brooklyn College

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in manhattan..



COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION NY AREA MFA EXHIBITION
Hunter College / Times Square Gallery
450 West 41st Street, NYC
February 9 – April 9, 2011

Opening Reception: Friday, February 11th, 6-9pm

The College Art Association New York Area MFA Exhibition, held concurrently with the CAA Annual Conference in New York, presents work by students currently enrolled in MFA programs in the Greater New York Area. This marks the seventh time that Hunter College will host this expansive exhibition, a survey of work from 20 institutions within a hundred-mile radius of New York City. Participating institutions include:

Bard College's Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts, Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus, Montclair State University, New Jersey City University, New York Academy of Art, Parsons the New School for Design, Pratt Institute, Mason Gross School of the Arts @ Rutgers, School of Visual Arts, Tyler School of Art of Temple University, University of Connecticut, Yale School of Art, Brooklyn College (CUNY), The City College of New York (CUNY), Hunter College (CUNY), Lehman College (CUNY), Queens College (CUNY), State University of New York at New Paltz, Purchase College (SUNY), & Stony Brook University (SUNY)

http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/art/galleries/

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in queens..



METRO ART EXPO
Deja Vu
33-22 28th Ave, Astoria, Queens

Friday February 25th, starting @ 9pm

just like the MAE event i did in december, this monthly jam and one-night-only exhibition is not to be missed! $5 cover.

music by Sangha Tierra & DJ Cloak Dagger
art by Julia Cocuzza, Ray Mandal, & the Freestyle Graphic Concepts Crew

http://metroartexpo.com/

"try'na make it real, compared to what?"

Les McCann's "Compared to What"
John Legend/The Roots' "Compared to What"

"Fig. 13: Learner Demands to be Shocked"

Happy 2011, Internet.. FINALLY got my booty back in the studio, FINALLY finished "The Dilemma of Obedience."







related experiments..






and a sign of things to come..

CALL FOR VISUAL ART - The Brooklyn Review, Issue #28

whatup world. i'm still regrouping after an intense finals week at BC and a long xmas weekend in the RDG. now that i'm back in BK, i'm just looking forward to slaying that studio first chance i get. but unrelated to any displaced creative aggression i'm experiencing today, i'd like to mention a project i'm involved with. i've recently accepted the position of Art Editor of the annual publication The Brooklyn Review and i am currently seeking visual artists to submit for our 2011 issue. although the Art Editor does not have final authority as to what gets published and what doesn't (so don't get upset with me!), i encourage everyone to submit their best unpublished pieces for consideration between now and February 12, 2011. but please don't contact me directly, email brooklynreview@gmail.com according to the guidelines below:

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!

The Brooklyn Review is an annual publication of the MFA Programs at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. We publish fiction, poetry, playwriting, interviews and art. Started under the direction of Allen Ginsberg, the Brooklyn Review has been guided by literary giants including Jonathan Baumbach, L.S. Asekoff, Amy Hempel and currently, Josh Henkin. During our outstanding 27 year history, we've proudly published work by Sapphire, T. Cooper, Wayne Koestenbaum, and David Levinson, whose story Blue is Just A Color in Issue 25 was selected as a finalist for the 2009 Pushcart Prize. Past interviewees have included Gary Shteyngart and Kevin Brockmeier. Please visit our archives to download previous issues.

The editors of the Brooklyn Review invite submissions of original, previously unpublished works of poetry, fiction, playwriting, and artwork. You do NOT have to be a Brooklyn resident, nor have an affiliation with Brooklyn College to submit. No fee to submit. All literary guidelines and past issues can be viewed on our website:

http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/bkrvw/

ART SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

We accept photography, drawing, painting, prints, or 2D documentation of any other kind. All submissions must be PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED, with all rights belonging to the artist. Up to five images may be submitted per artist. Files must be JPG, 300 dpi, with artistʼs name and title (Example: lastname_title.jpg). Entire submission must be attached in one single email to Art Editorʼs attention. In subject, write “Art Submission.” In body of email, include your full name, title size and medium of each piece, and your email. Only submissions via email will be accepted, do not mail original artwork or photographs.

Due to the large number of submissions, the editors cannot comment on or return manuscripts or artwork. Again, NO FEE TO SUBMIT! Notification of submission status shall be conducted via email.

Email Submissions (and other inquiries) to brooklynreview@gmail.com

Deadline: February 12, 2011, 11:59pm (Eastern)

Thanks!

The Dilemma of Obedience

"The Dilemma of Obedience" finally complete.. okay, not really.. but it's getting closer..






prep work..






no title yet, but south african crop burning painting also finished..



tape wall installation..





and a couple other half-baked ideas..

Debut of Gold River Gallery

here's another one-night-stand show in williamsburg i've been included in. an east river-front apt becomes a gallery tomorrow night. i'll be there on the earlier side, starting at 8, so if you're in the neighborhood, come through!! very chill, informal, no pressure, BYO style. all are welcome..

Gold River Gallery
119 Kent Ave. 3F, Brooklyn, NY
Friday, December 3rd
8pm-1am

RSVP via facebook

"A fabulous evening of Art, Wine and Song! Join us for an intimate group show in Williamsburg Brooklyn for sipping seasonal cocktails and overlooking the East River.Installation and video work by Chris Bennett, Photography and Printmaking by River Soma, Vinyl Paintings by Julia Cocuzza and Sculpture by Kim Macron. Featured for a one night only event to celebrate the on-going holiday season and the creative genius we all know and love!"

METRO ART EXPO - Thurs Dec 9th, 7pm @ Rose Live

I'm proud to announce my participation in one seriously ill event, combining visual art and incredible live world music. It jumps off next Thursday, December 9th at 7pm at Rose Live in Williamsburg, Bklyn (L or G train to Lorimer/Metropolitan). One night only. Come early for the art (and complimentary gin!), stay late for the music...



Visit MetroArtExpo.com or RSVP via Facebook!


→ M E T R O — A R T — E X P O ←
"Music & Art Cultural Networking Showcase"

7PM-9PM GALLERY OPENING
9PM-Close MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC

Metro Art Expo is designed to give artists and musicians a platform to be both heard and seen under the same banner. On December 9th, MAE will again be showcasing some of the tri-state area's finest artists of all genres.

Metro Art Expo is continually looking for artists and musicians to be part of our events. Please contact: djcloakdagger@gmail.com for more info.

GET CONNECTED:
facebook.com/metroartexpo/
myspace.com/metroartexpo1/

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The December 9th installment features performances by:

GAJJE
(Latin/Afro/Brasil Dub)
jessicolasante.com
myspace.com/worldsoundtraveler
myspace.com/gpfromvenice
myspace.com/eubiera
myspace.com/akikasuga

SANGHA TIERRA
(Latin Funk SalSoul)
sanghatierra.com
youtube.com/sanghatierra

DJ CLOAK DAGGER
djcloakdagger.blogspot.com/
myspace.com/cloakdagger/

And art by:

JULIA COCUZZA
juliacocuzza.com/
juliacocuzza.blogspot.com/

DANNY ARENAS
dannyarenas.com/
dripshots.com/

UTA BRAUSER
fishwithbraids.blogspot.com/
funkycitybaby.blogspot.com/

RAY MANDAL
freestylegc.com/
myspace.com/endles1


Master of Ceremonies:
Frank Pelligra
frankpelligra.com/