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Niños Héroes #1211, Centro Histórico, Mazatlan, Mexico Tel: 136-0024
Exhibiting local and International Artists

Luna is the only Contemporary Art Gallery in Mazatlan’s Centro Historico that deals exclusively in Fine Art. Housed in a newly renovated historic building in the heart of Old Town, Luna showcases paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture by local and international artists: a collective that encircles abstract to realism.


Saturday, April 23, 2011

Visiones y Obsesiones - Upcoming May exhibition



A group exhibition of Gallery artists
Glen Rogers, David Robb, Nan Robb, Mark Jay, Lucila Santiago, Rafael Avila.
Opening Reception: Wednesday May 4, 6 to 8pm
Exhibition: May 2-28


Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Transformations/ Opening Night


Art From Found Objects and Recycled Materials:
Lanny Garland, Jack DeVore, Mark R. Jay, David Robb, Nan Robb,
Glen Rogers, Lucila Santiago, Rafael Avila Tirado, Carlos Z.


Opening Night

Glen and Zoe
Lucila Santiago's small sculptures           







































              

Lucila Santiago and Rafael Avila

On the patio, Glen's Aboriginal Shield lit up behind


Dave Robb's 'Early Bird' collage

Dave Robb & friend in front of Glen's 'Pajaro' Metal Sculpture

Nan Robb sitting under 'Tree of Life' by Glen Rogers. Oil on found Tinaco/Water Tank Cover


Lanny Garland's 'Beijing'
Denny Chandler, Stella  Bell with Lanny Garlan and his work
 Lanny Garland from Patzcauro:
"Somewhere between tribal and urban throw-away cultures, Lannys' work is born.  He uses things from nature... seed pods, shells and bamboo along with recycled and found objects such as bottle caps, plastic containers and antique beads... His creations honor both the planet and its' people..."
Installation of Lanny Garland's work


Jack DeVore's 'Julia Childs Meets Georgia O'keefe'  - See my separate blog on Jack's work below.
Nan Robb's work
Mark Jay's Wall
Carlos Zeta (L) and friends admiring his found metal piece.

Jack DeVore's Elastic Symbolism at Luna Gallery

 I am happy to have the opportunity to exhibit some of Jack DeVore's artwork at Luna. Thanks to Gordon Gilkey and Mick McCarthy for lending works from their collection to be a part of the Transformations exhibition.

A little about Jack: Jack DeVore was a fixture around Mazatlan for many years.  He always told me that he came here to die, having various health problems that he didn't think he'd overcome. But once here, in this beautiful paradise, he literally found a new lease on life.  Jack continued making his art, which he had labeled Elastic Symbolism in California back in the 50's. Working with found objects, he turned junk found on the street into metaphors and often witty one liners. He always had something in progress on his workbench. He was delighted to be apart of the First Fridays Artwalk, opening his home studio to visitors and talking about his work and his guest artists.

You could often catch Jack having a beer at sunset at Puerto Viejo, always ready with a smile, a witticism, a laugh. Jack's death in 2010 was commemorated on Olas Altas Beach, a fitting farewell with shots of tequila all around.  He will be missed by many but his art lives on.

You can see more of his work at this website:
http://philo.com/jack/index.htm

Hey Baby, Turn Me On

Acension

Julia Childs Meets Georgia O'keefe