Heart of Chaos and South First Billiards proudly present Jazz of Colour, a homegrown jam and live art session celebrating local jazz and R&B talent like never before seen in San Jose! Join us on Friday, August 7th, for live music by Doug Ellington, Ron Scott, Matt Gonzalez, Jonah and Ryan Arellano, plus more surprise guests! Artwork will be on display by local artists Jaclyn Alderete, Roderick Santos, Carolanne Espino, Minal Jeswani and Kate Stewart. Live painting by Miguel Machuca, Diana Medrano, Jaclyn Alderete and Roderick Santos.
Bring your Jazz Festival Pass for special pool and beverage pricing all weekend at South First Billiards! Art will be for sale throughout the month of August, all sales proceeds go directly to the artist, this is a non-commission art sale.
Date: Friday, August 7th
Time: 6pm - 1:30am
Location: South First Billiards, 420 S. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113
21+ Venue
South First Billiards is a South First Friday's venue. For a complete listing of participating galleries please visit http://www.southfirstfridays.com/. |
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| "Nisha" by Jaclyn Alderete |
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Jaclyn Alderete’s current work is strongly influenced not only by the Hispanic and Native American cultures omnipresent during her childhood in New Mexico, but also by her predominantly matriarchal family. Most of Jaclyn’s paintings challenge traditional gender roles while touching on the characterization of women and the enigmatic history of her culture. Being surrounded by Catholic influence throughout her youth, Jaclyn attempted to understand its attitude toward women as well as homosexuals, and how these attitudes affect families. As a result, some of her work includes interpretive imagery of Catholic saints or saintly icons. Jaclyn addresses the long-standing propensity of violence against women, a theme which appears in other works such as “Nisha”. Through her art Jaclyn hopes to ignite in herself and others a deeper sense of self, culture, and our place in this world.
To learn more about Jaclyn Alderete please visit her website at http://jalder.otherpeoplespixels.com/. |
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| "Eracism" by Roderick Santos |
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Roderick Santos credits the development of his creativity to the encouragement he has received from his family. As a child, Roderick’s father would play Jazz records for him and taught him to play the Saxophone. This influenced Roderick greatly and since discovering his artistic talent in a high school art class he has sought to include his enthusiasm for music in his art work. Both his two-dimensional and three-dimensional art pieces include a musical theme. He believes music and art are highly connected and are both essential in his need to create.
Since attending San Jose State University he has delved into other forms of art and continues developing new ideas and discovering a wide variety of mediums to include metal work and welding, furniture design, printmaking, and animated sculptures. His work is innovative and unique and he is always coming up with new ideas that push the boundaries of traditional art.
To learn more about Roderick Santos please visit his website at http://www.rodericksantos.com. |
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| ""Rosita de la Calle"" by Carolann Espino |
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Carolann Espino expresses many themes in her art. Her work is unique and not for the meek. She paints religious art, wall altars, fantasy and Mexican cultural pieces reflecting her latin heritage and Cathothic upbringing. She also paints murals and art for private homes.
Ten percent of Carolann’s art sales are donated to non-profits serving victims of abuse. Carolann has exhibited throughout California and received great reviews from many including New York Times Best Selling Author, Isabele Allende, who owns some of Carolann’s artwork. Singer and finalist of "America's Got Talent," Manuel Romero, also owns some of her work along with many other individuals.
You can view more of Carolann Espino's work at www.flickr.com/cehappyart or contact her at CEHAPPYART@comcast.net |
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| "Inspiration" by Minal Jeswani |
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Minal Jeswani’s work is about chaos and order, about struggling to find balance in the ever- changing world around me, about keeping steady amidst the turbulence of a constantly altering world. Over the last three years her paintings have made the switch from representational to non-objective. Painting is a medium that allows her to be in the present moment and helps her connect with her subconscious. Minal is interested more in the unseen than the seen world. She is primarily interested in the essence, the life force that connects us all, the underlying life source that inhabits every plant, animal, and human. Minal’s art is connected with her everyday world, whether perceived or conceived. Her relationship with the canvas is a quest for getting to know herself; art is a gateway to her inner world.
To learn more about Minal please visit her website at http://www.minaljeswani.com. |
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"King of the Pigeons Shares a Meal"
by Kate Stewart |
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It's as if Kate Stewart sees the world's other face. She draws people and places that we recognize, even though they couldn't exist; she draws people and places that are equal parts monster and home.
To learn more about Kate
Stewart please visit her
website at confoundedcontraption.com. |
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