Ray Arcadio

Ray’s work is about people’s necessity to go to extremes with their beauty, beliefs or expression. “I don’t judge what drives us to these extremes; rather I’m fascinated by the physical manifestation, but whatever the "drive" is, it starts a chain of events that ends up being the subject of my paintings.” Ray was born in the Dominican Republic and is the founding member of the culture jamming collaborative group Artfux. He obtained a BFA from New Jersey City University. Ray has exhibited around the United States and has appeared in various newspapers, magazines and television shows. His works are in various private collections including the Jersey City Museum in Jersey City, NJ, The Museum of Modern Religious Art at the University of St. Louis in St. Louis, MO and the Museo Moderno de Arte, Santo Domingo, RD. Ray Arcadio currently lives and works in New Jersey.


Fear 1

Fear 2

Goddess

GODDESS: Mia Roman Hernandez

Where: Chashama, 266 W 37^th St. NYC 10018

Opening Wine reception: June 17, 2011 - 7:00 – 9:00P

Exhibit dates: June 17 – 24, 2011 - 12: 00 – 6:00P

JA Pacheco

Latin Pop Shop welcomes artist JA Pacheco.

About her work, Pacheco says:
"Creating art can be an addiction. Some of my best work has come from experiments in provoking reaction. I work to make my images a message. From an early age of 11 to now, 20+ years later, the conviction still flows strong. It's one of the most beautiful obsessions ever. When making art, I lose track of time and space. Just the next stroke of my brush or finishing that last section of sculpture keeps me going. My work always gives praise to color and shape. I am a great fan of soft curves and contrasts; deriving part or all of my pieces from those variables. I like fire, vibrancy and movement even when it's a figure in repose. My path in the arts has had great influences. From an early age I received encouragement by my family and observing the artwork of a variety of Nicaraguan artists to International Masters of old. Artistic influences are many and each one has helped me view my own work in a special light. "


Blue Yonder
digital painting


Man Under Tree
digital painting

Zoila Minaya

We proudly welcome Zoila Minaya to our growing familia of artists!

"My paintings relate to the microscopic world. Working with organic shapes that resemble cross sections of cell tissues and one-cell organisms. The compositions of these works are not premeditated. They take form and grow spontaneously. In contrast, printmaking allows me to create more controlled visual textures and lines. Woodcut prints, in particular, are a joy to make. My prints are a celebration of nature and the animal kingdom."


Corazón Salvaje


Blue Pattern

Gallo


Coquí

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CALLING ALL LATINO/LATINA ARTISTS!

Please feel free to pass this Call for Artists along.

CALLING ALL LATINO & LATINA ARTISTS!!
Latin Pop Shop, a new online retail gallery specializing in Latino, Latino-American and Latin-themed arts and handmade gifts is currently accepting submissions in preparation for its launch.

We seek unique work from:
- artists/painters/photographers
- jewelers (handmade accessories)
- apparel designers (t-shirt makers/silkscreen items)
- authors (self-published or otherwise; fiction/poetry/cookbooks)

…and more!

For more info or to submit your work via email:
submissions@latinpopshop.com

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ARTISTAS y ARTESANOS LATINOS!!
Latin Pop Shop, una nueva galería de Internet, especializada en las artes y artesanías Latinas esta aceptando sumisiones ahora, en preparación de su lanzamiento.

Se buscan:
-artistas/pintores/fotógrafos
-joyeros (accesorios hecho a mano)
-diseñadores de ropa (camisetas/silkscreen)

…y mas!

Para mas información, o para someter arte vía email:
submissions@latinpopshop.com