AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

Call for Nasty Artists

PORÑATAS Sin Verguenzas is a Chicano/a exhibition of not so traditional, hand-crafted paper mache piñatas that examine individual ideas of Latino/a sexuality through the use of sexually explicit and provocative imagery. Given the historical Mexican/Catholic interpretation of the piñata as a symbol of the human struggle against temptation, the PORÑATA is alternatively a representation of erotic fantasies and social/sexual internet realities that challenge and illuminate issues of fear, desire, and ultimately, love that are indicative of the Chicano/a sexperience in 21st century Los Angeles.

We are looking for professional artists that have an interest in expanding the traditional techniques of paper mache/piñata making in a conceptual format. Artists chosen will be expected to attend a workshop in which the the technique of paper mache/piñata making will be taught.

Exhibition opens: Saturday, October 19, 2013

Submission deadline: Sunday, July 28, 2013.

Workshop date: Sunday, August 25, 2013 11am - 6pm

PORÑATAS are due by: Sunday, October 13, 2013

Please respond to lecubegallery@gmail.com with the following in the body of an email. (No attatchments will be opened.)

1. A resume which highlights your exhibition history.
2. Links to online portfolios or websites.
3. A brief one (1) paragraph statement about why you are interested in participating in PORÑATAS Sin Verguenzas.

Le Cube is a new creative space that is more a think tank than a gallery. We are defined and redefined by each project/exhibition and intend to do whatever the f*ck we want!

Le Cube is Armando H. Torres, Director/Curator and Amy Ruvalcaba, Co-Curator/Graphic Design & Social Media Director

Armando H. Torres is an artist/curator/shoemaker and has worked in galleries since 1988 when he began at The Young Unknowns in London. He was formerly the curator for The Fresno Arts Council prior to moving to Los Angeles, where he founded Underground Gallery, a premier domestic space in Silverlake. He is currently working as a preparator at The Fowler Museum at UCLA.

Amy Ruvalcaba is an artist with an emphasis on printmaking and traditional papel picado. She is a graduate of Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, has worked in arts non-profit for over 10 years and is currently teaching art classes at Plaza de La Raza in Lincoln Park.

Le Cube 800 McGarry Street Suite 421 Los Angeles, CA 90021 lecubegallery@gmail.com

from LA Culture Net