The Bobby Dixon Kollective Fusion Poster Exhibition: Celebrating Hip Hop Through Artistry and Design
Bobby Dixon (KLCTVE Design + Illustration)
About the Exhibit
This exhibition celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop through the work of local artist and designer Bobby Dixon of Kollective Fusion (AKA KLCTVE Design + Illustration).
About the Artist
For two decades, Bobby has produced screen-printed concert posters for local, national, and international acts. The posters in this exhibition showcase Bobby's artistic design in works created for prominent hip-hop performers that have graced Austin stages.
Traces
Pepe Coronado
Gallery (2nd Floor)
About the Exhibit
ARTIST RECEPTION | Thursday, November 30, 6pm-8pm, in 2nd Floor Gallery
The Traces exhibit connects two bodies of work, both of which explore evidence of our passing and existence.
Apertura are large monotypes that explore spaces whose definition is transitory and evolving. This series of monotypes are stark black and white with shifting plates and openings that fracture fields of space, creating dynamic interaction and vivid tension that struggles to break through, fighting for position, each seeking to establish its own presence.
The mapping series points to the history of relations between the United States and the Dominican Republic as long, complicated, and in constant flux—a relentless give-and-take. From trade and commerce going back centuries, to offers of annexation and paternalistic military occupations and interventions, to the current free flow of business, people, tourism, drug traffickers, *peloteros*, and musicians, the two countries have forged an entanglement of political and economic ties.
La exposición Trazos conecta dos cuerpos de trabajos, los cuales exploran la evidencia de nuestro paso y existencia.
La serie Apertura son monotipos que exploran espacios cuya definición es transitoria y evolutiva. Esta serie de monotypos son en blanco y negro, con placas móviles y aberturas que fracturan los campos del espacio, creando una interacción dinámica y una tension vívida que lucha por abrirse paso, luchando por una posición, cada uno buscando establecer su propia presencia.
La serie de mapas señala hacia la historia de las relaciones entre los Estados Unidos y la República Dominicana como larga, complicada y en constante flujo, una relación incansable. Vía relaciones socio-políticas de siglos atrás, por medio a ofertas de anexión, ocupaciones e intervenciones militares paternalistas, el actual flujo libre de negocios, personas, turismo, narcotraficantes,* peloteros * y músicos, los dos países han forjado relaciones políticas y lazos económicos muy particular.
About the Artist
Pepe Coronado was born and raised in the Dominican Republic and currently resides in Austin, Texas. Coronado is a founding member of the print collective Dominican York Proyecto GRAFICA. He correctly teaches printmaking at St. Edwards University, he has previously taught printmaking at the Corcoran College of Art; Georgetown University; and at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, where he earned the Master of Fine Arts. Coronado was a master printer for Pyramid Atlantic in Silver Spring, Maryland; the Hand Print Workshop International in Alexandria, Virginia; and the Serie Print Project in Austin, Texas.
Pepe Coronado nació en Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana, emigró a los Estados Unidos en 1989. Hizo sus estudios de arte en Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore obteniendo su Maestría de Bellas Artes (M.F.A). Su obra se centra en temas relacionados a fronteras, migracion e historia entre otros temas directamente relacionados a eventos y acontecimientos socio-politicos actuales. Pepe ha sido profesor de grabado en varias universidades estadounidenses incluyendo actualmente en St. Edwards University, y en el pasado en Purchase College en Nueva York, Maryland Institute College of Art en Baltimore, Corcoran College of Art en Washington DC. A sido impresor en varios talleres como Serie project en Austin, Texas, Hand Print Workshop international en Virginia y Pyramid Atlantic en Maryland.
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Time Bubbles: Crossing of Realities
Ivette Levy
Living Room (6th Floor)
About the Exhibit
"Time Bubbles: Crossing of Realities" is a solo art exhibit showcasing mixed media paintings that explore my personal journey, reflecting on past experiences and present realities. Through figurative art, I delve into memories, emotions, and aspirations. Each artwork features characters with multiple eyes, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the complexities of modern life. Soap bubbles within the paintings encapsulate fleeting emotions and memories, reminding us of the ephemeral nature of significant moments in our existence.
About the Artist
Ivette Ramos Levy is a passionate Latin American artist based in Fort Worth, Texas, whose creative journey has undergone significant growth and transformation in recent months. With a deep love for painting and sculpting, Ivette has honed her skills and embraced a profound vision for her work.
Driven by a relentless curiosity about the world and a desire to explore the complexities of human existence, Ivette's art becomes a vehicle for introspection and understanding. Her pieces invite viewers to question their own place in the present moment, encouraging deep reflection on personal identity and the challenges of contemporary life.
Her artistic journey is marked by curiosity, openness to new experiences, and a willingness to embrace her identity as a person with ADHD, and dyslexia, and as an immigrant. Through her art, Ivette's goal is to provoke thought, evoke emotion, and ignite meaningful conversations.
Her aim is to provide viewers with a space to pause, observe, think, and observe again.
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Magical Messes: Elena's Mysterious Art Adventures
Elena Lu
Youth & Family Atrium (3rd Floor)
About the Exhibit
Central Library proudly hosts emerging young artist, Elena Lu for an exhibit of artwork in our Tween Lounge, located in the 3rd floor Youth Area.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
Hi there! I'm really excited that you're at my awesome art exhibit! I'm Elena, and I'm a 3rd Grader. My art is all about the crazy and magical things that happen when I'm around.
Can I tell you a secret? I've got this really interesting (or maybe not-so-interesting) talent where I accidentally make messes. Like the time I spilled milk all over the floor, or when my ice cream decided to drop from my cone, or even when my shoelaces tried to trip me up!
But you know what? These things have a way of turning into adventures. In my art, I've tried to catch those wild and funny moments. I used the brightest colors I could find, just like the colors in my imagination.
My paintings might not look as perfect as grown-up ones, but that's okay. Life's not perfect either, right? Like when you want to draw a straight line but it turns all squiggly – that's like life's little surprises. And hey, it's okay to laugh at those surprises.
So, when you check out my art, I hope you feel the giggles and the wows that I feel. Maybe you'll see a splash of paint that looks like the ice cream incident! Life's a big, wonderful journey, and in my art, I'm sharing the wacky, messy, and imaginative parts of it.
Thanks for coming to see my art show!
Hugs and high-fives,
Elena
About the Artist
Hi, I'm Elena, a super awesome 9-year-old artist from Austin! My art is all about imagination – a magical ride through my brain, the coolest thing ever. When I paint, it's like tossing happiness to everyone who sees my art. Bright colors are my thing; they join together on my canvas, making amazing art that catches your eye.
I love using wonderful watercolors and amazing acrylic paints. Watching my dreams come alive on paper is like a party for my thoughts and feelings! Art is like a happiness machine, don’t you agree?
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The Bobby Dixon Kollective Fusion Poster Exhibition: Celebrating Hip Hop Through Artistry and Design
Bobby Dixon (KLCTVE Design + Illustration)
About the Exhibit
This exhibition celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop through the work of local artist and designer Bobby Dixon of Kollective Fusion (AKA KLCTVE Design + Illustration).
About the Artist
For two decades, Bobby has produced screen-printed concert posters for local, national, and international acts. The posters in this exhibition showcase Bobby's artistic design in works created for prominent hip-hop performers that have graced Austin stages.
