South of the Border

South of the Border, acrylic on canvas, 30" x 40"

Dreamers

In this uncertain sociopolitical climate we must stand for the things we believe in. Our voices must be clear and loud. I stand with our Dreamers and DACA. This piece was inspired by Trump's recent threat to the Dream Act.

Dreamers, acrylic, house paint and ink on canvas, 20"x 16"

This painting is available through Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Call for Art: La Gran Frida

The Cider Press Cafe, St. Pete and I (as curator) invite Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for its upcoming exhibit La Gran Frida. 

This group exhibit will begin its run during Frida's last month at the Dali Museum (just minutes away). It will focus on themes and imagery directly or indirectly inspired by Frida Kahlo, the artist, her story and/or her works. You may submit up to 10 quality images (at least 500x500 and no larger than 1000x1000 pixels) of available works. Each entry should measure no less than 10" x 10". There is no size limit and medium to larger works are encouraged and welcome. All work must be properly wired and ready to hang upon delivery.

La Gran Frida will run from February 28th 2017 through April 30th, 2017. Commission split is 30%,with 70% to the artist. Please submit images along with Title/Medium/Size info for each to: jgascot@gascot.com

Submission deadline: Sunday, February 12.

Acceptance emails will be sent by Wednesday, February 15. 

All accepted works must be delivered on Saturday, February 25th, 10 am.

An opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, March 11, 6-9pm during St. Pete's Second Saturday Art Walk.

If you wish to receive email notifications about future artist calls or if you are submitting for this one please join the Artist Call email list via the link below:

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Frida del Mar/Frida of the Sea

Frida del Mar, acrylic and ink on canvas, 12" x 24"

This painting, from my solo exhibit Se Habla Español includes Latin iconography as well as recurring symbols of healing throughout my work such as water, sea (seashell) and the lotus. She is currently available from my Latin Pop Shop online store.

La Vedette de America: Iris Chacon

Long before J-Lo's derriere (or Beyonce's or Kim Kardashian, for that matter) was the thing of many a man's dreams and sent women running to surgeons in search of a larger bumper...La Vedette de America (America's showgirl) hypnotized viewers with her moves and...wears. Iris is  a beloved icon of Puerto Rico who pushed the envelope of female sexuality and entertained the masses on her weekly variety show for over a decade. She also appeared in films and numerous telenovelas (soap operas) and toured the world as a showgirl/entertainer headliner.

Iris Chacon, acrylic on canvas, 18" x 24", available

New Painting in Progress

Mujer/Woman

Mujer/Woman
ink on paper
5" x 7"
Available from my studio or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Bomba!

Bomba is one of the traditional music styles of Puerto Rico.


Bomba!
acrylic on canvas
12" x 30"
Available from my studio or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

La Ofrenda/The Offering

La Ofrenda/The Offering
acrylic on canvas
24" x 36"
Available from my studio or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Mujeres Grandes

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Campesina

Campesina
8x10"/Acrylic on canvas

Available through my Etsy store.