The Cactus Gallery Presents an Exhibition of Eight Angelino Artists

Written by Alphonso Gabriel Thursday, 11 August 2011 23:54

Eagle Rock, CA.- The Reel Rasquache Art & Film Festival, in cooperation with Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock, is presenting its first independently produced art exhibition, featuring eight Angeleno artists. The exhibition, organized and curated by artist and photographer Angela María Ortíz S., opens at the Cactus Gallery on Saturday, August 12th and continues through September 7th. The opening night event and the exhibition are being presented free of charge.

Featured artist, muralist, teacher, and mentor Margaret Garcia, whose work has been included in numerous exhibitions in California, Texas, and Mexico, and whose mural, “Tree of Califas”, is part of the Universal City Station of the L.A. Metro Rail, was the recipient of the RRAFF’s 2011 Vision Award. “Ms. Garcia has emerged in the last decade as a respected and accomplished leader in the Latino arts community of Los Angeles,” said exhibition organizer Ortiz. “Her recognition, and a celebration of her work, is long overdue.”

Seven more Angeleno artists will be joining Ms. Garcia in the RRAFF exhibition: Abel Alejandre, Lili Bernard, Joe Bravo, Pablo Cristi, Yolanda Gonzalez, CiCi Segura Gonzalez and Patricia Krebs. The sponsoring organization, the RRAFF, was established in 2004 by Dr. John Ramirez, a media studies scholar at California State University and his colleague Dr. Richard T. Rodriguez. The RRAFF was designed to provide a showcase for independent U.S. Latina/o filmmakers from across the country. Dr. Ramirez has served as the Executive Director of the Festival since its inception; 2011 marks its eighth year of continuous operation.

Cactus is a vibrant space for creative people. They seek to inspire & enliven the community by giving opportunities to experience the eclectic diversity that is the arts. In their creative space, they've enjoyed the spontaneity of live drawing, live painting and live music. Cactus is ever-evolving and ready for the next idea. Cactus is the brain child of Abraham & Sandra. Abraham, an Argentine native, has been an artisan his entire life. He has worked for himself exclusively and had a small storefront tucked between the trees, orchids and grassy surroundings that is his hometown of Puerto Iguazu. Sandra, a Los Angeles native of Argentine descent, walked into that storefront in October of 2004. They immediately got that warm, fuzzy feeling and soon the LAUSD teacher of 8 years was traveling between Argentina and Los Angeles trying to find a market for Abraham's artesanias. Thus, the Cactus came to be, first incorporating Latin art, and then local artists. Their monthly art openings keep the selection of art fresh with large group shows and delightful theme shows being the norm. Visit the gallery's website at ... http://www.eclecticcactus.com

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