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Show Recap
Since me & Gerardo‘s show was a one-weekend-only affair, I made sure to document everything. Although we installed our work at separate times, we coincidentally had a similar vision for the gallery space: crazy giant mural surrounded by minimalism. All in all, I thought it was a nice-lookin’ little show. Thanks to all — good [...]
New Work Preview
Drawings, zines, photography, graphic design, sculpture [click pics for full image]… a few samples of new work for the show at Satellite Studios on Friday.
New & Recent works by Rachelle Díaz and Gerardo Arellano
Flex-Space at Pump Project’s Satellite Studios presents New & Recent Works by Rachelle Díaz and Gerardo Arellano Reception: 8pm-10pm, Friday, October 7 – one weekend only show! Open Gallery Hours: 12-5pm, Saturday, October 8 1109 Shady Ln., Austin, Texas 78721 Two friends, one long overdue show. I have about an equal amount of wonderful art buddies [...]
No Wave [autoritratti]
![No Wave [autoritratti]](http://www.artdivastudios.com/database/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/nowave3-310x150.jpg)
After a creatively dismal 4th Quarter 2010, 2011 is already off on a highly productive note. I’m really interested in listening to music again, constantly, which as a general pattern with me indicates that sparks are a-flyin’! Scroll down for some recent hair/make-up/photog woodshedding. [inspired by ZE Records' Mutant Disco vol. 1]
Recent Work, Reception & Art Blowout Sale
I have new never-displayed-before & recent work up at Cafe Zope thru the end of July, so please stop by, grab a cold ‘n’ tasty beverage, a delicious crêpe and check it out. Cafe Zope 344 N. 4th Ave.Tucson, AZ July 13-30 Tu-Fri 9am-3pm Sa-Su 8am-5pm ***RECEPTION*** ***SATURDAY, JULY 17, 5-9pm*** Snacks catered by Café [...]
27-6
27-6 Reception: Saturday, February 27, 6-9pm Open Gallery: Sunday, February 28, 12-5pm Candelabra Gallery, 412 E. 7th St., Tucson, Arizona You’ve seen 27 online, now it’s time to see the show! 27 is how different artists approach the same theme. 27 is to be excited and inspired by photography. http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxed27/ ***Come to the Saturday reception [...]
±92: Downtown Master Plans, 1932-2009
Pop Up Spaces‘ newest project, ±92, is a hybrid of art show, history lesson, architectural exhibit, planning study, performance and interactive experience. It will be unlike anything you or I have ever seen. ±92: Downtown Master Plans, 1932-2009 Soft Opening: Friday, October 2, 4-7pm Grand Opening: Saturday, October 3, 6-10pm Exhibit Hours: October 10, 17 [...]
New Vintage for Fall Now on Etsy
Dress-up, bundle-up. Mint vintage at affordable prices. Free delivery in Tucson. All this and more at artdivastudio.etsy.com.
proj•ect scenarios
POP UP SPACES presents proj•ect
$10 End-of-Summer Etsy Sale!
New fall handmade & vintage coming soon — spring/summer stuff MUST GO! All sale items are just $10* *plus shipping. ship anywhere, or FREE local delivery!
pro•ject
POP UP SPACES presents proj•ect \ˈprä-ˌjekt, -jikt also ˈprō-\ noun: something that is contemplated, devised, or planned \prə-ˈjekt\ verb: to cause light or shadow to fall into space or an image to fall on a surface Thursday, August 20, 2009 5-7pm inside Arts Incubator, 108 E. Congress 7pm-? outside the former McLellan’s Department Store, [...]
Tucsonphotomanip
Did this really quick today for zee blog. Been in Tucson for 1 year now. And what a year! Lately I’ve been slowly and quietly working on new paintings, clothing pieces for fall, writings and Pop Up Spaces projects, all currently in the “drudgery” phase of the creative cycle, between the fun parts of inception [...]
Can’t Stand Up, Don’t Fall Down
I’ll have some paintings in this warehouse art/music show… one night only! $5 gets you art, drinks, food, music Starts at 9pm 901 N. 13th Ave. Tucson
Radio interview!
KUAZ’s Mark McLemore interviewed me about Tu Scene and my art for the excellent radio magazine, Arizona Spotlight. The show airs today on 89.1FM today here in Tucson at 8:30am, 6pm, and Saturday at 7pm. Tune in at those times or listen online here.
Nana-nana-nana-nana Bad Art!
Bad Art Workshop and Open Call for Art Wednesday, June 17, 5-8+pm Tooley’s 278 E. Congress (5th & Congress) Artists from pros to dabblers are welcome to create or drop off works for a lighthearted bad art installation at Bad Fest, happening at The Rialto on June 19 (keep reading below for more on that), [...]
Wardrobery
More vintage and hand up-cycled pieces in my online bodega if you haven’t been lately. Summer of Love t-shirt only $18 +shipping Also, always super-floored to be chosen as a wardrobe_remix(er) o’ the week. Be sure to check out the rest of Tricia’s (aka Bits and Bobbins) ever-thought-provoking blog.
Pop Up Spaces Downtown Scavenger Hunt Exhibit
At last, we got the space we wanted to display participants’ creative responses to the prompts on the Downtown Tucson Scavenger Hunt back in March. The resulting photos, drawings and writings will be displayed in old window display boxes on the side of the former McLellan’s department store, a beacon of classic downtown shopping for [...]
Pop Up Spaces needs light construction donations
Pop Up Spaces is in need of some basic construction materials for the final installation of our Downtown Scavenger Hunt, which took place on March 1, 2009. We will be displaying the resulting drawings, writings and photography created in the scavenger hunt by the participants in four shadowboxes. The boxes will secured semi-permanently in the [...]
New stuff available for everyone in my Etsy shop!
Men’s and Women’s stuff now available in my Etsy shop Vintage clothing Hand painted shoes Hand-embroidered and painted clothes All sizes: Small-Large, Women’s shoes sizes 5.5-9, Men’s shoes sizes 8.5-13 only $8-$45 Can deliver locally for free in Tucson, AZ, send me a message at rachelle@artdivastudios.com if you’re interested
Pop Up Spaces IGNITE Presentation featured in Arizona Daily Star
Plus, amazing exciting news coming soon regarding the Downtown Scavenger Hunt exhibition! Stay tuned. Excerpt from March 30, 2009 article about IGNITE Tucson: Presenters also included Julie Ray, a local artist and writer who asked the audience to consider the potential applications of vacant Downtown buildings. With her friend Rachelle Diaz, she showed photos of [...]
6th Annual Möda Provŏcateūr Photos
On me: 90′s dress I found at Savers, thrifted tights & necklace, Urban Outfitters boots On Edgar: 1930′s suit (dated on tag), vintage hat, self-made silver tie Lauren Edgar & Angelica Spraypaint on thrifted booties (brand new, I think a Payless brand) Lu & Ana Alicia Spraypaint on thrifted [...]
Fotos Fabulosos
From Troppo Fabuloso Spring Fashion Show on March 21, 2009 at Dinnerware Artspace in Tucson, Arizona. Hair/makeup/styling/accessories/footwear by me (the first time I’d ever done any of this!); clothes by Edgar Huerta/HUERTART. Special thanks to friends/models Julie, Tim and Jerry. Julie’s makeup inspired by [via]:
Troppo Fabuloso!
This is the second fashion show I’ve ever participated in! This time I am doing hair, makekup and all the styling for the pieces my collaborator, Edgar, and I are presenting. For more information, visit www.dinnerwarearts.com.
Downtown Scavenger Hunt Preview Exhibit
“Lots of fun! It made us look at the downtown a different way. Do more!” –Feedback from Pop Up Spaces Downtown Scavenger Hunter Pop Up Spaces‘ Downtown Scavenger Hunt on March 1 was a success! Thirty-five people of all ages, from all parts of Tucson (and Benson) came out to explore and comment on downtown’s [...]
