I
have just one thing to say: Anado really knows how to throw a party!
I
did an earlier post on Casa de las Ranas. I returned on Saturday, August 3rd
for “The Good The Bad and The Visionary” at the Chapel of Jimmy Ray Gallery in
La Cieneguita.
Hundreds
of people joined in the celebration to admire their new work and honestly,
there wasn’t a piece in the show that I didn’t like.
Anado
is inspirational and a grand presence. He is so soft spoken and compassionate I
wonder if he even realizes how gifted he is?
I
love his art because it is so complex and full of poignant elements. I see one
thing and I look at it again and see something else.
The
works of Joseph Arthur and Spencer
Tunick were the perfect complimentary component to Anado’s designs.
A
lengthy video collaboration with Julio Carlos Ramos Zapata of Mexico City was a
fascinating testimonial to Anado’s captivating story.
As
always, good food was part of the show. From the tamales to The Hierbabuena Cocina Gourmet Food
Truck, visitors did not go hungry.
Also
parked on the street outside was the “art on wheels” project by San Miguel
artist Santiago
San Miguel. It is a truck painted with catrinas, charros, images of Frida
Kahlo and elderly people from Michoacán, flowers, and village scenes. It was
beautiful.
Look
for the next show at the Chapel of Jimmy Ray Gallery. Wouldn’t want you to miss
what will again be another grand Anado fiesta.
Buen
Apetito!