As you all know, we have several group exhibitions throughout the year.  But...at the same, we are all busy showing work with other artists and sometimes, by ourselves.  This Friday, be sure to check out Montrose Art Society member, Raul Gonzalez as he will be showing work with two other talented artists - Nubia Gala Seibert and Zak Vasquez.

2011 Escapists' First Group Exhibition

Caroline Collective

4820 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004

Exhibition Opening on Friday, June 3rd 6-8 PM

HOW MUCH: Free!

For Immediate Release:

On June 3rd, Caroline Collective, will host the first group exhibition of the 2011 Escapists: Nubia Gala-Seibert, Raul Gonzalez, and Zak Vasquez.

The exhibition features recent figurative and abstract work from the trio, each embarking in a different stylistic direction: Gala-Seibert creates a sense of mood with often tenebrous fields contrasted by intense swathes of color. Vazquez’s approach seems more concerned with creating a fluid atmosphere with an emphasis on contrasting textures, and shows a tendency to play with the idea of the painting as a physical object in space, while Gonzalez’s work varies and spans between cityscapes, the human figure, and abstraction that melds geometry and gesture.

Founded in 2009, John Palmer’s movement of Escapism is a year-long mentorship program that enables local artists’ careers not only through formal critiques, but with casual meetings and coaching with Palmer that address conceptual, formal, and business issues in an artist’s career.
It’s sure to be a delightful opening for all audiences! The exhibition will be on display from June 1st through June 10th, with the reception on Friday, June 3rd.

The 2011 Escapists Exhibition is presented by the 2011 Escapists, sponsored by C2 Creative and hosted by Caroline Collective

Raul Gonzalez

Segment 1 & 2 - acrylic and ink on canvases, 2011

Sunburst - acrylic and ink on canvas, 2011