Jerusalem Rosary & The Termites Are At It Again, My Love | Images © Copyright 2012 Mel LV Ruiz

My pieces for Revolution Yoga’s Art Show, and an explanation about “Termites”, because I always get asked, why a heart, why call it termites, etc?

I really liked this one verse from Joseph Arthur’s “Termite Song” (I’d post it, but the file is too large for tumblr) Here’s the verse:

“And though I really tried, I never have been good
And for my missing heart, I carve one out of wood
Now I see the termites crawling into me
After they are finished, I wonder where you’ll be”

So yea, if you’re in the neighborhood, swing by and check out the show. It should be pretty sweet!


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Jerusalem Rosary

The Termites Are At It Again, My Love 

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Revolution Art Gallery Presents: WHY?
Opening Reception March 10th, 6-9pm
@ Revolution Yoga
7 North Village Avenue  Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 619-6421

REVOLUTION YOGA’S 3rd Art Show and Poetry Slam!  I’ll be displaying 2 (revamped and remixed) older pieces. This will be the first time Jerusalem Rosary is out of my hands, so I hope folk will treat her with respect…otherwise their hands may be liable to catch fire. So yes, do beware.
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REVOLUTION YOGA’S 3rd Art Show and Poetry Slam! 

I’ll be displaying 2 (revamped and remixed) older pieces. This will be the first time Jerusalem Rosary is out of my hands, so I hope folk will treat her with respect…otherwise their hands may be liable to catch fire. So yes, do beware.

“Jerusalem Rosary” Alter & “Termites” Revamped | In progress | Images © Copyright 2012 Mel LV Ruiz

A few in progress shots. Fixing/remixing 2 pieces for a group show next month…

(umm…making self promotional e-flyers makes me feel productive…) Come check out the show! Empire always showcases an amazing variety of artwork, so I’m sure your eyeballs will be well entertained (O_O) <- those are entertained eyeballsUnfortunately I won’t be there (wah!) motherhood calls folks, what can I say… *Unas Elenas & The Tale of Two Swifts woodblock AND prints will be up for sale*
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(umm…making self promotional e-flyers makes me feel productive…)

Come check out the show! Empire always showcases an amazing variety of artwork, so I’m sure your eyeballs will be well entertained (O_O) <- those are entertained eyeballs
Unfortunately I won’t be there (wah!) motherhood calls folks, what can I say…

*Unas Elenas & The Tale of Two Swifts woodblock AND prints will be up for sale*

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE HALLOWEEN // OCT. 30TH 2009 // @ 10PM Featuring new work by: Espinal Carlos Pacho Solano Andres Medina LV Ruiz Maria De Lourdes Nacer Ayesh @ Casa Romana Restaurant3924 Queens BlvdSunnyside, NY 11104&#160;(on 39th PL) By train: Take the 7 train to the 40th St. Lowery St. Station
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THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE HALLOWEEN // OCT. 30TH 2009 // @ 10PM

Featuring new work by:

@ Casa Romana Restaurant
3924 Queens Blvd
Sunnyside, NY 11104 (on 39th PL)

By train: Take the 7 train to the 40th St. Lowery St. Station

FYI, Art Show in October

I know this post is waaaaaaay in advance, but it came across my mind so I thought I’d let yall in on it ;)

Our show at Grind Cafe in LIC had a sweet turnout, not to mention a shit load of great feedback from our viewers. Carlos (the curator) is looking to set up another show for October with the same line up of artists (myself included). Whoo :)

I’ll post more info as it comes, so stay tuned folks!

…so for now, I’m hoping my mojo gets back in time :/

Art Show July 11th

A Friend of my homeboy Andre (incredibly awesome illustrator/animator/salsero) is having a birthday/art show shindig on July 11th. Should be a cool setting. I’ll post more info as it becomes available to me.

For now I’m debating whether or not to just submit some old stuff or get cracking on a new piece…hmm. Well I do still have that leftover blank skate deck from the last show. I might just go ahead and do that, and besides - I still have some pent up religious stuff to get out of my system, lol.