Garifalia

Curiousity Killed the Caterpillar by Tamara Steinhubl

2012-01-26T14:56:00.000-08:00

Long time no see! I have been busy the past two years working on illustrations for , Curiousity Killed the Caterpillar and shows. So, finally I bring you the book that was recently self-published by Tamara Steinhubl. This book was challenging in that is deals with recovering from childhood trauma and provides as a guide to anyone looking for support on their healing journey.

I enjoyed working with Tamara on how we would approach the illustrations.

Milwaukee Ave. Arts Festival 2010

2011-01-30T13:48:00.000-08:00

June/July 2010

AnyWhere Space Studio and Gallery

2328 North Milwaukee, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60647

At the annual Milwaukee Ave. Arts Fest.
In the juried show two of my best prints, Vincent and The Hourglass Cabinet were chosen. The show was curated by Elke Claus.

Unearthed

2010-02-09T15:21:00.000-08:00

This piece is a continuation from the process of death series। Watercolor, dirt and tea were used as media to create this piece।

New Paintings: Death as a natural process of life

2009-11-04T11:51:00.000-08:00

These paintings are made with earth, charcoal, watercolor, dried flowers and tea. Each painting had timely process involving the setting of the earth and the other elements listed, for several days. After the setting, more elements were added and subtracted.

In order from top to bottom:

Gridlock

Hand

The Otherside

Outside

Skull

Natural

Breathe

Gina Eccher Gallery

2009-07-09T12:43:00.000-07:00

Gina Eccher Gallery

2731 W. Saint Georges Ct.

(1/2 block east of blue line California stop)

Chicago, IL

Friday, July 31, 2009 at 4:00pm

Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 6:00pm

Artists:

Licha De La Pena

Garifalia Katopodis

Tom Palazzolo

Julie Sulzen

and others;

Photographs by Dan Zamudio along with other photographers.

Metal sculpture by Ed Keller

Prints by Marcia Palazzolo and Julie Sulzen

I am also excited to include Warren Agee with his clothing designs.

The refreshment committee promises snacks, coffee, wine, and other beverages.

No $40 bottles of Scotch though; I have holes in my shoes.

Check out the Fest link and it's directory.

It looks like there will be all kinds of things that will appeal to all tastes.

Milwaukee Arts Festival [link]

Hope to be part of your plans that weekend! See you soon!

Artists' links:

Garifalia Katopodis [link]

Julie Sulzen [link]

New Work

2009-05-21T22:05:00.000-07:00

Since the start of the New Year there have been many changes that have influenced my work. Many of which will be shown on this site and in upcoming shows. In many of my new projects I have drawn from many sources of inspiration. There is personal reflection involved in the process of each topic. Another icon that has been produced. Of course, this has more to with an interest in the process of making icons rather than the interest in content or subject matter. "Fire from Water" inspired from my love. Mini watercolor portraits are being worked on currently and in great abundance. Also, many more sketch book drawings. Within the next week I should have them posted. Thanks for your support.

Subluxation Show

2008-10-20T23:33:00.000-07:00

The solo show at Subluxation Gallery went well. I thank all that attended and stayed for a little get together at Xando's afterwards. I sold one piece from the show to Bessy Pappas and her family. Thanks to everyone that could show up and to those that couldn't I will keep you posted for future exhibitions!

Icons

2008-10-02T22:17:00.001-07:00

I understand the tradtional ways that icons are painted and yet I still have so much to learn as this piece is just the start of my adventure in studying the patience, focus and knowledge of iconography. I am interested in it for the meditative state and the history. Egg tempura is the traditional method in writing an icon. Here I use oil.

Theotokos with Child (oil on canvas)

Prints

2008-10-02T21:27:00.001-07:00

This series was from my first experience with printmaking from 2004-05 and all images are copyright.

From top to bottom:

The Hourglass (lithograph)
Spirits (lithograph)
Deer (lithograph)
Abandoned house (lithograph)
Vincent (silkscreen)

Drawings

2008-10-02T21:06:00.000-07:00

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This drawing series is from 2005-06 and all are copyright. The self portraits are the only academic items in this set but the rest is from my interest in politics and people I have met. There is also few that are part of the sketchbook series.

From top to bottom:

Sketchbook series

Vincent (microns)
Rasputin (microns)
Bowie (ink)
Drawing of Lucifer (pencil on paper based on the Lucifer by Franz Von Stuck)
Kitsch Artist (pencil on paper)
Purple (microns)

Other:

Self portrait (microns)
Innocent (pencil)
The Hippo and I (pencil)
Self portrait (gouache on paper)
Sed libera nos a malo (ink and watercolor)
Skeleton (pencil)
Hallway Goblins (ink)
Dead Presidents (microns)