NEW WORK, OLD DIRECTIONS     

Older work not before shown in San Miguel, along with recent memory paintings by Henry Vermillion are featured in a reception and opening 5 to 8 pm, January 9 at Galeria Blue Moon, #7 Stirling Dickinson, San Antonio, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

As we all know, the honored and respected role of original paintings is to add a note of beauty and substantiality to the furnishing of a home. That role is borne by a number of the works in this show, but there are other works—such as “The Christmas Present”, which tell stories not immediately clear. Other recent paintings show personal events in the history of the artist, such as childhood fights or rough games. Some large (and small) paintings grew out of pen and ink drawings (on napkins) in bars and restaurants. Others are scenes the artist has witnessed: KKK marches, politicians, ordinary people, brothel scenes, relatives, models; and some mythical characters and scenes show up as well.

“Why complicate things? Why not paint things people know and love?”, the painter has been asked. “The problem is I´m interested in much more.”

Note: Special prices apply for this show only.