For immediate release
ART GIFTS FAIR
contact : Reyes Rodriguez phone/ fax 213. 481.8112
TROPICALISMO* WINTER ARTS GIFT FAIR
ONE OF A KIND CREATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Saturday & Sunday - DECEMBER 3rd & 4th 11am - 5pm free to the public
Tropico de Nopal Gallery - Art Space
1665 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026
(between Belmont & Union, 1 mile West of downtown LA)
213.481.8112 http://www.tropicodenopal.com
(Echo Park / Downtown Los Angeles Area)
LOS ANGELES, California - November 10, 2005 - Tropico de Nopal Gallery-Art Space opens its door in a boutique style to the public with a collection of over 30 local artists' unique creations, Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd & 4th from 11 am to 5pm.
TROPICALISMO WINTER ARTS GIFT FAIR offers the public the opportunity to buy fine art, jewelry, photography, ceramics, handmade handbags,home accessories and much more in a alternative gallery setting. Local Dj's will spin music throughout the day and food and drinks will be available.
A partial list of participating artists include Dreamluxe - colorful and exquisite hand painted silk scarves and wall hangings. Silver, semi-precious and contemporary jewelry; Benito Campos, Phaedra Torres, Ruth Anne Tarletz, Edwardo Rocha, Cindy Bebout, Hector Fernandez and Araceli Silva - Paintings, prints and mixed media art; Reyes Rodriquez, Ian Flynn, Daniel Gonzales, Emma Gardner, Fred Hauptman, Julie Soto Photography; Meg Madison and Liz Huston,Dog couture; Chakacoco Hand died fashion; Cristina Castellanos,Batik art; Ferril Nawir -Ceramic and Pottery Armando De La Rocha and Aydee Martinez Henna artist and Brazilian crafts.Morena and Marta Santos
This event promises to be a very special way to shop for one of a kind exquisite items while supporting local artists. Most artists will be presenting their own works during the two-day fair.
* TROPICALISMO - an event happening at Tropico de Nopal Gallery-Art Space; a Brazilian music movement from the late 60's, also known as Tropicália, which established a new attitude through criticism of perceived clichés of pop music and was driven by socially aware lyrics.
Tropico de Nopal Gallery-Art Space is an independent gallery dedicated to exhibiting and promoting contemporary emerging and mid-career artists through cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary art forms.
