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Cristy C. Road is a Cuban-American artist, writer, and musician, as well as one of the 31 artists featured in Lucky You!

Illustrations of 'The King of Pentacles', 'The Wheel of Fortune', and 'The High Priestess', from The Next World Tarot card deck she is currently working on, will be displayed to represent the notion of creating your own luck. The Next World Tarot features body outlaws, endangered cultures, and anti-colonial belief systems. _________________________________________ ** See you at the EXHIBITION OPENING, where you can also receive a mini tarot card reading by Charlene Murphy from Psychic Living! **

Opening Reception: November 13, 2016 1-4PM

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Great news!! 

I'm very excited to announce that original pages from my comics Gringa! & Superstitions will be on display at the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) for their show ARTISTS ASSEMBLE! Empowerment and Inspiration in Contemporary Comics. My work will be shown amongst many other cool Latinx artists (including my pal Stephanie Rodriguez)!! 

WHEN?!: July 17, 2016 - September 18, 2016

WHERE?!: Port to Learning Gallery (Long Beach, CA)

A bit more about the show: 

"The Port to Learning Gallery at the Museum of Latin American Art presents Artists Assemble! Empowerment and Inspiration in Contemporary Comics, an exhibition that features artists who highlight characters, events, and stories traditionally excluded from mainstream comic book art and culture. The narrative format and fantastical nature of comics provides readers the opportunity to explore new and imagined worlds enriched by both historically based and invented mythologies. While classic American comics generally focused on white male superheroes whose mission was to protect and defend the status quo, some publications in both the US and Latin America tackled controversial socio-political issues, marginalized groups, and current events.  

Artists Assemble! includes individual sketches, hand drawn panels, minicomics, comic books and digital images, as well as illustrations, paintings, photographs, sculptures and video art inspired by the comic book genre and its aesthetics.

Artists Assemble! Empowerment and Inspiration in Contemporary Comics is curated by Esperanza Sánchez and Naiela Santana with Gabriela Martínez and Nalini Elias. Exhibition support is provided by the Port of Long Beach"

Paulina Lily LaBare (US, b. 1964) Lagrimitas / Little Tear Drops, 2012. Mixed media. 36” x 24”. Courtesy of the Artist.

“Lagrimitas (Little Tear Drops) was created during a time when LaBare felt broken and vulnerable, as a result of her father’s passing. She created it using materials that he had left behind: corrugated sheet metal and spray paint, materials that she finds resilient and flexible.” -Valerie Duarte, Guest Curator at MOLAA

Paulina Lily LaBare (US, b. 1964) Frenchican, 2012. Mixed media (found objects) 12” x 8” x 2”. Courtesy of the Artist.

“LaBare creates her artwork using objects that connect to significant experiences in her past. In Frenchican, LaBare’s childhood memories are symbolized by little trinkets that represent aspects of her French and Mexican heritage. The wooden cigar box, for example, hid her “secret treasures” when she was a kid and represents her Mexican roots, while a small plate that depicts the Eiffel Tower shows her French heritage.”  -Valerie Duarte, Guest Curator at MOLAA

Elise Bernal (US, b. 1991) 

Untitled (Little Family), 2013-2015. Textiles and mixed media. Dimensions variable. Courtesy of the Artist.

“Each brightly colored and patterned creature in this group is unique. A small tag attached to each member of this family tells of a hardship encountered by the artist. Bernal constructed these figures as a response to various struggles:  issues with her identity, living through the passing of family members, and supporting her mother through cancer. They demonstrate her positivity and her belief that “the only true control [she has] is over what [she decides] to put into the world.” 

Untitled (Little Family #2), 2015-2016. Clay and mixed media. Dimensions variable. Courtesy of the Artist.

“This series of sculptures was created during a time when the artist sought to bring balance and happiness into her life. She began to share compassion with others and learned of the power that a smile can have on another person. These little creatures are meant to be meditations on happiness, in weird and small forms.” -Sebastian Castle, Guest Curator at MOLAA

Dennis Lauterwasser (b. 1953) Today is a Circle- All the Days Are, 2007. Acrylic and fiber on canvas. 36” x 24”. Courtesy of Arts & Services for Disabled

“Determination, self-discipline, and passion define the work of Dennis Lauterwasser. An experienced painter, Lauterwasser expresses an almost compulsive energy and fluidity. He creates work constantly and with effortless style. Working out of Arts and Services for the Disabled (ASD), an organization that provides art experiences for disabled artists, not only is painting a form of therapy for him but also a means of expression. Lauterwasser works with a rhythm akin to the meditative feelings we may experience during moments of reflection.” -Keila Rivera, Guest Curator at MOLAA

Christine Lee Smith (US, b. 1981) Growth, 2014. Digital Photograph. 16” x 24”. Courtesy of the Artist.

“The belief that art has the ability to heal the body and elevate the soul was central to the philosophy of MOLAA’s Founder Dr. Robert Gumbiner.

Artful Healing is organized as an exhibition that promotes the sharing of personal experiences related to healing. Healing is a complex process that has many different approaches. This exhibition highlights artists who use their work to understand and #grow from their struggles. Sharing these stories allows them to not only expose their vulnerabilities, but also to gain strength in the process. In doing so, an opportunity is created for the viewer to understand their stories and connect with the artists.” - Excerpt from the Curators’ Statement