Artsy Retail Therapy...for the HOLIDAYS...with Estudio Martita

Took a mini-break from artistic ventures in November and now back for some holiday fun! 

Happy to announce I'll be in Oakland this weekend for:

Holiday First Friday and Saturday Stroll at

Giovanna Tanzillo's Uptown Body and Fender


401 -  26th St., between Broadway andTelegraph  

Friday, December 7, 6-10 PM

Saturday, December 8th, 12-5 PM 
   

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Stop by to shop and choose from a fabulous selection of Bay Area artists and crafters selling their unique selection of artistic treasures.

Participating artists have  raised over $3000 to benefit Women's Cancer Resource Center. 



Here's a sample of some of the items I'll be showing!

Frida Rings

Cameo Pendants

home accessories / artwork

Hope to see you there!

~Martha

SOMArts Dia de los Muertos Closing Reception - Calling on the Spirits

CLOSING RECEPTION FOR CALLING ON THE SPIRITS TO FACE THE FUTURE: 

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS 2012

What: Closing Reception for Calling on the Spirits to Face the Future: Dia de los Muertos 2012, November 10

When: Saturday, November 10, 6–9pm

Where: 934 Brannan St. (between 8th & 9th)

How Much: $5 admission, no one turned away for lack of funds, advance tickets encouraged

Join the artists & curators behind Calling on the Spirits to Face the Future: Dia de los Muertos 2012 for the final opportunity to view and interact with more than 40 elaborate, traditional altars and multi-dimensional art installations on display in a visually rich gallery setting. Enjoy a Dia de los Muertos themed artist market and a cash bar and taco truck while supporting this annual tradition.

Ticket prices have been reduced in an effort to make this event accessible to all, and in hopes that more of your friends and family celebrate life and honor the spirits of the dead along with more than 90 artists who have created these deeply touching and thought-provoking tributes.

Would LOVE to see you there!!

~Martha

Remembering Dad on Dia de los Muertos

I was very fortunate to have recorded a commentary for KQED's California Report about my altar "Healing Embrace" currently on exhibit at SOMArts in San Francisco. Thanks for taking the time to listen in.



For those living in the Bay Area or visiting, Calling on the Spirits to Face the Future, the Dia de los Muertos exhibit at SOMArts San Francisco will be open until November 10th. Its a beautiful exhibit!

Here are the hours:

 October 13–November 10, 2012

What: Calling on the Spiritis to Face the Future

Where: SOMArts 934 Brannan St. (between 8th & 9th)

How Much: Free admission

Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 12–7pm, Saturday 11am–5pm, Sunday, 11am–3pm

Recorded RADIO commentary for KQED'S California Report

I'm thrilled to share this with you.

I was fortunate enough to have recorded a commentary for the California Report on KQED 88.5 Radio! It is a description of my altar, Healing Embrace and describes the reasons for its creation. It will be aired this Friday, November 2nd at 4:30 and 6:30. 
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Healing Embrace

The commentary will also be archived on the California Report http://www.californiareport.org/ and it will have a slide show of the altar plus photos of my studio. 

Again, hope you can listen in on the radio this Friday at 4:30 or 6:30pm. Remember, you can also listen live online at http://www.kqed.org/radio/listen/

If you miss this or would like to listen in again, The California Report is archived at:  http://www.californiareport.org/

Healing Embrace is currently on exhibit at SOMArts San Francisco for the Calling on the Spirits to Face the Future, Dia de los Muertos exhibit until November 10th. The exhibit is really beautiful!

Thanks for your support!

Martha

I'm Ready!

view of Estudio Martita

Open Studios at 1890 Bryant St. San Francisco

The studio is ready. The doors will be opening at 6pm tonight.

Saturday and Sunday we will be open from 11 to 6pm.

Great art, photography, textiles, ceramics and other surprises.

Here's where we're located. Stop by!!

Open Studios at 1890 Bryant St. San Francisco

Dama on Bike

Hi all.
So much art activity going on in the month of October! I want to remind you that I have a big event coming up this very weekend.

Yes, its that time for Open Studios in the Mission.

I have some new paintings that I look forward to sharing with you. The Dama on Bike is part of my Thick Girl Series. I'll also have some calavera paintings inspired by Dia de los Muertos. As always there will be a few new Frida Kahlo paintings for those Frida followers out there. In addition, I'll have some select jewelry and Latino inspired home accessories.

There's lots for everyone to see!

Here's the details:
Where: 1890 Bryant St. (between 17th St. & Mariposa) Studio 318, 3rd Floor
When: Friday October 26  6 to 9pm (Opening Evening Reception)
Saturday October 27  11 to 6pm
Sunday October 28  11 to 6pm
Who: Martha Rodriguez & Estudio Martita

Hope you can stop by for a visit!

Martha

for more views of artwork please click here: http://www.artspan.org/artist/martharodriguez

Healing Embrace - experience becomes art

Healing Embrace 

altar installation 

at

Calling on the Spirits to Face the Future,

SOMArts 2012 Dia de los Muertos Exhibit

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My altar installation is almost complete. A few more flowers have to be made and then I can step back and enjoy the end results. So far I am amazed to see an otherworldly experience I had, become a visual statement of art. I feel a combination of happiness, satisfaction, sentimentality. All feelings are very powerful. I also feel very relieved to have this experience out of my head and onto an art form that can be shared with many.

Artist Henson Flye, created the fabulous hands in my altar. After meeting with him and sharing my experience, sketches, some background info on what my Dad was like, he put together an amazing sculpture of hands made from chicken wire and tape. Together we painted the hands white then inserted white lights to illuminate the hands with amazing results.

 If you live or happen to be visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, Calling on the Spirits is opening this Friday, October 12th  and runs through November 10th.

Here are more details:

Opening Reception, Friday, October 12, 6–9pm, $7–10 sliding scale admission. 
Tickets: http://callingonthespirits.eventbrite.com  

What: Calling on the Spirits to Face the Future: Día de los Muertos 2012

When: October 13–November 10, 2012

Where: 934 Brannan St. (between 8th & 9th)

How Much: Free admission

Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 12–7pm, Saturday 11am–5pm, Sunday, 11am–3pm

http://www.somarts.org/callingonthespirits/

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Here's a few new photos of Healing Embrace: