Gallery 51, Ryder and the solo show

I’m currently in the Gallery waiting for new video files to author. Have been anticipating this show for about a year now (well really since February) and when I committed to it the only project I had going on was, the Manananggoogle Show at the San Jose Museum (back in February) and work. Who would have thought other things would come into my basket. At any rate – Ryder was/is the mastermind of this – she’s magik! Luckily it’s the second to the last show that Ryder is taking care of before she leaves the gallery and  heads back to Hudson. Been working non-stop since I landed. Started off with a warm welcome at JFK to pick up a box full of art and me. Met with a couple folks and headed to a club…had a good time…as I always do with Ryder. Then the next day – straight to North Adams. An amazing drive as the leaves were turning (quite exotic for me). Ryder hooked me up with a nice space where I ended up sleeping for a few hours as I practically worked non-stop until the opening. I had the opportunity to present my work (political) for Sumi’s Sociology class “Culture, Power and Protest.” Ironically I presented a whole body of work that did not reflect my show at the space, nevertheless had a few students swing by the opening which was well attended. For the opening I was joined by Aly, her mother, her aunt and XJ. A fun and lively opening. Enjoy the images!