From the good folks at Unit B:

President Ricardo Romo and Dr. Harriett Romo, The University of Texas at San Antonio and Unit B (Gallery) present:

Sign Language

Juan Angel Chavez (Chicago, IL)
Michael Genovese (Chicago, IL)

Curated by Kimberly Aubuchon

UTSA Downtown Art Gallery
501 West Durango Blvd.
July 17 – August 25, 2008
Opening Reception and artist talk: Thursday, July 17, 5:30-7:30pm
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am -5pm and by appointment.

Unit B (Gallery)
500 Stieren Street
July 18 – September 5, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, July 18, 6:30-10pm
Gallery hours: Saturdays, 1-5pm and by appointment.

Juan Angel Chavez and Michael Genovese are old friends that started making their art on the streets of Chicago doing “non-permission” collaborative works—creating a graffiti-like Sign Language.  Forming their ideas from what they know on the streets—albeit signs, found materials, street vendors—the personalities and pasts these objects and people hold are the true stimulus for their works.  While each have their own individual artistic style and perspective; they both generate their inspiration by experiencing what’s in front of them—the everyday and it’s history.

Big hugs and special thanks to Brad Parman and Rick Liberto for their generous support of Sign Language!!!

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