News and Exhibitions December 2021

Hello Amigos! It has been awhile since my last newsletter and a lot has happened in these past few months.  We moved to Lisbon and luckily, I was able to find a studio space in a trendy old factory - the LXFactory. It consists of shops, bookstores, restaurants, and studios.  I left Austin in July but went back to do the Austin Studio Tour in November. It was a great experience and I was happy to see old friends, fellow artists, and the supporters that have been fundamental to my practice.  My plan is to keep the Austin connection alive and visit to do art shows and projects. Here in Lisbon, my plan is to expand my art and try new and different techniques. Stay tuned for new pieces coming soon.   Happy Holidays and I hope to see you soon! As they say here Até Breve! (see you soon) Naxieli Gomez has been very kind by keeping some of my artwork in her studio. If you are interested in some of my pieces, please visit Naxieli's studio during the Open Canopy events and keep supporting your local artists!    Next Open Canopy Saturday, December 4, 2021 (1-4 PM) 916 Springdale Rd. Austin, Texas 78702 Studio 118, Building 1 Featuring: Naxieli Gomez, JC Amorrortu, Nicteha Gomez Please be mindful of COVID-19 precautions. Open Canopy Studios: @canopyartstudios Ciudades Imaginarias in Lisbon The Art of Fernando Muñoz OPENING RECEPTION Thursday, December 9, 2021 • 7PM at Empanaderia: Calçada de Tapada 55. Alcantara, Lisbon ---- “Imaginary Cities” is a voyage through the art and imagination of Fernando Muñoz, experimenting with different mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, printmaking, and drawings. Imaginary Cities takes you on an exploration of Fernando’s most recurrent themes like solitude, melancholy, and the search for belonging. “Imaginary Cities” is inspired by a poem by the Chilean poet, Nicanor Parra, “El hombre imaginario / The Imaginary Man.”  The Imaginary Man by Nicanor Parra The imaginary man lives in an imaginary mansion surrounded by imaginary trees on the banks of an imaginary river On the imaginary walls imaginary old paintings hang imaginary irreparable cracks that represent imaginary events occurring in imaginary worlds in imaginary times and places [...] ----- About Fernando: Fernando Muñoz is a self-taught artist from Chile living in Lisbon. His work uses intricate patterns, lines, and bold colors. His work plays with surreal motifs and dream-like scenarios. He has been a guest curator at La Peña since 2014 and has shown his work at MexicArte Museum, Big Medium, and Art for the People. Please be mindful of COVID-19 precautions. Empanadaria's Instagram: @empanadariapt Plan a visit to the Factory! Come and visit our studio at the LX Factory in Lisbon! I am very excited to be sharing a studio space with the talented Samantha Wilson. Our studio is located on the first floor of the main building. LX Factory, Studio 1.14 103 Rua Rodrigues de Faria 1300-501, Lisbon My First Mural! I am super excited about this project! I was invited by my friend, João Tito Basto, to create a mural at his cultural project: Centro Periferico. On the day of the inauguration, I painted live while people were celebrating the opening of the center. It was a great experience as it was my first mural and first time painting live. Here is a sneak peek of how the mural is going and be on the lookout for an update with the final design.  If you want to learn more about the beautiful mission of Centro Periferico, please click on the link.  Instagram: @centro_periferico Armadillo Paradox Make sure to show some love to Armadillo Paradox on Spotify. I was super proud to create the cover art for their new album and the series of single releases. The album: "Out of Gas in Oil Country" is out! Listen on Spotify Free Coloring Booklet Poncho in the Treehouses Download these free coloring pages by clicking on the picture or by visiting my website at www.fernando-munoz.com/journal

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