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artist blurb - E Hirano

E. HIRANO – Japanese/Mexican Painter and Graphic Artist

I have painted since I can remember capturing life on canvas has always been part of my existence. Later in life I found that the human body was the perfect object for the expression of my artistic needs. Experimenting with almost every art form through the years, my work today falls almost exclusively in the visual arts, specifically male erotica being my principal subject. Intimacy is the feeling of being close to someone. It occurs when two people share their emotions, fears and desires, and are able to be emotionally open with one another, genuinely trust one another, and feel able to take the risk of being vulnerable.

 

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Featured Guest Artist

Paul Richmond - American Erotic Humorist Painter

Paul’s work immediately struck me because they were so filled with a humor I could identify with.  He had developed a series he called “Cheesecake” which was a vivid throwback to the nostalgic pin up styles we had become accustomed to seeing.  Typically these types of images were shown with women in these sorts of manors; for instance the old horror movie classic where the woman is being terrorized by some menacing creature.

 

Book Of The Month

Cover for John Boyne's book The Heart's Invisible FuriesThe Heart's Invisible Furies - John Boyne (Irish)

A delightful and sometimes tragic epic romp through the course of a man’s life.  It's main character, Cyril Avery, takes you on a literal journey of a lifetime, as his story unfolds in seven year increments, throughout eleven phases of his life.  A sort of coming of age, after realizing he is different, and the often painful repercussions of coming to terms with his sexual attraction to men.  [read review]

Rating: ★★★★★

Movie Of The Week

Movie poster for 'Time To Leave'Time To Leave (French)

This is one of those rare movies that reach into the depth of our souls to show us a poetic portrait of our humility and ultimately our humanity.   This movie captures that bittersweet journey someone diagnosed with cancer must tread in order to come to terms with one’s own mortality. This is a beautifully written, masterfully directed, and superbly acted film that takes you on an extraordinary voyage into the heart.  [read review]

Rating: ★★★★