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artist blurb - Thomas Acevedo

Thomas Acevedo - American Painter

"I love the male form and I love conveying a quiet vulnerability and masculinity.  The paintings are usually a compilation of photographs that I shoot and then put together using this hand with that arm or that head. They are figurative paintings but I try to transfer an emotion or a stage of my spiritual growth onto the canvas.  Layer by layer, I apply acrylic house paint and glaze, building references to the emotion I am trying to express. In spite of its personal nature, my work relays a struggle with life's trials and burdens that is universally felt and understood."

 

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Featured Guest Artist

Sebastian Moreno Coronel - Mexican/Spanish Painter

Sebastian is a prolific painter who lives and works in Spain.  His images take the viewer on an autobiographical journey into the human heart; expressing a range of feelings from doubt, confusion, fear, elation and the desire of being an out and openly gay man and artist.  His images are often erotically charged with broad strokes and vibrant color as they celebrate the male nude in all its flaws and glory. 

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 Free Fall filmFree Fall (German)

Nothing really new here, but has a great soul with great performances by the actors, a good script and beautifully directed. Feels naturally filmed, about a thirtyish police officer who falls in love with a male co-officer and the repercussion of his indecision.  [read review]

Rating: ★★★★