Friendships
Friendships should be fun and light and about love and light an I’m staying in the light.
-spacyT
Miami’s Independent Thinkers 4th Edition Art Basel Satellite Fair: ‘Shining Light on Local Art’
Thrilled to announce that I will be part of the Miami Independent Thinkers 4th Edition Art Basel Satellite Fair in Wynwood from December 6th-9th. Two of my photographs “Love Your Robots” and “Ghost of Quencher’s Past” will be exhibited along with several other South Florida local artists.
Check out a great write-up on the show on Arterpillar’s website as well as the Miami Independent Thinkers Facebook Event Page.
Opening night is tonight and I hope to see you all there!!!! I will be there tonight and then again on Saturday night around 9pm. Art Basel this year has not disappointed so get out and see some art!
Details:
WHAT: Miami’s Independent Thinkers 4th Edition Art Basel Satellite Fair
WHEN: December 6th-9th, 2012
WHERE: The Armory Studios (572 NW 23rd Street, Wynwood FL 33127)
COST: $10
HOURS: Thursday: 5pm - 9pm (INVITE ONLY) After Party at Wood
Friday: 5pm-2am
Saturday: 5pm-2am
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Lineup (Music curated by Haitian Hillbilly & Dean Taha)
Thursday Dec 6
5:00 - Gooddroid
7:00 - Haitian Hillbilly
Friday Dec 7
6:00 - Bonnie Beats
7:00 - DJ Essential6
8:00 - Ray Milian (Off The Radar)
9:00 - DJ V
9:45 - Dance Now featuring Oceanica Performance
10:00 - Talking Dogs (Local Punk Dirtbags)
11:00 - Los Bastardos Magnificos (Lovers of stray animals)
12:00 - Grace Jones
1:00 - Medley
Saturday Dec 8
6:00 - Reset Miami
8:00 - Stravinsky (Cosmic Chronic Records)
9:00 - ATMA Dance
9:15 - Matt-E Love
10:00 - Hunters of the Alps
10:50 - Padam by Grace Jones & Vanessa Caamano
11:00 - Arboles Libres (acoustic)
12:00 - Universal Citizens
1:00 - Flesh + Stone
Sunday Dec 9
1:00 - Patrick Griffin (Unite Here)
2:00 - Gold Dust Lounge
3:00 - Niki Em
“Aqua Marine” 2012 Juried Competition Art Exhibit
Two of my Photographs will be part of the Rossetti Fine Art Gallery’s “Aqua Marine” 2012, Juried Competition. This is the second time that my photography will be exhibited within this great gallery and all items are for sale. The artists reception will be held this coming Friday, October 12, 2012 from 8-10pm and will include mixed media artwork of paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, and photography. The exhibit runs from October 12 - October 30, 2012 and coincides with the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Works with the theme of water, nautical, maritime, and marine will be featured.
Rossetti Fine Art Gallery
132 SW 15th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Tel. 954.247.9580
Hope to see some of you there!
-Tracy Cristal
Miami Independent Thinkers | Opening Reception for “Small Works”
Miami Independent Thinkers | Opening Reception for “Small Works” is this Thursday September 27th from 7PM - Midnight at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge. Two of my photographs from my Urban Decay Series: ”Bay Spray” will be part of the exhibit. Hope to see some of you there! The exhibit runs until October 3, 2012.
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street
Miami, Florida 33127
Miami Independent Thinkers Artshow at the Scaramouche: Artwalk Afterparty at Villa 221
Three of my Photographs: ”Green”, “Chicago Series: Facade”, and “Trains Leading To…” will be part of the Miami Independent Thinkers artshow at the Scaramouche: Artwalk Afterparty tonight, September 8, 2012 at Villa 221. The exhibit will be opened for only one night so try to check it out!
Villa 221
221 Northeast 17th Street
Miami, Florida 33132
Hope to see everyone there! I will be there at around 10pm because I also have another Gallery opening tonight at the Rossetti Fine Art Gallery in Pompano.
-Tracy Cristal
“Serious Black” 2012 Juried Competition Art Exhibit
Three of my “Chicago Series” Photographs will be part of the Rossetti Fine Art Gallery’s “Serious Black” 2012, Juried Competition. The artists reception will be held this coming Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 8-10 pm and will include mixed media artwork of paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics and photography. The exhibit will be opened from September 5- September 29, 2012.
Rossetti Fine Art Gallery
132 SW 15th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Tel. 954.247.9580
Hope to see you there!
-Tracy Cristal
Chicago: A Recap of my Mentor Series Experience
Check out some of my favorite photographs from my Mentor Series trip to Chicago on my flickr account! All Photographs are for sale and I will also be entering a few into local galleries. Additionally I will be putting some on my ETSY account shortly.
Chicago Mentor Sereis: August 10-12, 2012
Earlier this summer I got a phone call from my father who asked me if I would be interested in going on a Mentor Series workshop to Chicago. Two things came to mind (1) I could hang out with just me and my dad which doesn’t happen very often and (2) Travel to a new place. I replied with an emphatic excited YES!
The Mentor Series is put together by Popular Photography magazine and they do Photo Treks all over the world. I wasn’t sure what to expect but knew I was in for an experience. This trek was an intense three day workshop of shooting around the city on a double decker bus, a boat, and on our feet. We ran around the city with our amazing mentor Reed Hoffman who was there to provide a plethora of information and knowledge on Nikon cameras, lighting, composition, and challenged all of us to go outside our comfort zones. Every night when we got back to the hotel we edited 5 photos which were then critiqued by Reed the following day. The final day we had a show and all of us presented up to five of our favorite photographs (It was amazing to see all the different perspectives).
Not only did I get to hang out with my father, who also loves taking pictures, but I met some wonderful Trekers who also have a passion for photography. Many of them are repeaters and have taken other Treks around the world and all were super friendly and warm and were open to sharing their knowledge. Additionally Erica Johnson was our Trek lead and she made our experience seamless when there were a few changes on the trip.
I can’t even begin to explain how much I learned on this trip as both a photographer as well as a personal journey! And I can’t wait for the next Trek! If you want to push your boundaries and get outside your confort zone, learn about your camera, lighting, subject matter, backgrounds and meet wonderful like minded people, I highly recommend signing up for one of these Mentor Series. I KNOW I’m a better photographer because of this experience and it has helped me see the world behind my lens forever differently.
Artist Haven Gallery : 2012 International Photography Competition
My photograph “That Face” has been selected as one of 45 Semi-Finalists to exhibit in the Artist Haven Gallery - 2012 International Photography Competition within the category: Figurative/People/Portraiture/Body/Children.
More than 240 artists from around the world submitted their entries, accumulating to over 1900 photographs. My photograph will be entered into the next round of judging for “Best of Category”!
Opening reception takes place on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 6-9pm. Complimentary Wine, Hors d’oeuvres & Desserts will be served.
The exhibit is from August 13th - 31st.
Artist Haven Gallery
2757 East Oakland Park Blvd Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306
Tel. 954.817.4893
Hours: 11am-5pm Tuesday - Saturday
Directions: From I-95, exit at East Oakland Park Blvd. Travel 2.5 miles east to the intersection of US-1 Federal Highway. Go across the intersection and two blocks down make a left onto NE 27th Ave. Make a quick right into the entrance of the parkin plaza. (Frankie & Johnny’s Restaurant is on the corner). Travel east and the gallery is 200 yards on the left.
Hope to see you there!
-Tracy Cristal
Wynwood Graffiti June Series
It’s been quite a while since I went out with my Nikon. Today I hopped into my new Mini Cooper and hit the road to Wynwood Art District to dust off the camera. Had a great day doing what I love. There are so many amazing walls right now around town. Check some of today’s photoshoot. Many will be on sale in my Etsy store this week!
Wynwood Wall : Words of Inspiration
Drink beer, fish, relax and hit golf balls in the intracoastal at Ed & Elaine’s Tiki Hut
Sometimes just let it all out
