The Bhudda of La Bodega

I missed the whole Skate culture thing first time around probably because cobbled Liverpool back entry's were not conducive to freewheeling forward motion, but moreover, because I was utterly crap at it.

 That said,  La Bodega just celebrated its auspicious one year opening, and perhaps in the spirit of putting one's best foot forward, they invited all the participants to mark the decks for the occasion. 'Buddha of La Bodega'-my contribution-is a sort of homage as well as a nod to my neighbor-the almighty zen master-the horned lizard "Buddha" who is the mascot there.

The show runs until 5th February

Snapshots from Studio V

Has it really been almost two months since my last update? Where have I been you ask?

I've been at Studio V in La Bodega doing...well...you know, it'd probably be a lot easier for both of us if you just saw for yourself. The pictures tell a far better tale than words can at any rate. 

 

'Oil and Blood'-11" x 14". Ink of Paper

 

  

Visit from world renowned Artist Vincent Castigli-now the owner of one of my Art pieces.

"Would this Monster make the Man"- 36" X 48" Oil on canvas, $3,500

 

 Explaining the nuances of 'Osmosis', my most popular piece by far with female visitors.

'Poe Faced'-Mixed media on paper-11" x 14"

 

 

Talking about the 'God of Fuck'

With Base Jumper Clair Marie and her beau Alex

Finally, here's a rather lovely little write up about La Bodega including yours truly from the Daily Aztec.

Van Gough at Dia di los Meurtos

Van Gough’s presence was especially fitting for Dia de los Muertos. - See more at: http://www.thedailyaztec.com/59123/entertainment/day-of-the-dead-gallery-keeps-art-alive/#sthash.Kg1veWG5.8rAe7KMk.dpuf

Van Gough’s presence was especially fitting for Dia de los Muertos. - See more at: http://www.thedailyaztec.com/59123/entertainment/day-of-the-dead-gallery-keeps-art-alive/#sthash.Kg1veWG5.8rAe7KMk.dpuf

Van Gough’s presence was especially fitting for Dia de los Muertos. - See more at: http://www.thedailyaztec.com/59123/entertainment/day-of-the-dead-gallery-keeps-art-alive/#sthash.Kg1veWG5.8rAe7KMk.dp

First Artwork from Studio V

The first week at Studio V. 
In which, reflecting the current climate of  media hyper tension, filtered through something that could be an outtake from the last show, and fueled by the best taco shops around, here then, are the beginnings of a new work using grisaille under painting technique.

That's the babe Achilles, hanging by the heel like the Tarot, waiting to be baptized by the searing stream. 

I guess we are all Achilles.

In the coming weekends, there will be three consecutive shows at La Bodega, culminating in the almighty Day of the Dead, so show dates and jive to follow. 

Better get my draw on then.

In the meantime, here are my open to the public hours, so local folks please do drop in. 

Wed to Friday 10am-4.30pm

All other times by appointment only. Message me for private viewings.

Setting Out Ones Stall- David Van Gough comes to La Bodega Galleries and Studios

And so, the show ended yesterday, but it's not over by any rotund ladies long stretch.

Here in the afterlife, Purgatorium will still be available to purchase directly from the gallery until January 2015, and although nothing official yet, we are still Bashing out (see what I did there?) tentative plans to extend the remainder of the show in another form. Details to be announced as and when they happen. 

A million plans a million dreams.

In the interim, there will be no laurel lounging, because the prodigal son is returned, or at least walking in a new pair of shoes. 
Which is why I am stoked to tell you all that from October 8th, I shall be working from the Artist collective at La Bodega gallery and studios in Barrio Logan San Diego, at studio V-quite aptly.

There will be regular shows and I'm looking forward to the local folks dropping by for a cuppa and checking out whats on the easel.

I'll follow with more of the particulars soon,but for now-David it's back to work for you my son.