NEW VIDEO SHOWS KIKI VALDES WORKING Feb. 2010 - Friends, How are you? I wanted to share with you a video of me at work at the studio taking some questions about art and media. This was filmed by Chris Sullivan, who has filmed Art Basel coverage for the past 2 years for Saatchi Gallery.
We felt it was time to show the work I've been doing in a more intimate way. People often times only remember you for one thing you do, in my case it was my satirical approach to Cuban art and my performance painting. The work in the video I have been exploring for 2 years now. The site will also be updated with new works as well to give a better idea of the progress.
If you enjoy the video we strongly encourage you all to post it on tweeter, facebook feeds or your personal blogs. Thanks for your support and for spreading the word.
Special thanks to producer of the project Chris Sullivan.
Happy New Year
ABRACADABRA AT ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD
'Erasing Boogie' (2009-10) Oil, acrylic and paper collage on canvas
Jan. 2010 - Happy New Year everyone. Wishing all of you the best for this new magical year. Starting off this new year I hope everyone donates some money or supplies for the people suffering in Haiti. Make sure to donate today to the Red Cross or other reliable organizations.
I have been invited to donate a painting to raise money for the Art + Culture Center of Hollywood. Make sure to buy tickets and join us on Friday, Jan. 22nd. Thanks to Jane Hart for getting me involved.
TIME + TEMP/ PAINTING GROUP EXHIBITION AT HOLLYWOOD ART & CULTURE CENTER
Kiki Valdes, Secret Socially Hand to Face, 2009, Oil on canvas Private collection
Nov 09 - I have been included in this new painting exhibit TIME + TEMP at the Art & Culture Center of Hollywood. Information about the show is below. Special thanks to the curator Jane Hart for getting me involved.
This exhibition presents a survey of dynamic work by a selection of South Florida based artists who embrace and incorporate aspects of painting into their practice. A resurgence of painterly tendencies is currently taking hold among artists on a national even international level. Its growing appeal is also evident within the ever expanding contemporary art community in our region.
Some of the artists included in this exhibit include:
Guerra de la Paz, Daniel Newman, Kiki Valdes, Pepe Mar, Chuck Webster, Bhakti Baxter, Michael Vasquez, Brandon Opalka, Jacin Giordano, Gavin Perry, Skot Olsen among many others.
In conjunction with TIME + TEMP, The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will unveil a newly painted site-specific mural by artist Francesco LoCastro in the Leonard and Sally Robbins Sculpture Garden.
TIME + TEMP: Surveying the Shifting Climate of Painting in South Florida Opening Reception: Fri., Nov. 20, 6-9 pm
Art & Culture Center of Hollywood 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood FL.
The pictures below are from a recent fundraiser at the Art & Culture Center. I did a live action piece to help raise money for the center. The exhibit where you can purchase works like the one I created will be held in Jan. Details pending.
Recent Interviews + Clips
OPENZINE COVERAGE ON WLRN + FOOTAGE & INTERVIEW FROM ROGER SMITH NY
Nov 09- Two recently released features have come out about the art and the startup company OpenZine. The OpenZine focused feature (which is above) is from WLRN in Miami. Special thanks to Andrew Hevia for reaching out. The second video is an interview and footage from the show I recently had in New York which is below. Enjoy the videos.
I was in New York for a month, saw some great exhibits and met some new great people. I had a fun Halloween. I went to this far out black light party at Kenny Scharf's studio in Bushwick. Also thanks to my friend Jackie Santos had a chance to visit Jeff Koons amazing studio. It was a great experience. I am now going to spend some serious time in the studio. - KV
Photos of Pop Up NYC Show
RECAP + PHOTOS OF SHOW AT ROGER SMITH' POP UP SHOP
Oct 09 - Here are pictures of the opening reception of small scale new works by Kiki Valdes at the social media experimental space "The Pop Up Shop" at the Roger Smith Hotel. Below is a Flickr account with photos of the opening and also a photo video slideshow clip. Also a video of Kiki doing a drawing at the gallery space, a random drawing while sitting in the gallery on a rainy night. Enjoy and more details for a painting show coming up at the Art and Culture Center in Hollywood, FL.
5 DAY SHOW + POP UP SHOP PROJECT SPACE AT ROGER SMITH HOTEL
Oct 09 - New paintings from Miami artist Kiki Valdes appear for 5 days only at the Roger Smith Hotels new social media experiment, the Pop Up Shop. Reception will be on Thursday, Oct. 22nd 2009 with the artist creating a piece on sight. Time is between 7 - 9pm. It runs from Oct 20 - 25th. The mini show is curated by Melissa Gonzalez and produced by John Knowles & Panman Productions. Special thanks to everyone at the Hotel for making this possible.
Kiki Valdes: Pops Up in NYC Thursday, Oct 22nd 2009
Roger Smith Hotel/Pop Up Shop Project Space 47th Street and Lexington Avenue, Midtown NYC
6pm - 9:45pm
www.RogerSmithLife.com
View works in progress
IT'S OPEN SEASON/ LAST STUDIO VISIT TILL AFTER ART BASEL
Sept. 09 - View works in progress and mingle with the like minded. Happy Hour setting at Coverings Creative Complex where art, design, green friendly companies and architecture come together. An evening of enlightening engagement in a new unconventional frontier in the Mimo District.
Wed. September 30th 2009 Open Studio/Open Season The Glass Studio/Coverings Creative Complex (C3) 7610 NE 4th Court
Here's a video from the commission with Absolut Vodka for their ad campaign Absolut Anthem
Also here's the latest web magazine edition: This issue is a look at recent paintings from the past year and a half.
ABSOLUT ANTHEM AD LAUNCH + KIKI VALDES + SPAM ALLSTARS
This Thursday/ Mia at Biscayne brings a special private event for Absolut
Sept 09- Hey all! This Thursday I've been invited to do a live action painting for the Miami launch of a new ad campaign by Absolut Vodka. All the info is below. Seems like its going to be a fantastic time. Big shot out to Jimmy Vargas + David Wilson
ABSOLUT ANTHEM AD LAUNCH
Thursday, September 24th 9pm to midnight
Mia at Biscayne 20 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL
Featuring SPAM ALL STARS and live action painting by KIKI VALDES
Additional sounds by DJ RUEN
Complimentary cocktails provided by ABSOLUT VODKA.
Brickell Mural Unveiling
KIKI VALDES + HEINEKEN BILLBOARD + BRICKELL- FRIDAY/ AUG. 21 2009 Detail of new mural:
Aug 09 - (From Press Release) Join Heineken to celebrate the installation of its official Miami mural created by painter KIKI VALDES. The installed billboard mural will be up for 1 year. Also view works of other local artists commissioned by Heineken. Travel through Segafredo, Novecento, Piola, Badrutt's Place and Dolores Lolita for a special viewing of commissioned pieces by RENINER GAMBOA among many others. All events will be going on simultaneously. Shuttle service will be available for transportation between event locations. Art Bar Crawl events will take place from 6pm-9pm at the following locations: Friday, August 21st 2009 Celebrating the unveiling of the official Miami Mural
Segafredo
1421 S. Miami Ave
Novecento 1414 Brickell Ave
Piola 1250 S. Miami Ave.
Badrutt's Place 1250 S. Miami Ave.
Dolores Lolita 1000 S. Miami Ave.
The mural will at South West 7th Street & South West 2nd Ave.
For anyone coming to the bars, you can't see the mural from the locations listed. You can either drive to it or ask for a shuttle ride to view it.
LIVE ACTION PIECE AT SETAI + SOCIAL STUDIO GATHERING
July 09- If you visiting Miami Beach July 23rd make sure to get reservations for Thursday night at the Setai Hotel. I've been invited to do a live action painting on a platform over a pond. The performance should start around 9:30pm so make sure to arrive early. The Setai's Serenity Thursday event, where you and your friends can get glammed up to sip some wine, dine on some bites and mingle with the good people of South Beach. This weekly soirée happens by the Courtyard and evokes the tranquility we all need every once in a while. It all starts at 9 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m.
Also next Wed. (July 29th) I will be holding another Open Studio/Social Gathering. It will be a happy hour type of setting where you can have drinks and see what I'm currently working on. These events will be happening up until next month. I will be out of state for Sept and Oct. But I encourage and strongly recommend art patrons and friends to attend.
Serenity Thursday event, where you and your friends can get glammed up to sip some wine, dine on some bites and mingle with the good people of South Beach. This weekly soirée happens by the Courtyard and evokes the tranquility we all need every once in a while. It all starts at 9 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m.
