MKT BAR at Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown to Exhibit "I U / 1,2 1,2" by Santos Guerrero

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WHAT:

"I & U / 1,2 1,2" Art Exhibit by Santos Guerrero a.k.a. TKNY

MKT BAR at Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown presents a solo exhibition of works by Houston-based visual artist Santos Guerrero, titled "I & U / 1,2 1,2" on view February 19 through April 17, 2016, with an opening reception on February 19th. The exhibition will feature paintings and the unveiling of a site-specific mural commissioned by Phoenicia Specialty Foods.

"I & U / 1,2 1,2"

By Santos Guerrero

Reality is a mental labyrinth / ignorance, its linear beast.

When ignorance  fuels  destruction / history, strategically repeats.

Awareness of awareness / elevates the dreamer from its sleep.

Dare to dream awake / encourage memory beyond illusionary feats.

If knowledge is power / grant wisdom to reign supreme.

Unearth your history / from this labyrinth we dream.

Ye are stars / reality sets free.

Love is the path / imagination has its doors / transformation, your key.

Santos Guerrero’s compositions blend inter-dimensional time/space narratives to create surrealist landscapes, often centered around anti-form line compositions. He employs a vast range of techniques from oil-based, acrylic, industrial and aerosol paints to avant-garde forms involving various forms of medium-applications, all with a keen eye for the emotive power of color.

The opening reception on February 19th from 8PM-midnight features a music line-up including Wonky Powers recording artist George West and deejay FREDster with special guest, multi-platinum music producer The ARE whose credits includes work for LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Houston’s own K-OTIX, whose latest album features cover art by Guerrero.

In honor of the artist’s hometown of Monterrey, Mexico a Santos-inspired ceviche and michelada will be available for purchase at the opening reception.

Opening Reception Music Line-up

8:30-9:30PM The ARE

9:45-10:45PM George West

11PM-Midnight FREDster

All artwork will be available for purchase and the artist will be in attendance at the opening reception.

WHEN:

Opening Reception: Friday, February 19, 2016, 8PM-midnight

Exhibition On View: February 19, 2016 - April 17, 2016

MKT BAR HOURS:

Monday-Wednesday: 7AM-10PM

Thursday-Friday: 7AM-2AM

Saturday: 9AM-2AM

Sunday: 9AM-8PM

WHERE:

MKT BAR at Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown

1001 Austin Street (across the street from Discovery Green)

Houston, Texas 77010

Complimentary parking is available in the One Park Place garage on a first-come, first-served basis. Enter garage on McKinney.

WEBSITE:

www.MKTBAR.com

www.YUMSTOP.com

www.instagram.com/santos.036

COST:

Free admission.

ABOUT SANTOS GUERRERO a.k.a. TKNY

Santos Guerrero (Monterrey, Mexico - 1979): A resident of Houston, Texas since the age of three, Santos began creating visual art in his early-twenties, selling out his first solo show in 2006 while painting under the artist moniker, TKNY. Employing a vast range of techniques from oil-based, acrylic, industrial and aerosol paints to avant-garde forms involving various forms of medium-applications, all with a keen eye for the emotive power of color. His compositions blend inter-dimensional time/space narratives to create surrealist landscapes, often centered around anti-form line compositions.

CONTACT:

Tina Zulu, 888.520.1789, ext. 1 or tinazulu@zulucreative.com for MKT BAR and Phoenicia Specialty Foods.

SOURCE:

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