New Prints Soon & Obverse Topographies Opening

I am currently color proofing prints of my work from the Obverse Topographies Show. They will be available online and at the closing reception on March 23rd.
Here is a sneak peak!

I will be posting image of the shows opening. There was a great turn out and I want to thank everyone for making out.
We had over 160 people in attendance through out the night.

I appreciate Cultural Alliance of Long Beach for providing the space and allowing me to do what I needed to with the space.  With the help of Karen, Ken, Guillermo, and my wife it made it possible for the night to roll so smoothly.

Interview with the Signal Tribune

The show Obverse Topographies is still on view at the Bungalow Art Center until the end of March.
Gallery Hours

Tuesday- Friday
5pm to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday
Noon to 5pm

Phone number
436-3421

There will be a closing reception on March 23rd. More information to come.

 Here is the link to an interview I did with the Signal Tribune. A local paper based out of Signal Hill.
Check out the interview here

Sneek Peak Obverse Topographies

Sneak peek at a piece from my upcoming show.
I have not named all the pieces yet but I have been calling this one, Extended Magazine so I may stick with it. Enjoy.

Acrylic on Polytab(Parachute Cloth) on wood
29" x 30"

My friend Tommy posed for this painting.

Check out the show opening this Saturday at 6pm at the Bungalow Building @ 727 Pine Ave. in Downtown Long Beach
Open and Free to the public.
Mentioned in the Press-Telegram as well
HERE

Finishing up work for the new show.

Obverse Topographies

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 2^nd, 2013
6:00 pm -10:00 pm
The Bungalow Building
727 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90813

562-508-0832

The exhibition Obverse Topographies conveys themes of identity and circumstance through portraiture.  The paintings are studies of the superficial, natural, and symbolic characteristics of people while dealing with socially charged themes.

The show is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.lpmurals.com

The exhibition is sponsored by the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach.

Gallery Hours: 

Tuesday through Friday
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

New Solo Show

March 2nd, 2013

Blogging about the Blog

I have now made it a point to update this with more work on a steady and constant basis. After finishing a mural it is important to take the time to create more personal work. 
In these next days I will be posting some of my work on new mediums; such as, tee shirts, poster prints and other forms.

Jose

Long Beach West Division Police Mural c2012 Jose Loza

This is a mural I just completed with the collaboration of the Long Beach Police Department and Development Services of Long Beach.
The West Division Police Mural is a commemoration the the West Side of Long Beach and the Long Beach Police Department. It reflects L.B.P.D.,community, and the industry of the west side of Long Beach.
The mural was painted off site at nearby Admiral Kid Park. We had weekly community participation with these painting workshops.

Artist assistant: Natalie Marquez
Technical Consultant: Guillermo Avalos
Installation Experts: Justo Ruiz, Jesus Chavez
Models:
Michael Arreola, Jennifer Banh, Carmen Estrada, Adolpho Estrada, Eva Huerta, Angel Cutno, and Steven Loza
This mural is located at the West Division Station in Long Beach, 1835 Santa Fe Ave.The mural commemorates community and police of the West Side.
Project Sponsored by the City of Long LongBeach Development Services and the Long Beach Police Department. Thank you to the community who attended the weekend workshops and helped in the production of the mural. Much appreciation to the models in the mural for giving the mural it's character.

West Division Station Mural c 2012 Long Beach, CA Jose M. Loza

Long Beach Police Department Chief of Police Jim McDonnel

Model: Eva Huerta

Models: Jennifer Banh & Angel Cutno

Carmen Estrada and Adolpho Estrada