Gemini Moon 2019

"Gemini Moon"
Mixed Media on Canvas
48"x36"
2019

"Gemini Moon" is one of my newest paintings in 2019. Originally, it was supposed to be a woman, holding a reflection of herself, touching upon the idea of self love and self healing. But the more I progress, I realize that healing self also requires a person to have a healing circle, a group of trusted individuals who are there for you, uplifting you and rooting for your growth and healing.

The connection is signified in the shared braid between the two women. They are also holding both hands, one near their heart and another near their womb. The expanding galaxy is what synchronicity and growth to your cosmic, higher self feels like. The moon, though not seen very well in this picture, has a lavender iridescent glow.

This is one of those pieces where I was completely mesmerized by each time I worked on it. No digital photo could do justice on how the colors vibrated on the canvas. Though I am missing this piece in my home, I am so happy that this piece is in the home of an art collector who works in the field of uplifting women, promoting self love and body positivity.

New Artshow: Subdued Sentiments in TPG2

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • ALL AGES
www.TPG2.net

a B&W group art exhibition

Art by

ALFIE NUMERIC
BRYAN TIPTON
DAVID ADAME
E.VIL
HANNAH SHIN
JACKI GEARY
JAMIE LEE C.
JC CARINO
KRISTEN PALUMBO
NONIE CRUZADO
PAUL NAYLOR
RACHEL KIM
RICCI ALES
SEAN BAUMGARDNER
SOMARAMOS
VICTOR VILLA

more artists TBA

About Thumbprint Gallery

Founded in 2009, Thumbprint Gallery curates monthly exhibitions featuring emerging, mid-career, and established artists with a focus on urban art and pop surrealism. The gallery seeks to provide an engaging atmosphere to view art by bringing people together in appreciation and support of local, national, and international artists.

TPG21475 University Ave, San Diego, California 92103

Gifts from the Heart

I understand the value of investing in the community. Sometimes, if I can't make a monetary donation, I donate art. These were love gifts for a nonprofit organization and were auctioned off.

New Work: El Niño

Here are progression shots of my newest piece that will be showcased at La Bulla, a luche libre (Mexican mask wrestling) art + music + wrestling event held at Plaza De La Raza.

 

I rarely draw and paint little boys so this piece was super fun for me. Rather than painting masked men and sexy masked women, I painted El Nino, the storm embodied into a little boy wrestler with two baby owlets as his protector. Dedicated to all the little boys finding their courage and strength even though they sometimes cause havoc.

A little sneak peak of the work that will be at La Bulla.

Almost Venus

I was asked to be part of an International Women's Day art show at a gallery in San Diego. I have not shown there and was excited to be asked.

But in typical Alfie fashion, I let my schedule and responsibilities pile up. I did this piece in one night with the intention of having a next day delivery to San Diego. As I posted the final piece stating that it is on it's way to the gallery, a long time friend whom I never met in person yet have supported my work contacted me directly and asked if he can gift his wife my piece. They were celebrating their 10 year anniversary. 

There is an honor indescribable when a person buys my art to gift to a loved one. They can get them anything in the world but to buy my work, or any art work for that matter, is the biggest honor.

I made the decision to go ahead and send it to Boston. I am hoping the gallery understood my graciously bowing out, not in for irresponsible reasons, but for the fact that I wanted to be part of one great love story and also to support someone who has supported me throughout the years.

Here is the progression shots of "This Woman's Work" March 2015

Mixed Media on wood panel 

Viva La Muxer Art Show at MOLAA

On March 7th, I was honored to be part of a huge art show celebrating International Women's Day at the Museum of Latin American Arts. This was a huge art benefit for Las Fotos Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated in educating disenfranchised young women the art of photography. 

This one night event was packed with art, vendors, music and entertainment. I am truly thankful to be part of this show and to be have showcased my work in a museum.

A "check how my face looks before walking in" Selfie in the car

The projected sign on the wall before checking in

The many sponsors and media sponsors

Before the rush of people, I got a chance to take a pic of my piece which was hanging at a great spot. You can see it right when you walked in. Blessed.

My good friend, artist and curator, Antonio Pelayo

Jumakae and Christina in front of Jumakae's piece

Sonji

Claudia Cox

Celerina Pelayo

Wicked Eyes

Elizabeth Paravicini

Maritza Torres

Erica Friend

Melissa Lydell

Media coverage by the Getdown Collective, sponsored by GoPro

DJ of the night is Gingee

Eza 

Roxy Arana

Part of the outdoor layout where the live performances took place

Vendors were at the outside

Overall the event was a smashing success. Maybe too successful. There was a 2 hour wait for food and it was so crowded that there were not a lot of spaces to sit. But for shows like that, attendance is important and with each person paying entry to get in, the money raised goes to a great cause!

Ode to AlfieNumeric by Stephanie Takemoto

Sometimes I paint my friends and sometimes my friends paint me.

 

"Ode to AlfieNumeric" by Stephanie Takemoto
**For purchasing inquiries contact swoongalleryla@gmail.com

 

It's no secret that most of my work is autobiographical and the women who I paint often resemble myself. I was taught to "paint what I know" and often time, my subject matter would be of a curvaceous woman with melanin.

This year, I decided to challenge myself a bit and find the inspiration in the women who surround me. In "All the Right Weaponry" and "Femme Fatale" series, I looked outside of myself and chose women who have influenced my journey in the past few years. It was liberating to push myself to paint women who have different facial features, skin features and body types as I do.

But it is a blessing to have a talented friend and artist use you as a muse. I am so very honored when Stephanie Takemoto chose me as one of her subject matters in a show called "Muses" which will be in Swoon Gallery's  upcoming show. It's amazing to see what people see in you. She captured my all my loves- writing, drawing, poetry, painting, gold chains, tropical lands which I consider "home" (plumeria and Hawaii), my red tips and bleeding heart doves!

Truly amazed by her talent and her upward trajectory in the art scene. So thankful for her friendship and her inspiration that pushes me as well.

RECAP of All the Right Weaponry and She Versus I

 

 

 

 

On February 21st, 2014 - I had my first solo show ever. Well, kind of a solo show. More like mini solo show because I showcased my work with Stephanie Takemoto at Art Form Studio in the Art District of Downtown LA. I can't believe that in almost 10 years of showcasing my work as well as curating and producing shows, I never showed my work at this capacity before. I convinced myself that I was not ready and before you know it, time up and left.

2014 is the year of Yes and at times when the process of putting together 15+ pieces for the show, I have felt joy as well as the familiar state of uncertainty. But this time, fear did not win and Stephanie and I had a successful show.

The following pics are selected personal pictures of spirit family. I will in the near future post the pieces and discuss about each piece.

This night was a super duper important to me. It allowed me to break down walls and silence doubt. Nothing but upward movement from here on out

Stephanie, San and me

My friend DJ Volare was one of the DJs of the night. She was with me at my Truthseekers Radio spot.

Comic JennyYang

Spirt Family, Jenn, Julienne and Chris. Jenn came down from SF just for the show!

SANOISM

Cupcakes made by Little Sweeties!!!
All these are influenced by my work!

Jenn

Peter Woods and his lovely family

Will and his lovely family

My piece went to a new home!

Brandi and her goodies~!

Doreen of Little Sweeties!
I painted a piece inspired by her being!

Artist Stefania and her friend

The Get Down Collective: Multi Media greats

My piece went to a great home! Arturo bought this for his daughter, Mae!

Extremely grateful for a packed house and record sales! 

One of my favorite kid in the whole world and his dad

Such a fan of his work, my artist friend SKET ONE

Miss this chica! Ver Mar, remarkable artist and scultress!

Love these guys!! Daniel and Ariana! I made a promo that anybody rocking a Beatrock shirt would get free swag from me!

The night is about collaboration. Mixpe modeling Nena Soulfly's African wax print dress, styling by Sherry Younge from Art Form Studio.

My homegirl Amreen, times 3! My piece Doreen from Little Sweeties

Guns and roses

And this awesome event happen! I was so happy to see Ryan at my show. That guy is so extremely busy. And he got his equipment and did an interview of Stephanie and me at the end of the night!

Vibe !!!

Such a beautiful night!
Portraits of me made out of sugar!