Seeman X Juxtapoz 1995

More from the “Did you know…” files. Way back in 1995, I was in Juxtapoz! It’s true! The magazine was in it’s very early stages (Issue #4- Fall 1995) and I was given an entire gallery page in full-color. Now, granted, it’s not one of my best pieces from that time, but bragging rights are bragging rights. Other artists featured in that issue were S. Clay Wilson, Alex Grey and XNO.

So if you want to take a trip in the waaaay back machine, someone was clever enough to scan the whole issue. you can check it out here: http://issuu.com/juxtapoz/docs/juxtapoz_no4

Seeman X Cindy Sherman: 1995

So, I was digging thru my old files when I realized that we’re coming up on the 16th anniversary of the The Monster Show! The Monster Show was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art-North Miami (MOCANoMi) and was curated by Bonnie Clearwater. I remember Ms. Clearwater coming by for a studio visit at my old South Beach apartment, not really much of a “studio”, but she was very kind. She chose 3 small paintings on acetate of devils to go with the “monster” theme (that’s mine in the light blue square above). I was fortunate enough to have my work shown alongside the legendary Cindy Sherman, which was a huge thrill. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, I also got name-checked in the same sentence as her in the press (see highlighted press above)! In case your wondering, the 3 pieces are now in the private collection of my mom. They still have the show listed on the http://www.mocanomi.org/exhibition-archive towards the very bottom.

New commissioned painting

I just delivered a new commissioned painting to the clients yesterday. 30″X40″ acrylic on wood panel.

Masquerade: New work by Joey Seeman @ Magnolia Gallery Oct 13, 2011

This group of work is a continuation of a series that I’ve been creating for the past 2 years. The subjects are all friends, and I’m frequently asked what I look for in a a model. I tend to be drawn towards a certain type, usually someone who is not only beautiful, but also visually interesting. I like to think of these paintings as “psychological portraits”, and I hope a certain amount of the girl’s personality shines through in the finished product. I chose to call this show ‘Masquerade’ as I was inspired by a recent trip to New Orleans, not just by the city, but also the wonderfully detailed masks that are seen in every window and shop. It seemed like a natural union bringing these elements into my existing series.

Dallas Art News – 6 Arms To Hold You

Check out Dallas Art News’ coverage of the upcoming 6 Arms To Hold You show featuring Cathey Miller, John Gonzales and Joey Seeman June 11 at Aloft Hotel. Article by Stealing Kitty

http://www.dallasartnews.com/2011/06/six-arms-to-hold-you-three-dallas-artists-embrace-the-female-body/

More info here: www.6armstoholdyou.com

CRAVE dfw-Review of Play Dead by Stealing Kitty

Read full article here.

Play Dead show at Bows & Arrows-Dallas

"Santa de la Muerte"-2011 by Joey Seeman