I made custom S.H.I.E.L.D. IDs for some friends and myself for an Avengers themed birthday party this past weekend. The design is based on a production photo of Agent Coulson’s badge from the movie. Below is mine.
Peace,
Rio
Tortillas Chinchillas Posters and Pumps
Hi everyone, I’m so proud and excited to announce that I’ll be participating in the 2012 NALAC Leadership Institute in San Antonio, Texas. I was fortunate to be accepted alongside fellow Bay Area artists Maya Chinchilla, Javier “Perra Pumps” Hurtado, and Jesus Barraza. This is our opportunity to radically grow our careers and practices with new skills and contacts.
As a collective we’re fundraising to help pay for our tuition and boarding costs under the name Tortillas Chinchillas Posters and Pumps. If you’re able to help us with a donation you can lend your support at indiegogo.com/nalac. Thanks for hearing us out!
Peace,
Rio
My Asterisk SF interview is now up!
An article about my work written by the lovely Dorothy Santos is now up online on Asterisk SF. Check it out here: http://www.asterisksanfrancisco.com/v2i4/rioyanez.html
Peace,
Rio
Catzlán
Catzlán is a series of artworks taking equal inspiration from the pedagogy of Chicano activism and cute kittens. Catzlán pays tribute to the work of such forefathers as Reies Tijerina, Toonces the Driving Cat, Ceiling Cat, Gloria Anzaldua, and Heathcliff.
Peace,
Rio
I’m on Instagram
I’ve thrown my lot in with the instagram crowd. You can find me on the app at @rioyanez. If you don’t have the app, you can view my instagram photos at http://instagrid.me/rioyanez/.
Peace,
Rio
Cholas to Picasso: The 3D Artworks of Rio Yañez
My first solo show in the Bay Area! Opening this Thursday! 3D Art and free tortillas!
ASTERISK GALLERY PRESENTS, Cholas to Picasso: The 3D Artworks of Rio Yañez
Exhibition runs: Thursday, May 3, 2012 – Friday, June 1, 2012
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 3, 2012 7PM -9PM
3156 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, from 11am -7pm
Asterisk Gallery is pleased to present Cholas to Picasso: The 3D Artworks of Rio Yanez, a collection of 3D drawings and photography. Please join us on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 7-9pm for the exhibition opening.
As a native San Francisco artist, curator, and photographer, Yañez includes the viewer into the art experience. This show is particularly meaningful as it is Yañez’s first solo exhibition in the neighborhood where he was raised. In Cholas to Picasso: The 3D Artworks of Rio Yañez, three-dimensional works of his ongoing series, The Ramirez Sisters, depicting two siblings and their parallel lives in San Francisco’s Mission District takes on the form of sequential art. Although Yañez negates text, the images of the sisters evokes a strong sense of the how the city shapes the sisters’ individual identities. With his re-contextualization and imaginings of Frida Kahlo and Picasso inspired works, the images mesh into the contemporary fabric Yañez calls home. His photographic works depict the richness and vibrancy of San Francisco. Through Red and Cyan colored lenses, the dynamic simulation of being in these moments of creation is brought to the participant. The textures and scenes of the city enliven the urban landscape. The three-dimensional facet of the works are also kinetic and engaging as they lure the viewer into participating into the city’s infectious and energetic spirit.
About the Artist
Rio Yañez is a curator, photographer, graphic artist, and San Francisco artist. As a curator, he is a frequent collaborator with his father, Rene Yañez, and the two have been developing exhibits together since 2005. He has exhibited in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Tokyo. His reimaginings of Frida Kahlo have included the Ghetto Frida Project, a series of prints, writings, and performance pieces featuring a thugged-out Kahlo. Yañez is also a founding member of The Great Tortilla Conspiracy, the world’s most dangerous tortilla art collective. Most recently, his work is featured alongside Miguel “Bounce” Perez and Susie “Tendaroni” Lundy in current exhibition, The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk at the De Young Museum. Yañez received his BFA in Photography from the California Institute of the Arts. He currently works and resides in San Francisco, California.
Web: http://rioyanez.com
About Asterisk Gallery
Asterisk San Francisco Gallery is located in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District. The gallery was founded in January 2012 by Asterisk San Francisco co-founders Chief Editor, Jeremy Joven, and Managing Editor, Alex Winter. Asterisk San Francisco Gallery focuses on supporting emerging artists within the Bay Area community. The gallery is available for art openings and single evening events. Rental of the space is available upon request.
Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm. To visit, please visit us at 3156 24th Street (at Shotwell), San Francisco, CA 94110.
Announcing POCHOS AND PIXELS: The Art of Rio Yañez
I’m really proud to announce that my very first solo show will be having its opening reception this Monday night at UCSB’s Multicultural Center. I’d love to see anyone who can make it that night.
WHAT: Pochos and Pixels: The Art of Rio Yañez.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 11 – Friday, June 15 2012
Monday-Friday: 8:00AM – 10:00PM,
WHERE: UCSB Multicultural Center
University Center room 1504
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-6050
MORE INFO: http://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu/
Breezy Dolorosa
Mayra as Madre Dolorosa del Monte Calvario. I’ve been fascinated by Madre Dolorosa imagery ever since I found a postcard with her image on it in Austin, Texas. I created this portrait as a belated gift to Mayra for her birthday.
Below is a anaglyph 3D version that I recently completed.
I’m also excited to share artwork I did for Las Bomberas de la Bahia for an upcoming series of shows that they’re doing with La Santa Cecilia.
Peace,
Rio
Birthday Breezy!
The Adventures of Gothic Lolita Dolores Huerta
This past weekend I took a trip to Japantown and walked away full of inspiration. During my time there I saturated myself with mind-bending Japanese stationary. My current creative obsession is the Japanese stationary company Kamio (http://www.kamiojapan.jp/orijinalchara/other.html#c19), especially their Hyper Monster line.
With that in mind I went home and started sketching in Illustrator and birthed Gothic Lolita Dolores Huerta.
In keeping with my interest in board games I whipped up a game involving the character and my current favorite dinosaur a Shonisaurus. Click on the image below for a hi-res printable version of it.
How to play: Players start on the Si Se Puede square and role a six sided die. The first one to reach the Shonisaurus wins. I suggest using pennies as game pieces. Have fun!
Peace,
Rio
Graphic Art, Tortillas, Comics, and Troublemaking 