Why? Well, I’m in the process of writing a book which is taking up a lot of my time at the moment. Don’t worry, I’m not giving up painting. I’m still available for commissions and am still making goofy videos etc. I’m just trying to finish up this little book so will be tied up with it for a few months. This will be the third book I’ve written. Strange the direction that life takes you.
Political art 
This is a funny statement on what it is to be an American company like
Walmart. Although I think Walmart is just as guilty of exploiting the
Chinese as they are of destroying American towns, this image does make an
interesting point about where our money is going.
How we do thanksgiving in yerington. 
Image of masks in Venice 
Okay, It is no secret that I don’t like corporations getting too big. I am a capitalist at heart, but there is a limit to what I think is acceptable. I believe in much more competition that our current system allows for. I believe that when companies become so big that there is no room for mom and pop shops there is a problem. And, I also believe in universal health care. I believe that in this country, we all deserve free health care. And I believe that it is the moral responsibility of the government to make it happen for us. I don’t think that companies should have to bear the cost of health care, I believe that we the tax payers should pay for it for all of us. Health care should not be a for profit entity. In our current system I’m amazed that if a cure isn’t profitable we can’t pursue it.
Anyway, I don’t want to rant. But check out these two films. The High Price of Low Cost, and Sicko. Yes, they are both a little one sided, and I realize there are two sides to every story, but they do present compelling arguments. And over all I believe in their messages.
Okay, thankfully it looks like many others are also outraged with FEMA for their mock news event. They have called it “poor judgment” and said they are reviewing their press policies. I’m happy with that, but they also said that this was not meant to deceive. I’m having a hard time believing that. In fact, I call bull shit. Here is the latest:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency apologized for the event, but protested that it was not intended to deceive. FEMA announced the news conference with 15 minutes’ notice and provided an 800 number for reporters, but it was not set up to take questions. When no reporters showed up, FEMA provided stand-ins to ask questions and a video feed. Several channels broadcast parts of the event live.
Let’s look at this.
First, “FEMA provided an 800 number for reporters but it was not set up to take questions”.
– Are you kidding me? What was the damn number for if it wasn’t supposed to be for questions? Obviously it wasn’t for the conference or they could have used it for questions. This smells like spin to make us (the people) think “they tried.”
Next, “When no reporters showed up, FEMA provided stand-ins to ask questions and a video feed.”
– Really, no reporters showed up? They can arrive on que when Britney pops out of a club to show her crotch. And mind you, that is very short notice; but, they are no where near the FEMA folks during one of the worst disasters California has seen in recent history? Give me a break. Stop lying.
Last, “Several channels broadcast parts of the event live.”
– Yeah, they can send a camera crew to broadcast live but that crew didn’t have a reporter. Once again, I call bull shit.
This isn’t okay. Some one needs to step down over this. And stop spinning the PR crap. We ain’t buying.
Today while browsing the morning news like I do almost every day I found a link to an article suggesting that FEMA had staged a fake news conference and tried to pass it off as if it were real. This is incredibly scary and what is worse is that this type of behavior *IS* fascism at it’s finest.
Please take a moment to read the piece by Tim Dickinson from Rolling Stone
And please also take a moment to write to your senators and congressmen to let them know that “we the people” are not okay with this.
Here is a link to do so right now. It only takes a few seconds. Please don’t let this moment pass. Our country may be on the verge of crossing a line if we don’t speak up.
Please note:
We depend on our media to be non partisan, critical, and real. Their job is to ask hard questions and try to dig for dirt. If they are not digging for dirt they are not doing their job.
I expect the media to try to find inconsistencies in stories, ask very hard questions, and do their best to insure they are working for the public good. If questions are all fielded with valid, real responses then I feel more confident putting my trust in the person/company/organization being covered.
What FEMA has done with this fake story is diminish my trust in our media. We need to ask ourselves, how can we trust our government when they deliberately try to manipulate our opinions with fake news?
We must demand that this not go without some consequence. It is simply unacceptable.
Wine tasting at jake.s 
Mimosa and football 
I ran to the supper market to see if my paintings made it in and yes! they made it. On page 78 my paintings are hanging in the bedroom that is featured. They are part of the Sunset Idea House project. This house was the Tahoe house. Check out the October issue of sunset magazine to see them.
Breakfast at just for you in the dog patch 
I love what is happening in the neighborhood. This little corridor is just starting to show some life. The people are great and with the wine bar (Yield), The Dog Patch Bar, Just for You, Piccolo, and the little manny petty place we have the makings of a neighborhood!
You gotta check out the new portfolio I put together. You can feel the energy pop off the page from those paintings. It makes me happy each time I open it. my portfolio page.
Yep, it is that time again. Every few years I like to re-work my website. At the moment I am attracted to black and whites so I thought I’d start incorporating them into my site and go for an updated look that says something about my current thoughts about my own artwork. Essentially:
1. My art is mine to make and mine to do whatever I want with.
2. Love it or hate it just have a reaction. There is nothing worse than no reaction at all.
3. Call me Emo again and I’ll slash your tires (just kidding… Art is Emo so get over it).
So my friend Gary-Paul Prince runs an ultra alt art gallery in the beautiful hell which is his part of Oakland. This Friday Sept 14th he is showing John Hundt. It is a good chance to see what is going on it this little section of the bay area. His message about the show is below.
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Don’t Miss it this Friday!
Oddities on the Wall : John Hundt
Friday September 14th, 7pm to 9pm
In the tradition of Dadaist and Surreal Post Modern constructions Hundt’s work is an expression of the persevering artist, haunted by his past and delving deep into unresolved issues of religion, sex and social conscience.
The compositions are built from studies he creates as collages. The paintings go far beyond the collage, documenting his working hand and sensitivity to color and texture.
This is an amazing display of work. Hundt comes from the late 80’s San Francisco Art Institute school of thought and is true to his roots.
NEXT UPCOMING EVENT:
INFERNO Gallery Collection
November 9 - December 10, 2007
(Opening reception November 9th, 7pm to 9pm )
INFERNO opens the vaults of it’s collection and allows the public a view of it’s diverse selection of artist.
INFERNO Gallery “the bay area’s fiery furnace of fine art.”
4401 San Leandro Street
Oakland CA 94601
510-435-4843
info@infernogallery.com
www.infernogallery.com
The gallery is open by appointment only. We also rent and consult for all fine art applications.
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