3rd Street Revolution

August 4, 2008

3rd Street Revolution 

What I appreciate about 3rd Street Revolution Gallery is the owners’ stance against war and oppression.  Ezequiel Lee Orona (Lee) and Juan Ybarra (John). the artists/owners make no bones about their political stance.  “Fin War”- End War! Art in gallery represents owners’ stance on war & oppression.

EL FIN- End War: Wall represents owners stance in war & oppression

"EL FIN"- End War: Wall represents owners' stance in war & oppression

These two are the nicest guys you’d ever want to meet.  They are both very imaginative sculptors and painters.  The work in the gallery is vivacious and original.  These are pieces to wake you up. Art is best used to enliven your space–to add colors, dimension, and opinion.  I like art to have a point of view. I want it to take me into the artist’s mind and to challenge me to see something that I have never thought to notice.

 

A very powerful, moving wall collection

A very powerful, moving wall collection

 One of the walls in the gallery

One of the walls in the gallery- bright and vibrate.

Go to 3rd Street Revolution Gallery and take some time on each piece.  You will be educated and transformed. Peace.

-Peter Valentino

Cob4lt Blu3

August 4, 2008

Cob4lt Blu3 on the corner of 3rd St and Imperial is one of my favorite galleries in town.  It is situated in a very fortunate corner space with two large windows that allow you to see the world inside.  The lights are left on after sundown so that you can experience the gallery night and day, even when it’s closed.

Eddies Place: Cob4lt Blu3 Gallery 
Eddie’s Place: Cob4lt Blu3 Gallery

The artist/owner is Ed Dominguez, whom I know as “Eddie.” Eddie’s art is like his personality–joyous and thoroughly alive.  His love of Las Vegas (a very singular city) shines through.  The paintings are colorful and larger than life.  People are stretched tall and buildings are inviting and embracing.  Eddie has the power to make you look again at life.  Maybe the way he sees it is really how life is–fantastic! 

Deco Charleston- Ed Dominguez, Loving Living in Las Vegas Series

"Deco Charleston"- Ed Dominguez, Loving Living in Las Vegas Series"Lake Las Vegas"- Ed Dominguez, Loving Living in Las Vegas Series

The Embrace- Ed Dominguez, Loving Living in Las Vegas Series

"The Embrace"- Ed Dominguez, Loving Living in Las Vegas Series

I personally feel blessed to be around Eddie.  He is always full of positive energy.  He needs to create the way a bee needs to make honey.  Thus, he is prolific and is always looking forward to his next creation.  I expect a great future for Cob4lt Blu4.  This is a must see gallery in Las Vegas.