Regis Shephard 1971-2010

I met Regis while at UTSA. He was getting his MFA, I was getting my BFA. He was one cool cat....he was in the art scene w/o being taken by it, and he was talented as hell.

I'm gonna miss running into him at shows, and talking about the joys of home ownership and other randomness that he and I discussed.

http://www.sacurrent.com/blog/default.asp?perm=70470

I think I am still in shock.

PBI-IAH

Another motion+image 'study'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObWrCcAgruI

This was shot on a flight between Palm Beach, Florida and Houston, Texas. I paired it with 'Tuning into the Frequency of Your Soul' by Apoptygma Berzerk, off the 'You and Me Against the World' album. The intro of this song lends itself to 'floating' in the clouds.

Finally an explanation....

of why I am the way I am..... HA!

Myers Briggs Personality types.....

You Are an INFJ (Introvert, iNtuitive, Feeler, Judger) aka The Protector


INFJs represent between 1 and 3% of the U.S. Population

INFJs inhabit a world of ideas. They are independent, original thinkers driven by their strong feelings, and personal integrity. Sensitive, committed, hardworking, and perceptive, INFJs are often excellent listeners, skilled at generating enlightened and creative solutions to people’s problems. Thoughtful and careful decision makers, INFJs prefer to have plenty of time to let ideas “percolate” before taking action. Because they value harmony and agreement, INFJs like to persuade others of the validity of their viewpoint. They win the cooperation of others by using approval and praise, rather than argument or intimidation.

INFJs go to great lengths to promote fellowship and avoid conflict. They are also often perfectionists highly focused, and driven to accomplish their goals. Rather formal and reserved, INFJs can be difficult to read, but it is critically important to them that their values, needs and concerns be understood and respected.

Quietly forceful, original, and sensitive. Tend to stick to things until they are done. Extremely intuitive about people, and concerned for their feelings. Well-developed value systems which they strictly adhere to. Well-respected for their perserverence in doing the right thing. Likely to be individualistic, rather than leading or following...

Collaboration with photog Espen Ixtlan

Seems like once again I have a busy jam packed summer ahead. I'm working on pieces (27) for a dual exhibition w/ my brother, Alex Lanau, which will be in November...details soon.

And I am starting a collaboration w/ Norweigian photographer, Espen Ixtlan. He is best know for his work with the band Apoptygma Berzerk.

The project will def be dealing w/ my aesthetic of 'things are not as they seem', and in his words The keyword here is Apoptygma Berzerk and our goal for this co-work is to rearrange and create a different way of perceiving selected photos from " Evolution has left the building...thank God" and take them a step further from just ...being a hell of a photo. Further information on this project will follow. 1984 IS NOW!
I will def be blogging and tweeting more this summer as this project progresses.

For more info on Espen Ixtlan and his latest project, the photo book, 'Evolution has left the Building....Thank God' http://www.ixtlanbooks.com

The Alice 15

This is long overdue. Below is a series of 15- 15"x15" canvases w/ collages sewn onto them and an image from the collage painted onto the canvas. I do need to reshoot them as I documented them quickly so they could be seen.

Las Mujeres de Aztlan

Exhibition at Thirsty Camel

Not sure what I will be showing, but I just went through the studio closet this past weekend and found some treasures that have yet to be seen

http://www.cabanaboyproductions.com