HONK IF YOU LIKE RAY AT NIGHT
I'm sure I would hear a lot of noise from the streets, judging by the crowds that attended the art openings on Ray St. last saturday night. Who are these people? What happened to all the artists that used to attend this monthly event? Better yet, what happened to the GOOD art that SOMETIMES flanked the walls of these galleries on this one block art scene? The answer is: I don't know. While stepping into a hair salon that used it's space to showcase a photographer, I ran across a lady that curated shows (I had my artwork in one of the shows) at a gallery downtown that is no longer in existence. She also shared the same feelings that I had about Ray at Night. She did mention that it COULD be a great art street...with really "cool" galleries displaying art worth seeing. But, we both shook our heads at the same time! After all, this IS San Diego. We can't be too optomistic. Maybe that is why the artists shy away from attending these openings.. there is really nothing of importance to look at. I really hate being so negative, but this is RAYDICULOUS!!!
email Maura Vazakas
For those of you not familiar with Ray Street, it is a collective gallery opening that occurs once a month on Saturday night in San Diego. Ray Street is probably not more than 2 blocks in length and contains the highest concentration of contempoaray art galleries, boutiques and artisans to the trade. K.F.
Comments
Like The Birds head North in the Spring, so do the people! (just kidding)
Wow, I'm sorry about the art in San Diego--you think it would be different? I guess the popular art seen in San Diego is just The San Diego Museum of Art!!
Why is that? Well, San Diego can be known for their Zoos, Wild Animal Parks, warm weather and beaches!
By:****Jessica
Posted by: Jessica Chatman | avril 12, 2006 11:13 AM
I think part of it may be lack of interest, and part of it boredom. I also think part of it is time, meaning since it is a monthly event on the same second Saturday, starting at the same time, etc. people do not sense any real urgency to attend feeling like they're going to miss something if they don't - if it's not this month, it will be there next month. You have to admit, once you've already gone to one or two opening nights, it does get a little tedious and more of the same. I don't feel like there are enough surprises and anticipated shows in the wings, not enough big name galleries and artists pushing the boundaries to draw crowds and fellow artists, out.
Posted by: Kevin Freitas | avril 12, 2006 04:26 PM