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D. Jean Hester // Artist & Curator
// Latest News... //
// Now On Sale! // The Artists' Alphabet #1: The Great Recession //
This art project and book explores the current recession through the framework of the alphabet.
Check out a preview of the book online, and get your own copy.
You can check out details of the project here. The project and group show included the artists Cathy Akers, Nancy Haselbacher, myself, Michele Jaquis, Louisa Van Leer, Juanita Meneses, Miller Updegraf and Jeremy Quinn. I curated the show and book project.
// Upcoming... //
// May 2010 // Solo Show at Project_210//
In May 2010, I will have a solo show at Project_210. More details about my show as they become available. In the meantime, check out Project_210!
// Most Recently //
// 11.05.09 - 11.28.09 // The Artists' Alphabet #1: The Great Recession // Group Show and Book Launch @ Project_210//
I curated an art project and book, which explores the current recession through the framework of the alphabet. There was also a group show of the pieces that went into the book.
Artists participating in the group show include Cathy Akers, Nancy Haselbacher, myself, Michele Jaquis, Louisa Van Leer, Juanita Meneses, and Jeremy Quinn. Artists contributing to the book include Cathy Akers, Nancy Haselbacher, myself, Michele Jaquis, Louisa Van Leer, Juanita Meneses, Miller Updegraf and Jeremy Quinn.
The group show took place at Project_210, a wonderful gallery in Pasadena run by the artists Quinton Bemiller and Chuck Feesago.
// Participate... //
// Contribute to the "Calamity Calendar"//
The "Calamity Calendar" is an ongoing project, and began in conjunction with my solo show "Said Too Much But Not Enough" in early 2009 at LAAA. Find out more and participate!
// Currently... //
// Pictures On Flickr //
I'm slowly adding pictures of my work to Flickr. Check them out.
// Plans, Plans, and More Plans //
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// Previous Highlights... //
// 10.11.09 // A Day in LA: Washington Boulevard Art Concert//
I participated this fantastic event, curated by Stephen Van Dyck that takes place all along the entire 47 miles of Washington Boulevard. Artists are setting up installations, performing, you name it. Not to be missed! My interactive/participatory project "RECESS!", was located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Fairfax and Washington. Pictures to be posted soon!
// 10.03.09 // Soundwalk//
I participated in this year's Soundwalk. My interactive/participatory project "All Ears", was located at 426 E. 1st Street, Long Beach, in front of Victorious Barber Shop. Pictures to be posted soon!
// 11.29.08 - 12.07.08 // Group Show "Your Title Here: Your Name Here: A Solo Show" @ Sea and Space //
My video "I'm Losing You and It's Effortless" was part of this group show of solo shows.
Sea and Space Explorations | map
// 11.02.08 // Conventions and Attitudes [Part of Habeas Lounge] @ CUNY in NYC //
My piece "3 Questions For This Particular Moment" was included in "Conventions and Attitudes", a projection project of images from over 100 artist participants, curated by Karen Atkinson.
New York Location: HabeasLounge @CUNY, 10/29 through 11/06
Habeas Lounge website
// 11.04.08 // Conventions and Attitudes [Part of Exchange Rate 2008] @ Remy's in LA //
My piece "3 Questions For This Particular Moment" was included in "Conventions and Attitudes", a projection project of images from over 100 artist participants, curated by Karen Atkinson. Exchange Rate 2008 is an international art project, which creates conversation and performances about the 2008 US presidential election. Organized by Los Angeles-based artist Elana Mann, the project set in motion a series of international performance exchanges between thirty-eight artists in sixteen countries, culminating in an event at Remy's on election night.
Los Angeles Location: Remy's on Temple, 2126 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 | map
Exchange Rate 2008 website
// 09.13.08 // Radio Interview on KUSC for Soundwalk 2008//
I am one of several artists interviewed for radio program "Arts Alive" on KUSC which aired Saturday 9/13 at 8AM and 5PM. You can listen to the archived broadcast online.
// 09.20.08 // Soundwalk 2008 @ Long Beach Arts District//
My project "Overheard" was included in this year's Soundwalk. My project is a multi-channel sound installation featuring conversations overheard on public transportation. The project was installed at a bus stop at the corner of Linden and 1st.
Event info | Press Release | Map of Event
// 09.11.08 - 9.14.08 // Conflux @ Center for Architecture, New York City
My project "The Name Behind the Sign" was in this year's Conflux. The project is a series of interactive walks that explore businesses that are named after people's first names.
More info about the project on the Conflux website.
The project's Flickr pool.
Download the project map and walks list. Fold it with the map on the inside.
Conflux website.
// 02.29.08 // "Nude Media Night 2.0" Sound in Space @ Sea and Space Explorations
I performed "Ask Me Anything".
More info
// 09.13.07 - 11.10.07 // "Fall 2007 Biannual" - Group Show @ LAAA South
Juried by Alma Ruiz, Curator at MOCA
More info
// 06.15.07 - 07.14.07 // "You Better Watch What You Say" - Solo Show @ South La Brea Gallery
I had a solo show of drawings, installation, and sound at South La Brea Gallery during June and July 2007.
More information.
A Flavorpill pick for the week of 6/12/07!
Pictures on Flickr: Installation and Watercolors
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