XOXO, H
THIS SATURDAY! MARCH 7, 2020 - SAN JOSE, CA
This Saturday is the opening reception for Muchacho at The Cinebar in downtown San Jose. All framed pieces are $250-$300; cash or Venmo accepted. Also, got a limited number of photo books for this Bay Area debut... $20 each. Get there early to score yours! Hope to see you there - XOXO, H
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, 2020 · 7:00 PM
The Cinebar · 69 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113
21+ with valid ID
on display through March 28, 2020
MUCHACHO - ROUND 3!
The boys are making their Bay Area debut! All framed pieces are $250-$300; cash or Venmo accepted. Also, I’m working on a little something extra for this show so be sure to come down opening night!
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 7, 2020 · 7:00 PM
Cinebar · 69 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113
21+ with valid ID
on display through March 28, 2020
Hope to see you there! XOXO, Helldni
THE FERAL FEMME COLLECTIVE
The Muchacho show is hitting the road again! If you missed the desert opening come out to see them along with other artists and vendors on a lovely homestead with food, drink and animals galore! I’m really excited for this event and grateful I was asked to be a part of it. All of my pieces will be for sale; cash or Venmo accepted. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, September 21, 2019 • 6-10pm
Manteca, California • Easily accessible between Highways 5 and 99; Lathrop Rd exit. Message me for the exact address!
Private 21+ only event • 420 Friendly!
All art and products will be available for sale
There will be FARM TO TABLE fresh snacks
Did we mention LIVE MUSIC!
There will be BEER and WINE, but as per usual please feel free to bring your own!
This event takes place on a private homestead so please be respectful! And wear comfortable shoes that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty!
Hosted by Nicole Scott
(@milk.and.mane)
MUCHACHO @helldini
Helen Gordon
A Photographic Exhibition of Men
www.HelenGordonPhotography.com
FLASH @staytanic
Stephanie Lowe • Stay True Tattoo
Original Tattoo Flash Paint Gallery
www.staytruedublin.com
BELLES + BIKINIS @kaelyncobra
Kaelyn Cobra
Clothing Brand + Lifestyle Blogger
www.kaelyncobra.com
CUT RATE DRUGGIST @cutratedruggist
Squeaky Hell + Hal 9000 Beers
Live Rock Music
www.cuteratedruggist.bandcamp.com
LUST.CO @lust.company
Vicki Garcia
CBD products + Spiritual Supply
The Muchacho Show
It’s been almost 3 months since the debut but finally… a post on the show! I don’t think people really understand how much went into displaying 22 photos at a gallery that was an 8-hour drive from home. It took so much to put on and I am forever grateful for those who showed up, those who helped, and those who gave their honest feedback.
After talking to multiple people about the show, so many were under the assumption that I am a full-time artist or rich, and this is my hobby. Quite the opposite, I’m a starving artist; no trust fund, no benefactors, grants, GoFundMe, or any other donations. Not only do I have a full-time job, but I don’t get any benefits through this job. No vacation, sick time, etc. Any time I take off is unpaid BUT I keep this job because it allows me to take time off and/or adjust my schedule as needed.. When I got this gallery show, I knew it was going to take a lot of money so I saved everything I could. I had so much to factor in, not only the cost of printing and framing, but transporting those photos down south, gas, food, lodging… then the gallery owner told me that I was in charge of all my advertising, the food/wine for the opening reception, and oh yeah, you need to be here at least 3 days before the opening to hang the photos… OK, more time off. So, not only was I looking at the obvious stuff, but how about unpaid time off, and bills that would need to be paid during that time? Whew! And people wondered why I was so frantic the whole time!
Now that it’s all over I sit back and look at the amount of work that went into this. I did 99% of this on my own (my boyfriend helped, and my mom and best friend bought a few incidentals). Now I know what it means when someone says “labor of love”.
There will be a viewing for all my Northern California friends and family on September 21, 2019 (see previous post). If you’re on Instagram, be sure to follow The Feral Femme Collective @theferalfemmecollective for updates.
Below are the finished images from the show. Each image is for sale, unless otherwise noted. They are fully finished; framed, matted, craft paper backed/sealed and come with hanging hardware already installed. The measurements given below are the finished sizes of the piece, not the image itself. Local Bay Area pick up can be arranged, but shipping is available too. Please contact me for more details. Apologies for the glare on the images below.
The Feral Femme Collective
For those of you in Northern California who didn’t get a chance to see the Muchacho show in April, there will be a one-night-only viewing Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Manteca, Ca from 6:00-10:00 PM. I will have the photos on display and available for purchase, as well as other artists, clothing pop-up shop and music at this special event showcasing women who create! Also - goats, chickens, pigs, ducks, alpacas, a cow and a donkey for your petting zoo fix! This is a private 21+ event (420 friendly) so please message me for the address or any questions.
Follow the event page and artists on Instagram:
Hosted by Nicole Scott @milk.and.mane
MUCHACHO @helldini
Helen Gordon
A Photographic Collection of men
www.HelenGordonPhotography.com
FLASH @staytanic
Stephanie Lowe • Stay True Tattoo
Original Tattoo Flash Paint Gallery
BELLES + BIKINIS @kaelyncobra
Kaelyn Cobra
Clothing Brand • Lifestyle Blogger
CUT RATE DRUGGIST @cutratedruggist
Squeaky Hell + Hal 9000 Beers
Live Rock Music
I'm a Hi Desert Star!
I’ve been nonstop since the end of March and it looks like I’ll only have one day off between now and the second week of May… whew! If you find yourself in the Joshua Tree area be sure to stop by and check out my labor of love! On display through April 28. I will be at the gallery April 27 & 28 from 1:00-5:00 PM both days. I’ll post more about the entire thing once I get some downtime. Until then, enjoy this write up in the Hi Desert Star.
MUCHACHO!
3 weeks away! Come on out and show your support for starving artists!
Opening Night Reception: Saturday, April 6, 2019
The Glass Outhouse Art Gallery
77575 Twentynine Palms Highway, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
If you haven’t already, book your room as hotels are filling up FAST! These are the available hotels as of March 12, 2019:
Sunnyvale Garden Suites www.sunnyvalesuites.com
Best Western Gardens Hotel at Joshua Tree National Park
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Twentynine Palms- Joshua Tree
Tower Homestead www.towerhomesteadguestranch.com
Mojave Trails Inn & Suites www.mojavetrailsinn.com
El Rancho Dolores Motel (760) 367-3528
9 Palms Inn https://9palmsinn.com
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms
Rodeway Inn & Suites 29 Palms
Americas Best Value Inn Joshua Tree/ 29 Palms
Or look for an Airbnb.
Palm Springs International Airport is about an hour drive from Twentynine Palms.
If you’re staying in Joshua Tree proper, it’s about a 30-minute drive each way.
Active military is usually given a discount at hotels in the area as Twentynine Palms is home to one of the largest military training areas in the nation.
If you’re not able to make the desert trek, please make sure to follow my Instagram @helldini and hashtag #muchachobyhelengordon.
You can view the show April 6 - April 28. I will be there both opening and closing weekends.
Hope to see you there! -Helen