Thank you Malaquias, Maceo, and YaYa for hosting our "Race Traitors" ASA115 course. We are all so fortunate to have your vision in creating and managing an amazing art space for all. Your archive is museum worthy and having the legendary Malaquias discuss the art was such an honor and treat. I can only dream Asian American Studies and offer something close. Maybe that is a project to consider for the future, more art collaborations between Asian American Studies and Chicano Studies. Big thanks from me. -Kieu Linh
To the TANA team, thank you for showing us all the artworks that mean so much to you and the community. I was really pleased at how much this space brought in community involvement from the elders, students, and students at alternative schools. I am pleased that what you all are doing are making a positive impact on these generations, showing them the importance of cultural and political identity through art. There are a many things that TANA represents and have done relates so much to me and my community at home. I work with a few middle school students at Tafoya elementary school and I told them about TANA and encouraged them to check it out because I know it would be of their benefit. I am honored to be invited into the space. Thank you!
Thank you Malaquias, Maceo, and YaYa for taking the time to tell us about the history of TANA and showing us such beautiful artwork. I learned so much about the Chicano art movement and how TANA is such an important space for allowing people of all ages and backgrounds to contribute to the arts. Thank you for everything that you do.
Dear Mr. Malaquias Montoya, Mr. Maceo Montoya, and Ms. Yaya Porras,
Thank you for allowing our class to enjoy a tour of your gallery, for giving us a lecture behind how TANA came to be, for the stories behind most of the pieces, and for giving a short demonstration of how silkscreen works. Thank you for letting us know of programs we may join to get more involved with the communities around Davis and beyond. I hope to visit again, and maybe sign up for workshops.
I do have some questions:
Does TANA plan on expanding elsewhere if it hasn't already? Is TANA going to incorporate other forms of art such as sculptures to take part in the exhibits? For Mr. Malaquias Montoya, like your other colleague you mentioned during our visit, I apologize for forgetting her name, have you or do you ever plan on immersing yourself in another culture and making art to tell their story and how their stories might influence your own?
Again, thank you for taking the time to inspire us.
TANA has no plans for expansion elsewhere, only within our program. Yes, we do hope to include other forms of art and performance in our programming. I have always been involved in multiple cultures through my art. You might like to check my website gallery at: Malaquiasmontoya.com
Thank you Mr.Malaquias Montoya, Mr.Maceo Montoya, and Ms.YaYa Porras for introducing us to TANA and beautiful art works. It was very inspiring to see how all the struggles and emotions of each individual all come together and be expressed in the form of art. The talk by Mr. Malaquias Montoya made us understand about history and art further more, and I like the idea how we can all join and express our feelings through art in TANA. I wish that it can be a bigger project that every story untold can be expressed in such artistic way.
I have some questions after the exhibition: As art that express a lot of history and struggle, what will be a great way to spread the ideas within the art through different community? Do students in TANA all use the methods of silk painting for their artworks? If we were to do an art exhibit collaboration in TANA with Asian American Community, what would be a theme that the art exhibit will present?
When I am asked to express issues about different communities, my work travels within those communities and beyond. Exhibitions, the web, etc. Most of the time silkscreening is the medium but some spread out to painting and drawing. Exhibiting with the Asian American Community around the theme of Social Justice would be exciting.
Thank you to the TANA team for taking the time to give us a tour and look into the inspiration behind TANA. The piece on display were beautiful and unlike ones I typically see. For me personally, I thought I preferred minimalistic pieces, so when I walked in and saw all the art, I was a bit overwhelmed with all the colors and the intensity of each piece. But after seeing the production of silk screening itself, it made me appreciate it that much more as the process itself seemed like art. There were so many different frames and steps that came together to create one cohesive piece. I've never seen art be composed in this fashion so I found it very interesting and appreciated the time taken to show our class how the pieces come alive. Because of the ideas and inspirations behind TANA, I wanted to know if there is any censorship on the pieces that you display. Are there any pieces produced that you believe are "too much", "too insensitive" to the public audience, or anything along those lines? If so, what makes these pieces something to be kept from being seen?
We try to keep censorship to a minimal and address issues during the creation of the piece so that it may be displayed. We always have to take into account that we are in a community and we don't want to impose or turn them away until we have been able to dialogue with them and create consciousness.
TANA team: I would like to thank you so much for allowing us to come check out the beautiful art gallery and for giving us an awesome little private tour. It is awesome that there are classes that students could take which allows them to express themselves and learn about the techniques of making art. What I did enjoy the most of the little demonstration of how silk screening works. People today have troubles finding things they love to do and I would like to know what piece of art has inspired you or influenced you to be an artist and open up an art gallery? I would also like to know if the team was ever thinking of opening their gallery to other ethnic studies courses?
I was inspired by my difficult upbringing where oppression was rampant. The issues that we encounter every day give rise to my creativity. Opening the center and have a place to display art that deals with social justice, people's lives and empowerment was always a dream of mine, now a reality. Our space is always open to all ethnicities.
To Malaquias, Maceo and Yaya: I want to thank you for making TANA available for our class to come and learn more about the Chicano/a culture and Chicano/a art. I think it is amazing how TANA serves as a space for people of all ages to create something that means so much to them. Thank you for showing us around and teaching us how history can be represented through art.
Thank you so much Malaquias, Maceo, Yaya, and TANA for allowing us to enter your space and you all to give us a history of TANA and Chicanx art. Its always a pleasure getting the chance to see and learn more about our very own UC Davis legend, Malaquias.
Some questions I wanted to ask is: Malaquias, how does it feel getting the chance to work with your son at the Taller? and Maceo, do you ever feel pressure as a artist because of your fathers work and reputation?
Again thank you so much for allowing our Asian American Studies class to enter your space. It is always a pleasure getting the opportunity to go to TANA and see all your work.
I just want to say thank you to the TANA team for allowing us to visit your art center to learn more about the Chicano/a culture and artwork! The artwork that were displayed in your center were very different from the artwork that I am familiar with. I really enjoyed learning about silk screening and the motivation and inspirations being the various art creations. I was so fascinated with the history behind the method of your artwork as well as the meaning behind the designs for the different exhibits. One question that I am curious about is, were there any instances where people who were not familiar with the methods and meaning of your artwork misinterpret your artwork? And if so, how were you able to handle the situation? Since I have been working on many art projects recently, I noticed that art can sometimes be misinterpreted due to people's different perspectives.
Yes of course but doing political artwork, one always tries to be as direct and concise on the issue. I am always willing to dialogue about my work and the issues. The purpose of my work is to create dialogue and hopefully change.
It is with my greatest respect and admiration that I thank you for allowing us to explore TANA and your artistic careers and accomplishments. As an artist myself who has had some experience with printmaking, it even felt slightly familiar as I knew the general process of making your artworks, but the context was so inspiring with it's socially charged messages and beautiful use of colors. Thank you for such an informative and first-handed session at your studio. Passion seems to be overruled by paychecks in this generation, do you feel careers or a professional pursuing of the arts is the most challenging it has even been currently? As a major in fine arts, this tour has helped inspire me for a successful and accomplished life after graduation. Thank you again.
A career in art is difficult however teaching at the college level opens many doors and has allowed me time to pursue my art and passion without having to worry about sales.
Thank you TANA team for showcasing your beautiful artwork and teaching us the importance of politicized artwork for the youth and our communities. I deeply appreciated Dr. Malaquias Montoya's presentation on how the coporatist US media disempowers politicized artwork by tricking the masses into believing that artwork is just aesthetics for their consumption. By acknowledging this issue, how can we (as artists and creative, critical thinkers) intervene and stop coporatist US media from undermining the political power of artwork -- such as paintings used in protests? How can we ensure that our artwork prevents historical amnesia and the co-optation of ethnic studies' original purpose and origin story in the fight for social equality and human rights for oppressed groups?
It is so important to work in our communities, to help them understand how the corporate media & capitalism effects their lives and how, through manipulation, they become alienated. This is a very long process and it must be a grass-root effort but first of all the agents for social change must also go through a transformation themselves. We must be aware that under capitalism we are allowed to be revolutionaries by day and partake in its evils at night creating a dangerous dichotomy in our own personalities. Your questions alone could be a class in itself. Thank you, this is an important question...
I would like to thank Malaquias, Maceo and YaYa for giving us a tour of their art space, showing us how each pieces were made and explaining the meaning each composition. I was wondering how do they decide what/ what not to be displayed? What is their elimination process? Also, I’ve noticed that the space is not very big so how do special exhibits to take place? Overall, I truly had an amazing time because I actually have heard and seen a few artwork by Malaquias back in Vietnam so to meet him in person and have a one-on-one conversation with him was mind-blowing.
We display our students and interns artwork first so they can invite their families and friends to see what they have been producing. Outside artists are chosen by their content and quality of their work, keeping in mind always a connection to our community.
Thank you Malaquias, Maceo, and YaYa for hosting our "Race Traitors" ASA115 course. We are all so fortunate to have your vision in creating and managing an amazing art space for all. Your archive is museum worthy and having the legendary Malaquias discuss the art was such an honor and treat. I can only dream Asian American Studies and offer something close. Maybe that is a project to consider for the future, more art collaborations between Asian American Studies and Chicano Studies. Big thanks from me. -Kieu Linh
ReplyDeleteTo the TANA team, thank you for showing us all the artworks that mean so much to you and the community. I was really pleased at how much this space brought in community involvement from the elders, students, and students at alternative schools. I am pleased that what you all are doing are making a positive impact on these generations, showing them the importance of cultural and political identity through art. There are a many things that TANA represents and have done relates so much to me and my community at home. I work with a few middle school students at Tafoya elementary school and I told them about TANA and encouraged them to check it out because I know it would be of their benefit. I am honored to be invited into the space. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Malaquias, Maceo, and YaYa for taking the time to tell us about the history of TANA and showing us such beautiful artwork. I learned so much about the Chicano art movement and how TANA is such an important space for allowing people of all ages and backgrounds to contribute to the arts. Thank you for everything that you do.
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Malaquias Montoya, Mr. Maceo Montoya, and Ms. Yaya Porras,
ReplyDeleteThank you for allowing our class to enjoy a tour of your gallery, for giving us a lecture behind how TANA came to be, for the stories behind most of the pieces, and for giving a short demonstration of how silkscreen works. Thank you for letting us know of programs we may join to get more involved with the communities around Davis and beyond. I hope to visit again, and maybe sign up for workshops.
I do have some questions:
Does TANA plan on expanding elsewhere if it hasn't already?
Is TANA going to incorporate other forms of art such as sculptures to take part in the exhibits?
For Mr. Malaquias Montoya, like your other colleague you mentioned during our visit, I apologize for forgetting her name, have you or do you ever plan on immersing yourself in another culture and making art to tell their story and how their stories might influence your own?
Again, thank you for taking the time to inspire us.
TANA has no plans for expansion elsewhere, only within our program.
DeleteYes, we do hope to include other forms of art and performance in our programming.
I have always been involved in multiple cultures through my art. You might like to check my website gallery at: Malaquiasmontoya.com
Thank you Mr.Malaquias Montoya, Mr.Maceo Montoya, and Ms.YaYa Porras for introducing us to TANA and beautiful art works. It was very inspiring to see how all the struggles and emotions of each individual all come together and be expressed in the form of art. The talk by Mr. Malaquias Montoya made us understand about history and art further more, and I like the idea how we can all join and express our feelings through art in TANA. I wish that it can be a bigger project that every story untold can be expressed in such artistic way.
ReplyDeleteI have some questions after the exhibition:
As art that express a lot of history and struggle, what will be a great way to spread the ideas within the art through different community?
Do students in TANA all use the methods of silk painting for their artworks?
If we were to do an art exhibit collaboration in TANA with Asian American Community, what would be a theme that the art exhibit will present?
Thank you very much for this wonderful trip.
When I am asked to express issues about different communities, my work travels within those communities and beyond. Exhibitions, the web, etc.
DeleteMost of the time silkscreening is the medium but some spread out to painting and drawing.
Exhibiting with the Asian American Community around the theme of Social Justice would be exciting.
Thank you to the TANA team for taking the time to give us a tour and look into the inspiration behind TANA. The piece on display were beautiful and unlike ones I typically see. For me personally, I thought I preferred minimalistic pieces, so when I walked in and saw all the art, I was a bit overwhelmed with all the colors and the intensity of each piece. But after seeing the production of silk screening itself, it made me appreciate it that much more as the process itself seemed like art. There were so many different frames and steps that came together to create one cohesive piece. I've never seen art be composed in this fashion so I found it very interesting and appreciated the time taken to show our class how the pieces come alive. Because of the ideas and inspirations behind TANA, I wanted to know if there is any censorship on the pieces that you display. Are there any pieces produced that you believe are "too much", "too insensitive" to the public audience, or anything along those lines? If so, what makes these pieces something to be kept from being seen?
ReplyDeleteWe try to keep censorship to a minimal and address issues during the creation of the piece so that it may be displayed. We always have to take into account that we are in a community and we don't want to impose or turn them away until we have been able to dialogue with them and create consciousness.
DeleteTANA team: I would like to thank you so much for allowing us to come check out the beautiful art gallery and for giving us an awesome little private tour. It is awesome that there are classes that students could take which allows them to express themselves and learn about the techniques of making art. What I did enjoy the most of the little demonstration of how silk screening works. People today have troubles finding things they love to do and I would like to know what piece of art has inspired you or influenced you to be an artist and open up an art gallery? I would also like to know if the team was ever thinking of opening their gallery to other ethnic studies courses?
ReplyDeleteI was inspired by my difficult upbringing where oppression was rampant. The issues that we encounter every day give rise to my creativity.
DeleteOpening the center and have a place to display art that deals with social justice, people's lives and empowerment was always a dream of mine, now a reality.
Our space is always open to all ethnicities.
To Malaquias, Maceo and Yaya:
ReplyDeleteI want to thank you for making TANA available for our class to come and learn more about the Chicano/a culture and Chicano/a art. I think it is amazing how TANA serves as a space for people of all ages to create something that means so much to them. Thank you for showing us around and teaching us how history can be represented through art.
Thank you so much Malaquias, Maceo, Yaya, and TANA for allowing us to enter your space and you all to give us a history of TANA and Chicanx art. Its always a pleasure getting the chance to see and learn more about our very own UC Davis legend, Malaquias.
ReplyDeleteSome questions I wanted to ask is: Malaquias, how does it feel getting the chance to work with your son at the Taller? and Maceo, do you ever feel pressure as a artist because of your fathers work and reputation?
Again thank you so much for allowing our Asian American Studies class to enter your space. It is always a pleasure getting the opportunity to go to TANA and see all your work.
Working with my son at the Taller has been a gift. I've always been aware and proud of his talents but never imagined that I'd be working with him.
DeleteI just want to say thank you to the TANA team for allowing us to visit your art center to learn more about the Chicano/a culture and artwork! The artwork that were displayed in your center were very different from the artwork that I am familiar with. I really enjoyed learning about silk screening and the motivation and inspirations being the various art creations. I was so fascinated with the history behind the method of your artwork as well as the meaning behind the designs for the different exhibits. One question that I am curious about is, were there any instances where people who were not familiar with the methods and meaning of your artwork misinterpret your artwork? And if so, how were you able to handle the situation? Since I have been working on many art projects recently, I noticed that art can sometimes be misinterpreted due to people's different perspectives.
ReplyDeleteYes of course but doing political artwork, one always tries to be as direct and concise on the issue. I am always willing to dialogue about my work and the issues. The purpose of my work is to create dialogue and hopefully change.
DeleteIt is with my greatest respect and admiration that I thank you for allowing us to explore TANA and your artistic careers and accomplishments. As an artist myself who has had some experience with printmaking, it even felt slightly familiar as I knew the general process of making your artworks, but the context was so inspiring with it's socially charged messages and beautiful use of colors. Thank you for such an informative and first-handed session at your studio. Passion seems to be overruled by paychecks in this generation, do you feel careers or a professional pursuing of the arts is the most challenging it has even been currently? As a major in fine arts, this tour has helped inspire me for a successful and accomplished life after graduation. Thank you again.
ReplyDeleteA career in art is difficult however teaching at the college level opens many doors and has allowed me time to pursue my art and passion without having to worry about sales.
DeleteThank you TANA team for showcasing your beautiful artwork and teaching us the importance of politicized artwork for the youth and our communities. I deeply appreciated Dr. Malaquias Montoya's presentation on how the coporatist US media disempowers politicized artwork by tricking the masses into believing that artwork is just aesthetics for their consumption. By acknowledging this issue, how can we (as artists and creative, critical thinkers) intervene and stop coporatist US media from undermining the political power of artwork -- such as paintings used in protests? How can we ensure that our artwork prevents historical amnesia and the co-optation of ethnic studies' original purpose and origin story in the fight for social equality and human rights for oppressed groups?
ReplyDeleteIt is so important to work in our communities, to help them understand how the corporate media & capitalism effects their lives and how, through manipulation, they become alienated. This is a very long process and it must be a grass-root effort but first of all the agents for social change must also go through a transformation themselves. We must be aware that under capitalism we are allowed to be revolutionaries by day and partake in its evils at night creating a dangerous dichotomy in our own personalities. Your questions alone could be a class in itself. Thank you, this is an important question...
DeleteI would like to thank Malaquias, Maceo and YaYa for giving us a tour of their art space, showing us how each pieces were made and explaining the meaning each composition. I was wondering how do they decide what/ what not to be displayed? What is their elimination process? Also, I’ve noticed that the space is not very big so how do special exhibits to take place? Overall, I truly had an amazing time because I actually have heard and seen a few artwork by Malaquias back in Vietnam so to meet him in person and have a one-on-one conversation with him was mind-blowing.
ReplyDeleteWe display our students and interns artwork first so they can invite their families and friends to see what they have been producing. Outside artists are chosen by their content and quality of their work, keeping in mind always a connection to our community.
Delete