Current Exhibit: what’s in a question?
An unveiling of Taylor Gallegos’ new work exhibit, Whats in a Question?
11/16 - 1/31
PAST exhibit:
Las Paganas, by Lu Rodiger
Selected works shown exclusively at Hotwater Gallery @htwtr
My work “...explains things in a way when I have these dreams, I can turn into a more fearful monster to fight the ones that bother me.
anger is a frequency that is higher than guilt and shame. It’s fire, creative and destructive depending who is driving...“
-Lu Rodiger
PAST Exhibit:
TABULA RASA: Art + Sound + Flavor
Jen Rubin
Mike Blanchard
Chef Colton
Tabula Rasa
We are featuring three artists to open the exhibit: Jen Rubin, Mike Blanchard, and Chef Colton Valentine.
Jen. Her signature style mixes elements of nostalgia with a cinematic flair, capturing the essence of dreamy landscapes and lost spaces.
Mike. A veteran photographer, a published Thrasher Magazine photographer, and renown musician behind the band, Tattooed Love Dogs, and the founder of Rust magazine, BA Journalism Sacramento State.
And Chef Colton Valentine. A Culinary Institute of America graduate, has just return from studying under Chef Marc Le Rochelle at the famous Boavista Social Club in the Basque region of Portugal, brings a vibrant culinary art form to the exhibit.
Show Opens Saturday June 22nd
Exhibit dates: 6/22 - 9/01
Past Exhibits:
SHOOT: A Collection of San Diego’s Best Music Photographers
O (Otis Barthoulameu)
Becky DiGiglio
Sean McMullen
Tim Bugbee
Andrew Rowley
Grant Reinero
Kristy Walker
Rick Perez
Terrin Durfey
Greg Jacobs
McHank
Tim Fears
Hotwater Gallery, alongside curator, Scott Riggs, curated a captivating photo anthology encapsulating the vibrant pulse of San Diego's music scene spanning three dynamic decades. Front and center, we spotlight the unparalleled lensmanship of Sean McMullen, the esteemed house photographer of an iconic venue, the Casbah. Joining him are contemporary luminaries of the pit like Becky DiGiglio and Rick Perez, whose images pack raw energy and candid emotion. In a poignant tribute, we pay homage to the late O, a polymathic figure—musician, producer, skateboarder, and visionary photographer—whose untimely departure left a void felt deeply within the creative community. As echoed by the heartfelt words of Mark Hoppus from blink-182, “a friend and mentor. And not just for us. For so many musicians, athletes, and photographers...”
Centered around O's groundbreaking oeuvre, our exhibition unveils his transcendent vision to the world showcasing 10 of his photographs, featuring Starcrawler, Green Day, Anya Marina, J Mascis, Ty Segall,PPL MVR; marking a poignant celebration of his enduring legacy with his friends and fans on our opening night.
Past Exhibits:
Solo Artist Exhibition: Taylor Gallegos
The Artist Who Stole His Own Work
Refusing to let his masterpiece rot in a forgotten storage space, he smashed norms and snatched it. Now, "The Gatekeeper" stands as a fierce symbol of his artistic rebellion and relentless dedication to his craft.
Hotwater Gallery proudly unveiled Taylor Gallegos' self-proclaimed magnum opus, 'The Gate Keeper,' in an unprecedented debut. Measuring a striking 5' x 8', this canvas masterpiece was boldly presented, affixed directly to the gallery wall, deliberately emphasizing the raw edges and visceral imperfections adorning its periphery. These deliberate ruptures serve as a poignant testament to Taylor's audacious act of liberation—a daring heist from the very festival that initially commissioned his brushstrokes. As the festival's curtain descended, Taylor found himself ensnared by contractual confines, forbidding him ownership of his own creation. In a swift act of defiance, he liberated his creation from its wooden canvas frame, deftly rolling it into the confines of his Prius, evading festival authorities with a cunning swiftness. His brazen act of artistic insurgency only compounded as he confessed to his grand theft, igniting a narrative that catapulted 'The Gate Keeper' into the spotlight as the centerpiece of our gallery exhibition.
