F.J.T.J.
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- HijoDMaite
OK guys I am back in the states. Damn I love Mexico, but fuck do I love the U.S.!!
Dad update:
We need gallery contacts, art dealers, and eventually art collectors!!
I am his sole rep here in the states as of now, so I will have to put a ton of work in to selling and showing his work. We have stuff on Morton (Mexican auction house), we have work in galleries and museums throughout Mexico right now, New York, New Zealand, Colombia etc.. We have nice write ups in trade mags so the info is out there. It's just a matter of getting his work and of course story in front of the right people.
I took a ton of high res photos of over 50 pieces currently for sale. I will be editing all week and updating our website. I am asking you guys to help us.
Here is what is in the works. Prices are currently at the Sothesby's and Christie's level so it's just a matter of a few more expos and write ups before they accept his paintings. They were interested last year but needed to be at the $4,000 and above level when we were only selling at the $2,000 - $3,000 level.
We need contacts in any North American city. If you know galleries that would be willing to take a meeting we think they would be interested in hearing our story and seeing the quality of the work. There is a healthy commission in it for you!!! Any sale you help with would be an automatic cash commission.
We also need a better Website. I am currently running a Nubook site that needs a lot of work or just needs to be deleted.
http://www.tejedajaramillo.com/
Would anyone be interested in starting from scratch and building a website for us? We can talk about money no problem. Becoming part of the team or whatever.
Any idea that produces something of value would be rewarded fairly. Comment here or message me directly and we can talk.
Let's do this!!!
- moldero1
I'm in, hit me up brother
- pango1
Very soon mexican citizens will not required to have visa to visit canada. Maybe sell some paints here too?
- pango0
What's FJTJ?
- My dad's initials.HijoDMaite
- I thought it was a new MBTI personality type.fruitsalad
- mg331
I'm curious after looking at the site: are you hoping to limit info about his prison time, or make it part of the story? I feel like it's a compelling part of his life story, especially as you've said he learned how to paint in prison with limited inspiration, correct?
If you plan on making it part of the story, there are some good themes I might enjoy helping you out with.
- Mg33 yes the entire story is of huge interest to potential collectors. We plan on using it completely. Rehabilitation, self taught, all themes we are using.HijoDMaite
- Mg33 yes the entire story is of huge interest to potential collectors. We plan on using it completely. Rehabilitation, self taught, all themes we are using.HijoDMaite
- Continuity0
If you're interested in the European angle — Munich, specifically — my new landlords are in the process of opening a private by-invitation-only gallery in one of the hippest city centre neighbourhoods.
Maybe if you've got an info packet ready, I can pass it along to them next time I see them?
- Ya man! if you have info packet. we'll help you pass it on.pango
- HijoDMaite3
We do not have a slick press kit built yet. This is something i am working on. I plan on having a nice one in spanish and in english. I understand this is a crucial part of the process. I think we have all the information needed its just a matter if organizong it and bringing it to life.
Any links to samples you have seen out there would be of help. My father's artists statement has changed and he is working on latest.
I'll keep you guys updated.
Moldy thanks for offering your help. Ill keep in touch.
Pango canada is on our radar obviously. A third press kit in French should be a consideration for us. We will stay in touch.
Mg33 and continuity. Thanks for your interest. Ill keep you updated on the progress of the press kit.
- HijoDMaite0
@sted thanks for your help on the structure of the press kit that we are making available to galleries.
- Beeswax1
Great news man. What a story he has.
I can help with the website if no one does.- thanks man. so currently i am running a simple template on nubook. here it is http://www.tejedajar…HijoDMaite
- we do need a completely new site totally revamped. shoot me an email when you can: javier.armstrong @ gmailHijoDMaite