The End Is Near...

By Nichole Camarillo

Urban-Muse.com and Lower Haters Gallery are proud to present:

THE BEGINNING OF THE END

Featuring: Nichole Camarillo, Michael Shapcott, Dec!mus, Cuca Refugia, Taren Meacham, Pobresito,  Burner, Give Up,  Biafra Inc. Curated by Curt Anderson.

Lower Haters Gallery, 597 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Lower Haters Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-7pm

Exhibit runs May 14th, 2010 to June 9th, 2010

Opening reception: May 14th 7pm-11pm

The Beginning of the End is a group show like none other. This show seeks to reflect the tumultuous times we live in, while encouraging growth, development, collaboration, and hope within the movement. For the opening reception, we will bring to you an unforgettable event touching all the senses and emotions, with a video projection element detailing process, vibrant art, music, and liveliness of true community. It will be a night you will not want to miss. And a night you will not soon forget.

I will have NEW paintings on display at this show, including my latest painting, featured (snippet) above. I have carefully selected four paintings in total that I feel best represent where I am as an artist, as well as best convey the theme of this show. It's going to be an incredible event you will definitely want to attend. You can RSVP NOW on Facebook.

Juxtapoz Article:
http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/the-beginning-of-the-end

SubZero 2009 Hit HARD

By Nichole Camarillo

If you missed the opening SubZero art reception at South First Billiards, it's probably best that you stay in the dark about what exactly you missed.

Arriving just a couple hours after I had planned on, the list of happenings I was already regretting missing had grown to be of an enormous length. Thankfully the great people in the artist collective, Heart of Chaos, and all of the wonderful inhabitants of San Jose, know how to live it up. The SubZero Festival rocked through the night into the early hours of the morning. I love having so much fun. So many people supporting and enjoying the arts. And having a blast while doing so. Photo Credit (Photo, Right): BasicLee Photography

Several live bands were performing. Lots of interactive performances and displays throughout the festival provided crazy visuals and arose countless questions. Many of the downtown galleries had their doors wide open, welcoming every avid art seeker dancing in the street. The thriving downtown San Jose scene was heavily spiced with street vendors, art of all walks, and endless treats to delight every one of your senses. Saying hello to so many familiar faces, and being introduced all night to new ones left my head spinning for days. Although, I'm sure kicking back (more than) a few drinks only intensified that sensation. It was quite the night out.

Although the SubZero event has packed its bags, South First Billiards will continue hosting many of my original paintings for the month of June. If you would like to check it out, South First Billiards is located at 420 South First Street in San Jose, CA. They have air hockey, ping pong, a seemingly endless number of billiard tables, karaoke, food, drinks, and more for you to enjoy during your visit. There are also many other talented artists displaying their work as well. It is definitely worth the trip.
Thank you for your support. Enjoy.

Video by Nichole Camarillo. Photos by Nichole Camarillo, unless otherwise noted. To view all photos from this event, please visit my SubZero Set on flickr. Thank you.

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South First Billiards

By Nichole Camarillo

SOooo.... I spent last night in great company...
laughing, drinking, hanging out and hanging art. [<3!]
I am SO excited about this Friday...
I will be displaying original artwork (including some you've never seen before) at South First Billiards in San Jose, along with other(very talented) artists. I will also be enjoying all of the surrounding events for the SubZero Festival this Friday, June 5th. &You can too! You guys must come out... it's going to be a LOT of fun. :)

&For those of you that haven't been to South First Billiards, I took a few photos of the venue last night to share with you...

Nice, right? ;D

Come hang out with me this Friday, June 5th, @ South First Billiards in San Jose. Please view SubZero Post for event details. See you there!

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SubZero 2009 - June 5th

REPOSTED By Nichole Camarillo, Originally Posted By Heart of Chaos

Heart of Chaos and South First Billiards proudly present another channel to your SubZero Experience, a South First Fridays event. Join us for an innovative interactive showcase by Haptic Synapses, an improvised techno jam featuring 4 of Silicon Valley's finest electronic musicians. The performance will include innovative techniques to modify sound parameters using physical interfaces and electronic algorithms. The audience will be invited to participate by interacting with various data sensors and controls. Musicians performing: Steve Cooley, Derek Scott (aka the Rhythmist), Charles Johnson (aka QORSER), Jono Kane (aka Noka).

Visit http://3rl.us/subzero for more info.

Gracing the walls will be works by talented Bay Area artists Nichole Camarillo, Miguel Machuca, Michael Foley, Mike Borja, Cong Nguyen, Basiclee, Epic, Diana Medrano, Jaclyn Alderete, Ozzie Baron and Rod Santos.

In addition there will be live painting, a dance performance by One Piece and live music by Relapse, Realization and Para la Gente.

A slide and scale donation is requested at the door and will benefit Heart of Chaos At Risk Youth Mentoring Program.

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The Hip Hop Chess Federation Presents Mind Over Matter II

By Nichole Camarillo

Saturday, February 28, 2009 - San Francisco, CA




Where hip hop meets chess meets martial arts, this years Mind Over Matter took place at John O' Connell High School in San Francisco. The Hip Hop Chess Federation presents events such as this one as an opportunity for underprivileged and, too often, overlooked youth to enjoy and learn invaluable lessons of life, as taught by successful exemplars.



"We recognize that chess, martial arts and hip-hop unify people from multiple cultural, religious and social backgrounds. These black and white squares do not care what color you are or if you are rich or poor. The only thing they ask is that you come with your strategy, your patience and your skills."
-Founder and CEO of HHCF, Adisa Banjoko

Although I didn't actually have any preconceived notions of how the day would go or what to expect, I know now that I would have been completely wrong anyway. I would still have been completely unprepared for what was to come. I've pretty much had the whole weekend now (and then some) to soak in everything that went down on Saturday. However, now (that the superficial shock value of meeting such amazing celebrity figures that I've been a long time fan of is slowly disintegrating) I realize that this wasn't any Saturday event I would get 'over' in a weeks time. This was an incredibly powerful, renewing, life changing experience that will continue to inspire and motivate me for (what I hope will be) years to come.

A few highlights of the event included gi and gi-less jiu jitsu demonstrations from Alan "Gumby" Marques of Heroes Martial Arts and Denny "300" Prokopos of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, a beautifully impressive exhibition from Rope Dart Master Don Kiolbassa, and live paintings from the artisan collective Heart of Chaos. Other celebrity guests included Casual of Hieroglyphics, Traxamillion, Def Poetry Jams Amir Sulaiman and more.













As impressive, entertaining, and exciting as many of the days events were, the ultimate highlight and (I'm sure) main focus above the rest was the awe-inspiring life strategists panel. Made up of Wu-Tang Clans RZA, Rakaa (Iriscience) of Dilated Peoples, American International Master of Chess Emory Tate, Rope Dart Master Don Kiolbassa, and HHCF CEO Adisa Banjoko, this was definitely the lecture of a lifetime. ...In a good way, of course. I could exhaust myself trying to explain the inspiration, motivation, love and self-empowerment I've walked away with from their words. Even then, there is no way my words could do their words justice.
This event was truly a memorable one.

This organization shares so many beauties and truths and values. I definitely encourage every one of you to find out more about the Hip Hop Chess Federation, their upcoming events, and how you can become involved. Please visit them online at hiphopchessfederation.org.

For our youth...for ourselves...and for our future.
Peace. <3

N. Camarillo



All photos and footage taken by Nichole Camarillo.
You can check out the rest of the photos from this event on FLICKR.
&Don't forget to check out Don Kiolbassa's MUST SEE rope dart exhibition on YouTUBE!
Enjoy. :)

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