April 2023

Tugboat Gallery Proudly Presents “TAG! You’re it?” featuring Kendra Limon, Nathan Ruleaux and Geofferson opening First Friday April 7th from 7-10 with DJ ol’ moanin’ – closing on April 29th.

“TAG! You’re it?” is dripping with mixed media and pride. Spray paint, marigolds, graphic gestural marks, love of culture and moments of sharp clarity combine to weave a story about ugly truths.

Kendra Limon

Kendra Limon (she/her) is a Chicana Artist based in the Midwest. Being proud of her Mexican roots, and speaking up against social and racial injustice, inspires her multi-media artwork. She creates Chicano art with hopes of having a more present Chicano community in the Midwest. Her artwork includes painting, drawing, custom art, and mixed-media. The love for her culture encourages her to share it with other people. To see her work you can find her on instagram @kendralimon

Nathan Ruleaux

“I’m a storyteller, for my people storytelling is a tradition that has helped us survive. I combine traditional indigenous imagery and modern art to explore history and identity in order to educate and call to action. I use spray paint, acrylic, oil, watercolor, lithography, woodblock, screen printing, wheat paste, photography, pastels, silverpoint, marker, found objects, collage, pen and pencil on canvas, paper and board.” @nathanielruleaux nathanielruleaux.com

Geofferson

My paintings must have something to say. They’ve been described as “rowdy”. They are big and loud and deal with themes of life, hope, and the absurd. They’re littered with sharp moments of clarity and conflated with spats of existential dread and anxiety.  @geofffferson gallerygart.com