Last Rites Gallery Announcement

<br />Saturday, September 3rd, 7-11pm<br /><br />Last Rites Gallery Presents...<br /><br />Brian M. Viveros<br />Returning Art To The Unclean<br /><br />Solo Exhibition<br /> <br />September 3rd - 25th, 2011<br /><br />NEW YORK, NY (September 3rd, 2011)- Last Rites Gallery presents Returning Art To The Unclean, new works by Brian M. Viveros. <br /><br />Known for his strong and sensuous depictions of women, Brian M. Viveros is a master of contemporary iconography paying homage to the femme fatale. While he almost exclusively paints portraits, within the expressions of his women is conveyed such deep emotion and overwhelming sexuality that his work is undeniably erotic. Often without even a hint of nudity, the viewer is seduced with a mere pout and gaze from his subject's faces. Although carrying on a long tradition of the alluring female in art, his work differs from Pin-Up style images of the past. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQcpNFAR63KpQrvaz9ycvL6mODnzIyn4FUldaKawXZAekEMMNBze9Z77zYCEK5rDtHQm3JnzReyysd2RaX6U062t0aA9GTBlJG504qhXrZ9_qQNTLt6xYBJWmyhBIyxD6kZc3VqOfkkpM/s1600/unclean.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQcpNFAR63KpQrvaz9ycvL6mODnzIyn4FUldaKawXZAekEMMNBze9Z77zYCEK5rDtHQm3JnzReyysd2RaX6U062t0aA9GTBlJG504qhXrZ9_qQNTLt6xYBJWmyhBIyxD6kZc3VqOfkkpM/s320/unclean.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br />Aside from the absence of figurative representation, the commanding subjects in his art contrast "Cheesecake" ideology of the soft and innocent. Instead, with her empowered stare, the Viveros smoking bad-girls flaunt battle scars, tattoos, and army paraphernalia. A force to be reckoned with, she is the epitome of a subculture heralding a new era with shifting ideals. <br /><br />This underlying concept of grit combined with sensuality is brought forth in his execution and paint handling, as flesh rendered with an almost touchable suppleness is juxtaposed by paint splatters and brushstrokes. With explosive compositions and an unmistakable style, Viveros creates 20th century representations of both beauty and culture.<br /><br />Brian's paintings have appeared in museums and galleries throughout the world, and featured by media including Juxtapoz, Tattoo Society, Hi Fructose, Skin Two, and TLC's LA Ink. In 2005 Viveros made his directing debut with his short "Dislandia", and he has since created the full length feature "Southern" and other films, which have premiered internationally and have been featured on networks including The Sundance Channel.<br /><br />In what will be Brian's second showing at the gallery, the opening will feature an all new collection of original paintings, as well as special rare prints from the artist's own collection; poster giveaway and signing; live "Smoking Army" performance; screening of Brian's films along with his new short, and much more.<br /> <br />For inquiries, please contact: info@lastritesgallery.com<br /><br />Last Rites Gallery<br /><br />511 W 33rd Street, NYC<br />Tel: 212.529.0666<br /><br />www.lastritesgallery.com<br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F%23%21%2Fpages%2FInked-Plus%2F238886222808848&width=292&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false&height=62" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:292px; height:62px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script type='text/javascript'><br />var amzn_wdgt={widget:'Carousel'};<br />amzn_wdgt.tag='inkplu-20';<br />amzn_wdgt.widgetType='Bestsellers';<br />amzn_wdgt.searchIndex='VideoGames';<br />amzn_wdgt.browseNode='51550011';<br />amzn_wdgt.title='New Video Game titles from Amazon';<br />amzn_wdgt.width='400';<br />amzn_wdgt.height='150';<br />amzn_wdgt.marketPlace='US';<br /></script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://wms.assoc-amazon.com/20070822/US/js/swfobject_1_5.js'><br /></script> <iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=www.inkedplus.blogspot.com&layout=box_count&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=65" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:65px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe> <span class='st_twitter_large' ></span><span class='st_facebook_large' ></span><span class='st_yahoo_large' ></span><span class='st_gbuzz_large' ></span><span class='st_email_large' ></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' ></span><script type="text/javascript">var switchTo5x=true;</script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">stLight.options({publisher:'b14d2112-58eb-4f97-981a-de983524fb2f'});</script> <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-5219123-10359129" target="_blank"> <img alt="Body Jewelry for Sale at BodyCandy.com" border="0" height="60" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-5219123-10359129" width="468"/></a>

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Titanium Belly Button Rings

Titanium belly button rings are well-known with entire body jewelry enthusiasts, specifically people who have a tendency to suffer from allergies. Navel piercing (along with other forms of body piercing) utilized being something of the fringe interest, but today it is a pretty mainstream practice, in particular among younger women, and there is a huge range of belly button jewelry to pick from.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6pNQA-EQ0pr3ApeZrmuPKNLPVPOzmwL8z7xoCPP5DIad2lzq0Rt_Pa1mERPnFGJTJ7btou6ZBZdtKWPIjNRtcoFzYLPUITA1oO015JAE1dYJd63I0u1Vi-zlIihCzqvNF23F7mqRqmg/s1600/titanium-belly-ring-300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6pNQA-EQ0pr3ApeZrmuPKNLPVPOzmwL8z7xoCPP5DIad2lzq0Rt_Pa1mERPnFGJTJ7btou6ZBZdtKWPIjNRtcoFzYLPUITA1oO015JAE1dYJd63I0u1Vi-zlIihCzqvNF23F7mqRqmg/s320/titanium-belly-ring-300x300.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />About Navel Piercing<br /><br />Belly button piercing is quite well-liked these days. It basically involves piercing in the skin on an upper rim from the navel, not in the belly button itself, and right away inserting a piece of 'starter' jewelry (along with stainless steel, titanium is often employed for new piercings, as it's less most likely to trigger an infection or adverse reaction than other materials).<br /><br />Following the area has healed, numerous sorts of entire body jewellery can also be worn during the navel, while belly button bars are one of the most common. Healing times vary among individual, but most folks with navel piercings consume about 6 months to a year to heal completely. Care needs to be taken not to aggravate the area during the healing process.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWA_FkNFI5Zc2WR6JirglHC8YmIbKbgZCf9RIfas81APWinlRgouNpwQw35SbFMuLKWHQjKwvrDFQpS6W3S_v9CrnQZLYE_zwsNMA7oFiSiWBllLuFWIF8rumMLhgo5LBm7Sb670WOOSQ/s1600/TI-BELLY.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWA_FkNFI5Zc2WR6JirglHC8YmIbKbgZCf9RIfas81APWinlRgouNpwQw35SbFMuLKWHQjKwvrDFQpS6W3S_v9CrnQZLYE_zwsNMA7oFiSiWBllLuFWIF8rumMLhgo5LBm7Sb670WOOSQ/s320/TI-BELLY.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Why Choose Titanium Navel Rings?<br /><br />Titanium jewelry is always employed for navel piercings partly due to its attractive appearance, but there are numerous advantages to choosing a titanium belly button ring. One is that titanium, using a dark gray color in its natural state, can be anodized to generate a variety of stunning metallic colors, doing it really versatile. Even though titanium is a lot more expensive than some of the cheaper options, it is even now affordable for most, and it's lightweight too, weighing in at just 60% of an equivalent volume of stainless steel.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSn_bmEGPfsAQrBE5HF-txcpL3rVwamQhKre7P8PXsa6wBYFcVsGDb0RpTR_CBvyu46ekntHRW61umUEaki-RtnVsxZfQqPaIiUi62J1zGMNXyRteGM_bNWBQnME5MC8NLnGS0VgbT-U/s1600/313t%252B2Z-KfL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSn_bmEGPfsAQrBE5HF-txcpL3rVwamQhKre7P8PXsa6wBYFcVsGDb0RpTR_CBvyu46ekntHRW61umUEaki-RtnVsxZfQqPaIiUi62J1zGMNXyRteGM_bNWBQnME5MC8NLnGS0VgbT-U/s320/313t%252B2Z-KfL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Perhaps most importantly for an area that is particularly prone to infection or irritation, titanium belly jewelry is much less possibly than most to cause allergic reactions. It is virtually free of nickel (a really well-known trigger of jewelry allergies), can be sterilized using an autoclave, and is resistant to corrosion and unlikely to react adversely once in contact with human body fluids.<br /><br />Titanium Navel Piercing Styles<br /><br />Titanium navel 'rings' may or may possibly not take in the type of a full ring. When buying system jewelry over an internet, you will notice that numerous if not most retailers use the term belly button 'ring' to refer towards the well-known curved barbell sort of navel jewelry.<br /><br />These is also plain and effortless in form, or might be decorated with gemstones, fancy crystals and/or dangling ornaments of a number of kinds, just like stars, butterflies, gemstones, flowers, skulls, zodiac symbols, animals, logos and more. You may also get 'twists', too circular rings, some of which may have a bead attached (these are named captive bead rings, or CBR), and there is a newer sort of full belly button ring offered that has a clasp to maintain it closed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aHG700BhMJtFe0fc9hUWtagrzQuZBJpRmbc9b3xe6ahGYmIJHIDLqBV3G8OeTt9tOXeb2NwTHyhLUr5kZ8gkI7GMuUKzBi9Zw5Aedp3o-DtJWzPV9o6kh8paOFRMIEX2qfezngyJ_GA/s1600/31e3HwPCheL__SL500_AA280_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aHG700BhMJtFe0fc9hUWtagrzQuZBJpRmbc9b3xe6ahGYmIJHIDLqBV3G8OeTt9tOXeb2NwTHyhLUr5kZ8gkI7GMuUKzBi9Zw5Aedp3o-DtJWzPV9o6kh8paOFRMIEX2qfezngyJ_GA/s320/31e3HwPCheL__SL500_AA280_.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><br />Most starter rings are in simple bar form, but once your very first piercing has healed, you will have a wider choice of titanium ring and bar navel jewelry to pick from. Plain titanium is a slightly dull silver color in appearance, that is certainly very appealing inside a minimalist way, but one in the great benefits of titanium physique jewelry is that it can be colored, and you are able to select from a large number of single color or rainbow hued rings and bars.<br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F%23%21%2Fpages%2FInked-Plus%2F238886222808848&width=292&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false&height=62" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:292px; height:62px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script type='text/javascript'><br />var amzn_wdgt={widget:'Carousel'};<br />amzn_wdgt.tag='inkplu-20';<br />amzn_wdgt.widgetType='Bestsellers';<br />amzn_wdgt.searchIndex='VideoGames';<br />amzn_wdgt.browseNode='51550011';<br />amzn_wdgt.title='New Video Game titles from Amazon';<br />amzn_wdgt.width='400';<br />amzn_wdgt.height='150';<br />amzn_wdgt.marketPlace='US';<br /></script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://wms.assoc-amazon.com/20070822/US/js/swfobject_1_5.js'><br /></script> <iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=www.inkedplus.blogspot.com&layout=box_count&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=65" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:65px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe> <span class='st_twitter_large' ></span><span class='st_facebook_large' ></span><span class='st_yahoo_large' ></span><span class='st_gbuzz_large' ></span><span class='st_email_large' ></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' ></span><script type="text/javascript">var switchTo5x=true;</script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">stLight.options({publisher:'b14d2112-58eb-4f97-981a-de983524fb2f'});</script> <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-5219123-10359129" target="_blank"> <img alt="Body Jewelry for Sale at BodyCandy.com" border="0" height="60" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-5219123-10359129" width="468"/></a>

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Make-Up Artiste Ayinde Castro

<br />The last thing most people think of Body Modification is that make-up is included in the mix. Make up is not just to spread lipstick over the cheekbones like a Granny would do, there's a lot more to it. Make-up enhances what is already beautiful or simply changes everything when it comes to someone's exterior depending on the ocassion. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyVJKNg4M2nKI0DWraOAkI6YziE0JGHSnMxWDa8YensEZHHU4u22_2mBLoVo7A0PLiZqHnZeoxdds2hDXuefSJKIpFhBRXCtWkns2Ijee7bT_fMUzrGJ3vcxrD-qv7DQ-Oj1C-NzwYqWI/s1600/fbcropsplashh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyVJKNg4M2nKI0DWraOAkI6YziE0JGHSnMxWDa8YensEZHHU4u22_2mBLoVo7A0PLiZqHnZeoxdds2hDXuefSJKIpFhBRXCtWkns2Ijee7bT_fMUzrGJ3vcxrD-qv7DQ-Oj1C-NzwYqWI/s320/fbcropsplashh.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><br />Being a make-up artist is a very busy and competitive business and only the best stand out. New York based make-up artiste Ayinde Castro is the perfect example of what a professional make-up artist is made of. <br /><br />Having worked with celebrities and the fashion industry as well, Ayinde portrays the perfect example of versatility and dedication to this amazing field, which has always suited him perfectly. Is not about just applying color, is also about taking the essence of the work being made as well as making a connection thru positive energy with the client as well. Ayinde gets perfectly focused and comes up with amazing results by using his techiques and prove with his skills that this is what he was born to do. <br /><br />Who is Ayinde Castro?<br /><br />Born and raised at the foot of the rain forest in Puerto Rico, Ayinde Castro was raised in a place where color, contrast and texture are a part of the everyday landscape. <br /><br />Ayinde was raised by artistic parents, a civil engineer/architect and a hair/makeup artist-turned pastry chef, who further cultivated and encouraged his creativity. After finishing college in San Juan, Ayinde made his way to New York City, and within months landed a makeup job with David LaChapelle for a Rolling Stone cover. Since then, Ayinde has become a sought-after make-up artist for celebrity clients including Vanessa Williams, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Ne-yo, and Jamie Foxx. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzK1e7qBnM-HQ4ChO92zGWLKyiDwJY9MkS4ZU50LvNcheEiLNxIT8b6j2RhGO0V3rh4V8mfVa5vwkyrIS9EPUR4ypBs0uYtqX18CLOUZfIxE4ICYnPEkH9BS3SHSXoJDl7lgm7gtH6o-w/s1600/l_43ae236b2b4188b9fca477e3e8312f9f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzK1e7qBnM-HQ4ChO92zGWLKyiDwJY9MkS4ZU50LvNcheEiLNxIT8b6j2RhGO0V3rh4V8mfVa5vwkyrIS9EPUR4ypBs0uYtqX18CLOUZfIxE4ICYnPEkH9BS3SHSXoJDl7lgm7gtH6o-w/s320/l_43ae236b2b4188b9fca477e3e8312f9f.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><br />Corporate clients also include: Davines for Barney's New York, Softsheen Carson for L'oreal, the House of Field for Rocawear and Imju Fiberwig Mascara for Sephora. In 2006, Ayinde was the makeup artist on the “Extreme Team” for ABC’s Extreme Makeover. <br /><br />Ayinde has been an asset to the Fashion Industry and has an extensive resume thanks to his non-stopping dedication to what he loves doing, that says a lot about him and his character. There is a lot more to say about his work which has been truly outstanding. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-yaGs50Xx4Hcw_ImQnFxDxhFebjisv6jBE6pgiJywyxHpQl92pMqPwvnYYJIJLJmXbjy4v61i_Ccj8tN4vfQvsaLFgtwTyWFpSJiSOI54AKJPEcj3NxjcT0Oe2zRcwMfp-qBy_hUGXE/s1600/2969272663_030f234eeb_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-yaGs50Xx4Hcw_ImQnFxDxhFebjisv6jBE6pgiJywyxHpQl92pMqPwvnYYJIJLJmXbjy4v61i_Ccj8tN4vfQvsaLFgtwTyWFpSJiSOI54AKJPEcj3NxjcT0Oe2zRcwMfp-qBy_hUGXE/s320/2969272663_030f234eeb_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />You can reach Ayinde by going to his website FaceBeater.com<br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F%23%21%2Fpages%2FInked-Plus%2F238886222808848&width=292&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false&height=62" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:292px; height:62px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe><script type='text/javascript'><br />var amzn_wdgt={widget:'Carousel'};<br />amzn_wdgt.tag='inkplu-20';<br />amzn_wdgt.widgetType='Bestsellers';<br />amzn_wdgt.searchIndex='VideoGames';<br />amzn_wdgt.browseNode='51550011';<br />amzn_wdgt.title='New Video Game titles from Amazon';<br />amzn_wdgt.width='400';<br />amzn_wdgt.height='150';<br />amzn_wdgt.marketPlace='US';<br /></script> <script type='text/javascript' src='http://wms.assoc-amazon.com/20070822/US/js/swfobject_1_5.js'><br /></script> <iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=www.inkedplus.blogspot.com&layout=box_count&show_faces=true&width=450&action=like&colorscheme=light&height=65" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:65px;" allowtransparency="true"></iframe> <span class='st_twitter_large' ></span><span class='st_facebook_large' ></span><span class='st_yahoo_large' ></span><span class='st_gbuzz_large' ></span><span class='st_email_large' ></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' ></span><script type="text/javascript">var switchTo5x=true;</script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/buttons.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">stLight.options({publisher:'b14d2112-58eb-4f97-981a-de983524fb2f'});</script> <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-5219123-10359129" target="_blank"> <img alt="Body Jewelry for Sale at BodyCandy.com" border="0" height="60" src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-5219123-10359129" width="468"/></a>

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