VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

On June 8th, as part of an ongoing partnership between Spacetaker and Block 7 Wine Co. to showcase local artists, Fidel Ordoñez will present a new show entitled Nice Mistake. An opening reception will be held at Block 7 Wine Co. from 6 to 8 PM complete with food and refreshments. The show will remain on display throughout June. The public is invited without charge.

Ordoñez is a self-taught painter born in Mexico City. He began studying fine arts at the age of ten in elementary school. He was immersed in the world of skateboarding for much of his youth, which was where he had his first contact with traditional graffiti, music and street culture. This strongly influenced his lifestyle and was later reflected in his early graffiti murals.

In the 2000 project of "Lauve" in Mexico City, he began to use images by means of stencils on posters and propaganda. This became a new avenue of expression for Fidel. He later put aside traditional graffiti to dedicate himself to this new phase of urban expression. In February of 2007, he traveled to the city of Houston where he currently resides. His passion for exploring new ground in art has continued to develop into his first installations and sculptures.