Saturday, Sunday, December 2, 3, 12-5pm
Bordello Galeria, Organos 19
Free

John Hillmer, Pop Up Show - opening

By Kristen Fry

"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." —Thomas Merton

Artist, John Hillmer finds his way back to the Bordello Gallery's lovely courtyard space on Organos this Saturday and Sunday. Hillmer has been traveling around Mexico and we are happy he is back in San Miguel!

He brings with him a cast of characters, designs, colors, and images. His mix of myth, music, and Mexico dance and mingle in his art including originals and prints. "The work is energetic, reflective, and fun," says gallery owner Barbara Poole, who is also hosting a weeklong quilters' show at the gallery/Casa de La Noche.

As stage backdrops, Hillmer's work has played with artists like Ray Charles, Keb' Mo', and Maya Angelou. As client work it's helped to celebrate more than 50 music, community, and literary events across North America. Just back from the ArtFest at the American School in Guadalajara where he has participated for over a decade.

He's lived on and off in SMA for years. Today Hillmer's playful work pops up in the form of small, affordable prints, larger originals, and—all spirited creations.

Come lose yourself and find some art for this festive time of year. There will be art, jazz, and some tequila too! See you there!

John Hillmer / Pop Up Show Sin Título / Paintings & Prints

Sat. & Sun., Dec. 2 & 3, Noon - 5 p.m.
Bordello Galeria / Organos #19
(1/2 block off Hernandez Macias)

www.johnhillmer.com