"The Artist Process part 2" For those that are interested.

"The Artist Process" is a documentary in the lives of New York City artist. The purpose of creating these documentaries or such event is to educate those that are un aware and unfamiliar to the many artist that we have present in our life time, that are utilizing their talents for the betterment of today's youth.

Those that participated in the 2009 summer "T.A.P."that was held in 5 POINTZ, Queens, can tell you how of a great impact it was for them and others to unite together and perform to the public.

This time around, a new twist and idea came about to better help bring a closer view to how the artist see themselves and their art.

***The Theme***
If you think that you can provide documentation of you being recorded by your personal recording devices ( Iphone, camera, watches, twit pics segments, or anything that captures you), then this art project is for you. The idea is to capture you as you see yourself and what you go through to get to THE PROVIDED DESTINATION, on the allotted time. Its going to be a full day event that will be held in the subway station. ( Location still searching).

Once you reach the DESIGNATED LOCATION, you will see a staff and other personal that will be on post, who will be already capturing by footage, your arrival. You, at this point will be grouped together by the means of your performance preference; such as Visual artist will group together, musical performance , and the dance performance.

1.Visual Artist: You will see several easels that has canvases already prepped and ready.
( Each canvas will have a posted note that will state a letter, out of the title : THE ARTIST PROCESS. Once again you will have to create something from a designated LETTER, but you will have to design it and create an image out of it.

**IMPORTANT** Once all the art is created, all of the canvas will be collected and placed in a gallery for showing. If your canvas is sold, 25 percent of the sales will go to our raising money for the editing of this new film, and the rest to you.

2. Musical: Mics will be ready with speakers and amps.
3.Dancers: I will get a large mat for you all.

Since its not an out door event, and in the subway system, I can provide some sort of snacks for you all, if you all can contribute $2.00 each per person, or buy food before or after your arrival. (and or $5.00 to help purchase canvas).If doing so, PLEASE DOCUMENT IT, it will all be so useful footage to tell a story of your activities as an artist, and as a human being. corny right, but its true.

I am shooting for the middle of June or early July, location I am still searching for a large enough of a space that can provide outlets and accommodate us all. HOYT SCHEMA HORN and Grand Central Station are two confirmed stations, but I am still searching for one that feels just right. If you want to help in any way, help find a suitable location, or donate money to help get canvases and art supplies for this film.

Thank you for your consideration, and I hope in working with you ( again)
~Marthalicia Matarrita

Re Cap: FRIDAY November 13, 2009. Brooklyn VS. The Bronx

I was born and raised in Harlem, and this event represented the artist that currently reside at their borough. I have moved from Brooklyn back to Manhattan and now landed into The Bronx. I was chosen to paint in collaboration with Andre Trenier our group represented The Bronx, while Ben Angotti and Leif M. represented Brooklyn. at the "M1-5".

I had so much fun! I laughed hard, I saw many great people from networks that I actually was able to see in person. Completely honored to have them all arrive and see this event. As plus for this event was B Boy 360 and his beloved son 5 year old son, Tyger! Tyger is my son dancer friend that has has many fun days in the parks. Seeing him again reminded me of my son... I saw him dance hard core on the dance floor right after the tap dancer was stomping rhythmically all over the place.

I ain't gonna leave anything out, I must say, Andre and I weren't prepare visually as we had hoped to, to prepare for this collaborative piece. We head butted together as to what to create for this night, from crazy color schemes to subject matter, the toss up of ideas flew in every which way directions. But we fell together in on thought... the thought of : JUST HAVING FUN.

Andre Started taking photographs of the audience at the spot and then painted them on the canvas, I did the same, but earlier on that event, Osiris and Floramancha, cool art kats came by this event to provide us visual reference to help our disorganized thoughts. ( we did try to meet during the passing of the weeks before the event started, but couldn't find an actual time to discuss any art thoughts), so our free style did some how save the day, for the result of the show, we were " tied "with the opponent team. Its alright, the fun part counted more then ever! Lexi Bella was on the scene as many other artist and art lover enthusiasts.. took pictures auto graphs, say and got diggity down on them dance floors! I on the other had, made sure I took the Q train to 14 street to then catch the 4 line up in the belly of the Boggy Down Bronx.

Below are but a few pictures of the night taken by Osiris cell phone, how grand! Gracia amigo





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Re Cap: On the highest honor on my life time, I was a guest speaker in N Y U

How do I begin to express how I was, and how I felt at the NYU Latino Art Gallery & Book Discussion (open to the public) event. "Memorial and inspired" as I said to myself while embracing each of the guest panelist at NYU. Getting my art and other stuff from being displaced in this auditorium and getting ready to leave the crowded room of students that have heard all 8 of us that late Wednesday afternoon, on November 4th.

I never dreamed that art can take me this far! I never placed myself were people would ask for my presences for any art related functions such as public speaking. It's true. And it's not because I never valued my art as such, I just kept creating, because I thought that's what's you suppose to when you love something so much; you keep believing on it for it to exist, not for fame.... But I sure do understand why I have to continue it and it's not only for it's existence but for the many voices out there that are like mine or similar. The day before this presentation, I really got very nervous.
I even wrote notes and recited in front of a mirror. I spoke with Crystal Clarity who was also another featured artist as well for this event the night before, and what I have learned from her is "Courage". Not just courage to be on front of an audience( if your publicly on the spot light as often as a live art performer, the audience are your peers your friends your community, it becomes natural/normal.). What I learn from Crystal in our conversations, was that we as artist do struggle very much not just to maintain content with what we do, regardless of it income or the lack of it, but the persistence and fire to believe in it in a place and time that we are all in. Our conversation the night before helped me reline my thoughts better and even objectives as well, as to how in the world would I will be able to make a speech about my life and my art journey in 20 minutes, and what I wanted to give back to the NYU student body.

Arriving to NYU wasn't easy, because I was carrying my large laundry cart that had various art works for display. Andre Trenier ( an art battle champion), linked up with me on the 4 line and traveled from The Bronx to our destination. We were greeted by Jasmin who was one of the people that coordinated this out reach and discussion panel orientation, and the one that lead us to the auditorium / room. There I was a room filled with many students seated and getting comfortable before the presentation begin. I automatically saw Crystal Clarity from a far, and approach her and my other friend who linked me up to this great opportunity, Vanessa Martir, a novelist and a writer, who published her books a few years back. I also saw many other guest speakers who I either heard from and never met in person, and others I have heard from word of mouth.

Marthalicia a guest speaker at NYU November 4th from Marthalicia (m)2 on Vimeo.

I was like DANG ... They are here... ? WOW was I privileged and so stunned that I even stood there and smiled (kinda grinned so big), that the others did the same right back me... tee hee Andre and I helped placed my art work on the either the easels and also hang a few onto the walls. THANK YOU BATTLE ART BUDDY!!!!! And then I was reminded to start getting ready and have my seat. I took one look at the audience and then sat so quietly and oh so nervous. The hosts of the even introduced us one by one, and then allowed Vanessa Martir to start the program; and so it begin. Guest speaker number one stood up and discussed the following: Her upraising, her passion and what she herself had accomplished, one being a published book by the name; WOMAN'S CRY that was published on 2007. It was her that invited me to this program, and since I owe it to her for letting me help and tell my story as best I could on this day.

After her verbal presentation, along followed Alicia Anabel Santos, an author from Harlem, who is currently working on a film called:"Afro Latinos: The Untaught Story". I was privileged as well to see her presentation and her current documentary that day as well. I has mixed feelings after viewing the film, mixed in a sense the exploratory of the history that made up the Latin culture on all the south, Central and the Caribbean islands.

There was a Question and Answer session to her showing and then followed J.F. Seary and educator poet and an actor. She had presented her poetry to us in a most professional and awe manner. The giving back from these ladies to the NYU community got me sitting on my seat as to WHAT IN THE WORLD WOULD I BE SAYING, what should I tell them or express where I would feel that they can take something home with them that can maybe impact their lives? WHAT? Phew... there was a 10 minutes break, I told Jazim that I had to use the bathroom, and out I ran to the nearest restroom... Can I tell ya, I was rehearsing again in the bath room and also as I was washing my hands.. I felt so nervous, as I looked up and onto the mirror, that my throat started to tighten up and also I started to slightly panic. I took several deep breath and stretched a bit, as if I was going to run a unexpected marathon. I ran back to the auditorium and open the door, and there I saw Glendaliz Camacho standing on the corner where the previous ladies has already spoken their art. Huh? wasn't it my turn, as I looked to her in a very curious and also confused way, she looked back at me, and jazmin explains that I took too long and if I didn't mind her starting next, I was like, sure no problem, (great for me.... more time to out line my words together, cuz I ain't that good talking).


Glendaliz is a co founder of La Menta Collective, and her presentation with writing and poetry sure made me laugh as I enjoyed her story telling and reveling dating story to us all. After she finished her works, and she walked back to her seat, I sat there staring at the table for a bit. Then Jazmin called my name, and I felt all my joined scream GO ON GIRL GET YOUR ASS UP THERE....! and so I did. I walked to the designated spot and explained to every one that I was so honored to be apart of this program with everyone there, and also explain that I was not a poet like those here that had already expressed their talents before you, I went further by also explaining that will briefly talk about my past, current affairs and activities and what I have hope to do in the up in coming future. Ahhhh I took a deep breath. Lets begin, is what I said to myself as I saw all those faces staring back at me. I smiled and told my story.
After my story I directed my attention to the audio visual people that were right behind me, and then signal them to begin showing the very short clip of "The ARTIST PROCESS" that was created by Tasty keith and the Bondfire family to the people in this room.

I took the advantage and breathed in some more... all eyes on the screen, and everything went silent. The filmed came to a closed and then there was a brief Question and Answers for me. Some asked about my military connection with that of art, how I managed to stay focus while being a full time mom, and others asked about how to maintain a life style such is this and pay your dues, and live comfortably in New York City.

I was signaled by the amount to applauds that my time was up, and boy was I thrilled. I do hope those that listened can take with them a big piece of me home. Then followed right behind me was Anthony Morales who talked about his findings of poetry and literature and being of Puerto Rican decent, then cam my home girl Crystal Clarity that I am so proud to know. You have to be there to have had your soul shaken by her words and how meaningful it was to connect with a fellow artist that do understand the hard work of being a lady, and artist, and a believer of positivity and how it all can work well with others in a WORLD of ours in this life time. I am so proud of her!

Last minute panelist Questions and Answers were given to us all, and hope honored I have been while really giving them the honest response as best as I have given to the students there. Last applause and then GOOD night.

Thank You for reading
alot of love to you all

~Marthalicia Matarrita

Living Art Exhibition: Art Battle past event, last footage seen from BRAZIL..

Re Cap: Younity FRESHER art group show... eco female friendly

So dope so fresh, the night filled with many cool people and admires of the arts. I was pretty glad to have witness so many amazing people who came together to celebrate awareness via the art and its discussion of how the artist interprets the world around us. I was also very privileged to have been asked to discuss my art to a TV show that featured legendary Graffiti writer who was hosting the program, stay tuned for the film, ( not sure where its gonna be aired, but.. hey, it was fun chatting it up)... My other friend ROCKAFELLA, famous b girl, posed with me and also got down and dirty on the dance floor too... how cool was that!

Re Cap: "The Artist Process" documentary Sept. 20th group showing

There is so much to tell, share and explore together for this past event that was held on Sunday September 20th. I wouldn't have done this without the many help that I got from real down to earth, creative, gifted, talented people that share the same passion for their ability to create and share with others. If it wasn't for their belief for my vision for this documentary, I truly can say to you now, that I wouldn't have gone this far with this vision... not at all. Without these amazing people, this art project/event wouldn't be a reality, that also have affected many other people to realize that positive people can get together and make a difference.

The list of people that have worked with me from the beginning are: Felecia Cruz. She is a person to look at, who is making changes for others over seas, with creative art projects. She has held many Fundraiser events at Club Europa, where she calls FIGHTING FOR FUTURES, that helps other unfortunates get to school or have programs in school that integrates arts, such as her passion PHOTOGRAPHY and FILM. She has helped me document the many artist that was featured in this documentary along side with Victoria Holt super cool photographer and a mother like me. Kya Bliss Productions, who is really Ana Pichardo, mega cool chica who has trooped it to many artist's home and has sacrificed financial needs to support with this art project.

Catch Me if You Can Production, has been super inspiring and supportive from the day I met this team. They have asked me to participate at their documentary of the lives of Struggling Artist in New York City, and I was one out of the many that were filmed. check them out at:

Meres Need I say more... A dude like this one, who's hands has influenced many New York city streets, with his ideas/ light bulbs, that is recognizable even in Europe. His influence in Graffiti has lead him to have a fantastic relationship with owner of 5 Pointz, who then allowed Meres to organize New York City artist, and else where to bless those walls with street art. This place, the 5 Pointz has been up since the early 70's. And the unfortunate event that had occurred this summer, 2009, has lead the 5 Pointz to be shot down. But for Meres who is a dear friend of my, has granted me the usage of this legendary place for the film / documentary that I was organizing, a shout out to him! He dedicated this wall, even helped prime the entire wall's length, with also the help of my beloved cousin Yadira S, and CHARM an awesome cool ass graff writer, film, photo, truck driver, etc etc.. Thank you so much MERES, you rock

The list of extraordinary visual artist filed the walls with colors and joy as they proceeded to design and get down in front of known and strangers alike, and shared unity with the music as they bask in the last days of summer, while watching some cool ass break dancing from b boy 360 and his friends, and my older brother ATOMIC and his friends. But during the beginning process of getting all this together wasn't easy. I was so nervous and agitated that certain things didn't follow through, but as I physically stood back, and saw so many people smiling and having a good time, I let loose and jumped right back into place. Once my friend WHYLEE, a dude you will be hearing so much from, help place his sound system together and shared with the many MC's, who then got real, got so open, got so expressive and which made the crowd so hyped and motivated ! For real, it was that simple... so thrilling that the event is still ringing and echoing strongly in my mind as if it happened just yesterday !

Whats even cooler about Sunday September 20th, Gigi Bio and Alex Bershaw and I had a sequel to the Frida Khalo series of photoshoot that depiced my appreciation and admiration to her via a photoshoot at 5 Pointz, that was some how blended so well into the "The Artist Process" fundraiser event.

**P.S.***
Please Stay tuned for the Video Release party, and "The Artist Process part 2" coming sooner then you think...

Re Cap: Art Battle, Intermix Clothing, Rihanna awsome showdown

"Star Struck" That's how I was.... My highlight of the night was really enjoying the night and viewing so many people and the media. I was confused at first as to why where there so many people organizing others to "move right here", "stay there and I will signal you in" even BODY GUARDS...or the F.B.I. stylo. As the night progressed forward, I then put things together and realized there were gonna be "important" people entering this store. All the camera people, and photographers, looked thirsty and at the ready, as the coordinator was orchestrating the people in and also outside of Intermix clothing store. I was able to see all of this since I was standing onto a window platform, were Leif and my self was Painting Live on mannequins.

There were two major "important" people that did showed up last night, Rihanna the singer and The creator of VOGUE magazine. Although I don't know the latter, I was able to see how of an impact her appearance was as the flashing of the lights went on like fire works inside the store. What was even fascinating to me was the crowd I saw outside. The street was like a wave of many different people, viewing in, and trying to get closer to the window and inside the store and while others were moving out from the store and into the massive block of fidgety people... I felt as I was in L.A. By the way, these pictures were taken by my other awesome art pal, Andre T. . I saw Danielle M., and many other cool art appreciators and Art Battles regulars... ha ha ha , if there was such a word. I didn't win the battle, but I was so happy to be apart of something so great!
** Star Stuck ** I was viewing Rhianna, being filmed and taken photographs of, and as she turned around and talked a bit with others, she looks my way, and I took the cheesy chance to wave at her, not sure if she could see me with them big dark SUN GLASSES she was wearing, but she actually did ! I waved at her and she waved back... I felt like singing S.O.S please some one help me, its unhealthy... ha ha ha ha ha

Check out the rest of the pictures, and let me know if you like them, thank you for reading my adventures via the paint brush... you guys ROCK~






The gentle man you see in front of me, is THE OWNER OF INTERMIX... he kinda looks like a F.B.I guy...

An Artist for an artist:


more youtube.com of this event, how crazy is that... im in the back ground of a few of these pics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twkBcdmjzS8

Painting Tonight at the Studio Museum of Harlem at 7pm -11pm

Abstract Nomadic Media (AbNomad) presents “Afro-Latin edition” of Uptown Fridays! Dance to the worldly beats of Global Ghetto Technician, Geko Jones, along with a warm-up by up Eclectic Technician Ethegy. Experience this high-energy party flow into paint as visual artists create Afro-Latin inspired work live to the beats! Don’t miss this fun and festive evening of culture in Harlem!

Vist the Studio Musuem in Harlem's website:
http://www.studiomuseum.org/uptown-fridays-%E2%80%9Cafro-latin-style%E2%80%9D-with-geko-jones-ethegy/

Preview Geko Jones here: http://nyc.duttyartz.com/podkast/duttyartz_podcast_gekojones_la_nueva_guaracha.mp3

Preview Ethegy here: http://www.divshare.com/download/7686862-72d

*Featured painters:
Andre Trenier
Vaimoana “Moana” Niumeitolu
Marthalicia Matarrita

COVER: $15 for members, seniors & students and $20 for the general public. Tickets are available for purchase at the museum store.

CASH BAR will be available.

(Rain Date on August 28th!)

I Painted at Voodoo Lounge, and traveled to see B-day Josie at Deity

Hot and humid.... "sweating balls" as my brothers would say as I stood on the corner waiting for my art friend Lexi Bella on 1st ave on 1st street. Yeah I was lost, I thought I knew where was voodoo lounge was. Apparently even the name of the place changed, to Luck Chang I believe. Either way, I was lead to Voodoo Lounge, and there she was and also another cool ass person, Natalie Crue, who I met via the infamous Facebook.

The night was way cool... its been a while were I was able to really listen to Underground hip hop. It was so so SO motivating... Got me really into my art. Now mind you, I created that painting at the most interesting lighting source, dim and red. The Red light bulb and its low luminance power was the lighting setting for this really cool urban atmosphere, kinda jazzy romantic to say the least. The Brown Paper Bag All Starts were on stage after a long time of tuning the equipments and sounds. Professional were these guys.

Towards the end of the night a fella by the name of Maxx wanted to buy my painting, and so you have it, a happy young man !