G Contemporary Art Gallery
G Contemporary is a gallery with a decidedly grassroots approach to creativity, community and cultural exchange that is unafraid to challenge conventions. Its rapidly changing exhibition roster showcases eclectic and often provocative work by outsider and emerging artists from all over the world.
The politics of sex is a theme that many of these artists explore. They use a variety of strategies to tap into libidinal energy and expose myths surrounding power relations that drive the politics of sex.
G Spot Contemporary Gallery
As Houston’s creative community continues to grow, so do its unique spaces. From FLATS in Midtown to the G Spot Contemporary Art Space in the Heights, these galleries exhibit a wide array of paintings, sculptures, and prints by local and international artists. They also host events and lectures.
Gallery owner Wayne Gilbert’s humble, grass roots approach to creative culture is what makes his G Spot a destination worth stopping by. Gilbert’s monthly exhibitions feature eclectic and provocative work by outsider artists unafraid to challenge convention.
In addition to promoting artists through openings and public events, Gilbert’s gallery often absorbs costs such as the cost of printing invitations and travel expenses for artists. He’s also earned a reputation for discovering emerging talent, including abstract painter Ye Cheng. This month, the G Spot features Cressandra Thibodeaux’s “My Box Series,” a mixed media show on reproductive rights. The event is part of a larger exhibition of BIPOC artists curated by Rio Uribe.
G Spot Art Space
The gallery offers a wide range of services to artists. These include promoting the work through open studios and public events, and helping with research and marketing. They also absorb the cost of printing invitations to art shows and pay travel expenses for artists. They are committed to supporting a diverse group of artists and artistic ideas.
Leo Buelna Jr. didn’t seem to mind Journey blaring from the speakers of his sculpture studio, as he identified people in fading family photographs and worked on acrylic paintings that blend a bit of Salvador Dali with Hieronymus Bosch, Yellow Submarine and Disney. He calls the work “escapist.”
The G Spot, in the Heights District, has a decidedly grassroots approach to cultural exchange. Its rapidly changing exhibition roster showcases eclectic and often provocative work by artists unafraid to challenge convention. It is one of the founding members of HAGA, which is composed of 14 of Houston’s finest galleries.
G Spot Gallery
Located in the Historic Heights District, G Spot Gallery is a space for artists who are unafraid to challenge convention. The gallery also hosts group exhibitions and has a grassroots approach to culture exchange. Currently, it is hosting an exhibition by Erika Alonso, who explores her desire to escape into her own dream world consciousness during the pandemic with her alluring all-over paintings.
The gallery promotes its artists through openings and social media. It also absorbs the cost of printing invitations to exhibitions and helps artists with research and travel expenses. It has earned a reputation for discovering emerging talent, such as abstract painter Ye Cheng.
The gallery’s owner, Wayne Gilbert, has owned and operated several galleries in Houston over the years. His seasoned approach to the arts makes the Spot a valuable resource in the city’s creative community. The space is open to the public for a reception on the first Saturday of each month.
G Gallery
G Gallery is a one-stop art-resource-cum-exhibition space that offers a myriad of services. From art advisory to restoration and custom framing, it has something for everyone. Its commitment to artistic diversity is reflected in its curated exhibitions, which showcase a variety of forms that creativity can take.
Here, contemporary creators’ brushstrokes meld with the timeless strokes of traditional masters like Raja Ravi Varma, MF Hussain, and SH Raza. In addition, the gallery delves into heritage, sourcing rare pieces like Mysore Tanjore paintings and 17th-century Tibetan thangkas.
It also specializes in curating for public spaces, including hotels and corporate offices. Its expansive collection of European art includes landscapes, still life, nude, and animalistic genres. Additionally, it carries a selection of furniture and other decor. Its team of experts can help clients select pieces that complement their home or office, while staying within their budget. They also offer convenient online ordering and delivery. Art lovers can browse the gallery’s selection and purchase their favorite works.