Keys and Feathers

At the opening of Hans and Bill Haveron's first father-son show, the Kirk Hopper Gallery offered up a back wall to Hans for one of his famous "live paintings.  With the show's theme of Raven's Riddle still influencing his muses, the younger Haveron "feather bombed" with wall with an 8' high by 20' long feather which he painted within a one hour time limit he imposed on himself.  

Bill shared this photo with me which was taken by
John F Ladd.  The first thing I noticed was yet another completed "key circle".  As any of you who have read The Tribes from its beginnings knows, Hans is the original source of Sepia's key.  The painting "Sepia's Secret" has resulted in various representations of the key as a tattoo, jewelry and in graphic designs.  The evening of this painting session, Hans chose to wear the key fashioned for him by Shannon Shiang who has also created a special version of the key pendant for Adam Lambert to compliment his tattoo.  Adam owns the original painting of "Sepia's Secret".

Bill Haveron-a lone wolf of the tribe

Hans, Charlotte and Bill

For the past couple of months I've been getting to know Hans Haveron's artist father Bill in preparation for a promotion of their upcoming father-son gallery show in Dallas.  I have to admit that initially I was a little scared because Bill's art told a story in a language that was kind of foreign to me.  However, that has changed completely.

Bill Haveron grew up in and around the honky tonks outside of Dallas. He was always a bit of a loaner, not fitting into any group or gang.  At times he says he felt like his own worst enemy. However, he did discover his talents for creating visual art.  Talents that were recognized and tutored by well-known members of the Texas gallery elite.

But as time past, Bill also learned the dark side of that world. Dog-eat-dog, favors and games to get works promoted and always in the public eye.  Art as one's vocation took all the romance out of the creative process, something Haveron detested. It took a heavy toll on him trying to maintain "success"; a term along with "failure" that Bill never wants to have to consider again in his work.

All of that drove Bill Haveron to become a bit of an artistic recluse.  These days he creates the art that is inside of him mainly to express it for himself and not for any audience in particular.  He will gladly tell his story to anyone who is truly interested in listening.  It's not that he won't share his art but he now creates for the sake of putting what he is feeling on canvass or wood without the potential resale value lurking in the back of his mind.

As with many fine artists, music has its role in Bill's creative process.  Inspired by the Fats Domino "Let The Four Winds Blow", Haveron refers to his studio as The Chapel of The Four Winds.  Music plays inside all the time.  Bill has a very broad musical pallette but says rap and jazz are his brussell sprouts or liver. On a side note, his least favorite food is actually cilantro.   He thinks that his Texas upbringing may have contributed to the fact that there is some Country-Western music that he enjoys.  He is a bit digitally-analog, opting for CDs rather than plugging in an iPod or internet radio to keep melodies flowing through the studio all the time.

Preparing for the upcoming "Raven's Riddle" gallery show has offered Bill the chance to reflect on his own career, learn more about his son's and get excited for this new chapter.  He looking forward not only to the show but the time that Hans' will be spending at "The Chapel" preparing for it. Looking at Bill's work with new eyes, he tends to tell the story of times recently passed or current.  He reveals things and wakes people up.  Hans seems to capture what is, hopefully, to come. He gives audiences something to look forward to, something to strive for.  This has the potential to result in a very balanced show, yin and yang.

For more information on Bill Haveron visit http://billhaveron.com/Bill_Haveron/Home.html and about Raven's Riddle visit Kirk Hopper Gallery

Bill and Hans Haveron father-son show at Kirk Hopper Fine Art

If you are going to be in Dallas in March this is a "must see" show.  There will be more on this over the next few weeks here on the Tribes Of Art including exclusive interviews with both artists.

Kirk Hopper Fine Art Is proud to announce a new exhibition:   Bill and Hans Haveron: Raven's Riddle   Opening Reception Saturday, March 2nd From 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Kirk Hopper Fine Art Located at 3008 Commerce St. in the Deep Ellum area   Exhibition will be on view through April 13th, 2013 Artists will be in attendance                 Bill and Hans Haveron: Raven's Riddle   Kirk Hopper Fine Art is pleased to announce that it will be the showcase for the first Father/Son exhibit for renowned Texas artist, Bill Haveron and his son, Los Angeles artist, Hans Haveron.  This exhibit represents the fruition of a lifelong dream for both Father and Son. The interplay and overlap of their careers is a source of conciliation, healing and redemption, resulting in a deeper understanding of the role and purpose of art in their lives.   The show is entitled Raven’s Riddle – a reference to the family name which was originally spelled Havran in the original Czech, meaning “the Raven,” but anglicized to Haveron upon immigration to Texas. The title is also a nod to the common threads of interest pursuant to problem solving and mischief making, a theme prevalent in both of their works.   The show will feature the familiar surrealistic and symbolic styles in which both men characteristically work. Dense with imagery and fecund with meaning, their works exhibit an interplay of diverse literary devices: metaphor, allusion, simile and analogy, amongst others.  Typically, the works represent a path of self-discovery and a spiritual evolutionary process –the struggle between the forces of good and evil ever present.   These philosophical riddles are transcribed upon large drawings, paintings and a few examples of painted assemblage from Daddy Bill.   This exciting show represents the deep bond achieved between the two men, using art to overcome every vicissitude of life and the quotidian challenges facing the proverbial “everyman”.                  Kirk Hopper Fine Art    Kirk Hopper Fine Art | 3008 Commerce Street | Dallas, TX 75226 |  214-760-9230      facebook        twitter   Kirk Hopper Fine Art was founded in 2011 and focuses on art in a variety of media primarily produced by Texas artists. The gallery is committed to supporting art of excellent quality both in the U.S. and throughout the world. Kirk Hopper Fine Art actively works to collaborate with educational institutions in an effort to broaden exposure and understanding of the arts.