PAUL Magazine: Women's History Month Posters

 

Before Warhol, there was the creative brotherhood between artists Al Diaz and Jean-Michel Basquiat. A sneak peek into The Birth of SAMO, with a clip called "The Night We Borrowed Dracula" for PAULTV

Coming soon to PAULTV. American Pioneers: Stories of Black Americans Who Changed What Was Possible. Part One of the Bessie Coleman (First African American Woman Pilot) micro-series. A work in progress blending archival photographs and animated illustration.

 

Still image and music from scene: 'Carlito's Back on the Block': from The Last Bodega stories and songs written by Sheena Garcia. Conceptual Micro Series Coming this Summer to PAULTV ! More at Paultv.app

 

So grateful for studio time. Gradually moving along on this new painting.

 

"The Birth of SAMO" Conceptual Video by Sheena Garcia

Conceptual AD: I’m excited to be developing a short mixed-media documentary exploring the origins of SAMO, the street-based body of work co-created by Al Diaz and Jean-Michel Basquiat in late-1970s New York City.

Years before Basquiat’s friendship with Andy Warhol, there was Al Diaz, his closest friend and creative partner, a relationship Mr. Diaz has described as a brother-like bond. Together, they created SAMO, using language and public space to deliver social commentary meant for society at large.

This project will blend animation, archival imagery, photographs and documentary storytelling. I’m honored to have Mr. Diaz’s guidance on this project. This is a conceptual video advertisement only, and I’m looking forward to letting the full piece evolve visually over time. More soon.

 

The Colored Girls Museum reopens on February 14th celebrating its 10th year anniversary! Cover: Portion of Painting "Valentine" by Sheena Garcia: Acrylic on Canvas: 44in width, 60in length

 So honored to see my painting "Valentine" represented here and showing in this exhibit. The Colored Girls Museum reopens on February 14th celebrating its 10th year anniversary! Book your tickets via the Colored Girls Museum website. https://www.thecoloredgirlsmuseum.com/visit

So Grateful.

 Such a lovely moment yesterday, and I’m truly humbled by it. I walked into the local bank on 52nd Street yesterday and three employees came up to tell me how much they loved “Miracle on South 52nd Street.” That’s the kind of love that reminds me why I tell these little community stories... not for spotlight, but for connection. To uplift community. For a little bit of joy. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s still up here (below) and on my Facebook page as well as at PAULTV.app . More Philly community stories on the way! Thank you for watching and for sharing! And... a blessed new year to you and yours!

In Production

 

 

A Gift for Lucia Holiday Short by Sheena Garcia

 

A magical tale based on the feeling that loved ones who have crossed over never truly leave us, especially during holidays, celebrations, and life’s most meaningful moments. I created this little film a while back, certainly not perfect but made with heart, and I hope someone finds comfort in the story. Synopsis: "A Gift for Lucia" ... Facing her first Christmas without her beloved husband Giovanni, Lucia moves quietly through familiar traditions; the opera music they listened to together, the Christmas Eve dinner he once loved. On Christmas morning, after nearly a year of avoiding it, she finally opens his closet… and discovers the melody that gently changes everything. A Gift for Lucia is a tender holiday short film about grief, memory, and love that remains, even when someone is gone from this realm. Duration: 6m 16s. There is a quiet moment after the credits. Have a blessed holiday!