{"title":"GEORGE RODRIGUEZ | CLAP CLAP CLAP DOG SHOW!","description":"\u003cdiv data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCLAP CLAP\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eClap Clap Clap\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eclap clap clap clap\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eDOG SHOW!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 1 - 24, 2025\u003cbr\u003eOpening First Thursday, May 1, 6 - 8 pm\u003cbr\u003eArtist in Attendance\u003cbr\u003eBest in Show Dog Event, Saturday, May 3, 2 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo love a dog is to love oneself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe dog has been a trusted companion and particularly responsive to human care for centuries. According to the Chinese zodiac, the dog is born under the signs of loyalty and anxiety. In many world mythologies, the dog is a companion to humans both in life and in death. Canine guardians fend off intruders, demonstrate unyielding devotion, and are viewed as kind protectors. In current popular culture the dog is seen as faithful, fierce, playful, loving and sometimes an accessory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this body of work, I take “man’s best friend” for a walk. We are going to the Dog Show to celebrate the complexity, wisdom, and cuteness of our longtime allies. From the domesticated pooch to the wild canine, the human fascination with dogs transcends time and geography. By referencing historical and contemporary depictions of dogs, I aim to show their deep connections to our lives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI grew up with dogs in my family and was comforted by our unspoken bonds. For me they create a moment of respite. The cruelty and anxieties of the world can be drowned out if only for a moment by the soulful relationship we have with these special companions. Each dog breed has its unique skill, temperament, and appearance, yet they can coexist within packs. I’ve met many unfamiliar dogs in my life. I approach each new interaction with an open heart and a discerning eye.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs I continue to make art in times of doubt, exhaustion, and uncertainty, dogs bring humor, joy, and play into the act of creating.  The time I spend in my studio sculpting and looking at dogs, carves out moments of breath, happiness, and a sense of accomplishment.  Born in the Chinese zodiac year of the dog, I pat myself on the back and say, “That’s a good boy!”\u003c\/em\u003e - George Rodriguez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn tandem with our ninth George Rodriguez solo exhibition, the gallery will host a Best in Show Dog Show on Saturday, May 3 at 2 pm. We encourage people to bring their dogs to participate in a series of categories. For the event, Foster\/White is partnering with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olddoghaven.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOld Dog Haven\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doggoneseattle.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDog Gone Seattle\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/excAreknXcnx8Kjj8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSign up here if you would like to bring your dog and participate!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a listing of more available work and biographical information, please visit George Rodriguez's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fosterwhite.com\/collections\/george-rodriguez\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eprimary page\u003c\/a\u003e on our website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bau-xi.co\/seattle\/Rodriguez%20CV.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeorge Rodriguez CV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sato","title":"Sato","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo love a dog is to love oneself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x_elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe dog has been a trusted companion and particularly responsive to human care for centuries. According to the Chinese zodiac, the dog is born under the signs of loyalty and anxiety. In many world mythologies, the dog is a companion to humans both in life and in death. Canine guardians fend off intruders, demonstrate unyielding devotion, and are viewed as kind protectors. In current popular culture the dog is seen as faithful, fierce, playful, loving and sometimes an accessory.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn this body of work, I take “man’s best friend” for a walk. We are going to the Dog Show to celebrate the complexity, wisdom, and cuteness of our longtime allies. From the domesticated pooch to the wild canine, the human fascination with dogs transcends time and geography. 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