JANUARY 2026 NEWSLETTERMORE ABOUT THE PICTURES WITH A STORY
by Henry Vermillion
My heartiest thanks to those of you who have seen (and bought) pictures from my current show at Galeria Blue Moon. (The show will be up through Saturday, January 31.)
Since many of the pictures are semi-autobiographical, a handout/guide is available at the gallery, which is located at Stirling Dickinson #7, but this note will add more information about the paintings.
“A Family” is probably the most challenging picture in the show. I should say first that I´m a figurative painter because I´ve always been fascinated by people: their look, their oddity, their uniqueness, their problems, the way they (we) handle our problems. I used to deal with all this in my previous life as a social worker. “A Family” touches on the complexity of sexuality, sexual orientation, and power relationships.
And---speaking of sex: the “Kermit, Texas” picture shows only the top of the pickup/camper, but inside it, the 14-year-old carpenter´s son showed us eight- to ten-year-old neighborhood boys exactly how heterosexual sex is done. In truth, that was the best, and most helpful sex education I ever got. (The subject never--ever-- came up at home.)
Lastly, remember that most of the prices in this show have been greatly reduced.
`A FAMILY´ oil / 48 x 36 in. / by Henry Vermillion
`KERMIT, TEXAS´ Oil on Canvas / 35.5 x 39.5 in. / by Henry Vermillion
"JANIA" TUESDAY NIGHT LIFE DRAWING SESSION / 1.13.26 / charcoal pencil by Henry Vermillion
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Older work not before shown in San Miguel, along with recent memory paintings by Henry Vermillion are featured in a reception and opening 5 to 8 pm, January 9, 2026 at Galeria Blue Moon, Stirling Dickinson #7, San Antonio, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
As we all know, the honored and respected role of original paintings is to add a note of beauty and substantiality to the furnishing of a home. That role is borne by a number of the works in this show, but there are other works—such as “The Christmas Present”, which tell stories not immediately clear. Other recent paintings show personal events in the history of the artist, such as childhood fights or rough games. Some large (and small) paintings grew out of pen and ink drawings (on napkins) in bars and restaurants. Others are scenes the artist has witnessed: KKK marches, politicians, ordinary people, brothel scenes, relatives, models; and some mythical characters and scenes show up as well.
“Why complicate things? Why not paint things people know and love?”, the painter has been asked. “The problem is I´m interested in much more.”
Note: Special prices apply for this show only.
NEW WORK, OLD DIRECTIONS
OPENING: January 9, 2026
SHOW: up until January 30, 2026
HOURS: 11 am - 2 pm & 3 pm - 6 pm. Tuesday through Saturday.
GALERIA BLUE MOON