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My soul loves a good surprise. My life is a journey of my love. After college I abandoned illustration to wash dishes at a 5 star restaurant. (I was a poor salesman with a very refined palate) I made zines and hosted events to cure midwestern boredom. I fell in love. It didn't work out. I screamed in a metal band. Hiked across America. I shared paintings and photography to poetically share my transformations and journeys. I biked across the Himalayas and my heart broke for the worlds lack of vision and creativity in the margins. I now live in the middle of America where the concrete weeds are overgrown and still spreading. In the cracks there is new life and unexpected community. The greatest surprise so far was to find sustainability near desolation and creativity in emptiness. I can’t wait for a better world to crash into this one so I’m attempting to make the most of what is most proximate.

April 16, 2009

Title: The Journey of Home Artist: John RauxGallery: Beggar’s Table (2009 Baltimore)Opening: May 1st (open through June 26th)Hours: 6pm - 10pm Opening night, wed/thur/fri 11-4, sat by appointment(call 816.500.0820)Description:  Continuing on from a walk in the mountains(Pacific Crest Trail 2007), John Raux’s been painting in response to his journey in Kansas City, and the last year of his life. The show includes 20 oil paintings that are all 16x24 inches (in contrast to the 11ft pieces a year ago at the Bad Seed). The installation will also include writing and reflections on our relationships with home, speed, and the systems of city life.  At the opening, local songwriter David Bennett will perform on the back patio and will be followed by a dance party.

Title: The Journey of Home

Artist: John Raux

Gallery: Beggar’s Table (2009 Baltimore)

Opening: May 1st (open through June 26th)

Hours: 6pm - 10pm Opening night,

wed/thur/fri 11-4, sat by appointment(call 816.500.0820)

Description:  Continuing on from a walk in the mountains(Pacific Crest Trail 2007), John Raux’s been painting in response to his journey in Kansas City, and the last year of his life. The show includes 20 oil paintings that are all 16x24 inches (in contrast to the 11ft pieces a year ago at the Bad Seed). The installation will also include writing and reflections on our relationships with home, speed, and the systems of city life.  At the opening, local songwriter David Bennett will perform on the back patio and will be followed by a dance party.

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