Thanks to those who came to my opening at Alleycats in Taipei last week. I have 2 more art exhibitions booked this summer (Kaohsiung and Tainan), and although I have enough old stuff, I’m working on about 20 large, new paintings that I’m really excited about. I should finish at least some of those for upcoming shows. Also, I’ve noticed recently that the gears are grinding a little more smoothly for my art career – this year’s shows have all been organized by people who heard of me or met me and sought me out to do a show. Plus, …

Why not do something different next weekend? Come to the Alleycats for a showing of Derek Murphy’s contemporary surrealist art paintings. Party starts at 8pm, 4/25. There will be free posters, and most likely free pizza – unless I eat it all. 謬象 德瑞克。墨菲 開幕派對 4/25 （日）8-10PM 巷貓 – 華山店: 台北市八德路一段一號 No.1, Sec.1, Bade Rd., Taipei (Chinese flier below says “28th”; but is should be “25th”)