Yes, that does mean “lots of shit”, but in Spanish it is also the thing they say (in theatre) to wish each other “bad luck” (which is good, just ask Michael Jackson about this Bad/Good conundrum). It is analogous to our expression “break a leg” (también se dice en español: ¡Rómpete una pierna!).

I offer this load of crap (in a good way) to Berkeley-based artist Mel Davis, whose exhibition of New Paintings opens today at the NavtaSchulz Gallery in Chicago. If you’re in Chicago, lucky you! Check them out — these are paintings that really have to be experienced (not merely seen on the web).

Do you suppose there is an equivalent expression to offer to painters? What’s the worst that could happen… “Frizz a brush”? “Bend a knife”? “Fracture a wrist”? “Lose an eye”?

Anyhow, dare I say it: Congratulations and good luck moving those babies. Bring on the red dots!

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