They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but Pablo Martín thinks they might be worth more than that. Mysterious and glyph-like, the ink-and-paper images in Inventarios by the Argentinian artist all aim to defeat traditional language, evoking “esoteric knowledge never meant to be spoken, but only viewed and understood intuitively.” Figures stand poised before unknowable tasks, conjoined in logic-defying ways, often surrounded by “cabecitas” (or, little heads). In Anno Domini’s second show, Mexican artist Play is Soul Food collaborates with gallery owners on a series of spontaneous body art. Both shows end Saturday.

‘Inventarios’ Closing Night
Sat, 12-5pm, Free
Anno Domini, San Jose

Corpus Callosum always wanted to go on tour, but that is easier said than done. With seven members, multiple instruments and loads of theatrical props, a mini-van just won’t cut it. That’s why they are putting together a kickstarter fundraiser to help get them on the road for their first ever nation-wide tour.

Corpus Callosum have been performing together for ten years, and have accomplished quite a bit in that time. They’ve produced innovative, artistic music videos; performed in art museums; curated their own series of music and theatrical shows at the AD Gallery and they always make a big splash at Sub Zero Festival every year. Though they have traveled up and down the West Coast, they hope to take their act to the next level by going on a legit national tour. If all goes well, the fundraiser will set them up to tour in subsequent years.

Considering how serious and prolific Corpus Callosum are, it’s strange that they haven’t hit the road after a decade of performing, but they aren’t really a “band” per say. They are more of a musical theatrical troupe. They put a lot of work into each of their performances, which are a mixture of indie-folk music, visual arts, theater performance and puppetry. Their shows usually begin with something truly fantastic like having the entire troupe enter the stage alongside a life-size eight-foot-plus tall puppet. It is a visual-auditory spectacle.

In order to be able to finance this tour, Corpus Callosum estimate that they’ll need at least $13,000. They are asking people to help them reach a minimum of $5,500.

Their kickstarter campaign will remain active until May 21. If they make their goal, they will announce tour dates in June. More details HERE.