Devils in the Details

I’ve been pestering MB Maher to shake loose some more video work, and he keeps telling me the coffers are empty at the moment, that he’s hard at work on a new series on designers tentatively titled Field Studies. However, he agreed to make a trailer for AGO readers of a piece in this series on Reuben Munoz, who channels the salvage instincts of Derek Jarman and combines them with the theatricality of Tony Duquette, but with a shamanistic inflection that his uniquely his own.

So, without further ado, a glimpse of the work of the brujo in residence at Rancho Reubidoux.

Field Studies – trailer from MB Maher on Vimeo.

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11 Responses to Devils in the Details

  1. ks says:

    Hail MB Maher ! The soundtrack was desert-surfy, and just took me home.

  2. Pam/Digging says:

    Loved the music and all the details, but especially that devil planter–so hot!

  3. Denise says:

    Kathy, you’ve got a great ear. Pet Sounds, Beach Boys.
    Pam, I like it too, and it’s an example in miniature of Reuben’s finely honed sense of succulent humor.

  4. Vickie says:

    I am so thankful that I have met Reuben. I’ve been so encouraged by all that meeting him has lead me to. To think that something I was doing just to amuse myself would open such a window for me. A great big thanks to Rueben and all the others that I have been reading about and learninng from!!!!

  5. Vickie says:

    I am so thankful that I have met Reuben. I’ve been so encouraged by all that meeting him has lead me to. To think that something I was doing just to amuse myself would open such a window for me. A great big thanks to Rueben and all the others that I have been reading about and learning from!!!!

  6. Denise says:

    Vickie, it was wonderful to be introduced to you and your garden through Reuben’s blog.

  7. Les says:

    Well, that was fun. I hope there will be more.

  8. Rita says:

    Loved this! Reuben is a constant source of wonder and inspiration. I hope he’s a happy camper because his garden & artwork make a lot of people smile.

  9. laguna dirt says:

    so cool! i loved it so much i re-posted it on laguna dirt. (hope that’s ok with you and mb.)

  10. Denise says:

    Les, I hope so too!
    Rita, if you’re in SoCal don’t forget Reuben’s big soiree Oct. 1st and 2nd.
    LD, glad you liked it — repost away!

  11. Denise

    Sooo glad I dropped by.
    Your description of Reuben is beyond noteworthy: Brilliantly spot-on!
    Just saw a link to this video on twitter, then on Rancho Reubidoux,
    and now I’ve landed at one of a favorite blogger’s blog.

    Hope you’re having a great summer, kiddo!!

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