an alternative art space
1700 south lamar boulevard, ste. 318
austin, texas 78704
juried call for entries: "Models and Artists" - the muse in history
juror and guest artist: Rick Fink
entry deadline February 10, 2009 - click here for entry details
a juried exhibit: "Love's Writ" with guest artist and juror, Jacqueline May
exhibit dates: January 17 - February 14, 2009
artists' opening reception: January 17, 6:30-9:30pm
special completion event: February 14, 2009 Gentle Thunder performance
"The Golden Spiral" © Jacqueline May 2008
Juror, Jacqueline May, grew up in small Texas town, started painting at roughly age 11, and received a degree in studio art at the University of North Texas. She worked many years in the business sector of the art world, serving as Development Director and later Communication Director for Mexic-Arte Museum, and later writing art reviews for the Austin Chronicle. After participating in small shows for years, she took a big risk and opened up her own art studio in 1997 following the death of her parents. Since then she has had numerous exhibitions and been blessed with a lot of great friendships both within the art community and outside of it. She has also danced and practiced yoga as much as possible, and surrounded herself with magnificent cats. In between, she has traveled all over and picked up a few languages. Her interest in spirituality has flowed outward from her personal life to inspire her artwork. She likes gardening and nature, and it is not unusual for this type of imagery to be transformed into her paintings. Likewise, volunteer work resulted in an interest in the Braille text that is often seen in her artworks. She uses oil paint, encaustic, collage, video, and whatever inspires her fancy at the moment. Her work tends to include reflective surfaces and spiritual imagery and enjoys the “fine time” she has for creativity.
“In essence, spirituality is love.” - Jacqueline May.
Jacqueline May is visually inspired by artworks strong in the area of content, especially if using text creatively. She looks to this context by holy books, palimpsests, codexes, scientific diagrams, and other spiritual orientations.
"Live with me and be my love." - Christopher Marlow. On your heart or mind, on parchment or sky, in tale or book, love has been writ. An exhibit featuring a celebration of love and spirituality.
juried artist selection to be announced soon
a special completion event to the "Love's Writ" exhibit
Gentle Thunder Journey Evening on Valentine's Day
Experience the distinctive sound and heart felt presence of GRAMMY® nominated multi-instrumentalist Gentle Thunder as she takes you on a spirit inspired musical journey celebrating LOVE while playing grand hammer dulcimer and several Native American flutes as a special completion event to the "Love's Writ" Exhibit on February 14th, 2009 at 8pm*. Expand your inner sanctuary as you allow yourself to be gently guided into your breath, your place of center, as you experience the reflection of your magnificence through this transformative music.
Tickets $20 available through www.BrownPaperTickets.com
a very special intimate performance - limited to 60 seats!
Her music has been described as “direct and organic” by Jim Fusilli - Wall Street Journal
and
“heartfelt, glorious, enchanting and celebratory” by RJ Lannan - New Age Reporter
*doors open at 7:30pm for seating - no late seating
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p.o. box 40430
austin, texas 78704
phone: 512 326-9102
fax: 512 445-4995