Past Exhibits
A VIEW OF OUR PAST EXHIBITS
Be inspired by a journey with the Aborigine and the influence of their music and life through 3 feature artists: Ron Crose, Omid Aski Laridjani and Eliot Stone. The artworks selected reflect the artists and their relations or observations of the world around them.
Studio2Gallery owner, Tina Weitz, looks to the written words in the art statement of feature artist, Mary Jo Kennard, for our next call, Doors, “…icons, or still lifes of a sort. Or one could make a case for the psychological implications of painting open doors, closed doors, darkened doors…”
Doors allow passage, are barriers, represent what lies beyond. They are metaphorical and allegorical (wiki).
Exploring the world and cultures of tattoo with guest artist, Sara Mae Short.
Sara Mae was born in the Midwest. Studying art and theatre for most of her life and after much success as a stage-writer in Chicago for several years, Sara Mae moved to Las Vegas following LOVE. While living and working in Vegas, she started searching for a tattoo artist to create her next tattoo. Tattoos were always an interest of hers since she was a kid, seeing her Trucker Uncle with all his varied designs, which made Sara Mae wonder, how was that done? In Vegas, she came across local skin artist, Fred Giavanitti. When meeting up with Fred, she never imagined he would introduce her to a medium of art where the skin would be her canvas. Fred allowed Sara Mae to enter his shop as an apprentice spring of 2006. With the newly found art of tattoos, she would be doing more artwork then ever and tattooing would change the way she looked at art indefinitely. Whether it’s imaginative or realistic, making a drawing form to ones skin would be her most difficult art form yet. After a year and a half working under Fred at Tatlantis– Sara Mae then moved to Austin to pursue tattooing in a different state. Sara Mae currently works at Needlewerx Tattoo and Piercings the beginning of 2009 and still resides there.
“An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.” Charles Bukowski
Tattooing has changed my life drastically and I never thought I could love something that's so damn hard and that could bring so much grief – slugs and bruises I take 'em on the chin. The abuse that comes from myself to get better at this art form will never go away. Tattooing just isn't art, it's a form of changing how you and others see yourself. At least for me it is. My Art/Tattoos stand for moments that I never want to forget, tattoos bring pain and joy and to me, to be able to create stories on the skin.
Studio2Gallery and juror and feature artist, Mo Scollan, painter and former owner/director/curator of 2040 gallery invite artists to share their vision.
Juror Statement: I think if you gave the same 50 artists an idea to interpret you would most likely have 50 wildly different pieces of work. In this show I invite you as an artist to create art that is YOU, your view, keeping in mind that my expectations are high and my mind is open. A few of my favorite artists are Sargent, Caravaggio, Lucien Freud, Susan Rothenberg, and The Bay Area Figurative Artists…but my appreciation is certainly not limited to painting. I have a great appreciation for functional art also. –juror, Mo Scollan
"Translations" navigating culture through paper -juror, Benné Rockett
Benné Rockett has served the Austin arts community as a visual arts writer, juror, and gallery director and owner. She is an internationally exhibiting visual artist, working in various mediums including concrete, encaustic and paper. As an activist, Benné initiated a number of exhibitions devoted to highlighting social issues impacting our daily lives.
Exhibited works, consisting primarily of paper, express the versatility and manipulation of the materiality of paper. Selected artists will address aspects of culture, one’s own or one visited, and can include references to language, customs, and beliefs.
Life is certain to have challenges and adversity. Our feature artist, Elizabeth Hoisington, writes of the layering of life: the difficulties, hope spiritual purification and surrender. She combines poetry with images in her new book, "Moving Towards Grace". This exhibit has symbolic artworks of the pain and grace that exists within our world. From the recesses of our minds, unfolding to that which brings us inner strength beauty and vision. -juror/owner, Tina Weitz
read the review by Austin Chronicle's Wayne Alan Brenner click here
"Organic: Basic Inspirations" a juried exhibit October 3-30, 2009
Studio2Gallery presents artworks from multiple artists which convey organic elements. Inspirations of organic life, organic material, organic food, organic chemistry, organic matter and other natural structures. Featured artist, Oscar Silva, offers his exploration of our theme with contemporary fiber sculptures. -juror/owner, Tina Weitz
Oscar Silva received his BFA in Studio Art from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas while studying under noted fiber artist, Jean Laman, and his MFA in Fiber with a minor in Sculpture from The University of North Texas in Denton, Texas under the tutelage of well known surface design artist, Shigeko Spear. He experiments through his art with natural fibers and mixed media to explore their inherent sculptural capabilities. Oscar often uses architectural design and natural fibers to investigate the confines of modern society, exploring the promise of pristine nature with that of industrialization. By using handmade paper and various fibers in conjunction with mixed media, it allows him to engage fiber with form while preserving its integrity.
Oscar's artworks have been exhibited in galleries throughout Texas, Michigan, and New Mexico. He has won numerous awards as well as an International Award for Sculpture. His work is to be found in private collections in Washington DC, Chicago, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Currently, he is preparing for exhibits for the Texas Federation of Fiber Artists Conference at the Center for Contemporary Craft in Houston, Texas, The Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, Texas, The Alumni Exhibition at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas as well as The University of Texas at Permian Basin in Odessa, Texas.
with feature artist and co-juror:
Oscar Silva, Staples, Texas
and selected artists:
Deborah Osborn Berra, Austin, Texas Michael H. Burton, Lincoln Nebraska Georgie Cunningham, Bulverde, Texas Rebecca Degagne, Arcata, California Sue Fawver, Jersey City, New Jersey Pamela S. Glenn, Austin, Texas Kay Hughes, Austin, Texas Eun Yeong Jeong, Champaign, Illinois Kris Kessey, Fresno, California Leslie Kell, Manchaca, Texas Mary Jo Kennard, Austin, Texas Lisa Kerpoe, San Antonio, Texas Tomo Kobayashi, Grand Rapids, Michigan Marc Leone, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky Patricia Lyle, Round Rock, Texas Kim Matthews, Minneapolis, Minnesota Marilyn Rea Nasky, Volente, Texas Catherine Rozmarynowycz, Sheffield Lake, Ohio Doug Russell, Laramie, Wyoming Katie Ryan, Los Angeles, California William R. Selman, Austin, Texas Robin Tripaldi, Austin, Texas
Oscar Silva at studio2 artfest
Many thanks for participating and the support we received from the artists at studio2 artfest.
Feature artist, (Robert) Bob Cook started furiously painting upon his retirement from business. He began with pencil drawings and now showcases his diverse nature by working regularly in pastel, watercolor, acrylic and oil. As if that wasn't enough, Bob also produces fine art photography. He has received training in workshops led by Brian Bomeisler, Albert Handell, Bob Rohm, Anne Templeton and Vicki McMurray. He completed the Texas State advanced painting curriculum as a visiting graduate student and has also studied at the Southwest School of Art in San Antonio. Bob is a juried Artomat artist who paints pocket sized monsters for sale around the country in Artomat venues. -juror/owner, Tina Weitz
Creatures. Wiggly, swimming, furry, crawling, flying, creatures. Legendary creatures. Their presence can create comfort, fascination, companionship, symbolism, fear, amazement, and even the power of love. Feature artist, Jill Alo. -juror, owner/Tina Weitz
A juried exhibit with the Creative Art Society, answering the question, "What Are You Doing, Texas?"- juror/owner, Tina Weitz
review: a bit of nostalgia from the Daily Texan: click here
In 2005, "A Passion for Polaroid" was exhibited at studio2gallery, and I feel, was one of the best exhibits in over 50 exhibits
I have jurored, curated, or collaborated on. Many Polaroid enthusiasts understand and crave the joy of the magic found in
this self developing film. Now with the world's eyes on our resources for Polaroid, I feel it is especially important to feature
this wonder of photography film. I personally have created stain-glass Polaroids, hand-manipulated Polaroids,
hand-colored Polaroids, mixed media with Polaroid, and have made enlargements from Polaroids.
Our artists will show you their Polaroid Passion, and hopefully this film will live to see a future for "A Passion for Polaroid III".
- juror/owner, Tina Weitz
Most of us have heard of Jean-Leon Gerome, Alphonse Mucha and John William Waterhouse. But who has heard of the models they worked with? Muriel Foster worked for John Waterhouse for 23 years and it was her image in much of his most important work. They shared a unique relationship for decades. Those of us who are moved by art and care about art should seek to understand and acknowledge these relationships. Explore the creative collaboration between models and artists. – juror, Rick Fink, Austin, Texas
- juror, Jacqueline May, Austin, Texas
Join us in celebrating the re-opening of studio2gallery! -juror/owner, Tina Weitz
