A VIEW OF OUR PAST EXHIBITS
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
Tina Weitz, juror and owner, studio2gallery
read the review by Austin Chronicle's Wayne Alan Brenner click here "Organic: Basic Inspirations" a juried exhibit with feature artist: Oscar Silva, Staples, Texas
October 3-30, 2009
studio2gallery
shows 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.
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.
His work has 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 Las 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.
"Harvest"
by Oscar Silva "Greeting" set of brooches by Eun
Yeong Jeong "Entanglement 1" Doug Russell
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.
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.
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". - Tina Weitz, owner/studio2gallery
juried exhibit: "Models and Artists" the muse in history
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 "Love's Writ" exhibit dates: January 17 - February 14, 2009
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
click here to read the review by SarahMarie in austinist online
"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.” - featured artist and juror, 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.
