NEW YEAR, NEW WORKS
Exhibition
and Meet The Artists Today
Thornwood Gallery Fine Art

2643 Colquitt, Houston, TX 77006

Saturday, January 19, 2019
5:00pm – 7:00pm
View our latest works, enjoy some wine, and meet our artists.

BRAD ROBERTSON

Brad Robertson has painted all his life. Born and raised in the coastal town of Mobile, Alabama, his earliest inspiration was the landscape—the indigenous pines and oak trees, and the waters of Mobile Bay. The coastal landscape is still a major source of inspiration source of inspiration for Robertson.

DAVID ADICKES

David Pryor Adickes is a modernist sculptor. His most famous work is the 67-foot tall A Tribute to Courage statue of Sam Houston in Huntsville, Texas.
Adickes also created Virtuoso, a 36-foot steel and concrete statue of a string trio that is also displayed in Houston. In 1986, he created Cornet as a stage prop for the New Orleans World Fair.

MAXINE PRICE

Many of her portraits hang on the campuses of The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. Her original oil paintings are in numerous corporate and private collections throughout the United States, Mexico, England, Germany, Japan and Bermuda.

JOE INCRAPERA

Joe Incrapera studied art techniques in Barcelona, Spain for four years and drawing in Florence, Italy for one year. In these art-rich European cities, Incrapera learned techniques of sculpting in marble and alabaster. He later spent thirteen months in India where he studied the ancient art of sandstone sculpting as well as Eastern philosophies.

SABINE STROMEYER

The German artist pieces come alive in the space between paintings and sculptures. They can be easily identified by interesting structures, mysterious textures, and surprising surfaces. Sabine is inspired by the vast variety of designs created by nature which leads her to works like river rock covered panels, water wet appearing ocean scenes, volcanic settings or carved looking mountain parts.
Major influences in Sabine’s work are her exposure to different cultures and landscapes through traveling to many different countries; her background in cartography and advertising; and the love of modern interior design.

PAT MOBERLEY MOORE

As a sculptor in bronze, clay, limestone or welded metal, Pat Moberley Moore’s sculptures are about capturing emotion in 3-D. She works with the figure impressionistically often using the feminine as a metaphor for the “inner life”.
She has a BFA and a BS in Education from the University of Houston and has studied with such notables as Eugene Daub, Lincoln Fox, Bruno Lucchesi, and Sandy Scott.

BO NEWELL

Bo’s love for wildlife began at the age of five and has continued to this day. As a painter of animals and their social behavior in the environments in which they live, he has a particular passion for the wildlife and landscapes of Africa.

PAIGE BRADLEY

Born in Carmel, California Paige Bradley knew she would be an artist by the age of nine. Immersed in nature and art, Bradley’s fascination with the human figure began early.
Paige began drawing from the nude model by the age of ten and by fifteen was studying intensely at university campuses during the summer months. Knowing that she was naturally a sculptor, at seventeen she cast her first bronze.

IVAN BLAGORENKO

Being born in the former Soviet Union he was exposed at an early age to the colossal art collections in some of the world’s greatest museums. He paints nature in its pure state reflecting its deep character. Hi work strives to find grandness even in the simplest things that at first might seem minuscule or boring.

BOB CHRZANOWSKI

Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, he attended Mansfield University. After completing his B. A. in Education, he attended The Instituto Allende San Miguel, Mexico, where he received a Masters of Fine Art Degree in Jewelry and Sculpture. His Artistic career has taken many paths, including Teacher, Designer and Gallery Owner.

ANA LUISA VELOZ

Born in Monterrey, México in a multicultural friendly place gave her a strong, deep connection with nature and contemplation of the little everyday miracles. Being naturally intuitive since an early age she focused her energy with the loving intention for the healing of all and everything.

BILL WEBB

Bill Webb is a native Houstonian who grew up on the Northwest side of Houston. Many of his boyhood days were spent hunting in the wooded areas of South and Central Texas with his father. This is where he developed a fascination and love of trees. After graduating Reagan High School, he spent the next four years in the U.S. Coast Guard stationed in South Louisiana and Galveston, Texas. During this time he attended the Damage-Control school at Groton Con where he received formal training in acetylene and oxygen welding.

CHRISTOPHER OWEN NELSON

Christopher Owen Nelson’s work reveals the dynamic nature of intrinsic existence, as concept and feeling align within a medium that is uniquely his own. Combining elements of his background in painting and construction, Nelson carves multidimensional reliefs into cast acrylic panels and sculpture, illustrating deliberate yet subconscious narratives guided by lucid dreamscape.

TOMMY NIENABER

Tommy Nienaber discovered his talent for sculpting by accident and fate after a house fire in 1998 left much of his arms, neck and back with 2nd and 3rd degree burns. Months later, after skin graft and reconstructive surgery, surgeons warned of the possibility of permanent loss of movement in his arms, hands, and fingers, despite hours of grueling therapy every day. He was encouraged to find a hobby that was arm, hand, and finger intensive in addition to his therapy.

 

Thornwood Gallery Fine Art
2643 Colquitt
Houston, TX 77006
thornwoodgallery.com

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MFAH UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Discover something new every week with Art Bite tours, a series of 20-minute gallery tours that feature one or two specific art objects. The topic is the docent’s choice, so each tour is unique. These “bite”-size gallery experiences are quite a treat. Gallery tours are free with Museum admission. On Thursdays, Museum admission is free, courtesy of Shell Oil Company.

Art Bite Tour: (Thursday, January 24: 6:30–6:50 p.m.; 7–7:20 p.m.; and 7:30–7:50 p.m.)

Exploring the Artist’s Toolbox: (Thursday, January 24: 6:30–7:30 p.m.) Take a moment to touch, explore, and learn more about the different materials, processes, and techniques artists use to create works of art. Artist’s Toolboxes focus on six different art-making techniques: oil painting; egg tempera and gold-ground painting; ceramics; sculpture; fabrics and fibers; and photography. Each week focuses on a new technique. This activity is free with Museum admission. On Thursdays, Museum admission is free, courtesy of Shell.

Our Youngest Artists: (Friday, January 25: 10:30–11:15 a.m.; and 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; Saturday, January 26: 10:30–11:15 a.m.; and 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.) “Inspired by Touch” | Babies and toddlers up to 35 months old, and their caregivers are encouraged to touch, explore, and make their own works of art using washable, non toxic materials. The event concludes with a visit to the galleries to see the work of art that inspired the day’s program. Tickets: $6 per child for MFAH members & $8 per child for non members. Adults can attend for free with general admission. Reserve your child’s spot in advance.

Fashion through the Ages: Design Workshop: (Saturday, January 26: 2–4:30 p.m.) Presented by the MFAH and the Houston Community College fashion-design department, the program begins with a discussion by curator Helga Aurisch on the significance of dress in royal English courts. Then, become a fashion designer as instructor Nicolas ChampRoux leads a workshop on how to make your own fascinators or similar headwear inspired by the elegant looks depicted in portraits from the exhibition. Presented by Helga Aurisch, curator of European art; and Houston Community College instructor Nicolas ChampRoux. Tickets include materials fees and admission to the exhibition before or after the program. Tickets: $25 Museum members & $30 Nonmembers. Secure your spot in advance.

Sunday Family Zone: (Sunday, January 27: 1–4 p.m.) “Flora” | Families are invited to drop in and enjoy a variety of games, activities, books, and mini-tours of the galleries. Each month’s program focuses on a different work of art, exhibition, or artist each month. Enjoy two storybook circles, at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. each Sunday, which connect the works of art with fun and exciting stories. Recommended for ages 3+. Free with general admission. MFAH members and ages 12 & younger always receive free general admission.

Tour: Garden Paradise: The Magnificent Safavid Carpet from the Burrell Collection, Glasgow: (Monday, January 28: 6:30–7:30 p.m.) On this Exclusive Tour, see how the works in Garden Paradise demonstrate the profound appeal of garden imagery across all artistic media, from ceramics and metalwork to the art of the book in Islamic lands, within the context of the one-of-a-kind Wagner Garden Carpet. Tickets: $55 MFAH Members & $65 Adult Nonmembers. Reserve your seat in advance.

Artist’s Talk: Abraham Cruzvillegas: (Monday, January 28: 6:30–8 p.m.) Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas, whose work was featured in the 2017–18 exhibition Home—So Different , So Appealing, grounds his practice in the concept of autoconstrucción, or self-construction.During this lecture, Cruzvillegas discusses his work and concludes with a Q&A. This program is free. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Discover something new every week with Art Bite tours, a series of 20-minute gallery tours that feature one or two specific art objects. The topic is the docent’s choice, so each tour is unique. These “bite”-size gallery experiences are quite a treat. Gallery tours are free with Museum admission. On Thursdays, Museum admission is free, courtesy of Shell Oil Company.

Tudors to Windsors features portraits of British royalty spanning 500 years, by artists from Hans Holbein and Sir Joshua Reynolds to Annie Leibovitz and Andy Warhol. The MFAH is the only U.S. venue to host this unprecedented exhibition, part of a major partnership with the National Portrait Gallery in London. Some 150 objects tell the story of Britain’s monarchy through masterworks of painting, sculpture, and photography. The exhibition closes Sunday, January 27.

Museum of Fine Arts Houston
1001 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77005
mfah.org

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Art Colony Association, Inc. Reception
to Announce Middle School Student Finalists
Spring Street Studios

Saturday, February 9, 2019
2:00 – 4:00pm

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of the Bayou City Art Festivals and a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Houston community nonprofit organizations, will announce the top 30 finalists for its 7th Annual Middle School Art Competition at the “Art in the Middle” reception on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Spring Street Studios located at 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007.

The Middle School Art Competition is an education initiative offered by ACA. Students in grades 5th- 8th from Houston area private schools, charter schools, and public independent school districts are eligible to participate. The art contest offers middle school students the opportunity to participate in a 2-D juried competition, have their art displayed in public, interact with working artists, and win prizes for themselves and their school’s art program.

The public along with students, parents, teachers and district representatives are invited to attend the “Art in the Middle” reception and view artwork from more than 900 students. During the reception, working artists will speak to the students about exploring their creativity in the arts. Lite bites and refreshments will be served. The students’ artwork will also be in exhibition at Spring Street Studios from Wednesday, February 6 through Saturday, February 9, 2019.

The top 30 finalists will display their art at Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park on March 29-31, 2019. The finalists’ artwork will also be posted for web-based voting to determine the “People’s Choice Award”. Online voting will take place Monday, February 18 through Monday, March 4, 2019 at www.artcolonyassociation.org. Additionally, the finalists will receive tickets to the Memorial Park festival and a finalist award ribbon.

ACA will announce 1st, 2nd and 3rd place along with the winner of the “People’s Choice Award” at a special reception at Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 1 p.m.

About Bayou City Art Festival:

Entering its 48th year in 2019, the Art Colony Association has raised $3.6 million for local nonprofit programs through the festivals. A percentage of the proceeds support local art organizations and nonprofits. The Festivals are funded in part by grants from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, corporate sponsorships, private contributions, in-kind support and volunteer assistance. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please visit www.artcolonyassociation.org.

 

Spring Street Studios
1824 Spring St.
Houston, TX 77007

springstreetstudios.info

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HERE AND THERE
JANET CHAFFEE & BENITO HUERTA

Rudolph Blume Fine Art / ArtScan Gallery

On View through February 16, 2019

Here and There: Janet Chaffee + Benito Huerta is the first of three exhibitions dedicated to LAN 2019 (Latino Art Now), a series of citywide shows focusing on Latino Art in connection with the LAN 2019 Symposium at the University Houston (April 4 -6, 2019).

Benito Huerta has been involved in and has influenced Latino Art in Texas in a major way as an artist, educator, curator, gallery director and art magazine founder, to name a few of his accomplishments. In his paintings, drawings and prints he explores the intersection of cultures and eloquently fuses language, abstraction and representation, high art and the mundane. He examines shifting boundaries, conflicting information or cultural stereotypes in order to create modern archetypes, which can be funny, ambiguous or downright unsettling.

Janet Chaffee and her work provide a certain counterpoint to Benito’s action packed canvasses. She is more interested in textures and structures that are subtle and deliberate. She often uses naturally occurring elements such as beeswax, minerals or mica rather than commercial products and most of her recent work has been executed using dry pigment, oil, and encaustic. Although referencing patterns in the natural world, her work feels like an authentic part of nature.

Rudolph Blume Fine Art
ArtScan Gallery
1836 Richmond
Houston, TX 77098
rudolphblume.com