A space for established and emerging artists to create, collaborate and present their work
Austin Art Space is pleased to host guest artists in the “Photo Show.” Opening reception is Saturday, October 19th, 5-6:30 p.m. Photographers in this exhibition include:
George Anderson
Donna Crosby
Beverly Deutsch
Richard Fink
LaTreace Giles
Laura Grimes
Peter Janecke
Orion Knox
Cecilia Ling
Bill Oakey
Robert Rogers
Jo Ann Santangelo
Eduardo Vera
Sept. 13-Oct. 12 at Austin Art Space
Darryl Freeman’s “Bride on A Bike”
AVAA Members Show featuring 50+ local artists marks 36 years in the contemporary arts in Austin! Please join us for one of the most exciting shows of the year featuring multi-media works by artists of all styles and backgrounds. The always-eclectic show is currently being held at Austin Art Space through October 12th. Thank you to our wonderful members for being part of this significant anniversary show. Thank you to the public for supporting local artists. Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 11-6 p.m.
Artwork by Brian Leonard
More sales continue for local Austin artists at Austin Art Space. The AVAA Summer Show has already had a sale on opening night.
Too many sales to mention at the WEST Austin Studio Tour this year! Great Tour and many new collectors of Austin artworks.
Several works went home to knew owners in the LOVE Show. Congrats to Mare Kretschmare, Jammie Smith and Jorge Molina!
Congrats to Brian Leonard, Josh Henslee and Dwight Casey for selling their beautiful works at the AVAA Fall Show. Guest artist Shou Ping Newcomb’s amazing “Wildflower Mix” also sold, as well as works by Marilyn Rea Nasky, who graciously donated a portion of her sales to the MISS Foundation nonprofit. Way to go artists!
Artwork by Beverly Deutsch
Way to go Jan Knox for selling several artworks at the Capitol City Arts Opening, and congrats to Beverly Deutsch too. Her piece “Hannah” found a new home as well.
While we can’t list them all, here are a few other sales at the space throughout the year.
Congratulations to Nancy Osborn whose drawing sold in the Figurative Show and Owen Dodgen’s “Lemon Lady” in the “LOVE” Show. Artist Yolande McGann sold her beautiful artwork “Bird with Yellow Flower” in the “12BUY12” Exhibit on display through Jan. 11th. And, hats off to Peter Janecke for another sale of his intriguing photography at the Space. Christine Gilbert’s “Grackle” sold before the 
show was hung.
Artist Debra Wilson’s amazing “Water Lily” was sold at the AVAA Exhibit at the Austin airport on display earlier this year. Way to go Debra!!! Keith Davis’ work also has been sold during the exhibit. Interest continues to be generated by the selected works on display from the ABIA exhibit. For more information, please visit http://austinartspace.com/843.html
Printmaker William Cauthern artwork “Congress” sold during our special exhibit “Process.” “Process” featured 10 extraordinary guest artists, each of whom explored the artistic process with innovative techniques. “Process” artists included Jack White, Sam Coronado (in memoriam), William Cauthern, Leslie Pierce, Orion Knox, Luis Abreux, Jan Middleton Roset, Cecilia Ling, April Sullivan and Revi Meicler.
William Cauthern’s “Congress”
Austin Art Space had to say goodbye/“adios” to long-time friend and resident artist Nikki Atkinson who is embarking on an exciting journey to San Miguel De Allende. She will be deeply missed but promises to keep in touch and let us know how she is doing on her artistic journey. We had a send-off party for her in July and wish her all the best as she follows her dream.
In other news, we welcome Scott Bauer as our new resident artist. Scott is a self-trained multi-media artist who brings a great enthusiasm and dynamic style to the group.
Art Space Artist S’Zanne Reynolds takes to the open road this month with her new truck/trailer and her faithful dog to find artistic inspiration all around her. As she hits the road, and we await her return, we welcome guest artists to share her space — Laura Grimes, wonderful AVAA life drawing coordinator and artist, and artist Sheri Deibert. Welcome artists and stay safe Zanne!
“Pole With Transformer,” block print, by William Cauthern
August 9-August 31 at Austin Art Space
Austin Art Space is pleased to welcome ten extraordinary guest artists to the gallery — each of whom explore the artistic process with innovative technique in their craft and deep perspective in their subject matter.
Jack White, an abstract expressionist and winner of the Austin Visual Arts 2012 President’s Award, has been widely recognized for his provocative and symbolic wooden panels from his African Totem series. Every part of White’s work is purposeful and methodically crafted — and laced with meaning.
Sam Coronado, founder of Coronado Studios and the Serie Project, is well respected for his contributions in serigraphy printmaking. Coronado received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2012 industry art awards at the AT&T Center in Austin. Since 1986, Coronado has taught art and lectured on Chicano art in numerous museums, art schools, and universities throughout the United States.
New AVAA Member William Cauthern is also an accomplished printmaker, sculptor and educator. His dynamic block prints, often Austin-based in theme, bring a dynamic and unique style to the exhibit. Cauthern was introduced to printmaking by Nigerian woodcutter, Dr. Christopher Adejumo, long-time AVAA Board Member and UT Professor.
Leslie Pierce once again pushes the boundaries of artistic process. In her encaustic works, she incorporates elements of “speed painting” and combines them with other contemporary painting techniques. Always one to embrace the unpredictable, she incorporates drips and “mistakes” into fields of visual rhythm. Pierce is not interested in painting an exact replica of something but instead infuses images with a life force that is difficult to define. She mimics, bends and transforms mistakes and uses improvisation to push past traditional methods to create work that is contemporary, arresting and unique.
Orion Knox is not only an explorer in his artistic process but also an explorer in real life. A well-known Texas caver, he was recognized for being the first human to view the incredible rock formations of Natural Bridge Caverns near New Braunfels TX in 1960. From his travels around the world, Knox works to create unity of the overall image in his photographs. Whether his subject matter is a plant, animal, person, structure or landscape, his keen eye and use of natural light immerses the viewer in the scene.
“59,” acrylic on canvas, by Luis Abreux
Painter Luis Abreux is a Cuban artist who offers one of the deepest perspectives to “process.” Abreux brings to the viewer “a mental universe not very well-known so far — it is the mental universe of his land, an island where painting is not a luxury but a thing that emerges from under the stones, among the trees and above the roofs of Havana.” Cuban painting is an outlook on life, perhaps a response to life. For Luis, painting is surviving — “as the demons are walking down the streets, riding on horseback and with a bottle of rum in hand.”
Painter and long-time AVAA Member Jan Middleton Roset is a visual adventurer when it comes to process. She is constantly exploring and experimenting in the realm of the abstract. As an intuitive painter she focuses on interpreting her inner and outer relationships to the world as she sees it. Her work revolves around interpreting the transient relationship of energy and freedom.
Cecilia Ling is an artist-photographer who grew up in China and continued her education in the U.S. Her photos are footprints of her travels. In her process, she attempts to go beyond the reality of the natural images, transforming photographic work into more impressionistic images of light and color. As an Asian-American artist, she endeavors to portray natural harmony and seek balance with Feng Shui approach. To enhance the mood of her photos, she often includes natural materials such as hand- or machine-made paper from Thailand, India, Nepal, Japan, China, France, Italy and Germany.
Fiber Artist April Sullivan is a long-time friend of AVAA and program coordinator for VSA Texas. She uses yarn to “paint” her canvases. Her contemporary fiber art is inspired by the traditional art of the Huichoi Indians.
Revi Meicler is a figurative artist who creates mixed-media collages through a process of construction and layering. She begins by creating a painting of a nude model and layering the figure with various materials including torn pages of fashion magazines and handmade paper. She allows ideas to surface during the process. “It is an organic process that evolves as I draw the model and later build on the work in my studio.”
We are pleased to welcome our guest artists and present this important exhibit “Process” at Austin Art Space, August 9-August 31. Gallery hours are 11-6 Fridays and Saturdays and by appointment. For more information, please email kelli@avaaonline.org. Austin Art Space is located at 7739 Northcross Dr., Austin, TX 78757.
