Theodore Waddell and Steve Kestrel

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THEODORE WADDELL PLAINS OF MODERNISM August 11-23rd

Thursday August 14th 5:00-7:00 PM

ALTAMIRA FINE ART JACKSON

172 Center Street | Jackson, Wyoming | 307.739.4700 7038 E. Main Street | Scottsdale, Arizona | 480. 949.1256 www.altamiraart.com

STEVE KESTREL ARC OF TIME August 11-23rd

Thursday August 14th 5:00-7:00 PM

THEODORE WADDELL PLAINS OF MODERNISM

Theodore Waddell’s sophisticated modernist paintings have attracted widespread recognition. A former cattle rancher, Waddell most often paints freely rendered range animals roaming the vast plains of Eastern Montana. His art draws a deliberate parallel between his subject and abstract art elements.

Cattle and horses are motifs arranged formally on the flattened and enveloping painted “ground” characteristic of modernism.

In “Plains of Modernism,” the artist continues his celebration of western landscapes, wildlife, and ranch animals. He often employs a cool, pastel palette of blues, lavenders, and whites, suggesting early spring or late fall seasonal transitions. Grazing bison, resting elk, expectant horses all make appearances.

Masterfully, Waddell blends shadow and light, offering his own unique portrayal of the shapes and textures of nature.

For More images from Theodore Waddell’s show please visit: http://www.altamiraart.com/ exhibitions/88/works

Waddell was deeply influenced by Abstract Expressionists such as Franz Kline, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollack, Hans Hoffman, and others. Waddell noted, “I didn’t realize how important these influences were. These painters wanted you to know that the canvas had a presence, more than their illusionistic predecessors. The paint had its own identity as well with thick swatches, drips, and blurbs.”

Waddell was recently honored with a solo show at the prestigious Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. “My West: The Art of Theodore Waddell” was on view July 18 through December 29, 2013, and his work is in the Booth’s permanent collection. The Denver Museum of Art also did a major show of Waddell’s work in 2012. His work is in the permanent collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art, among others. His work has been featured in Cowboys & Indians, Western Art & Architecture, Southwest Art, Denver Post, and other notable publications.

Deer Creek Bull #2 Oil on Canvas 42 x 48 inches

Before the Birds Begin to Sing Oil on Linen on Panel 24 x 14 inches

Monida Horses #8 Oil on Canvas 84 x 144 inches

Rapelje Horses #3 Oil on Canvas 72 x 72 inches

Bob Marshall Horses Dr #6 Mixed Media 12 x 12 inches Bob Marshall Horses Dr #8 Mixed Media 12 x 12 inches Bob Marshall Mules Dr #1 Mixed Media 12 x 12 inches Bob Marshall Mules Dr #3 Mixed Media 12 x 12 inches

Messenger #6/15 Bronze 43 x 18 x 23 Inches

STEVE KESTREL ARC OF TIME Kestrel’s latest work continues his virtuosity in evoking animals’ gestures and essences. Working in granite, slate, limestone, and sandstone - materials that are both extremely sensitive and difficult and require great strength and concentration – Kestrel achieves a realistic yet minimalist style. In one new sculpture, “The Quorum,” three different owl species rest congenially on a branch. Kestrel’s lines are smooth; each owl has a rounded, lustrous quality.

Other highlights include “Arc of Time/Raven Relic,” a regal rendition of a raven’s head with a gold eye and a small bird skull in its beak. More humble yet no less enchanting is “Pika Pika,” a scene of two rodents making off with mouthfuls of summer grasses.

Kestrel’s stone carvings forsake the use of a prior constructed model because he believes this method helps preserve the integrity of the stone. While his sculptures clearly evoke his animal subjects, they usually retain the natural shape of the raw material with which he is working. He has also applied his talents to casting in bronze, which permits him to create more delicate forms not possible to create in stone. His art has become a vehicle for raising public awareness about fragile landscapes and imperiled species.

Kestrel is a member of the National Sculpture Society as well as the Society of Animal Artists. His works can be found in many private and corporate collections including the Wichita Art Museum, the Gilcrease Museum, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Selected awards and honors include the 2013 Purchase Award at Prix de West, the 2011 Gold Medal for Sculpture at The West Select, Featured Artist at the 2011 Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale, and the 2008 Red Smith Award at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

For More images from Steve Kestrel’s show please visit: http://www.altamiraart.com/ exhibitions/89/works

Arc of Time/Raven Relic Diabase Riverstone, Sandstone, Slate and Gold Leaf 25 x 15 x 7.5 inches

Auroch Echos #1/8 Bronze 32 x 27 x 20 inches

Strix & Stones Andesite, Fieldstone and Slate 18.5 x 8 x 9 inches

The Quorum #18/36 Bronze 12 x 17 x 5 inches

JACKSON HOLE FALL ARTS FESTIVAL Sept 5-15th PALATES & PALETTES GALLERY WALK, PAIRING UP WITH THE INDIAN Friday Sept 5th 5:00-8:00 PM

R. TOM GILLEON

The Journey, Not the Destination: Sept 1-15th, Reception: Wednesday Sept 10th 5:00-8:00 PM

HOWARD POST

Western Perspectives: Sept 1-15th, Reception: Wednesday Sept 10th 5:00-8:00 PM

GLENN DEAN

The Lure of the West: Sept 1-15th, Reception: Wednesday Sept 10th 5:00-8:00 PM

ED MELL

Beyond the Visible Terrain: Sept 1-15th, Reception: Wednesday Sept 10th 5:00-8:00 PM

GREG WOODARD

Legends: Sept 1-15th, Reception: Wednesday Sept 10th 5:00-8:00 PM 19TH ANNUAL JACKSON HOLE QUICK DRAW ART SALE AND AUCTION with Altamira Artists: Jared Sanders and Duke Bearsdley Saturday Sept 13th Starts at 9:00 AM ART BRUNCH GALLERY WALK Sunday Sept 14th11:00-3:00 PM

For more information please contact Dean Munn at dean@altamiraart.com, Katherine Harrington at katherine@altamiraart.com or Audrey Parish at az@altamiraart.com or call 307.739.4700 www.altamiraart.com

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