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A Big Bike LOVE
Exhibit at Kamruz Gallery
Memorial weekend - Mountain Film “True Delta” Photography Exhibit by Michael Scanlan at Kamruz Gallery... not to be missed!
June/July 2012
Kamruz Photography Gallery by Telluride Paper Chase • 333 W. Colorado Ave. • Telluride, CO
photograph by Mary Kenez
1....................... Letter from the Editor 3....................... Photographer Mary Kenez 9....................... Connie Townsend is Back in Telluride! 13..................... Fabulous work of Manny Valenzuela 15......................”A Big Bike LOVE” exhibit 19..................... Plastography by Mary Kenez 21..................... Plastography by Jo Ellen Bourg 24..................... New Book : A Big Bike Love 25..................... Kamruz Dog Room 26..................... Scott Lindsey
Dear Readers,
photo courtesy: Manny Valenzuela
Welcome to Jun/July edition of T.art! Summer is here and Festival Season is upon us! Join us at Kamruz Gallery for the June Art Walk. We feature regional painters, along with my photography. Fabulous refreshments. Free art. Yes, a complimentary pack of photo cards for every visitor. Kamruz Gallery welcomes back Connie Townsend’s art ...the colorful, whimsical world of her paintings are a real joy to view (and own) . Kamruz Gallery hosts Manny Valenzuela in Telluride and in Durango at Gallery 530. “A Big Bike Love” photography exhibit at both Kamruz Gallery and Gallery 530 will show for the summer. Plastography Exhibit “Breathing life into Plastic” both galleries as well. Special note for Memorial weekend: “True Delta” Photography Exhibit by Michael Scanlan at Kamruz Gallery...not to be missed!
T.art welcomes artists to submit art of all media types, to be considered for Kamruz Gallery, T.art magazine or for tellurideartnews.com. The Kamruz Photography contest runs each month. Kamruz Gallery by Telluride Paper Chase has something for everyone: catering to both the serious collector and the souvenir shopper. There is moderately priced art including signed originals and prints. Kamruz Gallery also houses a Dog Room complete with art at a “dog’s eye level”. Hope you can drop by to check out my newly added to exhibit “Through the Lens”, photography, incorporating antique cameras with other photographs, showing at Kamruz Gallery. Kamruz houses one of the largest antique camera collections in the four corners...worth a trip to the “back room”. You can’t miss Kamruz Gallery, it’s right by Telluride Paper Chase...just look for the Red Cruiser and Red Skis! Hope to see you soon... Shop Locally!
Mary Kenez Editor
cover: by Mary Kenez “Maggie’s Bike” Telluride Art News is published and printed by: Telluride Paper Chase 333 W. Colorado Ave Telluride, CO 81435 (970)728-0235 editor@tellurideartnews.com tellurideartnews.com Editor: Mary Kenez Publisher: Katie DeFrancesco
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Design and Website: DigitalChloe.com logo and images ©2010 T.art & Mary Kenez
“Telluride Bike & Ski, Telluride” by Mary Kenez
“Bike Kayak” & “Bike Ski”, - Pedal Art is ARTUCAN Wear Available exclusively at Kamruz Gallery
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Mary Kenez I see colors... I’ve loved photography and the outdoors for as long as I can remember... My photography is a documentation of my travels and adventures in... vivid color and sometimes not. Telluride is so full of color and beauty it’s easy to be inspired here. I find inspiration around every bend and in everyday I’m fortunate enough to spend here. Each season brings new colors, new light and new photographic opportunities.
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All photographs by Mary Kenez available in 3 sizes: signed - archivally printed and matted 5 x 7 $80 • 8 x 10 $120 • 11 x 14 $160
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Mary Kenez
All photographs by Mary Kenez available in 3 sizes: signed - archivally printed and matted 5 x 7 $80 • 8 x 10 $120 • 11 x 14 $160
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Mary Kenez
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All photographs by Mary Kenez available in 3 sizes: signed - archivally printed and matted 5 x 7 $80 • 8 x 10 $120 • 11 x 14 $160
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Kamruz Gallery - welcomes Connie Townsend
“Dog Heaven” 14” x 18” - Oil
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Plastography by Mary Kenez 8
“Drop It “ 20 x 16 - oil
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“Two Scruffy Mugs” 24 x 30 - oil
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“You Make My Heart Wag” 24 x 20 - oil “Perro Feliz” 20 x10 - oil
Connie Townsend
Connie Townsend
“Rovers 30 x 24”- oil
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Manny Valenzuela Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona Hispanic Heritage Principal works are acrylic on canvas paintings, cast bronze and welded steel sculpture.
Manny is a dynamic, Contemporary Artist. His sculptures and paintings are inspired by his colorful heritage. “Many of my paintings are metaphors of personal relationships that convey a message using western influences. I love using my artwork to express that special bond between a parent and his/her kids. Bright colors and textures are mixed in a contemporary fashion creating a unique interpretation of the world around us. The combination of subject and technique brings character and flair to a room while still embracing a deeper meaning. Everyone has something to say I just prefer to communicate with metal or paint.” “I mainly work with western figures because of the poetic lifestyle they lead. It appears simple yet contains a complexity that goes beyond what seems obvious. I love creating paintings that stir emotion. It’s a great feeling to know you’ve touched someone’s heart or put a smile on their face. My style is minimalistic because of its ability to best convey the message with very little distraction. Some of the designs are derived from childhood memories and others represent my relationship with my own kids.” Pre-historic art, western icons, and personal life experiences influence the designs for his sculpture. A contemporary touch coupled with a southwestern flavor is evident in his artwork. His contemporary abstract pieces consist of visual metaphors, symbolizing both personal and global representations. Manny creates sculpture using welded steel and cast bronze. These mediums are selected for their permanency and value. He is involved in every step of the process to ensure the highest level of quality. His goal is to create artwork that provides enjoyment and a sound investment.
“Country Road”
“Visionary”
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“Colorado Kid”
Manny Valenzuela
“TImes Like These”
“Lonesome Rider” “Take it Easy”
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Featuring photography by Mary Kenez
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“A Big Bike Love” Exhibit Kamruz Gallery • 333 W. Colorado Ave • Telluride, CO & Gallery 530 • 530 Main Ave • Durango, CO • 303-442-7790 Posters available in Telluride, Durango and online at Kamruz.com
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All photographs by Mary Kenez available in 3 sizes: signed - archivally printed and matted 5 x 7 $80 • 8 x 10 $120 • 11 x 14 $160
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Through the Lens - exhibit from Mary Kenez
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Plastography Mary Kenez
“Zeiss Ikon”
“Cabbage Cowboy”
“Cabbage Cowboy”
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“Squirrel Party”
Mary Kenez For me Plastography is the natural world combined with the unatural world... of plastic. I attempt to incorporate the living with the “dead” in most of my plastography. The art is also about movement and storytelling ... a rooster crowing, a ravenous dinosaur...an angry bear, all come to life in the world of plastography. Hopefully you will find a plastograph that inspires you... “A Life of Plastic is Fantastic!”
“Durango Damsel”
“Frisky the Snowman”
“Dorothy and Toto Float”
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Jo Ellen Bourg On plastography? It’s not for eveyone...but if if it’s for you, you know it; you love it. What some have called “dark”, “pointless”, or “disturbing”- I call funny. Hence, the beauty of art. Actually, in all honesty, I did capture a few shots that may have given me slight nightmares.
“Hula She-Weed”
“Martini Babies”
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“The Bath House”
“Shadow Woman”
Plastography Jo Ellen Bourg
“Smokin’ Chicks”
“Dino Latte”
“Peppermint Patty”
“Plum Crazy” “B/W Malts”
art imitating life.
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Rocky Mountain Barrel Bars These reclaimed white oak wine barrels are from vineyards and wineries throughout Colorado. The shelving is made from reclaimed oak flooring otherwise destined for the landfill. The wood is finished with natural bees wax. These simple, yet functional pieces add rustic charm to any home, gallery or tasting room. Each Barrel Bar is self contained, consisting of: a stable serving top, stem ware holder, large shelf, wine rack, lockable latch. Rocky Mountain Barrel Bars rescues these wine barrels bound for destruction or slow decay and gives them new life, while preserving the feel of their past. The transformation takes place right here in Colorado. Add character to any room with this one of a kind work of art! Available through Kamruz Gallery
Cycles Gladiator, a favorite of Kamruz Gallery 23
“A Big Bike Love” - softcover book available at Kamruz Gallery
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Kamruz Gallery Dog Room has great gifts for you
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and your dog! Choose from an original print, dog bowl, slinger™, bandana, tshirt, poop bags, hemp treats and more. The Kamruz Dog Room has something for every member of your K9 family. Don't miss the dog’s eye level art walk, featuring Chloe! Our staff eagerly awaits a chance to greet you! Woof! Woof!
Scott Lindsey Hi, I’m Scott Lindsey, owner of Lindsey Arts, America’s most distinguished modern batik company. Batik is the application of wax and dyes to fabric, creating one of a kind works of art. My passion for art and design has allowed me to provide the highest quality products for over 20 years.
papalindsey.com
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Photography Contest... (Need entries for next issue!)
Mary Kenez
Mary Kenez
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Mary Kenez
AS SEEN IN TELLURIDE
...or nearby
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Mary Kenez
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Casey’s Corner “I know a little about photography” Please send me your best Dog photograph to be considered for the Photography Contest! Mary Kenez
Subjects for monthly photography contest Telluride, Dogs, Ski, Bikes...Plastography digital submission: mary@kamruz.com
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Copies • Office Supplies • Kodak Kiosk Color Plotting • Design Work • Web Design • Art Supplies • Cards and Gifts 333 W. Colorado Ave • Telluride, CO 970-728-0235 TelluridePaperChase.com Kamruz Gallery Antique Camera Exhibit
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first thursdays
art walk
Inaugural Walk June 7, 2012 5 to 8 p.m.
Preserving access to the alpine for over 20 years
and continuing every first Thursday of the month
first thursdays
first thursdays
art walk
art walk
durango
first thursdays
art walk
Featuring Durango Art Galleries Durango Arts Center • Earthen Vessel Gallery Gallery 530 • Sorrel Sky Gallery Toh-Atin Gallery • Wildshots Gallery Other Venues Offering Art Eno • Rochester Hotel & Bar Steaming Bean • Steve Gates Architect
www.TellurideMountainClub.org
Kamruz Gallery Telluride • 2010 Exhibit Photography Books by Mary Kenez available exclusively at Kamruz Gallery
TelluRacks
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Pedal Art: A new line of artistic apparel available exclusively at Kamruz Gallery. Art you can wear.
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Kamruz Photography and Art Gallery • 333 W Colorado Ave Telluride CO