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April/May 2015
Lorelei exhibit photographs
by Mary Kenez at Kamruz Gallery Kamruz Gallery featuring...
Manny Valenzuela Connie Townsend “Flower Girl”
“Gondogola” - Mary Kenez
Kamruz Photography & Art Gallery • 398 W. Colorado Ave. • Telluride, CO
“Lorelei in the Sky” & “Lorelei Rides” - Mary Kenez
Dear Readers, Welcome to the April/March edition of T.art. Kamruz Gallery has been in our new location for one year now and loving it! We are right across the street from the old location, now on the corner of Aspen St. and Colorado Ave. 398 W. Colorado Ave, in beautiful downtown Telluride! Off-season is upon us ! Kamruz Gallery off season hours are thurs - sun 11-2 Closed or limited hours mon-wed by appointment 303-442-7790 The new exhibit from Mary Kenez, “Lorelei” is a bit of a departure but only a bit...Lorelei is a very good cyclist! Start your collection of “Lorelei” photographs. Kamruz Gallery exhibits Connie Townsend’s art ...the colorful, whimsical world of her paintings are a real joy to view (and own) . Connie also does an amazing job with commissons. She is ready to paint your dog or cat. Kamruz Gallery hosts Manny Valenzuela a main stay
and a great friend. Manny’s paintings and sculptures have been making a mark in the art world. My “A Big Bike LOVE” photography exhibit at Kamruz Gallery... still rolling...PLUS new socks. Yes, new socks. Free pair if you read this and mention this T.art to me. 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 has something for everyone: catering to both the serious collector and the souvenir shopper. There is moderately priced art including signed originals and prints. Newly available and looking great are my canvas prints... going BIG with canvas prints up to 44’’ x ? Custom large format printing available from Kamruz Gallery. Kamruz houses an antique camera collections...worth a trip to the “camera museum”
Mary Kenez Editor
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“Ruff RIders, Telluride” - Mary Kenez
“Looking for Powder Road, Telluride” - Mary Kenez Available exclusively at Kamruz Gallery
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Manny Valenzuela Born 1963 and raised in Tucson, Arizona Hispanic Heritage Principal works are acrylic on canvas paintings, cast bronze and welded steel sculpture. “Passion for the Gaucho, simplicity and emotional complexity, this is the basis of my art. The central element is a minimal silhouette of a cowboy wearing a gaucho hat. Adding vibrant colors and positioning multiple characters together stir emotion. This is the starting point for my artwork; from here it is constantly evolving. My gaucho characters started with individual colors. Currently I’m mixing the colors within each character to bring out more depth making the subject more vibrant and dimensional. This takes my paintings in a new and exciting direction while keeping true to my passion for the Gaucho.”
“Wind Chill”
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“Good Bye Blue Sky”
Manny Valenzuela 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.
“True Color”
“MIdnight Cowboys”
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Kamruz Gallery - welcomes Connie Townsend
“Ruff Hewn” 20 x 24 - oil
“Dog Heaven” 14” x 18” - Oil
Plastography by Mary Kenez 8
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“:Sheep Shifters” - oil /sold “4 x 4 x 2”- oil
“:Sheep Watching” - oil /sold
Connie Townsend
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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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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
“Doganjala”
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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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Lorelei exhibit - photographs by Mary Kenez
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Through the Lens - exhibit from 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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A Big Bike LOVE
exhibit at Kamruz Gallery
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A Big Bike LOVE
exhibit at Kamruz Gallery photography by Mary Kenez
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Photography Contest...
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Sophie Epstein
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AS SEEN IN TELLURIDE
...or nearby
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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! Despite what it may seem, our contest is not rigged.
Subjects for monthly photography contest Telluride, Dogs, Ski, Bikes...Plastography digital submission: mary@kamruz.com
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Kamruz Gallery Telluride • 2010 Exhibit
Photography Books by Mary Kenez available exclusively at Kamruz Gallery
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“Cirque du Lorelei”
Lorelei exhibit - photographs by Mary Kenez
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“Lustre”
Lorelei exhibit - photographs by Mary Kenez
Kamruz Photography & Art Gallery • 398 W Colorado Ave Telluride CO