ISSUE November 2006

THE ARTS MAGAZINE OF THE ART STUDIO, INC.

OCTOBER 2006

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INSIDE: BEHIND THE LENS, KLEE AND AMERICA, AND MORE

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ISSUE Vol. 13, No. 3 Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Art Studio, Inc. Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan Copy Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy Danna

The Art Studio, Inc. Board of Directors President Ex-Officio . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Busceme Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Busceme Members At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Gallaspy . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maribeth Jones, Sandy Pate, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angie Phares, Les Warren

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Paul Tohill sits while tattoo artist Greg Votaw works on a design he drew freehand onto the arm.

Tohill intends to have a full sleeve, incorporating work by several artists, by the time he is finished.

MAKING AN EXHIBITION OF THEMSELVES PAGE 7 INSIDE: LISA REINAUER: JUDGE AND JURY, HOT PIG, AND MORE

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Klee and America

Dorf-Carnaval [Village Carnival] 1926.135 (D 5) Oil on muslin mounted on cardboard, original painted stripframe 21-1/2 x 17-1/4 inches (54.6 x 43.8 cm) Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection, 1950 Image courtesy of the Menil Collection

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the balls hit the wall and bounce randomly away as a museum guard chased after them. This viewing emphasized a sense of “play,� with the machine, like a rambunctious child, teasing its reluctant “playmate.�

The same piece, but two games and, therefore, two different pieces.

Even though the “Playmate� is inanimate, Powers has created a performance piece reminiscent of the 1960s Fluxus group, whose creations existed in the reactions of the viewer.

Powers plays with our emotions and delicately balances the the joys of childhood with the loss of innocence.

Another piece that demands viewer participation is Justin Kidd’s “In and Out Box.�

Consisting of a crudely constructed mailbox hanging on the wall, visitors to the exhibit are invited to “mail� a postcard from the Czech Republic

See TWANG on page 11

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Andy Coughlan

“Phosaic� by Mark M. Hancock Photo of Mark M. Hancock

by Fayrouz Hancock

INSIDE: LISA REINAUER: JUDGE AND JURY, HOT PIG, AND MORE

Photo by Andrew Nenque

See LENS on page 11

Photo of Andrew Nenque by Andrew Nenque

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PURPOSE The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) provide educational opportunities between the general public and the community of artists and (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by operating a non-profit cooperative to provide studio space and exhibition space to working artists and crafts people, and to provide an area for group work sessions for those artists and crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, and enthusiasm to each other.

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THE ART STUDIO, INC. CLASS SCHEDULE This fall we are offering another class, but these sessions will be 1 mask-making class, and Cindy eclectic mix of classes at The Art hour shorter. So, it will cost a little Picou will show you how to make less. wire-wrapped jewelry.

Studio, Inc. There are a few changes to a George Wentz will be teaching Make sure you pay attention to some of the familiar classes. Salsa another acrylic painting class. Grace the ISSUE, your e-mail, and fliers at INSIDE night is now on Wednesdays. Life Megnet is coming back in October the Studio for updates as we add • BEHIND THE LENS drawing has not been attracting the to do bookbinding. No photography even more classes to the list. • THOUGHTCRIME: FROM session,AREA but lookPOETS for it to return numbers it used to, so weMUSINGS will now this hold it every other week. in the future.

Ren Brumfield, • AROUND & ABOUT: INFORMATION ABOUT ART HAPPENINGS Greg Busceme is going to offer We are offering several new TASI education coordinator • SKIN DEEP a daytime clay class. It will meet the classes. Andy Coughlan fuses the• ISSUE SUBMISSIONS: artstudio@artstudio.org same number of times as the night ater and visual art in a creative new MASK MAKING Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

Sept. 16-Oct. 21 $100 ($80 for members) Explore the rich tradition of masks in theater. Create and decorate large-form masks for performance or decoration using a variety of techniques from painting to collage.

Imagination is the only limit. This six-week course will also include tips on using your masks in performance and the history of masks around the world.

Instructed by Andy Coughlan.

ACRYLIC PAINTING Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m.

Sept. 11-Oct.16 $95 ($75 for members) Learn to express your own ideas and feelings with painter and art educator George Wentz. You will explore brush techniques, acrylic paint mixing, and layering paint.

Supplies to be purchased separately. List available from the Studio.

ADULT BEGINNING DRAWING Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Aug. 31-Oct. 12 $115 ($95 for members) You CAN draw! Learn to draw realistically in this fun and easy class.

Instructed by Karen deMedrano.

BOOKBINDING Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

Oct. 8-Nov. 12 $110 ($90 for members) Learn terms, tools and basic techniques in this introductory class.

Instructed by Grace Megnet.

KIDS CLAY Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 18-Oct. 23 $75 Beginning clay class introduces a variety of handbuilding techniques, preparation and application of glazes, and the raku firing process.

Instructed by Katheryn Rogers.

WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 $45 per session Introduction to creating unique jewelry using wire and beads. You will learn basic techniques and complete a bracelet or anklet. Students will need to purchase some materials separately, list available at The Art Studio.

Instructed by Cindi Picou.

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BASKET CLASS Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 $32 to $50 Step-by-step instruction in creating a different functional and decorative basket each session. Instructed by Emma Hughes.

For more information and to register, call Emma at 337-527-5328.

FOUNDRY WORKSHOP Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m./Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Dates to be announced $100 (80 for members) In this two-day workshop, you will design and cast your original artwork in aluminum.

Ages 15 and older. Limited to six participants. Instructed by Rhonda McNally.

ADULT CLAY (MORNINGS) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon Sept. 14-Oct. 14 $100 ($80 for members) This course is designed for the complete novice at clay work. Students learn the basics of clay manipulation, glazing and firing.

Instructed by Greg Busceme.

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ADULT CLAY (EVENINGS) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sept. 14-Oct. 14 $150 ($130 for members) This course is designed for the complete novice at clay work. Students learn the basics of clay manipulation, glazing and firing.

Instructed by Greg Busceme.

LIFE DRAWING GROUP Every other Monday, 7-9:30 p.m.

Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6, 20 $5 per session Uninstructed group creating studies of the human form, drawing from a different model each session.

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THOUGHTCRIME: THE READING Third Thursday of the month Free Poetry night: read, hear, think, and corrupt original poems, rants, and stories.

Led by Guiseppe Barranco.

DEC. 2-29, 2006

SALSA WITH AMBER AND GORDON Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

Sept. 8-Oct. 13 $10 per session ($5 LU students) Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Cumbia, Rhumba.

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REGISTER EARLY AS CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED

For more information on TASI classes, call 409-838-5393 or visit us on the web at www.artstudio.org

Mission Statement Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is devoted to: providing opportunities for interaction between the public and the Southeast Texas community of artists; furnishing affordable studio space to originating artists of every medium; promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art educational opportunities to everyone, of every age, regardless of income level, race, national origin, sex or religion.

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To present public exhibitions To provide educational opportunities To provide accessible equipment for artists To provide peer feedback through association with other artists and crafts people

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To present 10 art exhibitions per year To maintain equipment for artists in a safe working environment To provide better access to artists for the public To offer regularly scheduled adult and children’s classes To develop and maintain public activities with all sectors of the community To develop and maintain equipment to aid artists in their work To provide a display retail outlet for artists To expand programming and activities with increased facility space