2010 June BLOG

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Early one fall morning I looked out to see the sun seeping through the fog and around the dark shapes. Almost everything was obscured except a hint of our casita that serves as our studio. Although not my usual mode of working, this image stayed in my mind begging for release. Here it is, altered by my memory and abstracted to present what remains memorable for me. It is 24" x 24" Oil on Canvas "FRACTURED SUNLIGHT".

SUMMER AT AUSTIN, TEXAS ART MUSEUMS:

At the BLANTON MUSEUM on the University of Texas campus "Matisse as Printmaker" continues until August 22nd. The 63 prints from the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation demonstrate a variety of technique and subject matter. They range from etching to woodcut and linoleum cut to the one-of-a-kind monotype. Matisse's editions were often 25 or 50 prints enabling numerous collectors, who could not afford his paintings or sculptures, to own and enjoy works in which he was deeply engaged throughout his career.

And while you are there, be sure to see the NEW WORKS acquired since the new Blanton opened four years ago. This exhibition runs with the Matisse show until August 22nd. It is an "extraordinarily diverse array of art objects spanning over 500 years". Probably many you will love and others you will love to hate.

For more information, check out the Blanton's website as well as the Austin Museum of Art's. AMOA downtown and AMOA at Laguna Gloria both offer "cool" and worthwhile exhibitions for summer viewing.
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Mitzi Easley said…
I love Fractured Sunlight Carole... very striking composition!! Really enjoyed the Matisse print exhibit. Take care!
June 17, 2010 at 8:33 AM
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