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Saturday, June 18, 2011, the doors at Factory Studios open at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Doors will close at 7:30 p.m. and Art+Cloth+Street kicks off. If you show after 7:30, you don’t get in. The show is a fundraiser for the Factory Studios and tickets are $75 for front row seats and a limited edition Teton Art Lab print & four drink/raffle tokens; $20 for standing room and one token. Tickets are on sale at Valley Bookstore, Shades Café and via Factory Studios.
An “evening of art and fashion,” the show features exciting new work from three of Jackson’s most creative emerging clothing designers, Abbie Miller, Calla Grimes, and Owen Ashley.” Local arts specialists Lyndsay McCandless and Suzanne Morlock will discuss–perhaps debate–the intersection of clothing, art, and fashion. A runway show follows.
Abbie Miller/A.M. Renegade : “I’m working with the idea of geometry instead of drape,” she said. “I always like to see how far I can tip everything to the stage of bad proportion or ugliness, and then pull it back to a point where its flattering on the body. I like a play between natural and urban, earth tones and synthetic colors. It has to do with my fascination with cities and my weird romance with construction sites mixed with the experience of living here…” www.abbiesumiller.com
Calla Grimes: “My approach to designing clothing starts really with my own desire to wear easy everyday clothing that features the body’s best assets,” Grimes said. “I love to feel that I am in a wonderful piece of clothing that can be worn day into night, with a very strong element of the feminine. I use linen, linen blends, wool jerseys and fine knits, and silks of every kind.” callajacobson@gmail.com
Owen Ashley/Ashelter: Owen Ashley is a Jackson native and a founding designer for Anomoly Farm. His own label, Orson Ashelter, features functional outdoor-inspired fashion. “You can wear all of it outside and it won’t get ruined,” he said. “If it is meant to keep you warm it will; if it is supposed to keep you cool it will.” Ashley is currently working with shotgun-perforated vinyl faux leather, reclaimed from the Jackson Hole Airport. owen@anomalyfarm.com
www.factorystudios.org. Contact: Abbie Miller, abbgrab@gmail.com or 307-760-5035
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“The landscape is the tangible connection between man and God. It is a very humbling task—trying to paint the unseen qualities of a landscape as well as what is seen.” – Glenn Dean
Altamira Fine Art presents Bill Schenck, Glenn Dean and Logan Hagege in a new show, Earth & Sky, opening Thursday, June 16, with an artists’ reception from 5-8pm. Works remain on exhibit through June 26.
Schenck is the West’s Roy Lichtenstein. A bold, flattened pop-art style is Schenck’s hallmark. A former Jackson Hole resident, the artist now
lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His work reflects his environs and their people. In his early paintings, a sense of ‘makin’ a bit of fun’ of Western cowboys and cowgirls was common. Though Schenck continues to paint in a bright comic book style, a new reverence for indigenous peoples is evident. Native Americans are depicted in softer romantic hues, horses are purple spirits set against vast Southwestern deserts. “His work is characterized by hot colors, surreal juxtapositions and patterning which explore clashes between wilderness and civilization, the individual and community, nature and culture, freedom and restriction,” notes the gallery.
Hagege was born in 1980; he’s a mere 31 years old. A biographical profile describes Logan as being influenced by diverse past masters: Gustav Klimpt, N.C. Wyeth, T.W. Dewing and
Maynard Dixon. In Hagege’s works I see Klimpt’s sensuality of line; N.C. Wyeth’s dramatic, historic compositions; Dewing’s proud, emblematic portraits; and Dixon’s electrifying Southwestern vistas. I can’t help thinking that German painter Hans Holbein (1497-1543), the greatest portraitist of his day, has cast his spirit into Hagege’s paintings.
Dean is a landscapist. Maynard Dixon’s powerful influence reappears in Dean’s glowing Southwest mesas and endless skies. Clouds billow & morph, pulling us toward Heaven. Ranch hands and cowboys are tiny figures passing through great canyons and deserts. Nature is dominant. Western landscape painters of the early 1900′s “…emphasized the importance of seeing the color of light combined with interesting compositions and seemingly effortless designs, while carefully observing the simple and basic characteristics of a specific location,” says the artist. “It still feels like I’m at a magic show when I see work by those artists.”
Magic runs through it; and by “it,” I mean this show. www.altamiraart.com
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Saturday, June 18, is “Saturday U” day at the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Two presentations to note:
9-10 a.m. — “The Oglala Lakota (Sioux) and the Modernization of American Culture, 1848-1890,” presented by Jeff Means, history assistant professor.
10:15-11:15 a.m. — “Public Art and Community: Building Partnerships through Art,” presented by Susan Moldenhauer, UW Art Museum director and chief curator. Why is public art important, and what can it do for a community? Moldenhauer discusses how the program “Sculpture, A Wyoming Invitational” was created and implemented.
For more details, or to register for college credit or Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) credit, call Susan Thulin, CWC outreach coordinator, (307) 733-7425.
Santa Baby, stick a painting (or a sculpture or a photograph, protected wilderness and wildlife…you get the gist) under the tree for me….I’ve been an awful good girl! Save the many typos, bound to be here…..
The print’s a teensy tiny, so in case you can’t make out the info on 2010′s Wilson Christmas Bazaar, the info is:
December 11 & 12 (Saturday & Sunday) • 10am – 4pm • 1520 Fish Creek Road, Wilson. Check out Didi Thunder’s collection of rugs, cashmere scarves and hoodies, sweaters, soap, and brass imports. The annual local’s bazaar with an international flair. A good portion of proceeds benefit the Rotary Interact Library in Nepal. So many lovely things to choose from. Call Didi Thunder at 307.733.4124 or email her at: didi@wyoming.com.
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Greetings and Salutations from The Brookover Gallery! This holiday photographer David Brookover’s beautiful, archival new book, The Road, makes a thoughtful and gorgeous gift. Featuring
56 black and white and platinum/palladium images representing 25 years of work, this book is masterfully printed.
“The Road reveals David’s sensibility and artistic eye and his enduring quest to capture subject matter at its visual apex,” says the gallery. “In purchasing this wonderful book, you are collecting an important span of photographic history, …a visual journey of light, form, empty space and presence.” $125 for a signed copy, free shipping though December 15.
And man, if you haven’t checked out David’s new platinum Yellowstone wildlife series…get yourself over. Extraordinary work.
For more information: abby@brookovergallery.com, or tim@brookovergallery.com.
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Astoria Fine Art’s White Christmas Show celebrates all things “winter.” Visit the gallery December 15 – January 5, 2011, to view dozens of works embracing winter’s special beauty. Many paintings and sculpture by gallery artists will be on display, as will works by “historical” artists.
Astoria is featuring work by Jeff Tobey, Greg Beecham and Ed Kucera; but a more complete list of artists can be found by visiting the gallery’s website. More than 50 new works are available to visit and consider during the holiday season. Actually, by now, that number may have shrunk—so hurry on in! www.astoriafineart.com
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Kyrgyz clothing and fashion designer Aidai Asangulova is opening a new line of clothing with the help of Vista 360. December 9-13, 11:30 am to 7:30 pm daily, a “pop-up” (temporary) store showcasing her designs at 120 West Pearl Avenue (formerly home to Cloudveil), Jackson. December 9, an opening reception and fashion show takes place at that address, 7-9 pm. The new label, “AIDAI,” is best known for its “…stunning line of hand-rolled silk-and-felt scarves,…slippers, hats, bags and elaborate felt flower jewelry, as well as a contemporary home décor line.”
During store hours on December 10 – 13, from 4:30 to 6:00 daily, the AIDAI Pop-Up Store will offer tea, wine and discussion “focusing on and exploring themes of fashion, design and social action.
Aidai will be on hand to demonstrate her design process. And, although I’m not sure who they would be, Vista 360 says Jackson “designers and style pacesetters” will also be on hand. The show marks the establishment of a new Jackson business, “High Design,” with a mission to promote work by designers from mountain regions around the world.
“When a customer buys one of AIDAI’s designs, he or she joins a global partnership of people who believe in reaching across boundaries, the power of people working together and the inspiration of beautiful things,” says Vista 360′s Candra Day. info@aidai-design.com 307.733.3082
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Perhaps there’s no place nicer this time of year than our own Teton County Library. During December, make sure to visit The Refuge & the Muries: An Arctic Exploration, at the Library’s exhibit gallery. Olaus and Mardy Murie’s environmental heroism played a pivotal role in preserving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Says the Library, ”The Murie Center celebrates the Refuge’s 50th anniversary with an interactive exhibit of stunning photos and sound recordings. See artifacts from the 1956 Murie Arctic Expedition, which 
provided political momentum for preserving the Refuge’s millions of acres of pristine wildlife habitat. Read journal entries and view photos from local writer and adventurer Molly Loomis, who in 2010 retraced the expedition, following in the adventurous spirit of the Muries. The Murie Center presents this exhibit, on view through Jan. 12.”
And on Sunday, December 12, Session #2 of Hand Craft Nativity Figures takes place at the Library, 1-4:30 p.m. Ages 7 and up. Celebrate Christmas by completing nativity figures with corn husks during this 2-day workshop (Participants attend both Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 sessions). Craftsman Oton Baez demonstrates how to make these precious figures to feed the Christmas spirit. Registration required at the Youth Services Desk. Location: Ordway Auditorium. Free. Latino Programs Coordinator, Pati Rocha, 733-2164 ext. 237 or procha@tclib.org. In Spanish & English.
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Galleries West Fine Art’s annual Little Jewels Holiday Miniature show opens Dec. 11, with a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception that evening, 3-7 pm.
“We couldn’t think of a more festive or better way to enjoy some art and get in the spirit!” says gallery owner and artist R. Scott Nickell.
“Little Jewels” are paintings measuring twelve inches square or smaller; sculptures have a maxium 1200 cubic inches mass. Nickell says price tags for these tiny artworks are little jewels themselves. For those collecting small works that often provide greater personal satisfaction, this show is a lovely opportunity. The show features works from almost all the gallery’s artists.
“I have a number of them myself. I love their intimacy,” says co-owner Debbie Bunch.”
For more information, phone 307.733.4412. (Hint, hint: I’d love an E.C. O’Connor!)
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Heron Glass Open Studio & Holiday Sale takes place at the artist’s Driggs, Idaho glass shop – 240 North 5th Street — on Saturday, December 11, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Visit glass artists MaryMullaney and Ralph Mossman. See them design
and make their signature glass pieces. Many pieces available for sale, and you can enjoy a holiday snack!
Visit the Heron Glass website here. Phone 208.354.2759.
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Sunday, December 12, join artist Shannon Troxler at her home — 2160 Coyote Loop, Wilson, WY — for a Holiday Show of new and recent paintings. Time is 12-6:00 pm. Lots of good cheer and refreshments on hand! Especially chocolates…
www.shannontroxler.net; email Shannon at paintergirl@bresnan.net
Bring your best “Ho! Ho! Ho!” to the National Museum of Wildlife Art this Sunday; see if you can out -”Ho!” Santa Claus. You can get away with trying because this year’s “Wild About the Season” First Sunday theme is “Make a Joyful Noise.” On Sunday, December 5th, this popular annual party takes place at the Museum, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free, open to the public and family friendly, it’s a tradition valley residents anticipate and enjoy. Hours are 11am-5pm.
Lynn Friess will be on hand to sign copies of her new children’s book, Jackson Hole’s Carl Discovers Wildlife Art. The story introduces Carl, a “curious book-reading chipmunk,” who
becomes a NMWA docent. Illustrated by plein aire painter John Potter, it is the first book in a planned series about the frisky chipmunk’s adventures in Wildlife Land.
Kids will be able to create jingle animal ornaments to take home. “Season”attendees will be treated to a holiday concert, refreshments and a drawing for a Jackson Hole Mountain Resort “Weekend Warrior” ski pass; to enter the drawing you must become a new museum member at or above the “Otter” level–$65. Entries must be in by 4pm.
Visit www.wildlifeart.org or call 307-733-5771 for more information. Jingle, jingle, Kris Kringle!
(Pssssst: Who loves watching NORAD Santa fly around the world on Christmas Eve?…We do!)
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Bazaar! Time once again for the Art Association’s 46th Annual Christmas Bazaar, taking place this Saturday, December 4, at Snow King’s Ice Arena—the really big “shoe!” The annual shopping fest features 120 artists and craftspeople—
and the things they make! You don’t have to buy a craftsperson. You can buy the crafts. Lots of fun, lots of gift ideas and the wreaths sell out FAST. Santa is on the scene (wow, he’s busy……) 10 am – Noon. Usually there is an entrace fee of about $2, and that goes to help the Art Association bring more arts to our community.
www.artassociation.org
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Bumped into Wilson’s glass artist extraordinaire Laurie Thal just last night—and she slipped me the invite to her Open Studio Glass Art & Sale, also happening this Saturday, December 4, 9am-5pm, at her Wilson studio (1 mile north on Teton Village Road, turn right at Linn Ranch). If you’ve not had the pleasure and fun of watching Thal handle her giant kilns, glass and glass blowing tools, go and take a lesson in “grace under fire.” Lots of beautiful glass to behold, and buy, for the holidays.
www.thalglass.com
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!!!! YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL! LOVE, TAM
Mark your calendars for two upcoming Jackson Hole Art Association events.
Warming your soul and belly, 2010′s Art for the Soul, Soup for the Bowl takes place Friday, November 19, in the Center for the Arts Theater Lobby. Soup sipping begins at 5:30 pm, and $25 buys you a hand thrown ceramic bowl–chosen by you, so first come is first served–a buffet of delicious soups by local restaurants and…BEER. And open mic!
Participating artists include: Shannon & Rudy Borrego, Ginger Burley, Sue Colligan, Jenny Dowd, Sam Dowd, Peggy Mathiesen, Linda MacGregor, Dawn McKibbon, Janet Monahan, Sue Morriss, Dean Stayner, Cynthia Guild Stoetzer and Matt Tosi.
On Saturday, December 4th, check out the Art Association’s 46th Annual Christmas Bazaar at Snow King Ice Arena. Just $2 gets you in the door–and once in it’s easy to spend hours, spending money on gifts created by artists and crafts people from around the region. Hours are 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. (Unless you are an artist, and then God only knows what time you have to be there! More power to you, artists!)
Check out all available details at www.artassociation.org.
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September Vhay’s recent participation in arts shows around the country, previously mentioned in the Jackson Hole Art Blog, may not have included a mention of the artist’s Southwest Art’s “21 over 31″ winning entry, “Mercury Dance.” The
competition features juried works from around the country—this year at least 3,000 artists submitted work. Subjects included figures, landscapes and still lifes.
Horses are figures. And the way Vhay paints them, horses-as-subject become sculptural still lifes.
Southwest Magazine’s Bonnie Gangelhoff interviewed Vhay. In the interview, Vhay talks about her love of horses as subject matter, and as powerful and intuitive creatures. Vhay’s great grandfather, Gutzon Borglum, created Mt. Rushmore! That is a legacy to live up to, and Vhay tells Gangelhoff that she aspires to be an artist whose work is included in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Locally, Vhay is represented by Trio Fine Art.
Parallel shows by Idaho artists Cynthia Stoetzer and Valerie Stuart begin at the Tayloe Piggott Gallery on October 25, and remain up through December 12, 2010; but the shows will be officially opened together in a new venue for the gallery, an Open House. Saturday, November 6, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm the public is welcome to stop by the gallery for an open “Art Conversation.” Throughout the day visitors may drop in to talk with the artists, view the work, and enjoy refreshments.
Stuart and Stoetzer will talk about their process, experience and challenges as artists — this opportunity, in tandem with an atmosphere likened to a home setting, is meant to be a satisfying experience for all attendees. A satisfying and dynamic mix of gallery and inside-the-artist’s-studio.
Stoetzer’s show In the Leaves and On the Plains expands upon the artist’s style of combining elements of European and American Impressionists, with a bit of Pointillism in the painterly mix. The subject, though, is Stoetzer’s western landscapes. As large as 48″ x 60″, Stoetzer’s paintings are known for their ability to shimmer.
“My aim now is to reclaim landscape as the serious and cherished subject it has always been,” says the artist. “And to celebrate that love of the specific place and time. So when I paint a grove of trees, you can see that they are Aspen trees as they grow in that particular way in the Rockies. They’re not just an idea, or a symbol, of a tree. It’s been said that to give one’s attention is the greatest act of love, and when I’m painting an aspen tree, I’m giving it my full attention.”
Stuart’s Incontado mixed media works recall Renaissance frescos. This series, her “Mura Venete” (Venetian Walls), incorporates plaster, oil
paint, and resin. Stuart uses a layering process and “chromatic key construction,” creating great luminous depth on her canvases. A combination of color, tension, language and experience speak to the emotional “self.” And Stuart’ self has had many lives; the artist has worked as an actor, stunt driver and in fashion design before devoting herself full time to her painting.
www.tayloepiggottgallery.com
Contact information for artists: Valerie Stuart, valeriestuart@cox.net, (208)720-6115 Cynthia Stoetzer, (208)354-0112, guild@silverstar.com
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One of Jackson’s coolest cultural traditions is the creation and admiring of Parejas del Día de los Muertos- –Day of the Dead Figures—around town. The Teton County Library never omits marking this Latino tradition of creating and displaying colorful, festive altars honoring the circle of life, and those who have gone before us.
October 23 & 30, celebrate “Day of the Dead” by creating and decorating novios with the artisan Oton Baez, at the Library. Class offered in two continuous Saturday sessions. Registration required and has been ongoing as of Oct. 11. For ages 7 to adult. Ordway Auditorium. Free. For more information, contact Latino Programs Coordinator Patty Rocha, 733-2164 ext. 237 or procha@tclib.org . In Spanish & English.
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It’s hard to paint the night.
But, for wildlife and many painters of landscape and wildlife, night bewitches. Wildlife emerges, gathers and responds to the deepening light. Artists strive to capture the effects of moonlight and the stars on a blackening sky and the earth below. The National Museum of Wildlife Art’s new show, Dusk to Dawn: Nocturnes from the Collection, opens October 30, 2010, remains on display through May 1, 2011, and “combines master works of the genre drawn from the museum’s collection with an exploration of nocturnal animal behavior.”
My favorite present-day “local” night-sky artist is Bill Sawczuk. Sublime, twinkling, translucent nocturnal skies. And one of my favorite wildlife/landscape works is Rockwell Kent’s 1920′s stylized “Mt. Equinox, Vermont,” an oil painting featured in this show.
This exhibit spotlights historic painters such as Georges-Frederick Rotig, Frank Tenney Johnson and Albert Bierstadt, as well as more contemporary painters; Lars Jonsson and Bob Kuhn are two examples. For more information contact the Museum, or log onto the website, www.wildlifeart.org.
