Author Archives: artstudio

#FOMO – Boomtown Market

words and photos by Lige Menard May is the perpetual spring time month of the eternal maternal, whose name originates from the Roman goddess, Maia.  The daughter of Atlas and the mother of Hermes, Maia lived out most of her days caring for the flowers that lived on the hard back of her mountainous father. 

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style files: Magda Villareal

Showcasing Magda Villarealwords and photos by Marjorie Grace Magda Villareal is classic. There is no better word to capture her elegant, graceful presence and style. She is known for documenting her many adventures with loved ones and friends throughout Beaumont and Southeast Texas with plenty of photographic evidence. Whether it be at Tacos la Bamba,

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MIST: Out Of Orbit

Out of Orbit By Amy Bradberry Orbitr, a local SETX band, is releasing a trifecta of albums Summer 2021 which consists of Elysium, Into Darkness, and Constellations of Dust. The band was established in 2017 when Ellison Beezley (acoustic guitar, vocals) asked for a recommendation for a local drummer. An anonymous Reddit user recommended Curtis

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“Madness is the method”: Noumenal Disquiet

Noumenal Disquiet by Gabriel Sellers on view in TASI pop-upBy Julia Rodriguez “Madness is the method” – Lauren E. Simonutti, American photographer, (1968–2012). Before her passing, Simonutti imparted this piece of wisdom to Gabriel Sellers during a conversation they had about process. Sellars, normally a very meticulous artist, has continually come back to that phrase

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