ISSUE, March 2020
Click here for digital version Inside: “Spontaneous Construction” Francis Bacon at MFAH Harlem Renaissance graphic design and more
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Harlem Renaissance print culture highlighted
HOUSTON — Narratives of early 20th-century visual art focus primarily on Avant Garde movements that were exhibited in art museums and galleries in America and Europe. Artworks displayed in these spaces were often made by white artists who did not encounter barriers in making and exhibiting their art. Black artists who were not allowed access
Captured Feelings
MFAH Francis Bacon exhibition shines light on late works When one thinks of Francis Bacon’s work, one thinks of large triptychs that seem to engulf and draw the viewer into the image. The works are analogous to the large altar pieces found in cathedrals across Europe. That analogy is apt, although maybe Bacon, a life-long atheist,
A View From The Top
Fresh in my mind is the event we hosted on Feb 8. “After Mourning” is a play about the sister-in-law of Vincent Van Gogh and her 30-year struggle, and subsequent success, in giving Vincent’s artwork the recognition it so strongly deserves. Written by Mike Czuba from the University of Calgary and founder of Dancing Monkey
Above Board
It seems as if 2020 has just begun, but already TASI has been working diligently after the holiday and winter break to continue showcasing artists and original art in Southeast Texas. February saw the return of our regular exhibition schedule with TASI tenant Kailee Viator and Beaumont native Amanda Barry’s “Common Occurrence of Time,” a
Hot Tropics Night
Annual fundraiser relocates to TASI after Imelda damages Botanical Gardens “The Moon and Stars” will present “Hot Tropics Night,” 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., March 21, at The Art Studio, Inc., 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont. The annual fundraiser, which features a silent auction of artwork, will benefit the Tyrrell Park Botanical Gardens, especially the annual
Around & About
Sara Lydia Tuell will present her exhibition “Sanctuary” with an opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. March 20 in The Art Studio, Inc.’s Pop Up Gallery. Admission is free. The Art Studio is located at 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont. For more, visit www.artstudio.org, or The Studio’s Facebook page. _______________ The Lamar University Friends of
Spontaneous Construction
Invitational show is unforced expression of community’s thoughts In a seldom seen occurrence, The Art Studio, Inc. revised its exhibition schedule with the introduction of a new theme-based exhibition for March. Artist submissions for “Spontaneous Construction” are accepted March 3-5. The show opens with a free reception, 7-10 p.m. March 7 and will be on
ISSUE February 2020
Click here for digital version Inside: A Common Occurrence of Time, Wasteland in Pictures, ‘After Mourning’ Staged reading, and more
‘A Common Occurrence of Time’
Barry, Viator seek stillness, meaning in chaotic world Kailee Viator’s tenant space at The Art Studio looks chaotic. The area is filled with moss, twigs, paint, discarded bug shells and a plethora of found objects. On this particular day, her friend Amanda Barry is working on an object in the back corner, which only adds