Erotic Visions of a 17th-Century Dutch Artist Non gloria sed memoria (Not glory but remembrance.) — The motto inscribed on Wtewael’s self-portrait. They greet us as we walk into the gallery — the artist, Joachim Wtewael (pronounced “oo-te-val”), and his wife, Christina. They look like a typical Dutch couple one may see in the portraits
Stark’s ‘Wicked Plants’ not the average exhibit Entering the latest exhibition at the Stark Museum of Art is like stepping out of the 21st century and into a Victorian curiosity cabinet. Plants such as mandrake, nightshade and hemlock are familiar to fans of Harry Potter, or murder mysteries — “nightshade” is mostly preceded by “deadly” —
Ceramicist Blanton to exhibit recent work at AMSET in December Linnis Blanton throws clay in his workshop every day. When he is at Lamar University, he is at the wheel teaching ceramics to students and when class lets out, he continues working with the clay, constructing platters, vases and free-form sculptures to build a large
Buy local! It is a phrase repeated by local business owners everywhere. A recent article in The Beaumont Enterprise bemoaned the local shrimp industries and the inundation of foreign shrimp from farms in China — and we don’t mean China, Texas. The arts community does not need to fear art from China flooding our market,
ISSUE’s resident nerd has the perfect stocking stuffers for the hard-to-please in your family If we’re being honest, and I hope we always are, me and you, I feel a little guilty asking for anything this year. After the season the Astros had, the most fun season of baseball I can remember, I don’t know
The Art Studio, Inc. will host a night of live original music performed by local bands Delicious Fuzz, Colossi, City Freaks, and the debut of Cajun Tater & the Boudain Balls. The show will last from 8pm until midnight, October 31. The Art Studio is located at 720 Franklin St. in Beaumont. “Halloween is always
The High Street Gallery will host an exhibition of paintings and drawings by Honour Harry, 8-11 p.m., on Nov. 7. The gallery is located in Victoria House, 2110 Victoria St. in Beaumont. “Honour’s work is beautiful and mesmerizing,” Olivia Busceme, gallery director, said. “She will be displaying her various unique styles and technique in her
Stevens also to hold acting workshops for kids, young adult, Nov. 7 Living in Hollywood is the ideal place for someone with an eye for the celebrity. But it takes a real storyteller to appreciate the tales that come from such close encounters. Fortunately, actor/comedian Chambers Stevens has a file full of anecdotes from 40 years
Artist Teresa Baker has spent her life living in different places — from small towns to big cities, stateside and abroad. Now she is making Beaumont her home. “I have been here for three months, fixing up the studio, and I have fallen in love with it and all its eccentricities,” she said. “I wanted
Many artists travel far to seek inspiration for their works. Whether they are searching for a change of scenery to inspire a landscape or ambiance to resonate the depths of their psyche, artists are constantly challenging themselves to push the limits of their medium. However, one does not have to leave Southeast Texas to find
