Artists of all types have long toyed with incorporating typography into their work. From the illuminated manuscript to Islamic calligraphy, words have mingled with the visual to enhance meaning or simply attract attention. In the manuscripts, the images, while incorporating letters within the image, illustrate, often literally, the story they precede. The text itself flows
Artist to exhibit work in September with Lydick, Dubuisson Elena Sandovici is a detective. She is not your typical trenchcoated gumshoe, cigarette dangling from the lip with a gun in the pocket. She uses paints and a passport to discover the secrets of Barcelona. The Lamar University political science professor will reveal the mystery of
June 15, 2013 At The Art Studio, Inc. Daikaiju We Were Wolves Fix Bayonets “Falling Apart” Fix Bayonets “Crooked”
ISSUE magazine, the arts magazine of The Art Studio, Inc., won nine awards at The Press Club of Southeast Texas Excellence in Media Awards banquet, held June 7 in the reception center of Gray Library at Lamar University. The ISSUE won second place in the Special Section/Tabloid category. “The ISSUE is run on an entirely
Art community gathers to celebrate long career of Lamar art history professor. Students, colleagues and friends of Lynne Lokensgard gathered at three arts locations around Beaumont, May 4, to celebrate her 40-year career as art history professor at Lamar University and her public service as advocate and mentor to the Southeast Texas arts community. The
Well, spring has flown by with her usual two week briskness and the summer doldrums are officially on their way. No doubt you’ll be knee deep in crawfish boils and wedding receptions. I know I will. So if you’re interested in air conditioning or music not hand picked by a man with a MacBook plugged
The Beaumont Art League is seeking entries for “Fresh Start,” a concept show scheduled to open with a reception, 7-9 p.m., June 8. The idea behind the show is to get more artists involved (in the Art League),” Elizabeth Fontenot, the show’s organizer, said. “We already have an established figure show and portrait show, and
“No, no. Turn around. Do it doucement. Do it very slowly.” — True Lies, 1994 The word “slow” has many negative connotations. Who wants a slow watch, a slow car or slow service? Being called “slow” is an insult. Our age is all about speed and instant gratification. People want action-packed movies, cars that accelerate
Sometimes a sandwich is just a sandwich… & sometimes it’s a work of art Cruise down Calder Avenue in Beaumont most weekday lunchtimes and one will see a white horse trailer adorned with a painting of Elvis. Normally, there are between 10-15 people milling around. Some are seated and eating. Some are just waiting for
Artists looking for a place to show off their latest creations need look no further than The Art Studio, Inc. in June. The annual Alternative Show, a first-come, first-served art exhibition, will be on display June 1-29. The show will open June 1 with a reception, 7-10 p.m. at TASI’s gallery, 720 Franklin in downtown
