Saturday, November 21st 8pm-10pm
Yeeesssss. Fred returns with the “crew” in November to bring swirling visions of aliens and time lines past to John Ike Walton in the “Tommy Hall Schedule” revival band. Then we Zen in December with Erin and yoga and/or “Visualize Mind Body” with Fred and Ron Crose.
And,
"Visualize Mind Body" Tuesday, December 1, 6:30pm-7:45pm
Whew! Sorry, the posts have been stale. We’ve had more work on the studio space (darkroom is sooooo, close, thanks Hank). We’ve had lots of events. I’ll see what I else I can update soon.
Message from Space has continued to provide groovin’ music and guest artists. We thank Craig Davis for coming to play, once again. Here we show his not often seen side, reading poetry. Intense. Witty.
Craig Davis reads his poetry at studio2gallery
Craig Davis, rock to a story told
Many of you know Pam and I am grateful for her support at studio2gallery. Happy birthday, I know it will be here soon!
Thanks again for all your help, may the force be with you on your special day.
Thanks for all the donations we have received so far at studio2gallery for the Williamson County Animal Shelter Heartworm Fund. Many items from the wish list have also been donated and we will continue to take donations and wish list items through July 17, 2009. So many friends gathered to share their love of art and love of animals at the “Creature Feature” reception. I was sorry to hear our friend, Ara the Pig, had passed. Her companion, artist Aralyn Hughes, shared this tribute of the “Keepin’ It Weird, Pig About Town”:
Ara Kay Hughes (Ara the PIG) – who inspired our local Hot Pink Pig Car
Oct 16, 1992
May 29, 2009
“That snorting, snoring, sassy pig and I were bonded for almost 17 years. I will never see the world in quite the same way, forever changed by her presence in my life. She understood that wisdom and joy could be found by smelling and tasting, rooting around below the surface. She went to the heart of things.
She brought pleasure and delight to all who met her and many who just knew of her existence. I am consumed with joy, remembering the antics,attitudes,and activities of the sweet pig Ara (named after my mother). Both were apples of my eye.” - Aralyn Hughes
Ara the Pig
Aralyn often arrives in her “Pigs on Parade” car when she visits the gallery. (click here for you tube video on Aralyn)
Bacon in the Sun
We also had a guest appearance at the artists’ reception of “Tulip”, the cockatoo, who recently performed in one of Austin’s Ballet Performances. She had to go home early to get to her cage before dark, but we appreciated her saying, “Bye Bye” to the crowd just like a professional.
Only in Austin. 
Don’t tell me you MISSED it? As Fred says, “on earth as it is in studio2gallery…”
a blast from our past
John Ike Walton Revival Band with John from 13th Floor Elevators
Fred prepares to unleash
I swear I had a flashback...
second mission - Message from Space
hypnotic warp
tripping the rift
phasing and reverberating space
we cool down the jet packs
and land back at studio2
Thanks guys, you make the visit to earth sound sweet. Looking forward to the next lift off. Over and out.
Bluebird of Happiness by Jill Alo - oil on canvas
As part of our upcoming call for entries with featured artist Jill Alo and June exhibit, “Creature Feature”, a portion of the entry fee and art sales will be donated to the Williamson County heartworm fund. We will also be accepting donations, toys and any items noted on the animal shelter donation list. click here:
Donate .
Please save an animal with the gift of heartworm medicine. The life you save could be one as wonderful as my dog, Lex. Rescued with heartworm he could have had a premature ending before his gift of companionship and love was complete.
Lex, (Leximo the Eskimo) malamute and heartworm survivor
In case you don’t know, this is roswell…
Roswell (top) and Commander Cody
and from the great beyond she has given us the latest news:
John Ike Walton Revival Band prepares to orbit studio2
Message from Space is to arrive with more funtazmic sounds – along with starting band – the John Ike Walton Revival Band at 8:00 pm on April ll. Don’t miss it, or you’ll be crying in your pink lemonade.
My, my, Myrna Sanders, you had me under your spell. Please come back to Austin again, we’ll be waiting. Kozmic Pearl – a Joplin tribute band, arrived with Message from Space and the message was “this lady NAILS it”! http://www.myspace.kozmicpearl.com/
Kozmic Pearl sighted at studio2gallery
Kozmic Pearl - you wish you were here
go ask alice
me and Bobby McGee
ten feet tall
take a little piece of my heart now, baby
it makes you feel goooooood.
Thanks Houston, the ship has landed.
Jessa poses during installation with Bill (courtesy of William "Bill" Hundley)
Jamie Teer and her peeps
James McKinnis with a Model/Muse
artist/model Virginia Savelle and artist Grant Simpson
a coy viewer enjoying the exhibit!
full house at studio2gallery
"The Structure of Love" completion celebration
Message from Space, great music, funkadelic flyers!
Craig Davis started off with poetry in rock
wrapping up the set
Message from Space backed up awesome imagery and filled my head with visions of Jethro Tull and John Lennon shades. Don't miss more of these talented musicians at Ruta Maya on March 6, as they pay tribute to Terry Brown. Terry played with Fred Mitchim for my 50th birthday. We'll miss you, Terry, gone but not forgotten.
red drum - check it out, man
the light show continues
Fred unleashed
a music tribute for Terry Brown
arriving to Austin
The evening before the performance, the Austin skies reverberated color for Gentle Thunder’s arrival.
I woke up this morning reflective of the four white flowers on my kitchen table. Amazing. They had been part of Gentle Thunder’s alter the night before. They were white with green trimmings, and I immediately felt the white light and oneness of our green planet experienced last night. Then I thought, how appropriate – of all the flowers I handed to the ladies that evening it left four in the vase for me. A rose for each symbol of seasons – of my life reflections during the energy of the music.
Gentle Thunder before the performance
We were fortunate to have so much creativity and loving guidance. Gentle Thunder had the vision of Roxann Pierce’s “Aftergow” in front of her hammer dulcimer as she played. Roxann was also there – and the circle of energy entwined.
"Afterglow" triptych by Roxann Pierce
Guests included the craftsman of this fine piece from Blue Moon Flutes.
Buffalo flute created at Buffalo Moon Flutes in Austin
If you don’t know, I love sea turtles. So I delighted in the design of this flute, and the voice it resonated.
If you couldn’t make the Valentine’s Day performance, Gentle Thunder is performing several more times here in Austin in the next week. Unity Church will host Gentle Thunder and also Grammy Nominated percussionist, Will Clipman. Click here for information on upcoming performances. Find out more on EKLECKTIKOS Studio A at KUT 90.5 FM with 30 year veteran and creator of “EKLEKTIKOS” radio show, host John Aielli. Gentle Thunder will be sharing about the upcoming “The 7/20 Twins” concert, new album Translucent, debuting cuts, and playing flute a little live at KUT 90.5 FM in Austin, TX on “Aielli Unleashed” show.
As the gallery owner, one more thank you to Gentle Thunder, and we look forward to your upcoming album release.
I have to thank my juror, Jacqueline May for putting together such an incredible exhibit. Past or present, I have never seen the gallery with so much energy at an opening reception! I am hoping this energy carries through to the upcoming Valentine’s Day journey performance by Gentle Thunder www.GentleThunder.com. Before the clamour of voices overtook the gallery, you may have heard her music flowing with the installation piece by Nelson Guda, honoring the dead soldiers of Iraq and casualties of Iraq. Their works are such a compliment to one another.
Thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome back to South Lamar. Seeing such great art and great people, it gave me a lot to be thankful for this year.
Congratulations to Mary Gatling for our first art sale! I was happy to see the attention given to our gift shop, artisan2you, featuring artisans such as Mae Mae Stiles (jewelry) and So.A.P., South Austin Soap People. We will continue to carry specialty artisan products, from recycled sweater hats by Patz Hatz, crocheted scarves, small artworks and other hand made wonders. The shop will go online sometime in 2009.
Thank you artists, for creating such an incredible exhibit. If you have not yet seen the Katrina Triptych by Channe Felton, I highly recommend it. Oscar, your fiber work is as intricate and breathtaking as ever.
I look forward to the upcoming exhibits in 2009!
Mary Gatling and art patron Melanie Jones - congratulations!
the Katrina Triptych, a center for discussion
visiting artist P.S. Glenn talks with a friend
"Queen" Lucila begins the performance with fire and passion
Derrick Leon Washington, Cultural Anthropologist/Writer/Dancer
this Egyptian belly dancer captivated all
another beautiful performance
pleasing the crowd with her final steps
a special performance by Le Jardin
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