I really dig Tomas’s work. Very cool, would love to see it in person. Visit his site for more insane ceramic and mixed media works. Hey Tomas where can we view this madness in person?
If you missed the PET MILK exhibit or want to experience it again you’re in luck. It’s going back up for a second time here in Lexington.
You can check it out on the 2nd floor of the UK Fine Arts Library: Jan. 15th-Feb.25th (six weeks) Opening Reception in library gallery on 1st floor: Jan. 15th 7:00pm.
Readings by Eric Sutherland, Rebekah McGee, nPhynyte, Chuck Clenney
Music by Chris Soulis, Joe Harbison
Discussions led by Clint Colburn-Art, Mike Turner- Writing, and Tony Miller-Music
More literary magazines will be for sale for $7.00. I’m listening to the CD that comes with the book as I write this and it’s absolutely worth the money. Good stuff.
Tuska: The Human Condition | 60 Works from 1964-1993 is a 140 page book that covers the remarkable story and artwork of Tuska. John Regis Tuska lived a life of creativity and created an extraordinary body of work. Tuska made his decision to avoid the mainstream and chart his own journey in a world where he could teach, be self-taught, and not be demanded upon. Tuska moved his family to Murray, Kentucky where he began his career as a teacher. After two years at Murray State, Tuska took the teaching position at the University of Kentucky where he began his 30 year tenure.
Elevation Creative Studios was asked to help tell this story to the rest of the world by designing this important piece along with the website. As a designer I was honored to have worked on it. Go to the website for more information, to order your book today and to help spread this story of our Lexington treasure. Also be sure to stop by The Breakers, John Tuska’s former home and museum to see all this great work in person. Its located in Lexington at 147 Old Park Avenue.
Pet Milk kicked off Saturday night in Lexington at ArtsPlace. It was shoulder to shoulder with people reading their books filled with poems and short stories as they viewed all the great artwork that was inspired by it. The night included music, cookies and what else Milk, fantastic art, and a very creative group of people. Pet Milk proves we need this more in Lexington. The interest and talent is here. Above is just a small peek at the crowd, the cool book and CD they handed out at the door plus check out the killer rabbit admission stamps. Just wish I would of picked up the very cool poster printer by Cricket Press. Congrats Kelli on a great event, we are looking forward to the next one. Read more about Pet Milk here.
Element Clay Studio
Circa Ceramics
House of Harriet
The Runny Bunny
I was browsing around Etsy looking for some Christmas gift ideas and ran across some cool pieces. Thought I’d post my findings. Click on the images for more information.
I ran across these incredibly cool sculptures by Michael Ferris Jr. and had to share them. All his sculptures are portraits based on actual people and are made of recycled wood with pigmented grout.
Artist’s Statement for Sculptures
While I am interested in rendering an accurate likeness of my subject, what I find more compelling is the process of communicating the sitter’s “ inner world.” I do this by contrasting the sculpture’s stoic, classical form with its complex multi-patterned surface. Ultimately my intent is to express the psychological complexity of my subject.
I am interested in having a dialog regarding the use of recycled materials and ecologically minded art making practices. My work is comprised completely of recycled wood. These forms are then surfaced with a combination of overlaid recycled wood pieces and acrylic pigmented grout. Inlaid gaming tables from the Middle East have played a particularly important role in the aesthetic formation of my work.
Don’t miss the Lexington Downtown Gallery Hop. The next Hop is scheduled for tomorrow Friday September 19th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Check out local artist in around 30 different galleries and studios in Lexington. Also be sure to swing by the Heritage Art Center for the Fashion Show. Gallery opened from 4 - 11pm Fashion Show starts at 7:30. Please be present around 7:00. Free food, drinks and live music by Kenneth and Sonja Brooks and guests. The Heritage Art Center is located on 651 W. Short Street, Lexington, Phone 859-255-5127. Should be interesting. Thanks again for asking me to design the Fashion Show Poster.
Tickets are now available for the Nancy Barron & Associates Art Fever, Saturday, October 4 beginning at 6:30 pm. Join LAL for an artful evening featuring cocktails and cuisine, artful auctions, music lounge, Wii game lounge and the most anticipated event of the evening: the REVERSE RAFFLE of all the artwork in the exhibit.
View the online gallery here and ignite your passion for collecting one-of-a-kind art from the region’s top artists. Purchase tickets online here or by calling Andrea at 859.254.7024. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Reverse Raffle Tickets: $200 each (includes complimentary general admission for two)
General Admission: $40 individual; $75 couple (does not include raffle ticket)
I was browsing through the online gallery and noticed a lot of artists from this years Woodland Art Fair and I know their work was more expensive than a ticket for the Raffle. This can be a great deal for some really good work. Check out the piece I donated this year on the last page of the online gallery.
Pretty cool and a good price. Check out these Pantone inspired sets here.
Awesome release from Hot Toys. The Joker Bank Robber Version is simply bad ass. It comes with
