art : June 2013

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Brad Tucker at the Old Jail Art Center

Took a Saturday afternoon trip to Albany, Texas to see Brad Tucker's latest installation as part of the Cell Series at the Old Jail Art Center.

The Cell Series is a wonderful series of exhibitions curated by Pat Kelly that focuses on emerging and established Texas artists. I wish Albany was a hundred miles closer to Dallas.

For Brad's site specific installation in two almost identical jail cells he built the work based on his recent adventure in Real Estate. The separate installations nearly mirror each other and magnify the differences resulting in contemplation and satisfaction.

The first Installation you encounter as you climb the stairs into the 2nd floor cells.

Left to Right: Receiver, Broadbands, Hashmack Tray, Transmitter.

All 2013, acrylic and enamel on wood

Entering through heavy iron doors across from the 1st cell is Brad's 2nd almost identical installation.

L to R: Dim Widths, Ham Shack, Butter Dish

All 2013, acrylic and enamel on wood

Cell Series:
Brad Tucker
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The Old Jail Art Center
201 South Second Street
Albany, TX 76430

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Destiny

I was visiting a friend recently and pleasantly surprised to see this small gem. I knew instantly who made it, however I still asked for confirmation. Then I asked if I could take a photo.

"Destiny", 2007, 4x4x5 inches, alabaster malachite and marble.

The Carter Wynne Collection

Her work resonates and sometimes never leaves. I believe she wouldn’t have it any other way. She does what every attentive art patron wants – she is serious about her work, she takes risks, uses unconventional materials, pushes herself to create the best and smartest work possible. If you are not familiar with her work just google “Celia Eberle”. RR