Two Journeys
Karen Chaussabel and Susan Sponsler
November 20 – December 20, 2009
Opening reception: Friday, November 20th, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Karen Chaussabel
Into the Horizon
Born in France, Karen spent her childhood steeped in nature, aware and appreciative of her surroundings; the connection endured, all the while moving to Canada, and now creating in Texas; her work speaks to those landscapes and the process of integration and movement.
“This body of work represents a journey of exploration, both personal and artistic. The fluid quality of monotyping with encaustic paint, is particularly suitable to embodying land and sea masses. The experience of loosely brushing the paint onto a hot plate, having colors run into one another, blending and melding, contributes to the feeling of exploration, of stepping a little further into those horizons as expansive bodies of water and land emerge. Trust and respect of the process are at the heart of my creative journey.”
“I enjoy being in the process, engaged in a dialogue with my material. I find that through that dialogue, my experience in art and life are enhanced. By letting materials be my guide, I get the unique opportunity to grow and cultivate my creative voice. And exploring those new horizons through art has given me a familiarity with them I did not have when I stood in their midst. That connection brought me to appreciate where I am”
Susan Sponsler
Yellow Work
Susan Sponsler was born in Seoul, Korea. She was adopted by American parents and arrived in the United States – Iowa, specifically. Sponsler’s father, a Korean War veteran, and her mother went through the Holt agency to adopt two babies – Susan and the two years later, a brother.
“The Yellow Work series consists of encaustic photo-based images related to my experiences as an Asian American adoptee. My early dislike of the color yellow was closely entwined with my low self esteem as an Asian American. From derogatory to powerful; naming ourselves Yellow now comes from the strength of our survival.”
“Yellow Work incorporates photos of myself along with items symbolizing Asia including, traditional Korean language symbols, bamboo, the beautiful yellow leaf and other nature photos with yellow as the main focus.” Sponsler’s work has been exhibited internationally – Seoul, South Korea, The US Embassy in Panama City and in various cities in the US such as New York, Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas, to name a few. She has a bachelor’s degree in advertising and a Master of Fine Arts degree in photography from Texas Woman’s University.
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Sharon, Kristy, Kevin and Linda
Jarard Less
Meet and Greet at beginning of meeting.
Kristy Battani at Show and Tell
Sharon Kyle-Kuhn-Show and Tell
Carie Washburn
Deborah Houston during Show and Tell
Maggie Jordan
David Pound
CALL FOR ARTWORK: 13th International Open (pdf)
Exhibition Dates: March 5 – April 22, 2010
Invitation to all women artists worldwide to submit artwork in all media for this open exhibition. All themes, styles and media will be considered.
All selections will be based on originality, craftsmanship, quality, and professionalism of entry. Artwork may not exceed 72” horizontally, frame included. Please include an artist statement and a $30 entry fee.
Online Entries Submit jpgs of three of your works on our website.
Mailed Entries Mail slides or cd with images of three of your works, completed entry form and a $30 entry fee to Woman Made Gallery, 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60642.
Juror: Laura Kina
Laura Kina is an artist, independent curator, and scholar. She is an Associate Professor of Art, Media and Design and Director of Asian American Studies at DePaul University. She earned her MFA from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her work has shown internationally and is represented by Diana Lowenstein Fine Arts in Miami, Florida. She has been involved in Chicago’s Asian American Arts community with DestinAsian (1992-1995), Asian American Artists Collective and Project A (2001-2005), and the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media (1997-2005). For more information visit www.laurakina.com.
Entry Deadline: November 11, 2009
Notifications: December 9, 2009
http://womanmade.org/entryform.html#callforart
Texas Wax Dallas will meet at Kilgore College from 1 – 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18th. This will be at the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Bldg.
The Encaustic Center is proud to present
Brett Dyer
El Triunfo de la Muerte
October 24 – November 13, 2009
Opening Reception:
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
“Often death is seen in a dark manner, however just as much life and energy can result from death. The body of work for El Triunfo de la Muerte explores the various ideals, effects, and affects of death within humanity and society. It was Vincent van Gogh who said “…we take death to reach a star.”
~ Brett Dyer
Brett Dyer received his BFA in painting and printmaking at UT Tyler and his MFA at TWU.
Brett is teaching art at Tarrant County College and creates in encaustic wax.
Enjoy great live music by Chad Evans, food and wine at this fabulous celebration!
The Encaustic Center
580 W. Arapaho Rd. #271
Richardson, Texas 75080
www.theencausticcenter.com
I have listed the names of all the people who sent me a loan agreement. Check and make sure your name is spelled correctly, so that I can move on and get the invitation/announcement. The names are in alphabetical order.
Thanks!
Brett Dyer
Peggy Epner
Nancy Ferro
Carolyn Fox-Hearne
Darlyne Hartman
Angela Hearne
Deborah Houston
Larry Kitchen
Jackie McClelland
Cheryl McClure
Stan Pearson
Junanne Peck
Janet Reynolds
Juliana Robles
Carolyn Todd
Jan Velayas
Deanna Wood
This is a reminder that I need the loan agreement by October 1, if you plan to be in the Kilgore College Exhibit. I need to design and order the announcements. Remember that the maximum width is 30″. The work needs to be to me by October 29 and the reception is on Oct. 30 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. If you plan on being in Kilgore for the reception and want to bring the work by noon that will be acceptable.
If you need a copy of the Loan Agreement, email me at cfoxhearne@kilgore.edu or foxhearne@cablelynx.com
