[speaking very slowly] In… what… way…

In 1930, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, in an effort to alleviate the effects of the… Anyone? Anyone?… the Great Depression, passed the… Anyone? Anyone? The tariff bill? The Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act? Which, anyone? Raised or lowered?… raised tariffs, in an effort to collect more revenue for the federal government. Did it work? Anyone? Anyone [...]

Stupid Is As Stupid Does

As the Blanton’s latest artist in residence prepared to head back home, Diego Perez Garcia gave an artist’s talk about his work and his current collaboration with Flatbed Press last week. He admitted his reluctance to work with such a different medium. And although he stated his dislike for printing in a later [...]

Tastes Like Chicken

This is kind of a follow up to parts 3 & 7.
Early this year the Blanton finally sent out an official press release describing their artist residencies that I have talked about before.  A week later Seeing Things picks up on it.
In my book, the Blanton scored points for 1. conducting an international residency and [...]

Museum-Go-Round

If you haven’t been listening to art news these past couple of weeks, man have you missed out on some drama!
Fortunately, Tyler Green has most of the info and related links to the Brandeis Garage Sale, I mean, Rose Art Museum Fiasco.
There’s also the recent WTW exhibiting artist, Emily Jacir at SFMOMA. Again, MAN [...]

December 2007 SeeSawS

Art Alliance Austin no 2
Haven’t seen it yet. Will see first thing in 2008. Update will follow.
Jessice Cook Paintings – AFG
Did not make it out.
Andy St. Martin – Big Medium (Bolm Studios)
Haven’t seen it yet. Will try first thing in 2008. Will update.  Nope.
A Breadbox and a Mug, Each Depicted In a [...]

Boo I Say. Boo!

The Blanton is going into phase two of its operational changes.  First it raised prices, now its changing its hours.
I liked having extended hours on Free Thursdays.  Why you got to make things so difficult, huh?  At  least AMOA has there once-a-month-donation-day on the weekend.  That way working stiffs actually have the option to visit.
Thursdays [...]

July 2007 SeeSawS – Wk 1

Awakening the Soul – La Pena
Paintings were looking interesting. Very dramatic image-making. Would’ve rather seen them in the gallery instead of the restaurant. BAD
Made at Flatbed – Flatbed Press
I don’t think I made this
Marfa/Puerto Viejo – Workspace
This did not put me in the right place. BAD
Taking Life Seriously – Bolm Studios
There [...]

Poking Lenny with Turkey

I had me a great Wednesday before Thanksgiving. School is becoming lax wit’ the holidays and gave the kids the day off. I called it “Museum-Field Trip-Day” and took off of work myself. At 9 AM we jumped on the bus and headed downtown and into UT campus. We started off [...]

Apr 2007 SeeSaws – Wks 1 & 2

Senior Art Exhibit – SEU Fine Arts Gallery
Didn’t make this one. So close, yet so far.

Yellow Labyrinth – WTW
Labyrinth is a misnomer. There was no confusion or complication. Its like a piazza, very open. The multitude of doorways may have suggested a variety of choices, but since the space is not expansive [...]

Feb 2007 SeeSaws – Wk 4

Geometry of Hope – Blanton
This show was well organized. The progression through the gallery flowed naturally and the works kept changing without disrupting the evolution. Mathematical, making it brainy, but the optical ramifications made it accessible. Playing “Spaghetti & Meatballs” with the Soto is fun. GOOD
Freaks of Nurture – WTW
This was Elaine Bradford pushing [...]