In this solo exhibition by Toni Ardizzone, tactile paintings and assemblages link the terrestrial world with the artist’s personal experiences of facing mortality and living with a chronic illness. Through uninhibited construction, layers of scavenged materials create unrefined surfaces for drawing, painting, and collage. Mirrors, cardboard, bones, flash cards, and antique textiles channel nostalgia and memory, while vigorous marks and loose paint handling reflect on the human body’s fragility and resilience. Within Reason probes the marvels of nature while teasing a phrase that is meant to set boundaries. Apprehending the discoveries of science and medicine while rejecting divine belief, these works navigate self-subscribed mysteries and miracles through a humanist lens.

Toni Ardizzone has presented solo exhibitions nationally and her murals exist across the globe. In 2019, Ms. Ardizzone was selectedfor two artist residencies including Ayatana’s “Mortem” in Quebec, Canada and the Palimpsest Mural Project in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her murals have been commissioned by Facebook, SXSW, Austin City Limits Festival, HOPE Campaign and the Art Councils of Thomasville, Georgia, Havana, Florida, Adams County, Colorado and Glens Falls, New York. Whether created in the studio or on a public wall, her paintings share a distinct voice thatis both inviting and vivaciously punk, filled with confrontational imagery, wild patterns, and unexpected color palettes. Ardizzone received her BFA from Indiana University in 2006 and MFA from Florida State University in 2020.She currently resides in Austin, Texas.

GALLERY HOURS

Saturday:

February 17th & February 24th, 12-4pm

Closing reception: March 2nd 2024 6-10pm 

This exhibition will include art from our local Austin artists: 

@nicolejosephinestudio , @thomascook_art , @mountdraculaart , @kelvy___ , @mountdraculaart , @themythconductor , @xanderruddart , @stephaniemervineart , @michellerahbarart , @autumn_in_mae , @maryafrank , @milli_art , @johnmercadoart , @franmendizabalwalsh , @observ_er@_zaddy_taddy_ .

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Special live music performance by 

@bradstiversofficial , @lindsaybeaverofficial , and @themythconductor .

Technodrome’ and its 24-foot castle facade form a gateway to a dystopian cyberpunk world. Set on a background of a faux castle wall, ‘Technodrome’ is a merging of old and new, predicting a future that is both exciting and terrifying.

A common thread among all artists is a counter-culture attitude; most are anonymous in their public works. Like the artists involved, get inspired to think critically about the world.

Curated by artists Gd Wright, Steef Crombach and The Death Head, open during the Austin Studio Tour alongside our 21 artist studios.

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Featured artists:

Eric Manche, FeeBee, GD Wright, JENKINS2D, Josh House, Omar Estrada (Skull), Peelander-yellow, Potaware, Seth Relentless, Spicy Gobou, Steef Crombach, The Cats Cult, The Death Head and The Ghost.

Original poster artwork by @sethrelentless

Join Bolm Arts for a show featuring work from local Austin artists Sydney Dettmar and Marta Shirt, who believe that life is shaped by both “Nature and Nurture.” Although working in different mediums, both artist’s work is rich with layers of texture, color, and meaning.

Marta Shirt creates artwork that celebrates the beauty and peace that can be found in nature by incorporating dense layers of treated moss and other locally sourced organic materials. Having been inspired by her own mental health struggles, she seeks to bring the soothing aspects of nature into indoor spaces in a way that is accessible to anyone, regardless of where they are at in their own mental health journeys.

Also inspired by her own history, Sydney’s collage-based works explore themes of girlhood trauma, family dysfunction, and societal hypocrisy. Using collage materials sourced from her collection of vintage Seventeen and Playboy magazines from the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, these works express sentiments that still feel remarkably relevant to today’s world. Come explore and celebrate the complexities of life, love, and beauty at the opening of ‘Nature And Nurture.’

Color has the power to change moods, trigger memories, influence decisions and even raise your blood pressure. It has the capability of conveying a wealth of emotional and energetic information. It can be healing, nostalgic, and also cold or violent. Artists Priscilla Lustig, Vincent Martinez, Stephanie Mervine, and Alex Saxon explore the many different ways color can visually communicate in their abstract works. From subtle patterns to bold geometric compositions, be prepared to experience the full spectrum.

Priscilla Lustig is an American artist based in Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California. Her bold, color-filled abstract paintings and objects are playful in nature and serve as an outlet for psychological exploration and self expansion. Follow @priscillalustig

Vincent Martinez is a Central Texas native, an arts educator, oil painter, dancer, emcee, and DJ. His current work processed infidelities by hyper examining the patterns on his sheets. Follow @vincentpaulmartinez

Stephanie Mervine is an abstract artist, educator and arts administrator living in Austin, TX. Her current work dismantles the familiar and reassembles it using bold color and layered pattern in a dream-like interpretation of everyday objects and landscapes. Follow @stephaniemervineart

Alex Saxon is an artist, and musician from Austin, TX. Her subjects are colors and shapes. She paints the movement, repetition, depth, and perspective of natural objects and phenomena. She finds peace in repetition and vibrant color. Follow @alexsaxon.art

Kline, a talented multidisciplinary artist, presents a collection of abstract sculptures and large canvas paintings that depict mesmerizing and eclectic creatures and flora. Through her solo show, Kline delves into the essence of the human experience, exploring her theories on the relationship between sex, love, and mental illness. She also contemplates the potential of human creative intelligence to surpass our primal instincts and challenge the laws of nature and humanity. This exhibition creates a captivating battle between the heart and the mind, offering a unique glimpse into Kline's extraordinary perspective.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Kline holds various other professions, including being a psychotherapist and bartender. Drawing inspiration from her experiences in dimly lit bars on sixth street, her interactions with clients as a mental health professional, and her personal journey as a woman navigating love, loss, and life, Kline has also written a book titled "Things She'll Never Say: reflections on the human condition." This book features a collection of essays, poems, and contemplations that beautifully complement her abstract paintings and sculptures. Select pieces from the book will be paired with her artwork at the exhibition, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of her stories and visual creations.