GIFTS OF LIFE is a solo show by Kelsey Hasse, a multimedia artist working and living in Austin Texas. This is showcasing Kelseys full body of work, from ceramics to sculpture, felting to fashion-Kelsey explores out of the box & whimsical ideas.
INSIDE is a multimedia installation that includes painted works, hand-dyed textiles, video, and sound. Both artists are extending their exploration of non-traditional display in service of further engaging the space and viewer.
With INSIDE the duo explore the relatability of experiencing the world through a physical body, the alienation of contemporary medical experiences, and the mind/body connection. In his own studio practice Aderholt investigates how formative moments become encoded in personal memory. His paintings, textile works, and videos interrogate how seemingly mundane moments indoctrinate us into violent systems that disregard the sanctity of life. Baker’s works enact a push and pull of seduction and repulsion that draws the viewer’s awareness to their physical body in space. Through collages of video, painting, and installation, she gives visible exterior form to ephemeral internal experiences.
These artists closely collaborated through every step of the creation process to produce a fresh body of work to be displayed in Bolm Arts gallery.
Forrest: @anotherflailingartist
Kelsey: @kleppybizmo
Beverages provided by Liquid Death
Bolm Arts offers an electrifying art photography exhibition capturing the pulsating heartbeat of Austin's vibrant underground. Embracing the imperfections of analog photography and harnessing the ethereal qualities of long and double exposure, the artists featured in this exhibition invite audiences on a kaleidoscopic journey through the city's nocturnal spaces and the surreal desolation of the surrounding Texas landscape.
Midnight Mirage is curated by Amanda Fay, featuring the work of Ricardo Acevedo, Adam Robinson, Brandon Scott Humphrey, Preston Rolls, Willy Wang, Stevie, and Devin Richard.
Beverages provided by :Austin Eastciders and Bigh Country Organic Brewing.
Books have always been an essential part of our lives, serving as a gateway to worlds beyond our imagination. They take us on adventures, introduce us to fascinating characters, and transport us to different times and places. In this exhibit, visitors will be able to experience the artistry of books through a variety of forms. It features a diverse collection of art including detailed illustrations, letterpress prints, book shrine sculptures, art books, and art made from book pages. Elevating them beyond their functional purpose, artists Stephen Dubov, Sandra C. Fernandez, Emily Mitchell, Kyle Schlesinger, Jennie Tudor Gray and Beckette Rivera have created their own unique tribute to books. Join us on an unforgettable journey that will awaken your senses and showcase the many ways in which books can inspire.
In addition to our regular programming, Bolm Arts is excited to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with you on Saturday, April 27!
Our neighbor, Time Being Books, will be open for the Austin Book Trail from 11am - 4pm on Saturday, April 27th at 5305 Bolm Rd. Austin, TX 78721 (Upstairs in Bay 8). During this book trail our gallery will be open and we will hear from Author Eric Heisner, an award-winning screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker who has a special affinity for the Western genre. His Conch Republic Series features illustrations from artist and illustrator Emily Mitchell, some of which will be on display.
Opening reception: Thursday April 18th, 6-10pm featuring music by Jade Parx, Jac Carson, Amir Neubach, Liz Emme and Nico Little
Austin Texas Book Trail: Saturday April 27th 11am-4pm
Featuring author Eric Heisner.
In this solo exhibition, “Slow Fade, ” Xander Rudd explores the essence of "fade" in his new mixed media paintings and the multi-dimensionality thatlies within them. The paintings oscillate between abstraction and representation, blending organic forms with fabricated constructs. Within each piece, there exists a delicate interplay between painterly expression and graphic precision, inviting viewersto navigate the threshold between order and chaos. Gradients of color are central to the collection, dancing across the surface and serving as a conduitfor transitioning between moments, realities, and states of mind.
A notable aspect of Rudd's work lies in the interconnectedness of each piece. They inform,yet also echo one another, creating a visual dialogue that resonates throughout the exhibition. Througha harmonious blend of form and color, viewers are encouraged to immerse themselves in the intricacies of texture and pattern, while also embracing the tranquil expanses of atmospheric fades. In essence, this exhibition offers a contemplative experience, inviting audiences to tune into the nuances of perception and to explore the subtle beauty found within the journey of transformation.
Xander Rudd is a visual Artist from Tennessee currently working out of his studio in Austin, Tx.He graduated from University of Tennessee witha Bachelors in Two-Dimensional Arts and a concentration in Painting in 2016. Since graduating, traveling and exploring other cultures has been a deep passion of Xander’s, being a nomad on and off throughout the years and painting murals across the world. His mixed media paintings draw from various experiences and impressions in his day to day life through an abstract lens. They vary from geometric-abstract and expressionism to surreal landscape and influences of the natural world. His work attempts to display a real sense of movement and a transference of information.
Music by: BXll
Beverages provided by: Guayaki, Nomadic Beer Works, Querendon Tequila
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.
Music by: DJ Amizen
Beverages provided by: Liquid Death
