Model Citizens Bland and Keffer

Striking Poses in the Name of Art

"...precise: the stunning and gorgeous paintings) by Austin artist Jennifer Balkan in her "Peep Holes" exhibition at the Wally..."

March 21, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Atelier Dojo Launches Full-Time Art Academy

The Austin powerhouse of figurative art goes deep

"...told you about the fine art school founded by Jennifer Balkan, Denise Fulton, Karen Offutt, and Karen Maness, and..."

Nov. 7, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jennifer Balkan: Her New Work

In her new work, Austin artist Jennifer Balkan takes up certain surrealist painters' penchant for self-portraiture and dense symbolism, with intriguing results

"...Jennifer Balkan: Her New Work..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Review by Amanda Douberley

Welcome to My Studio

The East Austin Studio Tour offers a rare chance to see where artists work and live

"...studio can be a mixed blessing. Last year, painter Jennifer Balkan moved her studio out of her home and..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Jennifer Balkan: 'Hidden Meaning'

Balkan's paintings celebrate and challenge traditional portraiture, presenting something of an identity peekaboo

"...Jennifer Balkan: 'Hidden Meaning'..."

May 23, 2008 Arts Review by Nikki Moore

Fabulous Realism at Atelier Dojo's Art Gym

Artists are ready to school you in their new studio at Canopy

"...– and by "their," we mean the school's founders: Jennifer Balkan, Denise M. Fulton, Karen Maness, and Karen Offutt...."

Nov. 16, 2018 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jennifer Balkan: Peep Holes

In Balkan's figurative portraits, the realism is heartbreaking

"...'Jennifer Balkan: Peep Holes'Wally Workman Gallery, 1202 W. Sixth, 472-7428..."

March 23, 2012 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Segue To Flight

The vigorous new body of work in her exhibition 'Segue to Flight' speaks well of Jennifer Balkan's pleasant state of mind these days

"...is a new one at Zandoozi Gallery, courtesy of Jennifer Balkan, and as soon as I saw the lifeguard..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

"Painters Painting Painters" at Davis Gallery

With 10 artists making portraits of themselves and one another, it’s the variety of styles that provides the show’s strength

"...piece is Flight of Fantasy, a portrait of artist Jennifer Balkan. It is almost an opposite of the other..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Meet Me in Montenegro

Real-life couple and co-directors explore whether love is better the second time around

"...Saasen. Starring: Alex Holdridge, Linnea Saasen, Rupert Friend and Jennifer Ulrich...."

Aug. 14, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Grand Affair

With work by 30 artists, this show is like a mixed chocolate box of visual delights

"...undulations in the limns of their interests, such as Jennifer Balkan, Helmut Barnett, Jan Heaton, Susan Kemner Reed, and..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Taming the East Austin Studio Tour

With EAST’s huge growth, artists work to keep the focus on their art and creative process

"...this quest – really a pilgrimage. It was awesome!" Jennifer Chenoweth recalls, sitting at the kitchen table in her..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Arts Feature by Melany Jean

Generous Art

A new gallery splits proceeds from sales between artists and nonprofits

"...itself. The venture is the brainchild of Fisterra Studio's Jennifer Chenoweth, who felt keenly the dilemma of donating her..."

June 24, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

11/11 EAST Stops

The Chronicle Arts listings editor's recommendations for the 2011 tour

"...Works by painter and sculptor Jennifer Chenoweth, the artist in charge of the studio, but..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Take Five (New Stops)

Brenner expands his tips for your 2013 EAST exploration

"...idea to see what's up with Adreon Henry and Jennifer Balkan and Katy David, and the screenprinting wizards at..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

'Art Show/Model Show'

Paper Chairs stages a life drawing session in which those who pose speak out about what they do

"...show, have, ahem, drawn on such gifted artists as Jennifer Balkan, Chris Chappell, Steve Dubov, Dave Larson, Eve Larson,..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 From Visual Art in 2012

In an exceptional year for seeing art, deconstructed graphics, technosculpture, and detailed drawings stood out

"...8) 'JENNIFER BALKAN: PEEP HOLES' (Wally Workman Gallery) Brilliant portraits in..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

It's Like a Greatest Hits Collection at Wally Workman Gallery

And we mean that in a really really good way

"...by Wally Workman: Stella Alesi … Helmut Barnett … Jennifer Balkan … Malcolm Bucknall … Ian Shults … Honora..."

Aug. 13, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

F8 Fine Art Gallery

It's truly the last picture show for F8 Fine Art Gallery as Amy and Richard Griffin close its doors after six years to pursue their creative careers as photographers

"...home for the likes of painters Ray Donley and Jennifer Balkan and photographers Rosanne Olson and Raymond Copley (as..."

July 28, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Two 'Hot' for Your Eyes

The 187-artist Red Hot • Red Dot Sale at Women & Their Work brings together artwork from a diverse swath of Austin's creative community

"...James, Pat Falconer, John Christensen, Heather Brand, Paul Beck, Jennifer Balkan, Connie Arismendi, Ben Appl, and Stella Alesi...."

Sept. 17, 2004 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Arts Bullets

It's the Changing of the Bard, from Dietz to Swanson, and Tina Marsh plays it cool for CO2. Artists talk techniques, and teens tell you where to find Good Love.

"...Painters Nathan Jensen and Jennifer Balkan discuss their unique perspectives and techniques in a..."

July 9, 2004 Arts Feature

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Cressida Chanel, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill Jennifer Coy Jennings, Wild Horses Sarah Danko, The Effect/Grounded Sam..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Jennifer Madison, Assassins..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

East Austin Studio Tour Map

"...Jennifer Chenoweth & Todd Campbell..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature

Five Arts Events in Austin This Weekend

FronteraFest, Refigured, Ellsworth Kelly, Ballet Austin, ColdTowne

"...shit – I’m a little surprised, too. But, look, Jennifer Balkan and Dana Younger and Alejandra Almuelle and Karen..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: How Much Money to Break Your Arm?

Because everything, they say, has a price

"...Jennifer Balkan, artist: Holy crap. I need my arm to..."

June 5, 2017 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

East Austin Studio Tour: A Few More Picks to Get You Going

Life is short, art is long, going EAST works better with a plan

"...And Jennifer Balkan's home studio (3109 Lafayette), because she's one of..."

Nov. 14, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

West Austin Studio Tour: Recommendations

Five suggested stops along the annual Westside visual-arts tour

"...lout rampage: If you always enjoy the work of Jennifer Balkan during the annual EAST gig, you’ll love what..."

May 10, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Live Nude Art Models from Paper Chairs

An interactive show about live models and the artists who paint them

"...Jim McIntyre, Steven Flanigan, Donna Crosby, Denise Fulton, and Jennifer Balkan – and a video diary, interspersed with the..."

Feb. 25, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: What's the Use of Owning Original Artwork?

With Chris Cubas, Jill Schroeder, Shannon McCormick, and more.

"...Jennifer Balkan, Painter: I am still humbled by the idea..."

Feb. 2, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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