"Natural Selections: Julie Speed and Bale Creek Allen"
Seeing "Natural Selections," Arthouse's new two-artist show featuring collages by Julie Speed and sculpture by Bale Creek Allen, reveals these two to be excellent examples of Austin cultural affluence, creating work that is rich in artistry and inventiveness, with a touch of weirdness thrown into the mix. .
"...of Speed's genius, but an introduction to another Austin treasure: Allen's simple sculptures -- a blend of Christian superstition,..."
May 2, 2003 Arts Review by Molly Beth Brenner