Review: "De Tierra"

Exhibition unites two profound figurative sculptors, immigrants more than a century apart

"...A new exhibition of sculpture by Alejandra Almuelle adds further beauty to that familiar..."

July 28, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

From the Walls to the Page: The Artists of ATX Urban Art

"...ceramic tile, glass, stone, and mirror, and with custom porcelain moments by Hope Hummingbird, 2021)..."

March 24, 2023 Photo Gallery

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 1-7

"...Clark noted that "naked" people depicted in painting and sculpture are "deprived of clothes," and embarrassed as a result...."

Oct. 1, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Co-Lab Projects' "Texas Toast" Dishes Up a Heapin’ Helping

This group exhibition looks at the food that means the most to us

"...walls at varying heights that, despite being stone and porcelain, look truly tasty!) And lest we forget Texans' road-trip..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ArtStartArt Helps Students Get Their First Sales

This Austin-based company helps university students break into the art market and gives art lovers a new source for original work

"...something for everyone: paintings, prints, photography, ceramics, drawings, collage, sculpture; abstract work, representational work, surrealist work; still lifes, portraits,..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dimension Gallery Shows Support for Art and Artists at EAST

The 2018 East Austin Studio Tour bears fruit with help from local artspace

"...Fruition – it's a fitting term for this time..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ICOSA's "Chiaroscuro: probing mystery, seeking clarity"

The first group show in the collective's new home shows its members stretching themselves and embracing change

"...visually arresting use. There are Terra Goolsby's slick, black porcelain and fur sculptures, Untitled 1 and Untitled 2, drooping..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Six Picks From That EAST Beast

Necessary, unless you’re the living embodiment of “indefatigable”

"...three-dimensional work features “Sculp-chur,” a group show of unique sculptures packaged to mimic retail presentation, each piece an original..."

Nov. 8, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

“Mapped Refraction: Andrea de Leon and Micah Evans”

In this two-person exhibition, a symmetry of haunting forcefulness and colorful zaniness

"...is not in Interval, the geometric and somewhat fantastical sculpture the two artists worked on together, but in de..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Estate Sale Roundup: October 17-19

The weather is perfect for rummaging

"...copper and walnut ewer, Murano glass bowl, glass modernist sculpture, original brass cactus sculpture, retro 70's dinette set, retro..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: September 4-7

Vintage camera and Victoriana lovers, heads up!

"...“Bohemian Moser”portrait vases of cranberry glass and with white porcelain overlays; large brass chafing dish with handles, cover, and..."

Sept. 4, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: May 8-11

So many options, so little time.

"...in Asia; Christmas decor & ornaments. rare Steuben glass sculpture of Lincoln's head, c. 1930, designed by the creator..."

May 8, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: March 21-23

Rested up from the fest? Let's explore residences, past and present.

"...cowbells, Texas and western belt buckles; vintage Keen Kutters; Sculptures, including an iron horse's head; duck and mallard decoys;..."

March 20, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: February 28-March 2

Cowboy up and head out for this week's loot.

"...German stein base; antique brass floor; vintage dual-globe floral porcelain; tall wooden floor lamp; red shade; crystal and brass;..."

Feb. 27, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Hummel Gone Wild

Debra Broz's porcelain hybrid beasts would make Dr. Moreau proud

"...lately. That is, the artist has been taking old porcelain animals that you might find in the housewares section..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

11/11 EAST Stops

The Chronicle Arts editor's recommendations for the 2011 tour

"...Splinter Group North, 4709 E. Fifth, 771-8911, www.texassculpture.com..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Fired Up!'

This ceramic, glass, and steel art's beauty and wit will knock you on your ass

"...Micah Evans' large sculptures of borosilicate glass are represented by a dimpled octahedron..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

'New Works: Sunyong Chung'

Chung's two new sculptures offer a sublime glimpse of heaven and earth in balance

"...in rare and beauteous balance, as embodied in two sculptures by Austin artist Sunyong Chung and exhibited as part..."

June 25, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

'Jana Swec and Jared Theis'

This two-person exhibition at D Berman Gallery is a brilliant yet subtle pairing

"...musical references. In 27 Measures, a line of black-and-white porcelain tiles stretch along a wall. The varied tiles repeated..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

This Charming Man

Morrissey enraptured the Bass Concert Hall Sunday night

"...offered her Mona Lisa smile, the singer a painted porcelain doll perhaps mistaken for Grace Slick. Leading 1960s Dutch..."

April 14, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Haven Gallery & Fine Gifts

The gallery does a nice job of mixing styles and types of artwork, all of it handmade

"...Haven has more small-scale sculpture on display than other galleries in town. The wide..."

March 13, 2009 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Welcome to My Studio

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

"...Ginko Studios, the workspace of porcelain maker Sunyong Chung and her husband, architect turned sculptor..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

More Than Just Kiln Time

Ishmael Soto passes the torch to a younger generation

"...Ishmael Soto's fine works of pottery and larger sculpture aren't the only vessels he's inspired. In his five..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bargains in the Mist

Where to find the missing link

"...Toy – Yellow and orange monkey toy – $4.99Rue's AntiquesPorcelain Monkeys – Hear/see/speak no evil in porcelain – $35..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Features Feature

In Creative Hands

How artists shape the ancient medium of clay into works of stunning variety

"...her colleagues in the world of pottery and ceramic sculpture opened their studios to the public for a two-day..."

May 6, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Articulations

Getting Seen

"...pans, shoes, tissue boxes, and orange life-jackets in brightly-colored porcelain, opens an exhibition of her sculptures this week at..."

May 23, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

"..."Jesus-in-the-box," if you will. The piece, made from glazed porcelain with gold and platinum, features the pop-up puppet as..."

March 21, 1997 Arts Review

Art

Art Openings

"...Fourth, 218-1156. The studio features functional and decorative stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware works. The public is invited to visit..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature