Showing posts with label Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. Show all posts
Monday, September 15, 2014
Artist Reception Turpin Gallery
Some history about Turpin Gallery. They were the first gallery to represent my work and it was Zach Turpin who gave me some very good advice. "Put colorful patinas on your sculpture," he said. So I did.
This is an example, by the way, of an important role gallery owners and consultants can have in an artist's career. They can be wonderful advisors and tremendous advocates for your work. I'm not saying always take their advise. But I always consider their thoughts and expertise.
Zach was once the dominate force and presence in the gallery at their previous location on Center Street. Now his dad, gallery owner Ronnie Turpin, is at this new gallery location on 25 Cache Street.
He is a sculptor as well and you can find him there sculpting his works, organizing shows, and helping collectors find the art they would most love to add to their collections from the many choices they have there at this beautiful new location.
Fine Art expert and consultant Kiera Wakeman has stayed with Turpin Gallery for the move to their new location and I thank both Kiera and Ronnie for being such wonderful hosts while Mark and I were there.
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| Alex Alvis and Ronnie Turpin |
I started a new sculpture while I was there; this sculpture is part of my Party Animal Series and is called "Magical."
It will be BIG!! About 5' tall when finished and is a sculpture a horse (of course).
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| working on "Magical" at Turpin Gallery - before reception |
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| Alex with "Magical" model in hand explaining the creating process |
I will post photos of the progress of "Magical" from now until it is finished - at the latest - it will be done in pre-cast in February.
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| "Magical" travelling back to Colorado |
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| "Magical" in progress back home at the studio |
Ahhh.... It's so good to be home!
'Til tomorrow - hope you make some time in your Monday for magic!
~Alex
Monday, September 8, 2014
Monday in Jackson
It was a balmy 41 degrees when we ventured out to a
delicious breakfast at The Bunnary.
Croissants to die for...although...I have never been to France and I
suspect they may be even better there.
We got in town yesterday, listened to the Miller Sisters in
the square and made note of some of the different and new things in town since
we were here a year ago. We peered in
the windows of Turpin Gallery (closed on Sunday), having not been to visit
since they opened at their new location this year. Looking good!
We will be seeing them this afternoon and this morning I
will be doing some more work on my demonstration sculpture.
It's going to be an excellent week, I can just feel it!
Hope you will have an excellent week this week too.
I'll try to post again tomorrow.
'Till then...
~Alex
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Web Blog Vacation (sort of)
This is the first gallery to represent me and they are having a reception for me and my work on Wednesday the 10th of September.
If you are going to be in Jackson during this time I hope you will stop in and say "hello". I will be starting a new sculpture during this week. It will be the second sculpture in The Party Animal Series and it will be even bigger than the Elk I've been working on.
This will be a horse (I have to always be sculpting at least ONE horse...of course!)
I am looking forward to this week so very much - it will be so exciting and I hope to see you there!
I will try to post some photos of the goings on on the days I'm there and while I'm getting ready for the trip in the next few days and while we're on the road too...so that will be fun - but I probably won't write much.
I will be back again with our fun and informative art and art business education soon, though. No worries!
'Til then!
~Alex
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