Bizarrte

Local Art Scene.

[bizarrte]

I don’t know if many screen printers have a favourite squeegee, but I sure do. TIme and time again I find myself going for my dual durometer 70/90 split squee. The SXSW slam of print jobs wouldn't have been nearly as easy without it. Thank you dear squee, for always layin it down.  

[bizarrte]

One of our favorite annual events is coming back around again on April 25th. This convergence of graffiti artists is always an inspiration. And the DJ lineup is stacked deep with the funk as well. 

[bizarrte]

Our main Bizarrte bruv, Miguel surprised us with a belated birthday gift in the form of an old school Dark Room sign for the print loft. There have been plenty of times we've been working in safe light, jammin some punk rawk and completely unaware of visitors in the main loft. So this is perfect for protecting against unexpected entrances and screen skanking. 

[bizarrte]

We’re huge fans of mashups...whether musical, visual, or otherwise...ahh hell...words just don’t do this justice. Just watch. 

[crossconnectmag]

@Max Shuster is a photographer from  Baltimore, MD, USA.

I am interested in constructing worlds of grotesque absurdity using dead sea creatures, found objects, and sometimes even playful sources. These creations remain temporary, as the dead animals fall further into putrefaction while the overall fabrication slips into a state of decay. There is a small window of time when I artificially light each work and produce a permanent photograph.

For more check out his website or Flickr stream.

Keep in touch by following Cross Connect on Facebook!

posted by Margaret.

[bizarrte]

Bizarrte loves the mashups...musical, visual or otherwise. And these are gorgeous and original images of the visual mashup medium. 

[bizarrte]

One of the newer prints hanging at Bizarrte HQ. Inspired by a love of surrealist art, stocking clad stems, and pop sensibilities. 

[bizarrte]

We had some graffiti friends in town last weekend who were super stoked to paint the castle walls. Imagine their (and our) disappointment when we discovered that we hadn't filled out the proper forms, notarized and resubmitted for committee approval. We came with a bag of Montana cans, and some spare caps and a few new ideas. But our credentials weren't in order, we hadn't filled out the questionnaires, our IDs were expired, or still at the bar from the night before, or...what the fuck?! Seriously? The guy ‘working’ Castle Hill didn’t like our questions, and was trying to sell overpriced prints to the tourists. He asked us to leave...to exit through the gift shop. 

[bizarrte]

Another lovely little bit of hope, scrawled on a wall on the East side of town. 

                                                                                                          - Adam 

[bizarrte]

Brooklyn based artist Tara McPherson, working in mainly oil paints, throws a perfect twist on the beautiful baroque movement and modern day comic illustrations. Although it's not hard to get lost in the glare of her bright eyed beauties, Tara's array of art does not fall short there. From gig posters to bringing her illustrations to life, Tara McPherson never stops amazing.

[bizarrte]

This exhibit continues the tradition of taking cultural icons and classic artists and art and making it accessible to the casual museum goer while still retaining the intangible qualities that intrigue and attract more informed enthusiasts. Full Bizarrte review to follow.

[bizarrte]

Although not many women artists were recognized in the early ages, Madame Lebrun was very well known in her time. Being a rococo/neoclassical artist of the 1800s, she focused mainly on portraits. Painting professionally since her early teen years, she is also known for painting more than 30 portraits for Marie Antoinette.

[bizarrte]

Jerry's...sigh. For me, a trip to Jerry's is the same inspirational excursion as hitting up a half price bookstore on a rainy day, or thumbing through vinyl at End Of An Ear. It's an electrical charge that's necessary from time to time.  

[bizarrte]

Review: Picasso At The Lapin Agile

I had the sincere pleasure of being in the audience for The Present Company's last performance of Picasso at the Lapin Agile at the Museum Of Human Achievement a few weeks ago. Even with near freezing temps descending upon Austin that night, it was a sold out crowd for what can only be described as the most cohesive, well rounded, polished and truly, beautiful expression of (and love letter to) the creative process that I've had the pleasure of witnessing in this town. The audience was perfectly immersed into the experience as bar patrons, surrounding the cast, which was flawless in its interpretation of Steve Martins' work, bringing each character to full realization from the outset. Martins' personality and unique comedic tone shone through much of the dialogue, which helped add relief to the more emotional or existential exchanges. 

Honestly, even after having so much time to digest and reflect, a performance that singular, that perfect in it's delivery, is still difficult to describe. Add bottles of wine, amazing surrealist art hand picked to accompany the show, a unique venue, and an accordionist who could play you to tears, and the end result is easily one of the highlights of creative expression manifested locally. It's the evening by which all others will be compared to for a long time to come. Thank you Steve Martin, The Present Company, and everyone who had a part in making this event happen. It was perfect. 

Graciously sponsored by the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, the Austin Creative Alliance, East End Wines, Lumiere Tintype, RealmBuild, Pilgrim Building, Miller Blueprint, Farmhouse Delivery, and Zinnia & Co.

[bizarrte]

With a mentor like René Margritte, Evelyne Axell had no problem making the transition from a promising career in acting to a successful painter. Working with mainly women silhouettes, she turns the ordinary portrait into a pop culture, psychedelic dream.

[bizarrte]

Art Soot: for those who like their art a little dirty

Makezine never ceases to inspire, in one way or another, always showcases creatives who find artistic expression in unconventional ways, whether it be in LEDs or op amps or soot. French-Canadian artist Steven Spazuk utilizes a technique call fumage to create some beautiful and stark pieces. 

Read all about it HERE

[bizarrte]

Amazing video piece from Parker Paul

[bizarrte]

Bizarrte Visits The Lions Nest

I stopped in at The Lion’s Nest a couple of weekends ago, in the hopes of catching Pressure Island: Apparitions & Hallucinations: Prints from Texas A&M before it closed that Sunday (2/15). I'm pretty taken by any art themed around apparitions or hallucinations, as they've both been the topic of and/or entertainment for many a night, but unfortunately, was just a couple of hours too late to take in the exhibit. The couple of pieces I did get to see were fantastic interpretations of surrealism, both exuberant and haunted. 

The local gift shop (selling art prints, jewelry, ceramics) and art wall had replaced Pressure Island with work that included some amazing pieces by Mark Hosford who takes a surrealist stance, that balances dark and somewhat twisted imagery with a playfulness executed in a way I've rarely ever seen. Highly recommended work for the art lover that can appreciate a whimsical slice of the stuff nightmares are made of. Below are a couple of screenprints displayed.