A View From The Top Greg Busceme, TASI Director

THIS IS OUR SUMMER ISSUE which is fol- 50 organizations receive a $1,000 grant. lowed by two months of limited communi- We are grateful for The Stark cation by mail or print. Foundation’s contribution to The Art This is partially by design and partial- Studio. The funds will go to rebuilding our ly by necessity to give us a chance to security fence around the Studio yard and recover from our printing and mailing improving our parking arrangements — Vol. 17, No. 9 ISSUE costs for monthly invitations and newspa- an integral part of an ongoing project to pers. Printing costs alone average about revitalize our facility as we recover fully Publisher ...... The Art Studio, Inc. $580 a month. from the storms. We already have part- Editor ...... Andy Coughlan This is not just to whine but to let ners in this project beginning with Boy Copy Editor ...... Tracy Danna everyone know we are getting serious Scout Eagle candidate Brandon Cate. In Contributing Writers ...... 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Alternative Show

a first-come, first-served, free-for-all art exhibition OPENING JUNE 4 The Pen is Mightier…? SCRIBAL GUILD HOSTS FREE CALLIGRAPHY CLASSES ALTERNATE FRIDAYS AT TASI

Story by HAVE YOU EVER again. I’ve kind of always had a knack within SCA with his manuscripts. The POETRY ART SHOW SIGN UP EXTENDED TO JUNE 18 SCA event slated for BAL July 30 Andy THOUGHT that your for it.” group entered an illumination charter handwriting doesn’t In 2004, Dumesnil had a one-man contest — the group awards hand-ren- Studio to host open Wentz-inspired show in October Coughlan The Society for Creative Anachronism quite sum up how show at The Art Studio, “Space Race for Ansteorran Heraldic & Scribal dered certificates — and he won for a sophisticated and the Middle Ages,” where he created man- Symposium will be held 9 a.m. to 8 scroll he submitted in collaboration with THE ART STUDIO, INC. is offering artists an opportunity to participate in a group worldly you really uscript schematics of his ceramics that p.m., July 30. The event will feature cal- Theresa Liddle-Bernsen. show in October. Artists are invited to produce a piece inspired by the lines: are? Well, now’s were meant to look as though they were ligraphy workshops, and other events. There are many uses for calligraphy, your chance to do rescued from the fire at the Library at Period dress encouraged, Gate fee is not just in the medieval realm. How in a world gilt with love something about it. Alexandria. $10 for SCA members and $15 for non- “They make great gifts,” he said. Artist Beau Dumesnil offers a free “In ’02 and ’03 I picked up the pen members. Students, senior citizens and Mother’s Day cards, birthday cards — May I thank you above this human cadence children under 15 are $5. Family entry calligraphy class at The Art Studio, again to create these somewhat illuminat- people really enjoy the personalized

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y The Border March Scribal Guild interested in what he could do that he a draughty monastery working in silence.

for people to produce the work.” b “There’s something for everybody Elizabeth French, TASI assistant director, said the lines are by long-time D classes, which are held in conjunction decided to offer the class. At first, it was “We don’t encourage monks,” A

E with the local Society for Creative just for his SCA friends, but interest has doing this type of work. In fact, most Dumesnil said, with a laugh.

Studio member George Wentz, a well-known artist and poet, who died last year. H

E Anachronism, are open to everyone, but grown and he is branching out to include establishments that were commissioned SCA memberships cost $40 a year, “George submitted poems to the ISSUE consistently since it was first pub- L B non-members of SCA must supply their anyone who wants to learn. The classes to do manuscripts had people who spe- which qualifies members for discounts at lished,” French said. “It seemed appropriate to use something he wrote.” R A own materials, which include a calligra- are small right now, but Dumesnil said he cialized in calligraphy, people who spe- various events. Artists are asked to commit to entry by June 18, with the work to be deliv- M ered to The Art Studio by Sept. 24. There is no cost to enter the show, but phy pen and dipping ink, 40 lb. or better learns things along with the participants. cialized in gilding, people who specialized For more information on the local entrants are expected to be members of The Art Studio. Memberships begin at Bristol paper, and gouache paint. “It’s just as much a learning process in line drawing and painting and book- chapter, visit www.bordermarch.org. For $35 per year. Memberships should be purchased by June. Dumesnil has been using calligra- for me in the teaching realm as it is for binding and vellum making — I could go the regional group, visit “We want the contributors to have plenty of time to really think about what phy since he was a child. the students who are learning,” he said. on and on.” www.ansteorra.org or nationally, visit they want to do, how the words resonate with them,” French said. “But we also “My mother taught me at age 12,” “I get to figure out lesson plans and fig- Dumesnil has had some success www.sca.org. need to plan ahead so we can work out the space. That’s why we are asking for he said. “We both learned together. My ure out where people are.” artists to commit in June.” mother always had very beautiful pen- Dumesnil said the classes are suit- Beau Dumesnil, left, In order to have a consistent theme, dimensional work should not exceed manship and she took calligraphy class- able for every skill level. And there are instructs his wife 24x30 inches. Sculptures should not exceed 30 inches in any direction. Limit es. Some of my fondest memories of my many different ways to be involved in the Karen and Melia one piece per person. mother are doing that with her.” process. Ferguson, top, in the “This is really an exciting project,” Coughlan said. “Art is such a subjective Back in the early 1980s, calligraphy “If you don’t have a knack for the cal- art of calligraphy dur- thing and I expect a really diverse body of work, one that will illustrate the wide began to revive with the popularity of ligraphy there’s always the illumination ing a class of the variety of styles and interpretations that are possible.” Medieval fairs and Renaissance festi- aspect,” he said. “If you can draw or doo- Border March Scribal The lines were selected to afford the widest possible interpretations. vals. dle — that’s what most of these were, just Guild at The Art For more information, call 409-838-5393. “There were movies like ‘Excalibur,’ repetitive elaborate doodles. And if you Studio. and ‘Conan the Barbarian,’” he said. So I can color between the lines, then you can picked up a pen and started doing it do illumination. Courtesy photos 6 • ISSUE June 2011 Volume 17, No. 9 Volume 17, No. 9 June 2011 ISSUE • 7 Stark to sponsor ‘Adventures with Audubon’ June 22-23

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON WILL be a presence in Orange this June. The renowned naturalist will make several per- sonal appearances around town. Summer play time It has been 160 years since Audubon last made a personal appearance, having died in 1851. However, author and performer Brian “Fox” Ellis will assume the ART STUDIO TO OFFER CLASSES FOR ALL AGES IN JUNE persona in a series of events sponsored by the Stark Museum of Art. Ellis will perform his one-man show, “Adventures Story and SUMMER IS days of summer. Artist Andy Ledesma and had a reception. It was a huge Ledesma also wants the classes to with Audubon,” on June 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lutcher photos by ALMOST HERE and will conduct classes that “celebrate success. be an opportunity for adults to work this being the joy of making art.” “This was the proof that there was together with young people to explore Theater in Orange. Admission is free. Andy “Based on direct quotations from the artist’s jour- Southeast Texas, “I had been in discussions about a need for alternative programming — their artistic side. nals, essays and letters, this family-friendly perform- Coughlan it’s going to get a the possibility of offering classes from art outside of the box — that’s not “I think it is a good opportunity to ance features storytelling with images of Audubon’s little warm. The Art Studio for a while,” Ledesma being offered anywhere else. Art that have parents doing art with their kids art,” a release states. “Combining humor with meticu- But fear not, said. “These classes would offer a dif- reflects the philosophy of The Art if they are available,” he said. “Also, lous research, Ellis presents a compelling image of the The Art Studio ferent approach to the standard fare Studio.” by including adults, we have a broader great artist as he finishes the task never accomplished has plenty of being offered. So we started brain- Some of the projects scheduled source of ideas. This format is struc- before: drawing every bird in North America.” shade and will storming. As a test run we created an include papier maché, mural painting, tured so that everyone can partici- Following the performance, the Stark Museum will even give you something cool to do art show last year called ‘pARTy-cipa- wood sculpting, drawing and painting. pate.” host a reception with selections from the museum’s while you are in the cool. tion,’ an art party where children and Each session will allow participants to The Art Studio used to have an extensive collection of Audubon materials. Included TASI will offer some classes for adults got together and made art. explore their creative ideas using dif- established summer program but it will be a volume of the artist’s own copy of the double young and old to wile away the dog Then we mounted it that same day ferent mediums. has not been active over the past few elephant folio of “The Birds of America,” pattern prints, As well as being an exhibiting years. Ledesma said that having a and a rare pastel drawing from Audubon’s early period. artist, Ledesma has a strong back- good program is important in the con- “We are delighted to host Brian “Fox” Ellis in ground in art education. tinued growth of the organization. Orange,” Elena Ivanova, Stark Museum chief educator, “In Los Angeles, I was a part of “Its the missing component in the many collectives and taught art work- long term health of The Art Studio,” said. “His vivid performance and informational pro- John James Audubon (1785-1851), artist, Robert Havell, Jr. (1793-1878), engraver. ROSEATE SPOONBILL grams will bring Audubon to life for people of all ages. shop on a number of different he said. “The young ’uns are the 1836, etching and aquatint on paper, hand-colored in “The Birds of America, Volume IV.” 38.25 x 25.5 inches. themes,” he said. “We would do art to future.” In Southeast Texas and Louisiana, one constantly sees Stark Museum of Art, Orange, Texas, 11.1.2.D. Photography by Will France. Audubon’s name given to streets, parks, golf courses, educate children about recycling by There will be two classes a week and, most recently, to a bridge in St. Francisville. The previous evening, June 22, Ellis will bring educators.” using objects that would normally be that will run June 7-24 for a total of “However, few people seem to realize the impor- Audubon to life for “Flights of Fancy: Evening Bird Other events scheduled to coincide with Ellis’ visit thrown away. I started seeing art as four , one-week sessions. There will tance of this great artist and naturalist in American his- Stroll” a free event from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Shangri La include a teacher’s workshop — open to any teacher, having many functions as well as a also be a Saturday only session that tory and even fewer are aware of his close links with Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. but with limited registration, on June 22. tool to encourage the brain to use runs June 4-25. Classes will start at Louisiana. We also hope that this renewed interest in “Audubon will share stories of his outdoor adven- To register for the workshop, or for more informa- abstract thought to solve problems.” noon and end at 2 p.m. Audubon will encourage people to see his works at the tures as our feathered friends fly into Ruby Lake to tion about Adventures with Audubon, contact the While there are several other Pricing was still to be determined Stark Museum of Art. We have an excellent collection roost for the night,” a release states. museum at 409-886-2787, or visit summer events for kids, Ledesma said at press time, but will be around $75. of his prints, letters and books, including the unique “Maxine, our resident Barred Owl, will be avail- www.starkmuseum.org. that The Studio will try to offer a dif- Discounts will be available for becom- double elephant folio of ‘The Birds of America,’ which able to welcome you. Other activities will provide The Lutcher Theater is located at 707 Main ferent perspective. ing a member of The Studio. belonged to Audubon himself and has thirteen addi- opportunities to learn more about Audubon and the Avenue in Orange. The Stark Museum of Art is located “This is a class of creative think- “We would like to offer partial tional plates compared to other copies of this book.” birds he identified from Stark Museum and Shangri La at 712 Green Avenue. ing and brain exercise using art as a scholarships for kids who need it, so vehicle,” he said. “We will have fun as people can donate some money for a we free ourselves to look at things dif- sponsorship,” Ledesma said. ferently. We offer a different approach For more information, call TASI at to the summer art class. We will not 409-838-5393. Dishman to host two summer exhibitions be a babysitting service, we want to The Art Studio is located at 720 THE DISHMAN ART MUSEUM on the Lamar University challenge the youngsters.” Franklin in downtown Beaumont. campus will host two exhibitions over the summer. “(An)other Face: Masks from the Collection of Dr. William Brown” opens with a reception scheduled for 7- 9 p.m., May 27. The exhibition will feature a collection of masks from Japan, Bali, Indonesia, Mexico, and other exotic locales collected on Brown’s travels, Jessica Dandona, Dishman director, said. Local husband and wife artists David and Patty Cargill will be featured in the exhibition “He Said/She Said, They Spoke with One Voice: Figurative Works by David and Patty Cargill.” A reception will be held 7-9 p.m., June 3. The first exhibition of works by both David and Patty Cargill pairs his bronze sculptures with her life drawings, portraits, and figure studies. Both exhibitions will be on display through Aug. 10. The Dishman Art Museum is located on the corner of MLK Pkwy. and E. Lavaca on the Lamar University campus in Beaumont. An Indonesian mask, left, and one from Washington State, possibly Tlingit, are among the masks on dis- For more information, call 409-880-8959. play at Lamar University’s Dishman Art Museum through Aug. 10. Young and old joined together for “pARTy-cipation” at The Art Studio in February, 2010. The Studio will offer summer art classes that will encourage budding artists of any age to participate. 8 • ISSUE June 2011 Volume 17, No. 9 Volume 17, No. 9 June 2011 ISSUE • 9 The Nerdiest summer THE GUIDE RETURNS TO NURTURE YOUR GEEK

BASEBALL SEASON IS IN full swing (see what I did there?) surprise when he was cast as Hal DUKE NUKEM and that means summer is right around the corner. Man, Jordan in this flick. Correction, it FOREVER — I’ve that sounded trite didn’t it? Honestly I’ve never been good came as a huge surprise. Seriously, never seen a piece of at introductions so let’s just get to it. you should have seen the Internet entertainment take when this news came out. I’m almost this long to be X-MEN: FIRST CLASS — I was wary of this one until I positive that somewhere out there a released. In 1999, I saw the first trailer and Wow! Putting the X-Men firmly in grown man with a lightening bolt tat- saw a screen shot of a time when JFK is president really sells the whole vibe of too called in sick that day and cried this video game in a the Marvel Universe being “your world” as they say. I can himself to sleep next to a box of magazine. They said it imagine the pitch for this flick went something like this; Justice League comics. What’s that? was a year away from “Everybody likes the X-men but you know what else they How does the movie look? Really completion. They were like? The Cold War.” Turns out Hollywood does know a green. How’s that for an answer? wrong. Now, after sev- thing or two every now and then. eral false starts and a THE MARVELS PROJECT — Want to gear up for HARRY POTTER AND THE bankruptcy that left Duke in this Captain America business? The Marvels Project SUPER 8 — I know next to nothing about this movie DEATHLY HOLLOWS PART 2 the hands of a new develop- is the perfect place to do it. Written by Ed Brubaker, Commentary except it’s directed by that dude that directed “Star Trek” — Seriously? How about I don’t er, this game is finally seeing with art by Steve Epting, this series explores the early by Jeff Dixon (the new one. Don’t make write anything at all and you still go the light of day. If you days of the Marvel Universe. Featuring the origins of (Dixon has been a me come down there nerds. see the movie? How about that? weren’t in middle school or Captain America, Namor the Submariner and the orig- geek since his earliest I am not going to call it a Honestly. high school when Duke inal Human Torch, this is a book that perfectly cap- memory of reading remake) and it stars that Nukem 3D came out this tures the feel and tone of the era. It doesn’t hurt that Spider-Man comics one guy from “Friday CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST news probably won’t interest it’s gorgeous to boot. under the spinner rack Night Lights.” Also I’m AVENGER — You can put this one you. But take comfort in the at Walgreen’s. pretty sure there is an in the box labeled “Things Ten-Year fact that the rest of us are WOLVERINE AND JUBILEE — If you were a fan Until October he can alien. It seems kind of Old Jeff Would Not Believe.” An honest-to-Odin peri- about to acquire something that we were sure was of Saturday morning cartoons in the ’90s it stands to be found near od piece set in World War II with Captain America lost long ago. A small piece of our youth will finally be a television anytime like E.T. — if he liked reason that you the Red Sox murdering people a and Bucky fighting Nazis. Now, director Joe Johnston unleashed. A small piece of the puzzle that is “us.” A are very familiar are playing) lot more than eating doesn’t instill the greatest confidence, but the man piece with lots and lots of guns. with these two Reese’s Pieces. has “The characters. If Rocketeer” on his L.A. NOIRE — Last year, Rockstar released what I you’re not reading GREEN LANTERN — Maybe you don’t resume. Y’know, a considered to be the best game of the year, “Red comics right now, know this, probably because you have a life, period piece with Dead Redemption.” Before that they made their it might surprise but Ryan Reynolds has long been rumored to a superhero fight- money on the “Grand Theft Auto” series. I have to say you that Jubilee play The Flash in a major motion picture. So it came as no ing Nazis? Yeah, that their track record is pretty flawless. So when one lost her powers a that’s the ticket. of your favorite developers announces a game set in few years ago. It Also, I’m not one of your favorite genres you get excited. As well might surprise ashamed to say you should. Set in 1947 Los Angeles, “L.A. Noire” puts you even more that I like Chris you in the shoes of an LAPD detective solving a string that she recently Evans. He’s a of murders all backed by a classical jazz soundtrack. If became a vampire. great actor and a you like that sort of thing, then I know what convincing action this is the sort of thing you’ll you’re thinking, star. This is like. “Is this a book going to be about Wolverine, the one to THA CARTER IV BY LIL’ the eternal loose beat this sum- WAYNE — So this album is cannon, trying to mer. dropping this summer. control a blood Despite the amazingness thirsty Jubilee?” Yes. Yes it is. And it’s exactly as awe- APOLLO 18 of “Tha Carter III,” Weezy some as it sounds. Clocking in at four issues, written — Hey check has yet to impress me by Kathryn Immonen with art by Phil Noto, this is, so this out, somebody made a horror movie about the since that release. Sure far, my favorite mini-series of the year. moon landing. Well not “the” moon landing but a there’s been some good super-secret second mission. Honestly this looks stuff but it hasn’t been And there you have it. A host of things to keep amazing and tense. At the heart of any truly scary great and that’s the you inside and out of the sun and a few of them you movie is the feeling of being alone and helpless. problem. Hopefully could take with you for a nice day at the park. Y’know, Isolating your characters on a giant rock in space is this will be a return to if you’re into that sort of thing. about as alone and helpless as you can get. form. Maholo 10 • ISSUE June 2011 Volume 17, No. 9 Volume 17, No. 9 June 2011 ISSUE • 11 HOT COLD naked loveliness THOUGHTS INSPIRED BY THE LECTURE ‘DANGEROUS BEAUTY; TITIAN’S DIANA PICTURES’ MENIL EXHIBITS HIGHLIGHT PRE-MODERN CULTURES FROM DIFFERING ENVIRONMENTS …he, as I guess, & Had gazed on nature’s naked loveliness, Actaeon-like, and now he fled astray Review by Ancestors and descendants vie With feeble steps o’er the world’s wilderness; for attention at the Menil Andy And his own Thoughts, along that rugged way, Collection this summer as two Pursued like ragging hounds their father and their prey. Coughlan fine exhibitions explore the — P.B. Shelley, Adonais. work of native artisans. “Ancestors of the Lake; Art Story by “TITIAN AND THE GOLDEN Age of of Lake Sentani and Humboldt Venetian Paintings: Masterpieces from Bay, New Guinea” and “Upside Elena the National Galleries of Scotland” is Down: Arctic Realities” offer Ivanova the summer blockbuster show at the insights into cultural thinking. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The The two exhibitions complement and contrast each exhibition will feature twenty-five works other. Each show is presented in different ways, but of the Venetian Renaissance by Titian, the settings contribute to a visceral experience that Jacopo Bassano, Lorenzo Lotto, Jacopo is rarely found in a contemporary exhibition envi- Tintoretto, and Veronese. Visitors will ronment. have a rare privilege to see two of the greatest paintings Papua is the western half of New Guinea, a for- of the Italian Renaissance: Titian’s “Diana and Actaeon” mer Dutch Colony now occupied by Indonesia. The and “Diana and Callisto,” which have never before trav- indigenous peoples of the area produce beautiful eled to the United States. carved figures and intricately painted Maros, paint- Titian stands as one of the unsurpassed geniuses of ings on barkcloth. “Ancestors of the Lake” is assem- the Italian Renaissance and is reverently referred to by bled from the collections of the Swiss anthropologist his first name, like Leonardo, Rafael and Michelangelo. Paul Wirz and the French art During the seventy years of his career, he equally dealer Jacques Viot. excelled as the master of portraits, religious and mytho- The exhibition is logical subjects, and landscapes. However, above all, dimly lit, but entry finds later generations of artists and connoisseurs praised one surrounded by a him as the master of the female nude. His ability to con- variety of standing fig- Photos courtesy of the Menil Collection vey the luscious female flesh captivated such great mas- ures, approximately 3-4 The exhibition space for “Upside Down: Arctic Realities,” above, at the Menil Collection was designed by artist Douglas Wheeler. The ters of this genre as Rubens and Velazquez, who both feet tall. These stoic ancestor figure, left, is part of the exhibition “Ancestors of the Lake: Art of Lake Sentani and Humboldt Bay, New Guinea. copied Titian’s paintings as a way to take their artistry watchmen share similar to a higher level. flattened faces, simply spirits, of the ancestors, there is obviously no sense to reflect the windy emptiness of the arctic. The In anticipation of the exhibition, MFAH launched a rendered (think smi- of the fear that Westerners have of the afterlife. room is white with few hard edges. In the center of series of lectures which highlighted different aspects of ley faces). They are Their smiles, represented by simple curved lines, the room, curved display cases with hundreds of Titian’s legacy. Titian’s female nudes were the subject carved from a single are as enigmatic as the Mona Lisa. They seem to be tiny objects circle a central point. Taped Inuit voices of the talk “Dangerous Beauty: Titian‘s Diana Pictures” piece of wood and saying, “Don’t worry, we are here and everything and throat-games, wind and cracking ice add to the by James Clifton, director of the Sarah Campbell Blaffer DIANA AND ACTAEON by Titian their arms are carved will be fine.” visceral effect. Foundation, which was presented on May 7. Clifton into their torsos. “Le Lys,” also carved from a single piece, fea- The installation is designed by artist Douglas focused his presentation on the implications of looking ous and moralizing. Actaeon did not trespass on Diana on purpose — led “Double Figure” tures two figures, slightly leaning away from each Wheeler and the sound effects were recorded and at the female nudes for Titian’s contemporaries, which First let’s take a look at the subjects chosen by many authors to look for different explanations of what features a large figure other, their hands carved so as to be mirror images. composed by Philippe Le Goff. The contributions of made me think of the larger theme of nudity in art and Titian for a series of paintings featuring voluptuous happened. There are suggestions that Actaeon sneaked in a semi-seated squat In this piece the ancestor and descendant are these artists are as important to the viewing experi- the people’s responses to this subject. nudes which he created for his royal patron between upon Diana and even tried to violate her; that he boast- position with a smaller equals, created from the same root — a true family ence as the work itself. It is refreshing to visit a Having worked as an educator at museums with 1549 and 1562. Titian called them “poesie,” implying ed of being a better hunter; that he was set up by figure standing on its tree. show that challenges how we see the art and suc- encyclopedic and contemporary collections, I have that they are derived from literary sources, namely, Jupiter, with whom he competed for the love of beauti- knees — the descen- The maros are as intricate as the figures are ceeds in setting a context. The show is curated by observed a wide range of reactions to images of the “Metamorphoses” by Ovid. The Roman poet narrated ful Semele, Actaeon’s aunt. dant resting on the simple. The barkcloth supplies its own textured anthropologist Edmund Snow Carpenter. naked body. In general, people find no objection to ancient Greek myths of strange transformations of Titian does not seem to favor any particular expla- knees of the ancestor, background and even in the dim light, the pigment There are no labels on the work. The only inter- “classical” nudes, with their bodies shaped according to humans into animals caused, as a rule, by the wrath of nation. His composition is set as a stage upon which the perhaps? color is vibrant. The semi-abstract pieces are ruptions to the whiteness are the artifacts them- an abstract ideal of beauty and the references to sexuali- gods. I will discuss one of them, the story of Actaeon, dramatic confrontation between Actaeon and Diana is Similarly, “Double planned and structured, yet they retain a dynamic selves. They are small dots on an expanse of noth- ty tactfully downplayed. Titian’s goddesses and nymphs which became the basis of Titian’s painting “Diana and acted out. Actaeon is entering on the left, pushing aside Figure of Ancestor and freedom. They feature interlocking shapes of ani- ingness. typically fall into this category. It is true that they may Actaeon.” a flame-colored curtain. His figure epitomizes astonish- Descendant” features mals and fish, as well as the flora with which the The tiny walrus ivory objects on display are appear a little too plump compared to the contemporary According to the myth, hunter Actaeon stumbled ment. He has stopped in the middle of his stride, with two figures, one large natives share a symbiotic relationship. stunning in their intricacy. Most are less than 5 inch- ideal of a female body and their behavior may be inter- upon a sacred grotto in which goddess of hunt Diana his torso thrown backward while his feet are still mov- and one small. They Viot was the dealer for several Surrealist artists es tall, but they feature craftsmanship of the highest preted as risqué. However, the manner and the setting (Greek Artemis) and her retinue of nymphs were ing forward. He raises his hands in front of him in a stand back-to-back. in Paris and fittingly, five sculptured figures by Max quality. in which these characters are presented leaves no bathing after a hot day. Enraged that a mortal saw her gesture that looks both placatory and defensive. According to one’s per- Ernst stand guard outside the gallery as if to empha- In the exhibition pamphlet, Carpenter writes, “In doubt that they belong to the past, which makes them virgin body exposed, Diana reached out for her bow Actaeon is counteracted by the figure of seated spective, the large ances- size the relationship between the modern and pre- our society, to be real, a thing must be visible. We “acceptable.” They do not challenge one’s sense of pro- and arrows intending to shoot the intruder. Not finding Diana on the right. She has half-turned her body away tor is protecting the modern styles. trust the eye, not the ear. “Seeing is believing.” priety in the same way as contemporary nudes who them at her hand, she threw a splash of water in from the intruder, but has succeeded only in creating a smaller descendant. Or In contrast to the dimly lit, small, “warm” Space is conceived in terms of what separates the may be perceived as demonstrative, provocative or Actaeon’s face saying, “Now go and tell, if you can, that voluptuous curve which we, the viewers, trace with our is the smaller figure gallery in which the ancestors hold court, “Upside visible objects. We call a gale-swept tundra “empty” insulting. you have seen Diana undressed.” As the drops fell off eyes from her raised arm, to the perky breast, to boun- the ancestor, stand- Down: Arctic Realities” is housed in a cavernous, because nothing is visible. To the Aivilik, truth is But how were Titian’s paintings seen by earlier his face, horns started to grow on his head and he tiful belly and buttocks, and, finally, to shapely legs. The ing behind, always “cold,” white gallery. given through oral tradition, mysticism, intuition — generations of viewers? What was the response of the turned into a stag. Later that day he was chased by his pinky white flesh looks all the more luminous because there to support? Most exhibitions are necessarily detached from artist’s contemporaries, including his most important own hounds who did not recognize him as their master If these figures rep- the viewer. We can look, but we don’t get to experi- patron, King Philip II of Spain? Clifton offered an inter- and tore him to pieces. resent the ghosts, or ence an environment. This show is carefully set up See MENILon page 14 esting way of looking at these paintings as both sensu- The inexplicable cruelty of the story — after all, See TITIAN on page 14 12 • ISSUE June 2011 Volume 17, No. 9 Volume 17, No. 9 June 2011 ISSUE • 13 AMSET hosts Around & About pair of exhibitions Thoughtcrime through July 10 If you come across any interesting exhibitions, museums or other places on your travels, share them with us. Call 409-838-5393, or contact us through Submission Guidelines and Disclaimer ISSUE our web site at www.artstudio.org. Be sure to include the location and dates of the subject, as well as any costs. ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS pres- ents two exhibitions showcasing natural ISSUE solicits and publishes the work of local 720 Franklin, Beaumont, TX 77701 panoramas and wildlife. authors. Poetry, short fiction, scholarly works and or e-mail: opinion pieces may be submitted for review. All [email protected] “Mark Messersmith: Scenic The Yellow Brick Road will lead to Port Arthur farm girl who is knocked unconscious when a torna- works must be typed or submitted on a disk (using Delusions of Ordinary this summer as LAMAR STATE COLLEGE-PORT do hits her farm. She awakes in a magical approved word processing software), or may be Authors must submit a daytime telephone Disappointments” and “Helen Altman: sent to TASI by e-mail. All works are subject for number along with all submissions. Pen names ARTHUR, in conjunction with PORT ARTHUR Munchkinland, only to find her house has inadver- Tree Line” will be on view through July review by our editor, and may be rejected or edited are acceptable, but authors must supply real LITTLE THEATRE, stage the classic family musical tently killed the Wicked Witch of the East. The 10. on the basis of grammar, spelling or content. names for verification. All submitted works THE WIZARD OF OZ. munchkins tell her the only way to get home is to The opinions expressed in “Thoughtcrime” become property of TASI, and whether rejected or Messersmith’s work closely illus- Auditions will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May travel the Yellow Brick Road to visit the great and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of TASI, its accepted, are not returned to the author. ISSUE trates the theme of conservation and 31, and Wednesday, June 1, in the Lamar Theater on powerful Wizard of Oz. Along the way, Dorothy Board of Directors, ISSUE’s editorial staff, or does not notify of rejection by mail or telephone. over-development in Northern Florida, donors to TASI. Send typed works to: the LSC-PA campus at 1700 Proctor Street, and are befriends a scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion, and its effects on the indigenous wildlife. open to the entire Southeast Texas community, not all the while being pursued by the Wicked Witch of Featuring dioramas of bright colors, just LSC-PA students. Rehearsals will begin June 6. the West, whose sister Dorothy killed. density and collages layered with photo- “The Wizard of Oz” will be presented July 21, 22, The musical features such classic songs as “Over I am a photographer I Heard He Was Dead Cigarette graphs, drawings, paintings and self- 23 and July 28, 29, 30 at 7:30 p.m., as well as July 24 the Rainbow,” “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead,” made or found objects, this exhibition and Aug. 1 at 2:30 p.m. “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” “The Merry Old Land will include nine of Messersmith’s high- On the news yesterday Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and of Oz,” and many more. I am a photographer. ly-regarded, large-scale, multi media I heard he was dead, students, $5 for LSCPA students with ID. And, for “This is one of the most loved musicals ever,” I capture bits of life. That impression instrument paintings, many of which are mor than Found in a mansion, this show only, $5 for anyone 12 and under. Cockrell said. “If anyone has ever wanted to be in a 80 inches in height. I share what I see. “We are doing this as an homage to the movie, so musical but never done it, this is a great opportunity Shot in the head. Much of Messersmith’s inspiration easily shared and found in abundance here all the costumes and characters that are so beloved to come out and audition.” I make people smile. derives from the plight of the southern will be in the show,” director Keith Cockrell said. Because of the rigors of rehearsal, Cockrell asks On the news yesterday U.S. terrain during the sweeping urban in this grimy cellar where musty rings of dew “We are not looking for imitations, but the line read- that all children auditioning have finished at least industrialization and northern migration The president spoke, ings will convey the same emotions as in the movie.” first grade. I am a photographer. during the 1870s and ’80s. Justice has been done, rise from splintered countertops where Children will be cast as munchkins and flying Cockrell is especially keen to encourage new- I can capture a moment. Messersmith’s collection vividly The system is not broke. monkeys and other small roles. All other parts will comers to theater to participate. captures the destruction to Florida’s nat- I can see beauty in the simple. muffled speech is punctuated be played by people approximately the same age as “Our auditions are friendly and inclusive,” he ural environment. the characters in the movie. said. “We teach the songs, we give you the pages to I can simplify the complicated. On the news years ago “For a number of years, I have had “It’s a great opportunity for families to spend read — you don’t have to spend months getting They said it was done, by brief bursts of profanity an interest in reaching back to recon- time together,” Cockrell said. ready.” nect with an artistic continuum or line- By an evil man, “The Wizard of Oz” is based on the 1900 novel, For audition information, call Cockrell at 409-984- I am a photographer. or pleading In front of 120 viewers at the SPINDLETOP age of American landscape painting, Who was on the run. “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum, 6338. from the late nineteenth century, focus- My camera is my eye. CENTER’s March 3 “Euforialive” fund raiser, who died twenty years before the film was released For reservations, call 409-984-6111. and ing on a group of painters who came artist ORLANDO DIAZ painted “White Dove,” in 1939. My eye reflects my heart. On the news years ago ______from the Northeastern United States an original oil painting of a woman holding a The story centers around Dorothy, a Kansas My heart reflects my soul. I heard he must hide, immediately following the Civil War,” plastic coins are lionized. Peace Dove. At the end of the evening, the Somewhere in a cave, said Messersmith. “My paintings build Center auctioned the piece. To stay alive. Its smoky notes rise above the on stories, along with my own observa- I am a photographer. Now, Spindletop Center (formerly Spindletop tions of, and concerns for, all the crea- Mental Health, Mental Retardation) is now mak- Beaumont Art League Summer Activities tures that move within the shrinking On the news years ago chaos competing with the faint ing limited edition prints of “White Dove” avail- environs they inhabit.” Sue Wright The president spoke, able to the public. The Beaumont Art League will host a The Beaumont Camera Club Exhibition Altman’s “Tree Line” recalls child- The coward is fucked, sputterings of sax over the For $500 each, members of the public may hood memories as a significant influence series of demonstration throughout the sum- and Competition will be held at BAL in July. The giant awoke. purchase a signed and numbered Giclée print of mer as part of its Mending Circle series. The Entries are due in June. The show is open to throughout her artwork. Common radio frequencies the painting. The edition is limited to 300 prints. first event is scheduled for May 31 from 4 all Southeast Texas area photographers, 18 or themes found within her work are sepa- On the news yesterday All proceeds benefit autism programming for p.m. to 6 p.m., with a stained glass demonstra- older. ration, loneliness, individuality and loss and children and young adults at Spindletop. tion by Sylvia Holmes and a mending demon- For more information, visit of identity illustrated through her usage Euphoria corrupted. of commonplace objects and materials in Apocalypse “Autism will affect one out of every 110 chil- stration by seamstress Susan Keen. www.beaumontcameraclub.com. Unseemly “like them” there it builds unusual ways. dren born in the U.S.,” said Janna Fulbright, mar- On June 28, July 26 and Aug. 30, 4 p.m. to Celebrations erupted. 6 p.m., seamstress Susan Keen will again The 42 pieces of artwork featured in keting and public relations representative for No hand of God can touch me now, to a flame, red paper coals demonstrate mending with another artist “Tree Line” include Altman’s highly- Spindletop. “The number is even higher if you On the talk shows today demonstration to be announced. praised torch drawings, tree paintings, the universe is gone. look at the number of boys affected: 1 in 70.” packing blankets, snow globes and gold- The pundit rejoiced. burning in a crescendo of nicotine, Each mending series event is free for BAL My soul boils in oblivion. Autism is a spectrum of brain development members and $10 for non-members. fish bowls. The exhibition’s title evolved The war’s almost over, issues that affects sufferers’ ability to deal with On June 24-25, BAL will host a Garage from the current tree painting series Sister Mary Jo was wrong. Said his mistaken voice. flooding over the nerves like a cool installed in a long line that forms a tree social situations and communicate with others. Sale fundraiser. Times were unavailable at There is no hell beyond the hall. “Spindletop is trying to work with school dis- press time. line. Altman describes her paintings as wave of jazz before climaxing The doctor’s steps are gone. On the news today tricts and families to expand the opportunities for The League’s Annual Membership Dinner similar to tree lines in that they are well defined from a distance, but fall apart The dialogue changed. children with autism to learn socialization skills will be held June 4, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event My universe boils down to this: into a high with one, will welcome new board members. Cost is and blur the closer one gets to the sur- Where goes the credit? and other tools they can use to deal with this puz- face. a body on a pan. Who gets the blame? zling spectrum of disorders,” said Fulbright. free for members, $20 for non-members. two, three The League’s annual 3D and Portrait “Tree paintings have a good bit to The surgeon’s nurse was wrong. To order a limited edition print of “White do with my love of pictures in books and Exhibition and Competition is set for August. There is no gate to heaven. On the news today Dove,” call the Spindletop Center at 409-839-1046. pictures that tell you what kind of tree it taps. Entries are due July 23. I heard he was dead, Buyers my pay by check or cash or by Visa, For information on BAL events, visit is,’ said Altman. My angel wings were gone. I turned off the television. MasterCard and Discover. www.beaumontartleague.org. AMSET is located at 500 Main in ______downtown Beaumont. 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again, access open space and extend the gallery to the out- doors. We can also take in vehi- cles for unloading art in bad VOLUNTEERS NEEDED weather as well as improving the ventilation in an un-aircondi- tioned facility. This grant, as will the Fence Project, will require The Art Studio is looking for energetic people volunteer help to cover the cost of materials. Get ready boys who have a few hours a month to help us in the following areas: and girls, we are going to need your muscle! MENILfrom page 10 to each other and to their environ- Summer classes are being ment. There is a level of patience scheduled by Andy Ledesma OFFICE SUPPORT • BUILDINGS & GROUNDS reflected in the work. Of course, they Mission Statement for weekdays and weekends. He is a serious artist with a all cognition — not simply by observa- also lived in an age without Internet Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is tion and measurement of physical phe- and cable television, so perhaps they devoted to: providing opportunities for interac- great capacity to teach and we nomena.” had more time and initiative to hone tion between the public and the Southeast Texas are happy to have Andy at our SPECIAL EVENTS • MAILOUTS Carpenter adds that the carvings their skills. community of artists; furnishing affordable stu- service. For more information were often discarded as soon as they The objects do not reveal their dio space to originating artists of every medium; on the classes, see page 7 of were finished. The act of doing gave secrets easily. One tiny piece is easy promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art this ISSUE. the piece its meaning. to overlook. Fortunately, Erma, the forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art edu- Have a great summer and If you are interested in one or more of these opportunities or if you know of Like Michelangelo releasing the guard, was on hand to point out that cational opportunities to everyone, of every age, have some of it with us. sculpture hidden in the marble, the the inch-tall figure carried an even regardless of income level, race, national origin, Bandnites are still going on anyone who might be, give us a call at 409-838-5393 carver allowed the object to reveal itself. smaller figure on its back. sex or religion. through the summer, so check “As the carver holds the Away from the tiny figures, more them out. unworked ivory lightly in his hand, modern pieces look out through win- See you in the fall. turning it this way and that, he whis- dows. A series of 19th-century masks PURPOSE pers, ‘Who are you? Who hides show how tradition and ideas have there?” Carpenter writes. “And then, passed from ancestor to descendant. The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) ‘Ah, Seal!’ He rarely sets out to carve, Each exhibit individually is worth provide educational opportunities between the general public and the community of artists and say, a seal, but picks up the ivory, a visit, but viewing the pair in tandem (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by examines it to find its hidden form is an experience not to be missed. Photos courtesy of the Menil Collection operating a non-profit cooperative to provide and, if that’s not immediately appar- “Ancestors of the Lake” is on dis- The figure, above, carved from walrus studio space and exhibition space to working ent, carves aimlessly until he sees it, play through Aug. 28. “Upside Down” ivory is part of “Upside Down: Arctic artists and crafts people, and to provide an area WE WANT YOU humming and chanting as he works.” is on display through July 17. Realities” at the Menil Collection. The for group work sessions for those artists and These objects were made without The Menil Collection is located at maro, painted pigment on barkcloth, top, crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, the use of electricity or specifically 1515 Sul Ross in Houston. is on display in “Ancestors of the Lake: and enthusiasm to each other. designed tools, yet they reveal so For more information, visit Art of Lake Sentani and Humboldt Bay, much about the creators’ connections www.menil.org. New Guinea.” GOALS FOR BAND NITE 1. To present public exhibitions 2. To provide educational opportunities TITIAN from page 11 safe to suggest that he aimed at creat- of nature’s inscrutability. Goethe made 3. To provide accessible equipment ing a tension between the viewer’s Faust go through every high and low for artists visual experience and knowledge of humanly experience in pursuit of a sin- 4. To provide peer feedback through associa- Hear original music of the contrast with the dark-skinned Actaeon‘s story. gle moment of true beauty. Schubert in tion with other artists and crafts people maid who tries in vain to cover up her In all his “poesies,” Titian presents his song “The Wrathful Diana,” mistress’s nakedness. the opposites: life and death, beauty declared that death was a fair price for OBJECTIVES In contrast to Ovid, who describes and horror, love and hatred. In Diana seeing goddess’s beauty: by local musicians at how the nymphs hurried to shield the and Actaeon, viewers are placed in the Yes, draw your bow to kill me, 1. To present 10 art exhibitions per year irate goddess with their bodies, Titian position of the doomed hunter and are divine lady! in a wrathful blush 2. To maintain equipment for artists in a portrays Diana’s companions as being compelled to feast their eyes on the you are even more alluring. safe working environment amused rather than troubled by the beautiful nudes, while being fully I will never regret seeing you 3. To provide better access to artists for the intrusion. Their body language aware of the fate that befell him. The on the bushy bank… public expresses a range of reactions from voyeuristic pleasure is mixed with a We have different sensibilities 4. To offer regularly scheduled adult and children’s classes mild annoyance to coy curiosity to sense of imminent danger. than Titian’s contemporaries or 5. To develop and maintain public activities unabashed display of their charms. To What was it that Actaeon actually Romantic poets. Most of us do not saw? If we peel away the trappings of know who Actaeon is and we seldom with all sectors of the community further lighten up the mood, Titian 6. To develop and maintain equipment to aid the story, the drama of Actaeon takes ponder philosophical questions when For upcoming gigs, visit adds a humorous detail: Diana’s lapdog artists in their work on a philosophical meaning. Beauty, be confronted with a painting of a nude. is barking furiously at Actaeon’s large 7. To provide a display retail outlet for artists hound from the safety of the other side it a gorgeous woman, lofty nature or However, we are still susceptible to 8. To expand programming and activities with of the stream. the allure of the unknown, has a dan- voyeurism and are not immune to the increased facility space the studio’s facebook page If it were not for the knowledge of gerous side and experiencing it comes danger of developing an obsession the myth, the viewer would probably at a price. with a beautiful body. interpret the scene as a joke: a man The fearsome power of beauty “Titian and the Golden Age of walks in on a group of naked women. became a particularly important theme Venetian Paintings: Masterpieces However, Titian painted his “poesie” in the age of Romanticism. Shelley from the National Galleries of All ages welcome • 21 and up BYOB and have your ID. compared himself to Actaeon when he Scotland” will be on view at MFAH $5 admission for the audience that was well versed in Greek and Roman literature. 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