Artists Reception Gallery 801- March 10, 2012 6-9pm

Artists Reception at Gallery 801
March 10, 6-9 Pm
Gallery 801
801 North Main, Tucson, AZ
www.ArtInArizona.com


This artists reception will feature paintings by Carolyn Anne Anderson.

In addition a collaborative installation of sculpture and paintings by Steven Derks and Anderson will be on display entitled "Explosive Mythologies".

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Explosive Mythologies
Within our cultural imagination the arrival of 2012 has been noted by some as the beginning of an apocalyptic era. As we travel further along its linear timeline are we embarking into doomsday scenario, a period of unprecedented social change, or a time rebirth and new beginnings? Tucson artists Steven Derks and Carolyn Anne Anderson explore these questions in a cooperative installation entitled "Explosive Mythologies". The artists present archetypal symbols, socially constructed images and allegory alongside explosive agents encouraging the viewer to "blow up" their preconceived notions of our reality as we communally enter this new epoch. Combining mediums of sculpture and painting the installation will debut Saturday, March 10 and the project will continue to grow and transform as 2012 enfolds.

The Origins of the book "Steven's Art House of Bombs" by Oz Anderson

The Origin of "Steven's Art House of Bombs" a story by Oz



My oldest son Oskar wrote a book for the PBS kids young writers and illustrators contest.

He had heard about the contest as they were running "commercials" between his favorite PBS television shows. It caught his attention as one of the winning prizes (at the national level) was a laptop computer. My computer is very old (it's from before I was even born mom!) and I always complain about it. Oz said to me one day- "I am going to enter that contest and win you a new computer so you'll have a fast new one!"

The day we went to the Arizona Book Festival we picked up an application form at the PBS booth. That same afternoon was the open studio tour and Oskar came to "work" with me at the gallery. It was the second day of the tour and it was really slow. The gallery was quiet for hours. So Oz got a lot of time to hang out with one of his favorite adults Steven Derks (who owns the gallery where I show my art).

The back of the gallery is where all the welding takes place and there is a black smith shop. He loves to watch the guys weld. To sit quietly drawing so that the adults forget he's there and he can eavesdrop on their conversations. He told me he loves the "only grown up" words they use when they are working, even though he knows he's not supposed to say them. I love how he interacts with the art there. Like once he said, come here mom- look at this one! "shhh... its like a secret". He often describes them as sounds, "that one is too loud it hurts my ears!".
(Interestingly Axel interacts very differently with the art- that's another blog entry)

Oskar brought his camera which has all these fun settings for kids that can distort and twist images. When he filled up his memory card he asked to use my camera. That day he learned to use the "Zoom" feature and spent about an hour photographing things at "macro" close range. He had taken enough photos to also fill my memory card. Photos of Steven's sculptures, interesting every day objects, well interesting from a 4 year old's perspective, the other guys working in the back, lots of things. Then he sat with his sketch book and drew pictures of the sculptures- and other things little boys do when they hang out all afternoon at a gallery with their mom.

He sat and made up poems about the pieces. His favorite ones are the sculptures that look like cartoon bombs.


Here's a Link to see one of Steven's Bomb Sculptures

Here is one of Oskar's Photographs of Steven's Sculptures


Afterward Oskar emailed Steven jokes and ideas he has for sculptures and titles.

The other sculptures that are Oskar's favorites are the ones he called the "baby doll balloon" sculptures. He often makes reenactments of these ones at home.


I will have to post some photos of his version of the baby doll sculptures.

What he wrote that day at the gallery and a few emails later became parts of the book along with all his photographs.

The next week- we took out the packet and Oz decided to write his book about Steven. I printed out 50 or so of his best photographs so he could pick out what he wanted to use. He set to work. The whole process took him over a month. We worked on it a little bit almost 2-3 days a week for over a month. I have to say I am very proud of him that he finished it. For him the writing was the hardest part- as he was only 4 years old at the time. It's a lot of work for a 4 year old to write a sentence! Then when there is a mistake and he wants to make it perfect and do it again. Some days we just did a sentence. Towards the end we decided that we would type it together. And man, did he put a lot of work into it- and he didn't give up.



What I love about the book- and the process- was how it really is sort of a peek into how Oskar's mind works. How I had to really practice staying out of it- and out of his thing, let him decide where he wanted to go with it. Also what it became was a book about a friendship between Oskar and Steven- expressed in a way only a 4 year old could. I could care less about the contest- I love that I have the book. That I have a little window to who he was that day- the weeks- it came together.

I hope other parents- contest or not- consider doing a project like this. It was really worth the time and effort.

Here are some pictures of the awards party



I love how excited Axel was for him "YEAH BRO BRO!"!




Oskar, Axel and Steven

Here is the Video of Arizona Illustrated Coverage of the Party



The Arizona Illustrated Episode will Air Wednesday May 25 at 6:30 on Tucson channel 6.

The producers told me they will upload the entire book and it will be available to view online sometime next week on the KUAT COMMUNITY WEBSITE.

Wine Label Contest- Please Vote

Just a blog entry to shamelessly ask for a vote for a contest.

Click Here To See The Contest.

Mutt Lynch Winery (the wonderful folks who donated all the wine for the Wiemaraner Rescue show we did last year) is having their annual Wine Bottle Label Design contest.

My submission is the painting of Tyler running into the woods (seen above).
It is entry
#8 called "Return to Gaia"- Carolyn Anne Anderson
if you want to consider voting for it.

Also- as I know LOTS of you on the blog list are dog lovers- click over and check out all the beautiful dog art! There are lots of talented artists who are participating- some of the pieces are amazing!

The host of the contest is "Dog Art Today" and there are lots of links to dog artists and interesting stuff to read on the blog.

You can also just CLICK HERE and vote for #8 directly if you so desire.

Voting ends May 25 at Noon, 2010

If you enjoy wine- check out Mutt Lynch Wines- they do a lot to support many dog charities and events.

Pollos Del Pueblo

New Pollos del Pueblo Paintings

Spring 2010




Chicken Dinnerware 36 x 40 Acrylic on Canvas


Chickens at Sabino Canyon 12 x12"




Beyond Pollos 24 x 24" Acrylic on Canvas



Chicks Dig Wigs 24 x 24 Acrylic on Canvas


The Bay Horse Tavern 12 x 20"


The Triple T 40x40"


Currently Showing at

Gallery 801
801 North Main
Tucson, AZ 85716

520-370-1610

www.artinarizona.com

*****NEW******

As of March 2010 I have Glicee' available of some paintings. Glicee are precise reproductions rendered on stretched on canvas through ArtsEye/Photographic Works in Tucson.

Please email Carolyn AT Muttbutt.com if you are interested. Prices vary by size but are approximately 1/3 the cost of the original painting.

Please visit Photographic Works' website for more information on the glicee process. Arts Eye is a local Tucson business that specializes in glicee reproduction and is an industry leader in the field. I have been very happy with the glicee reproductions they have made of my work and I have a couple samples I can show if you if you are interested in a purchasing glicee.

Currently I have Glicee availabe for three paintings. With a 3-4 week waiting period I can produce a glicee on some available work. Please contact me if you are interested in a glicee of a specific piece not shown below.




Hen Party at the Rialto 18 x18 Glicee $400


Weimaraner Glicee 30 x 36 $800


Tibetan Prayer Flags 18x18 Glicee $350

The glicee can be produced larger or smaller with a variation in cost. The prices above reflect glicees produced on stretched canvas. The cost is less for glicee on paper/canvas.


I also have affordable digital prints for $85 (13 x 19") and $35 (8.5 x 12")available at Gallery 801 and on ETSY www.muttbuttdotcom.etsy.com

These are digitally rendered prints, photographic archival quality, printed on Moab Photo Rag paper.

New Meditation/Healing Paintings
March 13 & 15 , 2010

The Energy of Kryael # 1 and #2









The Energy of Kyrael #2


The Energy of Kyrael #1

Valentines Art Happening Gallery 801

Check Out the Mention in Today's Arizona Daily Star!
February 12, 2010 Caliente Section


Stop by Gallery 801 this weekend for our Valentine's Day Event!

Feb 13 and 14th 10-5 PM
801 North Main
Tucson, AZ
520-370-1610
www.artinarizona.com


Great Valentines Gifts Available in All Price Ranges

Signed Carolyn Anderson Prints starting at $35

Heart Inspired Sculptures by Steven Derks from $200-$400

Lots More! Hope to see you there.

Tucson Weekly Review of Solo Show and "Pollos del Pueblo" Paintings

Pat's Chili Dogs
24" x 30"
Acrylic on Canvas
Showing at Gallery 801, Tucson, AZ

Carolyn Anne Anderson 2009
Pollos del Pueblo Series.




Margaret Regan of the Tucson Weekly reviews my solo show and the series of paintings called "Pollos del Pueblo".

Click Here To Read The Review Online.

Press Release: Carolyn Anderson's Solo Show September 2009

Press Release
Contact: Carolyn Anne Anderson
Email: Carolyn@muttbutt.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

Fowl Play!
Chickens, Dogs, and Pandas take over Gallery 801
For Carolyn Anderson’s Solo Show.

TUCSON, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009- What do the No-Tel Motel, The Buffet, fighting roosters, and a bunch of hens have in common? They are all subjects in a series of paintings titled “Pollos del Pueblo” which feature chickens and iconic Tucson landmarks. The poultry paintings are on display at Gallery 801 as part of a show featuring the artwork of Carolyn Anne Anderson.

Steven Derks and Gallery 801 present Carolyn Anne Anderson’s first solo exhibition on view September 26 through October 17, 2009. This retrospective of a Tucson emerging artist covers her work from 2005 to the present. An opening reception will be held Saturday, September 26, 6-9 PM, at Gallery 801, 801 North Main.





Anderson’s introspective acrylics on canvas and water color paintings explore humans/animal relationships. Drawing on her personal experiences, imagined urban interactions and her own quirky and whimsical style; the show features paintings of critters of all types in familiar and surreal locations. Subjects including dueling roosters fighting in front of the Buffet tavern, a Panda, Swan and Weimaraner dancing in a grove of birch trees, and a beloved Black Labrador running into a misty forest provide the viewer with much to consider, as well as insight into the artist’s imagination. Anderson’s paintings explore influential animal relationships, the search for life’s meaning, hidden mystery alongside the mundane and finding humor and joy in everyday situations.

Earlier this year when David Aguirre of Dinnerware Gallery put out a call for artists to create chicken inspired art for an event called “Pollos del Pueblo”, Anderson responded with a painting of hens en route to the iconic Hotel Congress. This inspired a series of paintings with chickens that feature favorite Tucson landmarks including the Buffet Tavern, The Rialto Theatre, The Loft, and the No-Tel Motel.




Here’s what local critics have had to say about the series. Erl Kimmich, a documentary film maker comments on the painting Why Did The Chicken? "...this painting makes me think of Edward Hopper. While striking a certain nostalgic nerve in me, an unresolved brilliance seems to bleach the Congress side of the street as would the Tucson noonday sun.” Tucson Art Blogger Rachelle Diaz of Tuscene.com called Anderson's series "a charming, quirky mixture of classic painterly cityscape meets comic strip panel." The series recently appeared on MOCO the Blog of Modern and Contemporary and will be highlighted in the Tucson Lifestyles November Issue.



The retrospective will also include many of the paintings Anderson is best known for: her large scale images of dogs with deep soulful eyes. In 2005, Anderson began a series of paintings with canine subjects. Using a wheelchair for mobility after an SUV roll-over accident caused a paralyzing spinal cord injury Anderson acquired a service dog to help her cultivate more independence. The close relationship with “Tyler”, a Black Labrador Retriever, inspired a series of over 30 paintings featuring dogs.

Chickens, dogs, and other creatures will accompany Gallery 801 visitors on a journey into the unpredictable and quirky world of Anderson’s imagination. The show runs through October 17th with gallery hours Tuesday through Sunday 10-5pm. Gallery 801 is located at 801 North Main at the corners of Main and University. Visit Gallery 801’ website www.artinarizona or call 520-370-1610 for more information. You can see Anderson’s artwork online at www.muttbutt.com .


Show Events:
Opening Reception
Saturday, September 26, 6-9 PM: music provided by Kevin McCalix and Cinder Bridge, hors d’oeuvres and samplings of award winning wines by Mutt Lynch Winery (www.muttlynchwinery.com). Free and open to the public.

Facebook Event Page http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=93474561261&ref=ts

Art and Wine for the Weimaraners:
In celebration of Anderson’s series of canine inspired art, Gallery 801 will host an event as part of the show entitled “Art and Wine for The Weimaraners”, Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 3-6 PM. Chris and Brenda Lynch, the dog loving, wine making couple who own Mutt Lynch Winery in Healdsburg, CA; will be providing guests tasting samples of several of their award winning wines. Kevin McCalix and Cinder Bridge will be performing live music. The event is open to the public with a $5 donation to Arizona Weimaraner Rescue.

Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119981745988&ref=ts

GALLERY INFO
Gallery 801
801 North Main
Tucson, AZ
Owner: Steven Derks
Gallery Phone: 520-370-1610
Gallery Website: www.artinarizona.com
Gallery Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tucson-AZ/Gallery-801/49688199309

Additional Websites:
Carolyn Anderson’s Website www.muttbutt.com
Steven Derks’ Website www.stevenderks.com
Mutt Lynch Winery www.muttlynchwinery.com
Cinder Bridge www.cinderbridge.com
Arizona Weimaraner Rescue www.azweimrescue.org
Tucson Revivalist Artist Collective www.tracartists.com
Tweet Tucson (A Blog of Gallery 801 and TRAC Happenings)
www.tweettucson.com

Carolyn Anderson's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carolyn-Anne-Anderson/8201664321?ref=ts

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Tibetan Peace Flag Paintings

Here are two new paintings in my Tibetan Peace Flag series.


The new ones






Watercolor Study 11 x 14



16 x 16 Acrylic on Canvas


A painting of Peace Flags from 2008



Tibetan Peace Flags 2008
12 x 14
Acrylic on Canvas




This painting was used as the cover art for Diane Mandle's "Being Well: The Journey" a CD of guided meditations and sacred instruments including Tibetan singing bowls and gongs.

You can read more about the CD and learn about healing and sacred instruments at Diane Mandle's website SoundEnergyHealing.com

Art and Wine for the Weimaraners

Sunday October 4, 2009, 3-6 PM
Gallery 801, 801 North Main

$5 Donation to Arizona Weimaraner Rescue

Wine Tasting of Mutt Lynch Winery's award winning wines, musical performance by Cinder Bridge and Kevin McCalix.

And of course- the canine inspired artwork of Carolyn Anne Anderson.

On Facebook?
RSVP for the event online and share the event info with your Facebook friends!

Click Here for the Facebook Event Invitation

Mutt Lynch Winery
www.muttlynchwinery.com

New Water Color Series

Gallery 801 & TuScene on NPR

Our local NPR station KUAZ's show AZ Spotlight had a story on the arts and the economy this morning. They ran the AZ Illustrated feature on Gallery 801 and TRAC. You can listen to it and watch the video online on the KUAZ website. The story features Steven Derks, a brief interview with me, and in the video you can see my boys running around the gallery.



They also interviewed artist Rachelle Diaz of the local Tucson blog www.tuscene.com . Diaz's blog covers all the shows and happening on the Southern Arizona arts scene.

Click Here or on the image below to listen to the interview online.

Print Auctioned Off To Support Tucson YMCA

"Why Did The Chicken" 8 x 10 Signed, Framed Print being auctioned off.

Click Here To See The Listing

Benefit Online Silent Auction For Tucson Family YMCA

Gallery 801 on Arizona Illustrated June 16, 2009

Arizona Illustrated June 16, 2009

Upcoming KUAT Segment

Friday June 5th Steven Derks and I were filmed at Gallery 801 for an upcoming segment on KUAT's Arizona Illustrated. The segment is about arts and the economy. I was told they are interviewing several local artists about using new marketing techniques like social networking i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc. to stay afloat in a down economy. I talked about TRAC (Tucson Revivalist Artist Collective) a group that Steven Derks founded that I am a part of that has put together a few shows at 801. For more on TRAC visit their website. To learn more about the show we put together called "Home Tweet Home" utilizing twitter click here: www.tweettucson.com . You can also follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/tweettucson and www.twitter.com/muttbutt .

Here are some photos of KUAT producer Sooyeon Lee, her crew, and my toddlers getting into mischief at Gallery 801. The segment should air sometime this week. I'll post the time and date when I know.

Home Tweet Home Opening

Here are some photos from the May 9, 2009 opening at Gallery 801's show "Home Tweet Home"

We had an incredible turnout! It was a lot of fun.

Thanks everyone who came.




Carolyn and Carl Anderson at the opening (in front of artwork by Steven Derks)




If you click over to www.tweettucson.com subscribe to the blog and you'll get updates with incredible photos of the artist's new artwork and all the happenings around Gallery 801.

You can also follow the show on twitter at www.twitter.com/tweettucson