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The Dream Shop {Marcela Homrich}

An Ever-Changing, Welcoming Space Words Abby L. Johnson | Photos Eric Morales Vivid imagery, a medley of textures, and a dash of whimsical all contribute to the meticulous mise-en-place of artist Marcela Homrich’s storefront. The varied array of colorful tapestries, multi-media collages, embroidery, jewelry, and paper goods are artfully arranged in her cozy gift shop...
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2023/24 Love Where You Live Art Art + Entertainment

Upcycling for Austin Artists

One Person’s Junk is Another’s Treasure Words by Melanie Faz Edited by Ashley Bowling | Photos From Austin Creative Reuse From a unicorn composed of recycled material to community workshops to fashion shows, Austin Creative Reuse, serving as a thrift store for Austin artists, simultaneously breathes new life into thousands of pounds of repurposed materials....
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2023 Art Issue Art + Entertainment

All Signs Lead Here [Sign Bar Austin]

Iconic Landmarks in a Playful Tribute Words by Abby L. Johnson | Photos by Baptiste Despois While some may see a sign without its signifier as defunct, Max Moreland has long seen the inherent nostalgic value in the neon letters and larger-than-life figures of the city’s landscape. From a distance, The Sign Bar, an elaborate...
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2023 Art Issue Art + Entertainment

Investing in Connection {Ivester Contemporary}

The Business of Art Words Janine Stankus, Photos Baptiste Despois Investing in art isn’t about buying pieces just because you think they’ll appreciate, according to painter and gallerist Kevin Ivester. It’s about actual appreciation, which can take many forms: showing up, donating, and supporting artists and their message. “I don’t think you should collect artworks...
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Art Art + Entertainment

Curating Community {Made at CRAFT}

A Blank Canvas of Communal Space is Awaiting Creativity. Words Deven Wilson  |  Photos Baptiste Despois Fueled by a desire to take a craft store and turn it into a community space for anyone to enjoy, Eli Winkelman is a trailblazer connecting people through colorful creations.  After mourning a sudden loss in her life, Eli...
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2023 Womens Issue Art + Entertainment

Surreal Deal {T.R. Rogriquez}

Evoking a Feeling Words & Photos Christopher Ferguson, AIA Under the oppressive heat of the Texas summer, artist T.R. Rodriquez is an early riser. At 5:00 am, she starts her day with a cup of coffee and crosses her lush backyard enclave into her painting studio, lovingly built by her husband, Jonny. She works on...
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2023 Womens Issue Art + Entertainment

A Dance Fusion {Forklift Danceworks}

Reimagining Performative Dance with a Sprinkle of Manual Labor  Words Melanie Faz  Photos From Forklift Danceworks Forklift Danceworks is completely revamping creative expression by fusing artistic dance with local and global initiatives. Incredible choreography from the Danceworks team creates upscale productions with essential workers that sustain our everyday lives as the dancers themselves.  Their latest...
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2023 Womens Issue Art + Entertainment
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