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The sequel to the original 'Shoulda Been a
Plumber' show that was held in October, 2003 at Blue Genie Art, this
show brings together a new cast of painters. With the
anxiety, stress, and lack of financial security in their chosen
vocation, these painters know they have no choice but to continue
painting. This exhibition features new and exciting work from
all four painters. Described as 'painter's painters', all four
artists eschew conceptual art and practice their love of painting by
admiring and learning from a wide range of artists throughout art's
long history, and applying their own modern ideas, thoughts and
visions to the images they produce.
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Chris
Chappell is a life long resident of Austin and in addition
to painting full time and expanding his visionary series of
landscapes and invented spaces, he is adding to his family as
well, with a third child due later in October. His work
revolves around space and form, often using observational
painting as a vehicle to move into a unique spatial
constructions with multiple viewpoints, humor and a special
attention to detail. |
Charles Randolph has been a painter as long as he can
remember. Truly a smooth styled rock star in his own right,
Charles has developed his craft at the School of Visual Arts in
New York City. Since returning to Austin, Charles has
successfully displayed his work throughout town. His paintings
are vibrant and raw, with an expressive yet controlled use of
paint that begins to tell the stories deeply imbedded inside. |
Michael Schliefke has been living and painting full time in
Austin for over two years. The latest series of work that will
be shown is a continuation of his study of painting and drawing,
and the lines holding together subject matter alongside
abstract forms, all while presenting a narrative. This
exhibition is the third show of Austin painters he has put
together, assembling a different tone and experience for the
viewer each time. |
Ian
Shults has painted and drawn his entire life. Ian’s work
rallies around the absurd, and has a sardonic edge that carries
a refreshing comedic offbeat tone. His work is informed by a
keen sense of American pop culture. His work has been seen in
various shows and events throughout Austin. In addition to
painting, Ian is a sculptor, painter and designer at Blue Genie
Art Industries, and is the front man for a touring punk band.
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