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ART COLLECTING MIXER
At the art collecting mixer we have new exhibitions at venues every other month. With new exhibitions come new artists and/or new bodies of work. We try to implement a transition in mediums and styles based on what venue or space we are working with. Click here to view the artists that are currently showcasing with us
Featured Artist: Symone Martinez is a self-taught illustrator based in San Antonio, Texas. She is a wife and mother of 2 kids. Martinez is known for her graphic Topo Chico illustrations, and her larger bodies of work such as her 99 Red Marinas showcased at Luminaria 2021, or her mandala series. You can find her artwork in shops and galleries around San Antonio
"Mandala #2" (2019) Limited Edition of 30 Graphite, Pen and Ink Each purchase of one of these 30 limited prints enters the buyer a chance to win "Mandala #1" 26in x 32in, Mixed media on paper.
DYBA Prize: "Mandala #1" 26in x 32in, Mixed media on paper.
Oskar Petersen was born and currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Guitar player and singer of Albuquerque local band Crime Lab. His childhood dream was to pursue fashion. A lover of the Minnesota Vikings. His middle name is Aage. The painting aim to highlight the comedy of the conversation between the universe. Unsuspecting objects become main characters. Using frequency to highlight a psychedelic optimism. The paintings show a life in the southwest and the influence of the sky.
Small original paintings, Oil on wood panel Each purchase of one of these 20 small paintings enters the buyer a chance to win "White Truck in Summer" 24in x 24in, Oil pastel on wood panel.
DYBA: Prize Painting "White Truck in Summer"
Oscar Garcia uses the language of color, form, and gesture to create his art which helps him escape the daily grind of our fast-paced world. Garcia considers himself self-taught. Despite little formal art training, his voracious reading habits and strong work ethic have given him the tools over the years to pursue his artistic vision. Garcia is adverse to being limited to any painting style. Since COVID had him in lockdown last year, Garcia decided to retire and devote his time to his art career. Garcia has a large varied inventory, from abstract to figurative to collage. Garcia's strong work ethic and prolific artistic skills, have allowed him to create this body of work- a conversation of two styles coming together as one.
After an 11 year hiatus from the S.A. art scene, artist and San Antonio native, Oscar Garcia has returned with “Cave Dreams & Head Trips”. Abstract compositions inspired by art of ancient cultures found in caves, rock formations and calligraphic forms are shown alongside figurative/abstract “heads” that speak of taking a trip into the unknown when experiencing the human condition.
Featured Artist: I’m Jonathan Shepherd and I’m an artist based out of San Antonio, TX. I am married to the most amazing woman and we have 3 amazing kids! In 2020 we decided to start a gallery and coffeehouse called Pharos. We want to help people lift their eyes out of the mess of what life can bring, and see hope. My prayer is that with art and coffee, we can do just that!
“Thin Space” Mini Series Take a seat in your favorite place. Where are you? What do you see? How does it feel? Smell? Where does your mind go? Are you focused on “the next thing” or are you reflecting on what has transpired throughout your day/life. Before reading further...pause... These smaller works are set in everyday places where we meet. In our homes, offices, our favorite seats. But these are not places of “to-do’s” or “want to’s” but ones of rest and reflection. Places to pray and meet God either on a regular basis or maybe...for the very first time. These are Thin Spaces. A space where Heaven feels closer to earth because of your time communing with the Creator. This is the beginning of a journey that will hopefully lead you to a real and abundant life. As an artist, my prayer is that through the things I create, you can see past everything in life that is screaming for your attention and experience for a moment, the One who is greater.
Albert Gonzales is a post-contemporary artist based in San Antonio, TX. He is heavily influenced by post- WWII artists like Jackson Pollock, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, but also draws inspiration from the masters like Henri Matisse and Van Gogh. With this broad range of inspirations, Gonzales’s fine art approaches are visual experiments within composition, style, and technique. From abstraction to still life to portraits, his art can span multiple genres. With bold color palettes, his often “outrageous” paintings are fun and unpredictable. As a great commentator on his own art style, his showmanship brings forth the passion for his art and his need to create. His audience is able to see and feel his dearest dedication to craft. With his paintings, he hopes to reflect a feeling of liveliness and compassion for the love he has for the visual arts. Gonzales wants the audience to feel this feeling if only for a second; but touched and moved for a lifetime. Albert Gonzales’s accolades include the “Step Inside My Mind” solo exhibition; “Voz” group exhibition at the Centro De Artes with UTSA; Featured artist in Coca-Cola March Madness Music Festival; artist participant in a city- wide art project for a non-profit organization titled, Clarity in the Pin Wheels for Change campaign where he painted alongside 16 other internationally and nationally renowned artists; Featured artist “Luminaria” 2019 art festival. Having sold over a hundred paintings in one year, Gonzales’s list of prominent collectors and collections include the acquisition of seven paintings into the UTSA Art Collection by the invitation of Dr. Ricardo Romo. Gonzales has also donated artwork to the UTSA Alumni Gala and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Best known for his simplistically minimal abstract flower paintings, Gonzales gives voice to the new and upcoming generation of artists of San Antonio.
Wabi Sabi, a Japanese philosophy which can be translated to the idea of embracing the beauty of the imperfect, or in simple terms, perfectly imperfect. Through my art, I translate that philosophy by abstracting the flowers I paint. I create these non-anatomically correct flowers to stand as a symbol meaning we are the flower. We all have our own imperfections or insecurities. Throughout this series, I like to use bold colors to encourage the viewer to look past the abstract and imperfect. Water is a universal symbol of life throughout many cultures. In this series, I use water to tell a story of life by keeping the water in the vase in a constant fluid motion even though the vase is on a flat plane. We all have our up and downs in life. Personally, I like to say that sometimes we just have to go with the flow, but most of all, just as the water helps the flower grow and bloom, we need to embrace our life experiences – the good and the bad – and let them help us grow into the people we want to be.
Caroline Gonzalesis a multiple disciplinary artist, born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She is currently focused on abstract paintings, and is well known for her use of color and textures. Gonzales graduated with her BFA in Studio Art from Texas A&M University- Kingsville (2015). Early 2016, she obtained her first studio space at The Hausmann Millworks, where she found much growth in her art career with studio tours, and trips to NYC(2016 & 2019), where she ended up being a part of a group exhibition at The All Things Project off of Bleecker St. Gonzales co-owns Southtown Art Gallery with her husband (2018-present). They recently transformed the gallery into a studio/gallery space, and last year made the gallery space outdoors due to the virus. In the summer of 2020, they started The Art Lottery, giving artists a new platform to sell their work, and new and existing collectors a chance at collecting artwork in a new way. Gonzales became a mother in 2019 and has since found a new balance within her creative work. You can follow her journey on Instagram at @carolinegonzalesart
Caroline Gonzales began her white floral series after creating a white floral painting for her mother in 2016. When she was creating the first one, she focused on everything being representional: the background representing the emotion that the world holds on ones being at any given time, and the white flowers representing the soul of someone, the purity of what love can portray, and the transparency that holds our spiritual compasities at a stronger leveled connection than what the world tries to lay down on ones mental being. The White Floral Series paintings have represented much to her collectors in different ways: remembering a loved one, regaining strength during mental or physical battles, and even reflections onto ones self of what they hope to be or whom they have become. I only hope that you have found a connection to this series, as I have, and many others. Prize paintings consist between one of two choices. The White Floral Series painting or the color theory abstract painting.
Braydon Gold In a profound way, I gain clarity and strength through the process of creating art. Creating art allows me to balance my thoughts, calm my heart, and actively navigate my emotions. When I am making something new I find myself keenly aware of the present moment and uniquely fixated on self-reflection. I let myself drift into a meditative state and allow the flow of concentrated energy guide my creation. It is in this state of flow and inner stillness that my work originates. I am a sculptor, painter, Air Force Reservist and art educator. In 2016 I earned an MFA from the University of San Antonio and have been teaching art at various levels for the last ten years. My work has been showcased through the state of Texas, and I my work has been collected by patrons both nationally and internationally. The works of art that I create are visually abstracted expressions of my ideas and emotions. They are non-objective in nature and reflect the meditative state in which they are made. My paintings are abstracted gestures that focus primarily on color, composition and line. My work is a personal expression of emotion and symbolizes the ongoing effort toward finding peace and harmony within my life. My paintings are created in a tranquil state of mind and are calming and complimentary to the environments in which they’re placed. In relation to my paintings, my sculptural work tends to be more methodical. My sculptures are irregular geometric forms that are created using a variety of rugged materials, textures, and techniques. The sculptures that I create contain elements of meticulous planning and physically demanding processes. The physicality of the work gives it a masculine character that is both strong and uniquely delicate. My sculptures are representative of internal struggle and are constructed to be approached and interacted with on a physical and conceptual level. Each work of art that I create is made with the intention to find a peaceful equilibrium and balance within my life. While my artwork symbolically represents specific moments or events, the abstracted manner in which they are made makes them universally approachable and welcoming to all.
Zane Thomas is the owner and creator behind Black Moon Print. Spending his early life bouncing around other Texas cities, he finally came to find San Antonio home. With a background in screen printing and graphic design, he specializes in a Neo-Americana and mid century mashup style, lovingly dubbed “Alternative Americana”.
Brooke Hood is an interdisciplinary artist based in San Antonio, TX for over 10 years. She is currently the resident artist at San Antonio School for the Performing Arts. Her collection for the art lottery confronts the stereotypical perception of a woman's beauty. By removing facial features she changes the perspective with which one looks at the works. Instead of admiring perfect beauty, it frees the woman in her painting from the rigors of ideal beauty, giving them new life and empowerment.
A/S/L is a 4th generation San Antonio native. He has been cutting stencils for over 14 years. The artist’s focus is on making work that is visceral, morose and unapologetic. The resourceful artist produces stencils using a X-acto blade and whatever material he can find and time. Lots of time. The stencils are then sprayed onto a gessoed surface in a meticulous fashion using spray paint. They are notorious for their refusal to sell their work and their elusive nature makes their art difficult to aquire. However, their art is easily accessible in the streets of San Antonio, from stickers to wheat paste, chances are you have been unknowingly exposed to their work. A/S/L is a very private individual who prefers to stay unknown, but hopes to make lasting impression on those who see his work.
Elias Vieyra created 30 amazing mixed media works of art for his collaboration with The Art Lottery. Each piece is based off of one of the two designs shown in the image below. 1. USPS logo 2.Frost Tower in San Antonio, each piece is unique in its own way when it comes to colors and gestures. Each piece will be a surprise for the new collector. The winner of this Art Lottery will get to choose between 2 original paintings to claim as a prize.
Mauro de la Tierra is a self taught painter, sculptor, illustrator, and curator. What started with street art eventually transitioned into canvas. With guidance from Albert Gonzales, he has been doing art full time since October 7th 2017. His art focuses on the beauty of the macabre and the deterioration of the earth. He aims to present to each viewer a side of society and life that is often vilified and ignored, with a heartfelt statement of love for humanity and a case for unity. In this modern style of whimsical abstract expressionism he uses a mixture of acrylic, spray paint, and oil paint. His sculptures are typically made with repurposed recycled materials.
