Telluride Art News

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Apr/May 2012

“They shoot Barbies, don’t they?”

Plastography Exhibit Featured at...

Kamruz Gallery

Connie Townsend at Kamruz Gallery Fabulous work of Manny Valenzuela

Kamruz Photography Gallery by Telluride Paper Chase • 333 W. Colorado Ave. • Telluride, CO

photograph by Mary Kenez

1....................... Letter from the Editor 3....................... Photographer Mary Kenez 9....................... Connie Townsend is Back in Telluride!

13..................... Fabulous work of Manny Valenzuela 16..................... Jonathan Webb 15..................... Telluride: Mary Kenez 17..................... Plastography “Breathing Life into Plastic�

19..................... Through the Lens: Mary Kenez 21..................... Ravelle Celaya 22......................Telluride Gay Ski Week 24..................... New Book : A Big Bike Love 25..................... Kamruz Dog Room 26..................... Scott Lindsey 27................... Photography Contest Winners

Dear Readers,

Photo Courtesy: Katie DeFrancesco

Welcome to Mar/Apr edition of T.art!

The snow dances worked...Telluride is a skiers heaven.

Join us at Kamruz Gallery for our new exhibit “They shoot Barbies, don’t they?” Featuring Plastography

by Jo Ellen Bourg and myself. Plastography, if its not a word it should be! (It is.)

“They Shoot Barbies, don’t they?” where: Kamruz Gallery ~ 333 W. Colorado Ave ~ Telluride when: Tues Feb 28th 6-9 pm - first glimps - Thurs Mar 1st - Art Walk & Premier of “They Shoot Barbies, don’t they?” 5-9 pm

Kamruz Gallery welcomes back Connie Townsend’s art ...the colorful, whimsical world of her paintings are a real joy to view (and own) See page 13

T.art welcomes artists to submit art of all media types, to be considered for Kamruz Gallery, T.art magazine or for tellurideartnews.com. The Kamruz Photography contest runs each month.

Kamruz Gallery by Telluride Paper Chase has something for everyone: catering to both the serious collector and the souvenir shopper. There is moderately priced art including signed originals and prints.

Kamruz Gallery also houses a Dog Room complete with art at a “dog’s eye level”.

Hope you can drop by to check out my newly added to exhibit “Through the Lens”, photography, incorporating antique cameras with other photographs, showing at Kamruz Gallery. Kamruz houses one of the largest antique camera collections in the four corners...worth a trip to the “back room”.

You can’t miss Kamruz Gallery, it’s right by Telluride Paper Chase...just look for the Red Cruiser and Red Skis! Hope to see you soon...

Shop Locally!

Mary Kenez Editor

cover: by Mary Kenez “Ajax Cruiser” from “They shoot Barbies, don’t they?” Plastography Exhibit Telluride Art News is published and printed by: Telluride Paper Chase 333 W. Colorado Ave Telluride, CO 81435 (970)728-0235 editor@tellurideartnews.com tellurideartnews.com Editor: Mary Kenez Publisher: Katie DeFrancesco

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Design and Website: DigitalChloe.com logo and images ©2010 T.art & Mary Kenez

“Telluride Bike & Ski, Telluride” by Mary Kenez

“Bike Kayak” & “Bike Ski”, - Pedal Art is ARTUCAN Wear Available exclusively at Kamruz Gallery

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Mary Kenez I see colors...

I’ve loved photography and the outdoors for as long as I can remember...

My photography is a documentation of my travels and adventures in... vivid color and sometimes not. Telluride is so full of color and beauty it’s easy to be inspired here. I find inspiration around every bend and in everyday I’m fortunate enough to spend here. Each season brings new colors, new light and new photographic opportunities.

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All photographs by Mary Kenez available in 3 sizes: signed - archivally printed and matted 5 x 7 $80 • 8 x 10 $120 • 11 x 14 $160

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Mary Kenez

All photographs by Mary Kenez available in 3 sizes: signed - archivally printed and matted 5 x 7 $80 • 8 x 10 $120 • 11 x 14 $160

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Mary Kenez

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All photographs by Mary Kenez available in 3 sizes: signed - archivally printed and matted 5 x 7 $80 • 8 x 10 $120 • 11 x 14 $160

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Kamruz Gallery - welcomes Connie Townsend

“Dog Heaven” 14” x 18” - Oil

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Plastography by Mary Kenez 8

“Drop It “ 20 x 16 - oil

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“Two Scruffy Mugs” 24 x 30 - oil

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“You Make My Heart Wag” 24 x 20 - oil “Perro Feliz” 20 x10 - oil

Connie Townsend

Connie Townsend

“Rovers 30 x 24”- oil

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Manny Valenzuela Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona Hispanic Heritage Principal works are acrylic on canvas paintings, cast bronze and welded steel sculpture.

Manny is a dynamic, Contemporary Artist.

His sculptures and paintings are inspired by his colorful heritage.

“Many of my paintings are metaphors of personal relationships that convey a message using western influences. I love using my artwork to express that special bond between a parent and his/her kids.

Bright colors and textures are mixed in a contemporary fashion creating a unique interpretation of the world around us. The combination of subject and technique brings character and flair to a room while still embracing a deeper meaning. Everyone has something to say I just prefer to communicate with metal or paint.”

“I mainly work with western figures because of the poetic lifestyle they lead. It appears simple yet contains a complexity that goes beyond what seems obvious. I love creating paintings that stir emotion. It’s a great feeling to know you’ve touched someone’s heart or put a smile on their face. My style is minimalistic because of its ability to best convey the message with very little distraction. Some of the designs are derived from childhood memories and others represent my relationship with my own kids.”

Pre-historic art, western icons, and personal life experiences influence the designs for his sculpture. A contemporary touch coupled with a southwestern flavor is evident in his artwork. His contemporary abstract pieces consist of visual metaphors, symbolizing both personal and global representations.

Manny creates sculpture using welded steel and cast bronze. These mediums are selected for their permanency and value. He is involved in every step of the process to ensure the highest level of quality. His goal is to create artwork that provides enjoyment and a sound investment.

“Country Road”

“Visionary”

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“Colorado Kid”

Manny Valenzuela

“TImes Like These”

“Lonesome Rider” “Take it Easy”

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Featuring photography by Mary Kenez

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“Scratchboard is a medium closely resembling etching or woodcuts. The panel itself is coated with a layer of white China clay and covered with black India ink. Fine scratchboard nibs of varying widths are then placed in pen holders and the image is produced by cutting through the ink layer to expose the clay surface beneath. It is like reverse pen and ink drawing, using similar techniques of cross-hatching and stippling, but with the ability to produce highly detailed finished pieces.

White scratchboard can also be blocked in with different layers of water color or acrylic. The final colors produced depend on the pressure exerted with the nib or needle. The angle of the cut is important as well, for different highlights appear in the original work depending on varying light conditions.

Jonathan Webb has lived in Telluride since 1984, but has visited regularly since 1959, having deep family roots in this magical valley. His oil, watercolor and scratchboard work is represented in private collections across the country. He was also weekly editorial cartoonist for three local newspapers for 14 years, receiving an award from the Colorado Press Association. His cartoons have appeared Snow Country and Mountain Freak magazines.�

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Plastography Jo Ellen Bourg

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Art imitating life.

Plastography Mary Kenez

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All photographs by Mary Kenez available in 3 sizes: signed - archivally printed and matted 5 x 7 $80 • 8 x 10 $120 • 11 x 14 $160

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Through the Lens - exhibit from Mary Kenez

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Ravelle Celaya

i began painting in high school and very soon fell in love with watercolor for its immediacy and spontaneity. i loved to watch the paints paint themselves, then i would fill in with the details. Since that time i have learned a more disciplined way of painting and maybe even a little more successful in terms of painting a subject and having it look like what i’m envisioning or feeling at the time. my intention these days is to simply paint what i am attracted to around me in the most interesting way i can. creativity for the sake of creativity. which these days happens to be watercolor on yupo. yupo is a very smooth paper much different than traditional watercolor paper. it has its own challenges and its own charms.

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“Holiday” - Mary Kenez

“Frisky the Snowman” - Mary Kenez

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Rocky Mountain Barrel Bars These reclaimed white oak wine barrels are from vineyards and wineries throughout Colorado.

The shelving is made from reclaimed oak flooring otherwise destined for the landfill. The wood is finished with natural bees wax.

These simple, yet functional pieces add rustic charm to any home, gallery or tasting room.

Each Barrel Bar is self contained, consisting of: a stable serving top, stem ware holder, large shelf, wine rack, lockable latch.

Rocky Mountain Barrel Bars rescues these wine barrels bound for destruction or slow decay and gives them new life, while preserving the feel of their past.

The transformation takes place right here in Colorado.

Add character to any room with this one of a kind work of art!

Available through Kamruz Gallery

Cycles Gladiator, a favorite of Kamruz Gallery 23

“A Big Bike Love” - softcover book available at Kamruz Gallery and Paragon Boot Doctors in Telluride 17

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Kamruz Gallery Dog Room has great gifts for you

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and your dog!

Choose from an original print, dog bowl, slinger™, bandana, tshirt, poop bags, hemp treats and more.

The Kamruz Dog Room has something for every member of your K9 family. Don't miss the dog’s eye level art walk, featuring Chloe!

Our staff eagerly awaits a chance to greet you! Woof! Woof!

Scott Lindsey Hi, I’m Scott Lindsey, owner of Lindsey Arts, America’s most distinguished modern batik company.

Batik is the application of wax and dyes to fabric, creating one of a kind works of art. My passion for art and design has allowed me to provide the highest quality products for over 20 years.

papalindsey.com

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Photography Contest...

Mary Kenez

Mary Kenez

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Jo Ellen Bourg

Jo Ellen Bourg

AS SEEN IN TELLURIDE

...or nearby

Mary Kenez

Mary Kenez

Jo Ellen Bourg

Mary Kenez

Casey’s Corner “I know a little about photography” Please send me your best Dog photograph to be considered for the Photography Contest!

Mary Kenez

Subjects for monthly photography contest Telluride, Dogs, Ski, Bikes...Plastography digital submission: mary@kamruz.com

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Copies • Office Supplies • Kodak Kiosk Color Plotting • Design Work • Web Design • Art Supplies • Cards and Gifts 333 W. Colorado Ave • Telluride, CO 970-728-0235 TelluridePaperChase.com

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Kamruz Gallery Antique Camera Exhibit

Preserving access to the alpine for over 20 years

Plastography.com www.TellurideMountainClub.org

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Pedal Art: A new line of artistic apparel available exclusively at Kamruz Gallery. Art you can wear.

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“Green Bike” - Mary Kenez

Kamruz Photography and Art Gallery • 333 W Colorado Ave Telluride CO