T.art Telluride Art News Sept/Oct 2012

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Sept/Oct 2012

A Big Bike LOVE

Exhibit at Kamruz Gallery

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

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

13..................... Fabulous work of Manny Valenzuela 15......................”A Big Bike LOVE” exhibit 19..................... Plastography by Mary Kenez 21..................... Plastography by Jo Ellen Bourg 24..................... Pet Driver’s License® 25..................... Kamruz Dog Room 26..................... Scott Lindsey

photo courtesy Tobin Caldwell

Dear Readers, Welcome to September/October edition of T.art!

Summer is nearing an end ... we are looking forward to the fall colors and the best fest yet...Blues and Brews!

Join us at Kamruz Gallery for the September Art Walk.

We feature regional painters, along with my photography. Fabulous refreshments. Free art. Yes, a complimentary pack of photo cards for every visitor.

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

Kamruz Gallery hosts Manny Valenzuela in Telluride and in Durango at Gallery 530.

“A Big Bike Love” photography exhibit at Kamruz Gallery will show for the summer.

Plastography Exhibit “Breathing life into Plastic” has some new exciting additions at Gallery 530 in Durango.

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”. New and exciting pet products include customized K9 Ski pass and the Pet Driver’s License™. are now available.

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:photgraph by Mary Kenez “Big Wheel” 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

“Maggies Bike, 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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A Big Bike LOVE

Exhibit at Kamruz Gallery photography by 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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Plastography Mary Kenez

“Herding the Beasts”

“Zeiss Ikon”

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“Cabbage Cowboy”

Mary Kenez For me Plastography is the natural world combined with the unatural world... of plastic.

I attempt to incorporate the living with the “dead” in most of my plastography. The art is also about movement and storytelling ... a rooster crowing, a ravenous dinosaur...an angry bear, all come to life in the world of plastography. Hopefully you will find a plastograph that inspires you... “A Life of Plastic is Fantastic!”

“Gull Friend”

“Adventure Dino”

“Focus”

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Jo Ellen Bourg On plastography? It’s not for eveyone...but if if it’s for you, you know it; you love it. What some have called “dark”, “pointless”, or “disturbing”- I call funny. Hence, the beauty of art.

Actually, in all honesty, I did capture a few shots that may have given me slight nightmares.

“Hula She-Weed”

“Ovum Investigation”

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“The Bath House”

“Shadow Woman”

Plastography Jo Ellen Bourg

“Smokin’ Chicks”

“Dino Latte”

“Peppermint Patty”

“Plum Crazy” “B/W Malts”

art imitating life.

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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.

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Photography Contest...

(Need entries for next issue!)

Mary Kenez

Mary Kenez Jo Ellen Bourg

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Mary Kenez

Mary Kenez

AS SEEN IN TELLURIDE

...or nearby

Mary Kenez

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 Kamruz Gallery Antique Camera Exhibit

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first thursdays

art walk

Inaugural Walk June 7, 2012 5 to 8 p.m.

Preserving access to the alpine for over 20 years

and continuing every first Thursday of the month

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first thursdays

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Featuring Durango Art Galleries Durango Arts Center • Earthen Vessel Gallery Gallery 530 • Sorrel Sky Gallery Toh-Atin Gallery • Wildshots Gallery Other Venues Offering Art Eno • Rochester Hotel & Bar Steaming Bean • Steve Gates Architect

www.TellurideMountainClub.org

Kamruz Gallery Telluride • 2010 Exhibit Photography Books by Mary Kenez available exclusively at Kamruz Gallery

TelluRacks

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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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“Deep Creek Aspens, Telluride”

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