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All you need is Love - and Art FEBRUARY IS OUR MONTH OF ART—MAKING, COLLECTING, ADMIRING AND LEARNING. We love art because it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart, the part of them we don’t see on the surface. We are all drawn to art in different ways.

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We like to look at and listen to art that makes us feel something, art that resonates with us. Through art, we learn about ourselves.

As you read about the local artists in our community and their stories of passion and self-expression, we hope that you too are inspired to pursue what you love. After all, February is the month of love.

So, Austin Life, while you fill your home with chocolate truffles and roses this month, remember to fill your heart too. Find what makes you feel alive—and don’t forget to share it with us.

Today is always a great day to love yourself.

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FEATURES 12 Healing is an Art Austin's Premiere Integrative Bodywork Practice uses the Most Cutting-Edge Electrotherapy to Relieve Pain and other Conditions

18 The Master's Altier An Inside Look into Local Artist Moyo

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Oyelola’s Contribution to the Art Scene in Austin

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Artist’s Palette

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Realty Report

GOOD TIMES

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ART MEETS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: AUSTIN ARTISTS EXPLORE NEW MEANING IN DATA Julia Morton’s art gallery in Austin is a cozy space and full of otherworldly art filled with shapes, scratches and swirls. Some the works are still images, while others are videos. At first glance, none of it seems to make any kind of sense. “People freeze. They’re mesmerized. They literally won’t move,” Morton said. “It’s like they have to look, and from what I’ve been told, get their bearings.”

Morton’s work is part of a budding art form — one that uses artificial intelligence to generate images and visuals. Dubbed generative art, the works are created through non-human systems, such as computers. Artists have used algorithms and computers to generate art as early as the 1950s.

University of Texas art history professor Taylor Bradley said the infusion of AI into the generative art genre is a relatively new development. The added element of unpredictability, Beira said, is what makes AI-generated art exciting for him. Beira said he hopes his art can help people gain a better understanding of human consciousness, and in the process, themselves. Statesman by Hojun Choi

HOPE GALLERY IS REOPENING IN 2020 AT ANOTHER LOCATION HOPE Outdoor gallery is set to reopen in 2020 by the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The gallery closed back in 2018. It first sparked interest in 2011 when it became an international landmark. At the new location, visitors can expect to see large scale art, productions, cultural events, and more creative arts. If you're looking to embark

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HEALING IS AN ART AUSTIN'S PREMIERE INTEGRATIVE BODYWORK PRACTICE USES THE MOST CUTTING-EDGE ELECTROTHERAPY TO RELIEVE PAIN AND OTHER CONDITIONS

ART CAN BE DESCRIBED UNDER MANY PRETENSES, AND YET ONLY THE HUMAN BODY CAN FEEL THE TRUE INTENTIONS OF WHY ART TRULY EXISTS IN THIS WORLD. Art evokes emotion and impacts people in a progressive way, while allowing the artist to choose the medium to do this through. Summer Van Engen displays her art through her unique and advanced bodywork she performs at her local business she owns called Art & Science Healing in south Austin.

Dr. Summer initially went to chiropractic school because it just made sense to her she says. She was interested in healthcare, but extremely uninterested in traditional medicine. It seemed like there was enough of that available and still, no one was getting any healthier.

She grew up in a small town where traditional American medicine and chiropractic were really the only forms of healthcare. She had been told since she was 12 that there was something special about her touch and around the same time she had become aware of this as well.

Chiropractic school was actually a rude awakening where she learned all the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the body, but she was taught only to treat back, neck, and other minor joint or nerve issues. She started studying acupuncture at that point in order to learn the things she wanted to learn in the first place - digestive, emotional, improving energy levels, and improving the immune system.

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She stated that her acupuncture classes helped develop her ability to “see� the points that needed treating, and it was where she first realized she could feel tiny changes in heat coming off the body. She graduated first in her doctoral class with a certification that also allowed her to practice acupuncture.

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Dr. Summer’s specialty is helping people with the simple (not so simple) things like migraines, TMJ, chronic neck/back pain, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, etc. as well as complicated, chronic, neurological or digestive problems. She stated, “I love having sessions sometimes when a person just wants to get really chill, turn into jelly, and then get all put back together with better alignment and energy.”

She now uses cutting-edge electrotherapy, Advanced Massage Techniques, Chiropractic, and Craniosacral to heal her clients. One technology she uses is a tiny electrical device meant to rejuvenate the skin and reduce wrinkles. It’s supposed to be microcurrent (electricity in the range of one millionth of an ampere). She learned about microcurrent from her acupuncture instructor and a book he recommended - The Body Electric by Robert Becker. It’s still one of her favorite books she says. Robert Becker was an orthopedic surgeon, who in the 50s and 60s was doing research on wound healing.

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to recreate that in humans. Using microcurrent as a signal, he could make a frog regenerate an amputated limb. It’s less successful in humans, but powerful nonetheless. There are microcurrent devices on the market for use in acupuncture, wound healing, bone healing, pain control, and esthetics, but Dr. Summer says there are fakes on the market.

Her deep Google dive kept bringing up other energy medicine modalities some of which she had also incorporated into her own practice called Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM).

Dr. Summer stated that FSM is FDA approved to treat pain. Clinically, it has tremendous impact throughout the body and is a great adjunct to many other therapies. She stated that central pain syndrome is an issue when the middle of the brain gets so inflamed that it causes constant pain. Even narcotics sometimes can’t reduce that pain, but FSM does. It relieves pain from old scarring, injuries to the nervous system, torn tissues, trauma, and even unresolved emotions.

She feels rewarded by watching her client’s reactions when their pain is suddenly gone. she recently worked on a 5 year old case of shingles. As soon as she turned on the first machine, her client’s pain was gone.

She stated her client was confused. That’s a normal reaction when an old pain goes away that past says Dr. Summer.

“People blink and their eyes search the room. It’s funny because they are actually looking for the pain.”

Her comprehensive approach restores order and removes stress to get her clients out of pain and performing at their best with fewer visits.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

THE MASTER'S ALTIER AN INSIDE LOOK INTO LOCAL ARTIST MOYO OYELOLA’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE ART SCENE IN AUSTIN

MOYO OYELOLA MOYO OYELOLA IS A LOCAL NIGERIAN-AMERICAN CREATIVE ARTIST LIVING IN AUSTIN FOR 24 YEARS. Oyelola is a holistic artist combining photography, construction and activism. All his passions are on display in his east Austin studio.

Oyelola’s essence captivates viewers and visitors, as it captivated us. Upon walking into his studio laid a couple of mini stacked chairs.

They are from Oyelola’s project, Open Chair ATX. The project captures intimate portraits illustrating the resolve of Black Austin, an invitation to accredit and vocalize in all circumstances. The chairs represent a welcoming platform to sit in with, express, and join the minority experience within the East Austin community. Instead of adopting overly-broad ideas, Oyelola seeks justice by fostering specific conversations with a specific demographic. This project works ARTICLE MARS IRUEGAS & ROSLYN BOND

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and tribulation, not perfection. Letting go of an end goal to pursue authenticity creates a deeper meaning within the process.

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This Philosophy has birthed Oyelola’s monumental achievements; one being his partnership with Austin

and believes a story to be told with a deeper meaning is more challenging to the soul than a pretty picture.

Community College where the artist was presented a

You can see Oyelola’s abstract dream world through

grant for Open Chair, which ACC will highlight during a

his photography. Photos of travel, art, places and imag-

National Day of Healing. Another is his collaboration with

ination that have inspired him with keeping a very

The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural

introspective vision. Ominous play with a conceptual

Center, dedicated to African-American historical pres-

scheme of shadows, served with intention, is how we

ervation, where he has prepared a project called The

would describe his photography. What he creates is

African American Presence in Central Texas, which relies

a deep and kindred spirit to voice the platform for the

on the ominous power of shadows. This project will be

minority in our own community that currently lacks. He

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wants the diversity of art to be thought provoking and

An artist combines inspiration and aspiration to express their art form. It’s easy to overthink. Oyelola articulated that

one that speaks to the political and social stand of what he believes we are lacking as a society.

CONTINUED >

abiding by one’s authentic self can lead to many possibilities, whether it be manifesting an opportunity or simply meeting a new friend. A manifestation of authenticity can take you on a spellbinding, emotional journey. More important than that, creating a finished project means discovering your roots, being comfortable being uncomfortable, and showing up. He advocates owning your space

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What drew us in was his genuine vulnerability and peak of curiosity that felt relatable. A simple act of questioning something, anything that leads to creation, and just by gaining knowledge from that subject alone. With the magic comes the struggle, the struggle to create, the passion that comes within the pain of being misunderstood by peers and at times family.

There is so much that is behind the scenes that contributes to the final masterpiece. Oyelola’s roots, interests, and struggles has led him to the evolution of whom he has become.

Oyelola is from Nigeria, more specifically from Abeokuta.

Abeokuta, meaning under the rocks, tells a story of his ancestors at time of war taking refuge underneath these specific rocks. The town itself is very artsy, its known for textile and indigo dyes, known as Adrae.

He spoke of his story of growing up and becoming more connected to his culture and origin along the way, and even stated that there were meanings behind the clothes in which were made in his culture that contained specific colors and patterns of the dyes. He saw the beauty in the many layers and felt empowerment with true cultural representation. Moving to the states at an early age, not fitting in with his peers by his image alone, and leading with curiosity empowered Oyelola to tell his story and give that helping hand to others who can relate.

Some of Oyelola’s most profound mantras state, “You don’t have to be from another country to be misunderstood; yet, rather lead with your why;” “To appreciate and know one’s self is to take a risk and to challenge yourself;” “To put yourself in an uncomfortable situation is to dive into what is and who you are doing it for is the ultimate challenge for one’s self.”

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY TO BE MISUNDERSTOOD; YET, RATHER LEAD WITH YOUR WHY.”

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AR TIST ’ S PALE T TE (CONTINUED)

ART IS AN ESCAPE FROM REALITY.” Art is an escape from reality. It is a form to live out your imagination and express it to the world. It’s a divine sense of freedom that you can create to be able to portray this vivid dream while mixing the two worlds. A way to break the mold and have sensuality without using any words. A renaissance of fantasy that is swayed with emotion and intensity of spiritual creation. A roller coaster of the unknown, you take a chance on yourself only to foresee the outcome of your success. It’s challenging but worth the process because it’s all or nothing for you. What is life without this eloquent journey is definitely a question to ask yourself. A movement that chooses to reign from the society within. It doesn’t take much but to be sound, to listen and be a part of the community wholeheartedly. Oyelola encourages all to come together and creates unity through his creative energy and his legacy will continue to live on!

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Don’t be afraid to do something different, and don’t take things too seriously. If the piece you’re working with doesn’t have any real value, you have so many options to liven it up, including paint, finish and hardware.

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Spread the vintage love. Use antiques strategically and as accent pieces to keep your overall aesthetic from coming off as too dated.

Repurpose old tins, mugs, teacups or storage containers into succulent gardens. Because succulents have shallow root systems, they can survive (and thrive!) in smaller spaces.

Make it art. Don’t be afraid to display unique pieces as wall art. Consider creating a gallery wall that mixes vintage photographs, prints, mirrors and china.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

AUSTIN LIFE

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Bouldin South

$785,000.00

$789,000

101%

2

3

2

Lost Creek

$1,000,000.00

$1,075,000

108%

0

5

4

Barton Terrace

$1,200,000.00

$1,200,000

100%

7

4

3.5

Zilker

$1,995,000.00

$1,875,000

94%

32

4

3.5

Rocky Creek Ranch

$885,000.00

$870,000

98%

23

5

4.5

Timberline Terrace

$2,100,000.00

$2,073,100

99%

5

5

4.5

Clarksville

$1,998,500.00

$1,895,000

95%

28

4

3.5

Barton Creek

$2,750,000.00

$2,500,000

91%

18

6

3.5

Rabb Inwood Hills

$1,600,000.00

$1,600,000

100%

0

4

3

Bouldin South

$850,000.00

$800,000

94%

0

3

3

Bouldin South

$750,000.00

$800,000

107%

0

2

3

Barton Hills

$995,000.00

$1,016,000

102%

4

3

3.5

Regents

$1,250,000.00

$1,247,000

100%

6

4

3.5

Woods Westlake

$1,100,000.00

$1,040,000

95%

9

4

3.5

Cherry Creek

$438,900.00

$445,500

102%

3

3

3

WestfieldÂ

$4,500,000.00

$4,080,000

91%

23

6

3.5

Tarrytown Oaks

$1,495,000.00

$1,495,000

100%

1

5

3

Barton Creek

$2,375,000.00

$2,150,000

91%

38

4

3.5

Austonian

$985,000.00

$970,000

98%

0

1

1.5

Town Lake Residences

$979,000.00

$979,000

100%

3

2

3

Town Lake Residences

$1,750,000.00

$1,750,000

100%

4

2

3

Cardinal Lane Condos

$812,500.00

$802,500

99%

7

3

3.5

Cambridge Condo

$799,000.00

$730,000

91%

12

2

3

$1,260,000.00

$1,187,500

94%

14

2

3

Nokonah Condo

List and sold price reflect one selected home within the respective subdivision.

Austin Mindset Realty

ARE YOU WONDERING ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN AUSTIN?

Is it a good time to sell? Is it a good time to buy? When is best?

Every home and area is unique, but there are solid opportunities all over the city for sellers and buyers.

Whether you are looking for a home or building your investment portfolio, call us to discuss potential strategies.

We would love to meet you and bring you into an Austin mindset with a custom plan that fits your needs.

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16 AUSTIN MARATHON & HALF MARATHON Downtown Austin

FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

One of the country's premier races

attracts nearly 20,000 participants from around the world. Events

surrounding the marathon include a 5K, live music, finish line festival and beer garden.

www.youraustinmarathon.com

22 CARNAVAL BRASILEIRO Emo's

Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil. Brasileiro-style

samba, costumes and wild abandon can all be seen in the heart of Texas. www.sambaparty.com

22 AUSTIN MODERN HOME TOUR

Various Locations

The Austin Modern Home Tour celebrates 13 years of collaborative exchange between architects, developers, designers and real estate professionals. Participating homes on the tour will open their doors for viewing throughout the day, then enjoy food, beverages and additional homes at the post-event soiree. www.modernhometouraustin.com

22 MARDI GRAS BAR CRAWL - AUSTIN 6th Street Area Bars

The Mardi Gras Bar Crawl is coming to Austin Saturday February 22nd, 2020! We're turning 6th Street into Bourbon Street for the CONTINUED >

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LESSON MEDRANO PHOTOGRAPHY

VISIT www.lessonmedrano.com CONTACT info@lessonmedrano.com INSTAGRAM @lessonmedranophotography

BRING ABANDONED CHILDREN FROM THE SLUM TO SAFETY AND INTO THE LOVING ARMS OF CARETAKERS THAT WILL EDUCATE, LOVE AND RAISE THEM TO BECOME FUTURE LEADERS IN THEIR GENERATION.

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FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR biggest Mardi Gras celebration and party! Collect thousands of beads

and drink SoCo Hurricanes! It's an

incredible day of green, purple, and gold New Orleans style fun!

28 THE AMERICAN PETS ALIVE! CONFERENCE 2020

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol

A three-day educational conference

known for featuring proven solutions to increase lifesaving in shelter envi-

ronments. The American Pets Alive!

Conference showcases the proven,

teachable solutions that Austin Pets Alive! and Austin Animal Center have used to create the largest No Kill city in the nation for eight years running.

Be the one that transforms ani-

mal sheltering in your community.

AmericanPetsAlive.org

28 CITIES IN SPACE 2020

The Cities in SpaceÂŽ Competition offers students access to those who currently work in the space industry and space-oriented academia. This February in Austin, students will come together to present, compete and learn from one another about building a new world beyond Earth and how to create a surviving and thriving community.

We are always accepting submissions for events you'd like to see included in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at LifestylePubs.com/Austin.

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