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DIVERSE & PASSIONATE PAGE 8 INSIDE: ‘HEARTS OF STEEL’ AT THE MUSEUM OF THE GULF COAST , SEX WORKERS ART SHOW, AND MORE

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ISSUE Vol. 11, No. 5 Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Art Studio, Inc. Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan Contributing Writers . . . . . . . . . . Amanda Rowell, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Postlewait Contributing Photographers . . . . . Amanda Rowell Cartoonist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan The Art Studio, Inc. Board of Directors President Ex-Officio . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Busceme Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Busceme Chairperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephan Malick Members At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ren Brumfield, . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan, Maribeth Jones, . . . . . . . . . . Beth Gallaspy, Gena Wilkinson, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Wright

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Contents “Hearts of Steel” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 High School Art Contest Winners . . . . . . . . Page 6 Around & About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Sex Workers Art Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Ren Brumfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Life & Death. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 Thoughtcrime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Community Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Cartoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Cover Photo: Ren Brumfield

By Amanda Rowell

HAVE YOU HEARD this one?: One guy says, “Hey, buddy, why do you have a banana in your ear?” and the other guy says, “I can’t hear ya, I have a banana in my ear!”

I hope everyone is having a safe and sane holiday season.

The end of the year is always time for assessment of where we are and from where we came.

The most glaring change I have seen over this year is the decrease in class participation. Across the board, we have had a hard time offering classes that people could take. The reasons for not coming to class are varied, but all hinge around time and money — surprise, surprise! Time being the most important of the two.

It seemed when the economy went down at the start of the year, so did class participation. High gas prices and increases in utilities and other service fees, as well as the new prescription drug rules all added up to $1,500 in additional costs to most households.

It seems like we all needed to get a second job.

It worried me that perhaps it was something The Studio was doing wrong, but in talking to people in other parts of the country, it seems they have the exact same problem — too much time taken

making ends meet, not enough time for quality of life.

Yes, the economy is slowly growing, but it is from the efforts of each individual taking on one more job to keep the lights on and some food in the fridge.

The upshot of that is the activities that raised our consciousness, that fulfilled desires, that gave us a short time of repose and introspection, the whole creative process, was bumped completely out of the picture.

Even I am victim to the reduction in personal time for health and recreation and yes, creativity; and art is my life.

The effort for someone to take time to explore a new discipline in these times is heroic to say the least!

As a culture, we have a responsibility to our future generations to continue the saga of the arts in human experience.

From the first scratching of rock upon rock we have always taken pains to express the needs, loves and desires of our world. It is how we can experience past cultures and understand the many paths we, as human beings, have taken.

Most artifacts are not made by famous artists but by the everyday person

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Steel & Grace

Hickman’s collection reflects love of music

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RNATE AND ENGRAVED, THE ARTWORK

shines out from the display cases. The lights from the exhibition hall rhythmically reflect off of the brilliantly polished pieces, a visual musicality that mirrors the guitars’ resonant sounds.

In the background, the frenetic sound of steel slide guitar fills the auditorium. Betty Williamson Hickman is in full flight, the sequins on her shirt lighting up in time to the music, as her fingers pick, strum and slide over the strings of one of her many guitars.

More than 40 guitars from Hickman’s collection form the exhibit,“Hearts of Steel,” on display at the Museum of the Gulf Coast through Feb. 20.

The guitars on display are wonderful examples of the possibilities that arise when utility meets the aesthetic.

The artisans who created these majestic instruments

obviously subscribed to the notion that if it looks good, it will play good!

The quality of the sound must be judged another day, but the visual beauty of the polished metal on the Resonator, or “Dobro,” guitars is a sight to behold.

Resonator guitars grew out of a need for the guitars to hold their own against other instruments in the big bands of the 1920s.

According to the exhibit’s literature, “Old Spanish instruments had been known with resonating discs to increase sound production and from this idea came the design of the resonator guitar. They were first introduced in the mid-1920s. Designed by John Dopyera for the National Company in 1925, these instruments featured aluminum cones to enhance the resonance of the instrument.”

Around the beginning of the 20th-Century, “the apprecia-

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tion for different musical styles led to the discovery of the Hawaiian guitar (or steel guitar).”

Several of the guitars in the exhibit are engraved with ornate references to their Hawaiian heritage on their bodies. On many, the circular resonator plate on the front of the instruments is also ornately rendered.

Some of the guitars are decorated on the woodwork as well, an example of which is a guitar Hickman purchased from rock legend John Fogerty.

The jewel of the collection, according to Hickman’s husband Frank, is a 1928 Dobro Blonde Resonator, hand built by the father of the original Dobro manufacturers.

Hickman learned to play guitar from her father, John, who gave lessons. She was even approached by Texas Swingster Bob Wills to join his band, but she said she didn’t want to go to the Honky Tonks and bars that were a part of the music scene.

Now retired from running a florist shop, Betty and Frank travel around to festivals and fairs playing her unique brand of blues and gospel. In 1997 she won a national steel guitar championship.

Frank said that Betty plays just about anywhere she is asked.

Hickman performed at the exhibit’s opening on Jan. 9 with her son-in-law Bron Barkley on keyboard and Tommy Wolford on drums. Her daughter, Darlene Barkley, joined in with vocals for a few numbers.

Hickman said she still loves performing.

“Music in churches is so dead children go elsewhere,” she said. “I want to bring a little life back into gospel.”

Hickman’s music stirs the soul and gets the toes tapping, and the guitars in “Hearts of Steel” do their part in conveying the wonder of music and the artistry.

The Museum of the Gulf Coast is located at 700 Proctor Street in downtown Port Arthur. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Admission is $3.50, $3 for seniors and $1.50 for children. Lamar University students and faculty are admitted free.

For more information, call 409-982-7000.

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Guitars owned by Betty Williamson Hickman, above, are on display at the Museum of the Gulf Coast through Feb. 20. The collection includes more than 40 guitars ranging from a 1928 Blonde Steel Guitar, bottom left, to novelties like the bed pan guitar shown right.

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High school art contest winners announced The Museum of the Gulf Coast and The Art Studio, Inc. proudly announce a new display featuring entries from the 4th Annual Southeast Texas High School Art Contest. Currently on display at The Art Studio in Beaumont, this year’s entries are focused on freedom and civil rights.

The works were displayed at The Art Studio through Jan. 22 and will be on display at the Museum of the Gulf Coast in February.

Winners were selected as follows: Tricia Coughlan of West Orange-Stark High School won Best of Show with her digital collage titled “Colorblind”; Robyn Voight of Port Neches-Groves High School won Best Use of Media with her pastel on paper titled “The Patriot”; Geffeory Jenkins of Ozen High School won Best Original Design with his mixed media piece titled “Breakthrough”; Don

Carnagan of Port Neches-Groves High School won Best Interpretation of Theme with his pencil drawing titled “Keep the Dream Alive”; and April Sherman of Hamshire-Fannett High School was awarded Honorable Mention for her pastel on paper titled “Hand of the Free.”

In all, the winning entries eloquently reflect the intertwined themes of freedom and civil rights, Shannon Harris, Museum of the Gulf Coast director, said.

Winners were awarded prizes sponsored by the Port Arthur Historical Society.

“We hope that the works of these young artists will be an inspiration to all who see them, reminding us all of the value of our freedoms and those who have worked to secure them,” Harris said.

For more information, contact the museum at 409-982-7000.

“Colorblind” by Tricia Coughlan

Around & About If you come across any interesting exhibitions, museums or other places on your travels, share them with us. Call 409-838-5393, or contact us through our web site at www.artstudio.org. Be sure to include the location and dates of the subject, as well as any costs.

The ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS presents DAVID CARGILLFATHER/GRAVER-DAUGHTER through March 6.

This exhibition showcases sculpture by Beaumont artist DAVID CARGILL, paired with paintings by his daughter IDAKATHERINE GRAVER, who resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Cargill has been an integral part of the Southeast Texas arts community as both an artist and a supporter of the arts for well over 50 years.

His sculpture has helped define the public image of Beaumont. He is an historically and regionally important artist who has graced the region with major, large-scale sculpture, including sacred and secular commissions like those located at the Beaumont Civic Center, the downtown Beaumont Public Library and at Beaumont's Saint Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. He is best known in Southeast Texas for the bust of Mirabeau B. Lamar at Lamar University in Beaumont.

Other commissions include the Rogers Brothers sculpture on the grounds of AMSET and an impressive series of Stations of the Cross sculptures at the Chapel of St. Basil, University St. Thomas, Houston.

Graver grew up in her parents’ home surrounded by art and creativity.

“I was raised in a sculptor’s studio and educated in the nation's best art museums,” she says. “I've had a brush or pencil in my hand since I was two years old.”

Graver creates work that is representational, but at the same time abstract and highly original.

Her palette consists of soft, sensuous hues, and centers on the life around her, including landscapes near Santa Fe, women in her life and even common, everyday objects such as chairs.

AMSET has produced a full-color catalogue to

commemorate this exhibit. It is available in AMSET's gift shop or by calling 409-832-3432. ________ Also at AMSET is JOAN STEINMAN: NATURAL IMPERATIVES, on display through March 6.

The museum’s web site states that Steinman has a heightened sensitivity to and awareness of color. Her jewel-toned canvasses sparkle with intense, vibrant color.

“My work has always been influenced by the brilliant light and color of my environment,” says Steinman of her acrylic paintings. “Light creates intricate, complex patterns and a wide range of colors and transforms the simplest objects into schemes of wonder and joy.”

Steinman paints still-lifes, landscapes and portraits, but alters her compositions by breaking up the picture plane into geometric segments. This, combined with her use of color, pattern and light, transforms everyday objects into a cacophony of color.

Though she currently resides in Houston, her works are in corporate and private collections throughout the U.S. and in Southeast Texas.

Steinman’s exhibitions include showings in galleries and museums in Florida, Texas, Illinois and Georgia. In 1997, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art featured Steinman's work in a group show titled, “Texas.” ________ The TEXAS ARTISTS MUSEUM announced the winners of its 10TH ANNUAL PHOTO SHOW in November.

Contact: Faith Sauerwein, 983-4881 The winners were: Best of Show ($300) “Panorama Sicilia” by Tom

Urgo; First Place ($150) “Bath House Pier” by Chad Windham; Second Place ($75) “Nicaraguan Fisherman” by Margot Mandel; Third Place ($50) “ Creek Man” by Michael Marshall; Honorable Mention ($25), “Girl with Pearl Earring” by Lee Wiesenfeld; People's Choice (ribbon) “Whip-PoorWill Swamp” by Lauren Huebel.

“Panorama Sicilia” by Tom Urgo

This exhibit is strictly a photography show featuring black and white, color and digital photography. No video, paintings, drawings, sculpture or craft-type items were included.

Juror Brandon Gouthier earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1996 from Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, where he also studied fine arts photography.

He has worked as a photographer for The Examiner newspaper since 1995, while establishing his own photography business, Brandon Gouthier Photography. He instructs a photography class at Lamar University and has served as a judge for various art and photography contests.

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sex workers: more than just pretty...!

STUDIO TO HOST EVENING OF PERFORMANCE ART AND THEATRICALITY

Erochica, above, and Ducky Doolittle are among the ensemble of the Sex Workers Art Show who will perform at The Studio on March 1.

Text by Tim Postelwait

THE SEX WORKERS ART SHOW is coming to The Art Studio on March 1 and promises to be an evening of performance unlike anything seen in this area for a long time.

The show is an annual tour put on by ‘Annie Oakley’ to dispel the myth that sex workers are anything short of artists, innovators, and geniuses!

Once an annual show in Olympia, Wash., Annie has taken it to the road again after last year’s wildly successful tour and its coming to our town!

The Sex Workers Art Show brings audiences a mesmerizing cabaret-style event featuring spoken word, burlesque, music, drag, sideshow stunts, short plays and other performance art as well as visual art that travels with the show in a safe and educational environment.

Annie Oakley is its founder, director, road manager and den mother. She describes the show as “a space for sex workers to be taken seriously as artists and as people. It’s a place for us to share our insights about life inside and outside the industry.

“It’s also about giving the public an opportunity to witness and learn from these amazing, intelligent, creative people.”

The Cabaret style evening will include an incredible line-up of artists featuring award-winning writer Nomy Lamm; Tokyo performer and winner of burlesque’s coveted Miss Exotic world 2003 title, Erochica Bamboo; circus

sideshow diva of danger, Miss Satanica; Xeric Award-winning graphic artist, Laurenn McCubbin; NYC photographer Erin Siegal; Annie Oakley, the tour’s founder and many more performers.

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Finding his place BRUMFIELD FINDS PASSION IN

BUDDHISM, CREATIVITY

SOME PEOPLE SEARCH THEIR ENTIRE LIVES to find a place where they “belong” or something they are passionate about.

Ren Brumfield has found that place for himself and is not only passionate about something, but several things, and he does them very well.

Giving new meaning to the word diverse, Brumfield is a local photographer, the production assistant for the Beaumont Enterprise and an avid Buddhist, belonging to the Buddhist Temple in Port Arthur. And up until a couple of months ago, he worked as the education coordinator for the Art Studio and is still involved as a tenant.

Showing an interest in art at an early age, Brumfield found an outlet for his creativity at The Art Studio, not knowing it would lead to a 19-year career.

“I started with The Art Studio in 1986,” he said. “There was a program for kids to make art. My aunt put me in there because I was always drawing on stuff. We didn’t have much money, but it was one of the first programs that had sponsorship, and I got in through with that.”

During his time at The Studio, Brumfield has held several different jobs, starting out in a very humble position and end-

ing as an artist.

“They like me there and they had a little extra money left over from the grant,” he said, “so they paid me 50 dollars a week to sweep and mop, make clay and help hang shows.”

During that time, Brumfield was inspired by a well-known artist and discovered his passion of photography.

“I helped hang a show of Keith Carter’s work back in like 1986, and I though that was the coolest thing in the world, his photographs,” he said. “He was a big influence and I would always go by his house and he would look at what I’d been working on. That advice still influences the way I shoot. So that’s how I started and that’s what I do now.”

Even though budget restraints at The Studio forced him to leave his job there three months ago, he still uses the dark room as his workspace and says that of all of the different types of art, photography remains his favorite medium.

“I don’t draw very well,” he said. “I’ve tried to paint and I don’t paint very well. I know a little about a lot of stuff and a lot about photography.”

After leaving his job at The Art Studio, Brumfield began working as production assistant for the Beaumont Enterprise

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which he says in comparable to working in a photo lab at an old newspaper.

“I work on a computer most of my nights and I take images they send me and adjust them for the paper,” he said. “It’s kind of a tedious job, the same thing over and over, but it’s cool because I’m part of this process.”

When he’s not working, Brumfield can usually be found at the Buddhist Temple in Port Arthur, where he is not only an active member, but takes photographs for the Temple and coordiexans have their “Twang,” the disnates festivities. Taking a tinctive Mandarin vocal style that distinChinese class at the University of people from guishes them from Houston exposed other Brumfield to the states. “Twang” also refers to Buddhist religion,the something he hadof Texas R&B guitar sounds always been curious andabout. country.

“There became an with of Ataffiliation the Art Museum a Chinese temple Southeast in Houston where Texas, “Twang” is a they spoke Mandarin,” said, I grouphe show of“and contemporary was interested in Buddhism, so I got Texas sculpture featuring work by to learn about both.” a dozen artists.

Brumfield spent Texas years reading is both Western and books about the religion andcotton decided Southern, and cowboys, and that it was for him.a multitude of clashing cultures. If “Buddhism connects a lot that of defines there is with one thing how I feel inside, personally,” he said.

Texas, it is its indefinability.

“I got to the point where I didn’t “Twang,” likerealthe state that ly feel anything, and going to church links these artists, incorporates a with somebody, couldn’t connect plethora of stylesI and forms. withAmong that.” the strongest pieces on display is “Lovehis of own room at loneliness the Joey,”With a study friendship, and loss by Temple, Brumfield says that it is his Michael Powers. home away from home.

“During celebrations, I will spend nights here, getting everything togethAmong the works er,” he said. featured in Brumfield considers his biggest “TWANG: accomplishment, aside from the birth Contemporary of his daughter nine years ago, to be Sculpture from his affiliation with the Texas Buddhist Texas,” Council, the larger affiliation that all on display temples in Texas belong to. through Sept. 26 I feel good about that,” he said, at the Art “because look at me, I’m Ren from Museum of Beaumont.”

Southeast Texas, That may be true, but “Ren from are, clockwise Beaumont” is anything but ordinary. from left, Even though he’s never left the coun“E.B.” by try, he is fluent in English, Spanish and Erick Swenson, Mandarin Chinese, can read and write “Museum Bench” Arabic and knows some French and

by Chris Sauter, Vietnamese.

“Two Paintings “I love languages,” he said. “I can on speak all of those languages and the a Rock” furthest I’ve gone is Mexico. I can do

by Bill Davenport art and I can do languages.” and “Sell Me He is also a fan of self expression Something and body art. With multiple ear and Brown” lip piercings and two tattoos,

by Franco Brumfield says that most people don’t Mondini-Ruiz. even notice them.

“I can go anywhere, be around anybody, and just kind of fit in, even though I look different from most people,” he said. “It seems to me that every time I go into something and Review and come out of something, I pierce somephotos by something. It’s kind of thing or stretch

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machine that fires a series of balls (each labeled “Joey”) against a wall on which is a large Argyle pattern that may or may not be a net. The machine is labeled “Playmate” and the balls are fired with monotonous regularity, with the gallery walls echoing a repetitive thud thud thud, like the Dada soundtracks of Kurt Schwitters.

The “Joey” of the title refers to Joey Mussacchio, a childhood friend of the artist who is now dead.

Does the lifeless “Playmate” long for someone with whom to play? It seems to connect with the quintessentially American past-time — a simple game of catch.

Visitors to the opening witnessed the balls bouncing off two walls and back into the machine, completing a never-ending solitary game of catch.

The piece had a melancholy quality that reflected both the loss of a childhood friend and of childhood itself.

However, visitors at a later date may have seen

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the balls hit the wall and bounce randomly away as a museum guard chased after them. This viewing emphasized a sense of “play,” with the machine, like a rambunctious child, teasing its reluctant “playmate.”

The same piece, but two games and, therefore, two different pieces.

Even though the “Playmate” is inanimate, Powers has created a performance piece reminiscent of the 1960s Fluxus group, whose creations existed in the reactions of the viewer.

Powers plays with our emotions and delicately balances the the joys of childhood with the loss of innocence.

Another piece that demands viewer participation is Justin Kidd’s “In and Out Box.” Consisting of a crudely constructed mailbox hanging on the wall, visitors to the exhibit are invited to “mail” a postcard from the Czech Republic

See TWANG on page 11

MAKING AN EXHIBITION OF THEMSELVES PAGE 7 Artist Ren Brumfield’s photographs on display at The Art Studio in February are “Puja,” top, and “World Trade Building.”

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Art rises from ashes at hands of Gilbert MEGNET GALLERY TO HOST ‘LIFE & DEATH’

BY HOUSTON-BASED ARTIST IN FEBRUARY The Megnet Gallery in Beaumont will host an exhibition of work by Houston-based artist Wayne Gilbert throughout February, beginning with a free reception on Feb. 5 from 6-9 p.m.

Gilbert is a nationally-recognized artist who uses human ashes in his paintings.

“I hope that somebody passing by my work will sense that it has meaning for them and that I am trying to convey a kinship with them as well as with all humans through our shared mortality,” Gilbert writes in his artist’s statement. “None of us understands the mystery of life and death, but I hope the viewer sees my art as a confirmation that we all pass the same way in our brief but fascinating experience, that the gratification of living

outweighs the suffering of misfortune and the inevitability of death.

“The people whose remains are at the heart of my work, although anonymous, achieve a degree of immortality as they symbolize this experience.”

Houston gallery owner Gus Kopriva, writes that Gilbert’s work “represents a scathing, yet somewhat muted, running commentary on American excesses,” adding, “The body of work reminds the viewer of our individual life–cycle–ending beliefs ranging from reincarnation to total oblivion of our souls.

The Megnet Gallery is located on the corner of 8th and McFaddin in Beaumont. Hours are by appointment.

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BRUMFIELD from page 9 like a little badge.”

With interests in multiple forms of art, Brumfield said that it is more than just hobby for him, it’s a staple in his life.

“It’s a big part of me,” he said. “I consider myself a photographer, but if I don’t have film or a camera, I’m still going to create something. You just get this something inside you that just has to be expressed. I don’t sing, I don’t dance, I make things with my hands.”

Brumfield’s first solo art show displaying is Feb. 3 at the Art Studio, and his feelings on the subject are momentarily mixed.

“I have a show and that’s good, all photographers want a show,” he said. “But, the dilemma right now is somewhere between me being excited about having a chance to show my work, but there’s something about that pressure, that weird something that you just feel.”

Brumfield’s idea for the show is over something he knows a lot about and is eager to show the community.

“My idea for my whole show was that it was all going to be Buddhist temples in Southeast Texas,” he said. “I found all these things I wanted to go see somewhere else at home, right here in Southeast Texas, and what I’m trying to do is reach out and show you these things right here.”

Brumfield said that his work is about feelings and conveying a certain feeling to the observer.

“In a way what I do is technical, but in another way, it’s static,” he said. “I take pictures of pretty things and what I try to convey is a feeling.

I want to get on film what I felt when I saw that thing and I want you to connect with it. And the thing is that I don’t necessarily want you to get the same feeling I got when I took it, but I want it to move something, and I want people to connect with my photo somehow.”

The majority of the pictures on display at his show will be of Buddhist temples that he shot with a two-dollar camera he bought from Goodwill.

“It opens up the picture,” he said. “Gives it a wide effect.”

After the show, Brumfield hopes that he can eventually quit his day, or night, job, and take pictures for a living.

“Hopefully, after the show there will be a lot more people that see me and will know what I do,” he said. “There’s a lot of people that know who I am and heard I was a photographer and that I was okay. But, they’re not buying any of my work. I want to sell some work and have opportunities to hang in other places, in other cities.”

“I want to do what I want to do,” he said. “I want to take pictures of what I consider to be good looking and somehow get some other people to agree with me. You can shoot weddings, you can take pictures of babies and make a living, but that’s not what I want to do.

“I just want people to look at my work and go, ‘Oh, that’s good.’ That’s all I want.”

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Thoughtcrime: The Reading

Distinctly Diverse

Held the third Thursday of the month at The Art Studio beginning at 8 p.m., the reading consists of a speaker followed by an open mic. The event is free.

Thoughtcrime

Submission Guidelines and Disclaimer ISSUE 720 Franklin, Beaumont, TX 77701 ISSUE solicits and publishes the work of local authors. Poetry, short fiction, scholarly works and opinion or e-mail: pieces may be submitted for review. All works must be artstudio@artstudio.org. typed or submitted on a disk (using approved word processing software), or may be sent to TASI by e-mail. All Authors must submit a daytime telephone number along with all submissions. Pen names are acceptable, works are subject for review by our editor, and may be rejected or edited on the basis of grammar, spelling or but authors must supply real names for verification. All content. The opinions expressed in “Thoughtcrime” do submitted works become property of TASI, and whether not necessarily reflect the opinions of TASI, its Board of rejected or accepted, are not returned to the author. ISSUE Directors, ISSUE’s editorial staff,the or donors to TASI. Send wall doesand not notify of rejection by mail or telephone.

The piece consists of an automatic tennis serve balls hit the bounce randomly away as a typed works to: machine that fires a series of balls (each labeled museum guard chased after them. This viewing

If you are interested in being a featured reader for Thoughtcrime: The Reading, simply write an email with a sample of your poetry to artstudio@artstudio.org.

Thoughtcrime: The reading offers a forum for any poet who wishes to present their original have their “Twang,” the diswork in a nurturing exans environment. tinctive vocal style that distin“Joey”) against a wall on which is a large Argyle pat- emphasized a sense of “play,” with the machine, like guishes them from people from a rambunctious child, teasing its reluctant “playother states. “Twang” also refers to tern that may or may not be a net. The machine is order scenes labeled “Playmate” and the balls are fired with mate.” Red Carpet the guitar soundsShort of Texas R&B Pruning Time Scrambled scenes of things I used to think I saw monotonous regularity, with the gallery walls echoThe same piece, but two games and, therefore, and country.

Red carpet rolled out to greet me And it of feels like the first ing atime repetitive thud thud thud, like the Dada sound- two different pieces.

At the Art Museum One last look in the mirror It breaks my heartSoutheast Texas, Like a lotistoo beingof too far Schwitters.

Kurt Even to though “Playmate” is inanimate, “Twang” a close totracks makethe sure I look absolutely perfect to prune the tree group show of contemporary To being too swept up in The all these things wetitle didn’t wanttotoJoey change “Joey” of the refers Powers has created a performance Everyone there to marvelpiece at reminiscent And it falls back again Mussacchio, a childhood friend of the artist who is of the 1960s group, whose creations existed in Texas sculpture featuring work byto that theFluxus women exiting the limo and show him rough weredead. far from being the same knowing am only there to meet you the reactions of theIviewer. a dozen artists. When bad and worsenow what shade should be, they don't care, this and is where it all gets clear me “Playmate” long for someone Powers plays with our emotions and delicately Does thefor lifeless Texas is both And Western a perfect photo opportunity I wanted and you towith follow my lead, to take my hand whom to play?

It seems to connect with the balances the the joys of childhood with the loss of Southern, cottonHow and cowboys, can not be passed It’s only there where I felt like you would see past-time — a simple innocence. quintessentially American cultures.

If take him from his a multitude of clashing I step out gracefully placing I know how you’re blind and pretend that life goes on without you and me Another piece that demands viewer participagame of catch. there is one thingBecause that defines both feet on the carpet here to there How you always tend to keep what real hiddenwitnessed under tion is Justin Kidd’s “In and Out Box.” Visitors toisthe opening the balls Texas, it is its indefinability.

I see you at the end and tell him harsh “Twang,” likeIthe realize was lost failed attempts Consisting of a crudely constructed mailbox statewhat that you think bouncing offintwo walls and back into the machine, waiting for me What we wish we undo butanever keep uncovered hanging on theawall, visitors to face the exhibit are invitcompleting never-ending solitary game of catch. incorporates a could that this is where links these artists, with smile on your I wave a quickfrom nervous hello Republic But isn’t life always more than ithad seems or so it seems ed to “mail” a postcard the Czech plethora of styles and forms.

The piece a melancholy quality that reflected and smile knowing I am almost doesn’t the sign both and Ithe know reads Among the strongest pieces onAnd display is “Lovelossitof a childhood friend and of childhood his world will of end, there by your side “Caution wet Joey,” a study friendship, loneliness and loss byfloor” itself.

I watch as you bend over because Powers. some spot So you think we should watch our step this time could hurt even more However, visitors at a since later the datefall may have seen Michael See TWANG on page 11 I wonder what you are doing I know that tune like roses are red and violets are blue of browning lawn as you grab the end of the carpet But what’s to say I’d ever stop loving you and YANK it depends upon what What’s to say that this love doesn’t bleed true I fall to the ground Among the works and as the flashes of the cameras featured in go off like fireworks Cody Pastorella he can“TWANG: offer it I get a glimpse of you Contemporary well past July. pointing and laughing, Sculpture from with a beautiful young woman Each carve of saw, Texas,” by your side I Go Into My Center he asks “Why?” on me, display you leave snickering, through Sept. 26 and I grab my purse Let the music come to me and walk away at the Art Then, falls away: Dance with the child crying Museum of From the very beginning aSoutheast soft, green Texas,limb Adria Benoit As always, now and forever are,my clockwise with hard eyes Alpha and Omega from left, averting him.

Circle unbroken, ecstatic “E.B.” by As is all poetry pure Irish blood (thicker than beer) Erick Swenson, As Arctic ice He wants to grow “Museum Bench”

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by Chris the Sauter, beyond place “Two Paintings he’s needed most. on So I must face a Rock”

by Bill Davenport and “Sell Me the moment, and Something I cut him down.

Brown” by Franco But when, with Mondini-Ruiz. pruning, I am done, I rake doubts up in piles, all night, that I was wrong;

Review and the tree was photos byright.

Andy Coughlan Jesse Doiron

Let melodies come into me Spirit to spirit Man old as glass Man divine, human, Luxuriant light Let light, warm and tender Come over the land Springboard flexed, soul And body beautiful Beatitudes made bronze As sunlight tints bud And leaf Let man’s maker mold and caress the hopeless, Miracle begets miracle George Wentz

APRIL 2005

My great grandfather was first generation fresh off the boat My granddad was born in america my father was born in freeport and I was born here in beaumont I am 75% Irish and I am 100% hungover But the ghosts still come ’cause they don't care I am sitting here staring at this black coffee Trying to wash the smell of guinness out of my hair Love has not found me yet it has only passed me by But it will stay one day I am not a sober man but I know what love is

MAKING AN EXHIBITION OF THEMSELVES PAGE 7

INSIDE: LISA REINAUER: JUDGE AND JURY, HOT PIG, AND MORE Jeff Dixon

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THE ART STUDIO, INC. COMMUNITY SURVEY The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI) wants to know what you think!

Please take a moment to complete this short survey to tell us your interests, help us better meet the needs of our community, attract more members, and determine the effectiveness of our programming and services. In order to make this survey reflective of the entire community, we’ll need a high level of participation. Please feel free to photocopy or request extra copies. And please be honest or even blunt! Your identity is not required, and we need to know your true feelings in order to remain viable.

You may either submit your answers by e-mail to tracyd@artstudio.org or return a paper copy to The Art Studio, Inc., Attention: Surveys, 720 Franklin Street, Beaumont, TX 77701-4424. Please don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions, (409) 838-5393.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to assist us.

I. Background Information Although some of these questions may be personal in nature, we ask to determine what types of populations we’re serving (or not!).

1. Ethnicity (indicate all that apply): ____African American ____Asian American ____Hispanic/Latino(a) ____Native American ____Pacific Islander ____White ____Other:_________________ 2a. Gender: ____Female ____Male

2b. Age ____

3. Current income range: ____Under 11K/yr ____11K-24K/year ____24K-40K/yr ____40K-60K/yr ____60K-100K/yr ____100K+ 4. Highest level of education completed: ____High School ____Associates degree ____Bachelor’s degree ____Master’s degree ____Doctoral degree 5. Are you an artist? ____Yes ____No If yes, medium ____________________________ 6. How did you find out about TASI? ____Word of mouth ____Website ____Direct mail ____The ISSUE ____Media advertisement ____Other:_________________________ __________________________________ 7. Please indicate what types of activities you/your family have attended or participated in at TASI: ____Classes or Workshops ____Exhibitions ____Band Night ____Other: _____________________

8. Rank our activities,from 1 to 6, 1 being most beneficial to the community, 6 being least beneficial. ___Classes, Workshops ___Band Night ___Exhibitions ___The ISSUE ___Sales Gallery ___Affordable studio space __________________________________ __________________________________ 9. What activities or services would you like at TASI that we don’t have now? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ 10. Is there anything at TASI that you feel is not beneficial to our community ? If so, what? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ II: Membership 11. Are you currently a member of TASI? ____Yes ____No 12. If Yes, what caused you to become a member? ____To enter our Membership Exhibition (TASIMJAE) ____Attended an Adult Clay Class ____To sell your artwork in our Sales Gallery ____To receive our monthly arts magzine, The ISSUE ____Because you feel TASI is beneficial to your community ____Other : ________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

13. If not, what might motivate you to become a member? ____To enter our Membership Exhibition ____Attending a Class ____To sell your artwork in our Gallery ____To receive our monthly arts magazine, The ISSUE ____Because you feel TASI is beneficial to your community ____Other : ________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ 14. In the future, which of the following TASI activities will you be most likely to participate in? ____Classes or Workshops ____Band Night ____The ISSUE ____Exhibitions ____Sales Gallery ____Studio space ____Other: __________________________________ III: Education 15. How many classes have you attended at TASI? __________________________________ 16. What classes would you like to see offered at TASI? __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

Mission Statement Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is devoted to: providing opportunities for interaction between the public and the Southeast Texas community of artists; furnishing affordable studio space to originating artists of every medium; promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art educational opportunities to everyone, of every age, regardless of income level, race, national origin, sex or religion.

PURPOSE The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) provide educational opportunities between the general public and the community of artists and (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by operating a non-profit cooperative to provide studio space and exhibition space to working artists and crafts people, and to provide an area for group work sessions for those artists and crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, and enthusiasm to each other.

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17. Please make any additional comments or suggestions about this survey below, or on an additional sheet of paper. __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

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18. If you would be willing to be contacted for follow up, please provide your name and a contact e-mail address or phone number on a separate sheet of paper. This identification is optional and will not be associated with your answers on the survey.

Thank You!

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For information on TASI classes, call 409-838-5393 or visit us on the web at www.artstudio.org

To present public exhibitions To provide educational opportunities To provide accessible equipment for artists To provide peer feedback through association with other artists and crafts people

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To present 10 art exhibitions per year To maintain equipment for artists in a safe working environment To provide better access to artists for the public To offer regularly scheduled adult and children’s classes To develop and maintain public activities with all sectors of the community To develop and maintain equipment to aid artists in their work To provide a display retail outlet for artists To expand programming and activities with increased facility space

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as a pure expression of their beliefs and fears.

The very creation of the images of spirits helped mold peoples beliefs in a benevolent deity.

Art is a powerful statement of our humanity.

It is simple to say there is no room in our serious world for art, that care for starving people is more important than slapping paint on some canvas, that our security demands that we back away from expressing our dissonance, our

unfathomable disbelief in what is occurring in our world, in our time.

Yet, art is exclusively a human condition, so ingrained in our psyche that it is one of the essential needs of our lives.

We can no more stop creating art than we can stop drinking water.

These are tenuous times with half of the people against you no matter which way you turn.

In a polarized culture, neither side is a clear winner. We all take second place.

What will matter in the long run is how we cope with those differences and what we create to mark this time for generations to come.

The Günderssens

by Andy Coughlan

Genevieve wasn’t overly happy with the way Franklin chose to communicate his intimate thoughts, but there was something about that megaphone....

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Share the Wealth!

The Art Studio, Inc., in cooperation with Kroger grocery stores, is proud to offer the Kroger Share Card Program.

Here’s how it works: 1. Pick up a Share Card at TASI (if you don’t have one already) 2. Bring the card with you each time you shop at Kroger 3. Present the Card to the cashier before the cashier rings up your order.

And that’s it! Each time you present the card, a percentage of your purchase is donated to TASI. It’s fast, simple and an easy way to add some much-needed funds to TASI’s coffers. So if you don’t have a TASI Kroger Share Card, ask us for one, and if you have one already, USE IT!

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THE ART STUDIO, INC. CLASS SCHEDULE This fall we are offering another class, but these sessions will be 1 mask-making class, and Cindy eclectic mix of classes at The Art hour shorter. So, it will cost a little Picou will show you how to make less. wire-wrapped jewelry.

Studio, Inc. There are a few changes to a George Wentz will be teaching Make sure you pay attention to some of the familiar classes. Salsa another acrylic painting class. Grace the ISSUE, your e-mail, and fliers at INSIDE night is now on Wednesdays. Life Megnet is coming back in October the Studio for updates as we add • ‘HEARTS OF STEEL’ drawing has not been attracting the to do bookbinding. No photography even more classes to the list.

• THOUGHTCRIME: FROM session,AREA but lookPOETS for it to return numbers it used to, so weMUSINGS will now this hold it every other week. in the future.

Ren Brumfield, • AROUND & ABOUT: INFORMATION ABOUT ART HAPPENINGS Greg Busceme is going to offer We are offering several new TASI education coordinator • REN BRUMFIELD a daytime clay class. It will meet the classes. Andy Coughlan fuses the• BAND NIGHT same number of times as the night ater and visual art in a creative new

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Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is ADULT BEGINNING DRAWING KIDS CLAY MASK MAKING devoted to: providing opportunities for interacTuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. tion between the public and the Southeast Texas Aug. 31-Oct. 12 Sept. 18-Oct. 23 Sept. 16-Oct. 21 community of artists; furnishing affordable stu$115 ($95 for members) $75 $100 ($80 for members) dio space to originating artists of every medium; Explore the rich tradition of masks in the- You CAN draw! Learn to draw realistically Beginning clay class introduces a variety of promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art in this fun and easy class. handbuilding techniques, preparation and ater. Create and decorate large-form masks forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art eduapplication of glazes, and the raku firing for performance or decoration using a vari- Instructed by Karen deMedrano. cational opportunities to everyone, of every age, process. ety of techniques from painting to collage. regardless of income level, race, national origin, Instructed by Katheryn Rogers.

Imagination is the only limit. This six-week BOOKBINDING sex or religion.

When you support The Art Studio with your membership, you receive ISSUE, course will also include tips on using your Fridays, 6-8 p.m.

WIRE WRAPPED JEWELRY Southeast and Southwest s alternative press as well as class schedules, invitations to opening receptions and various Studio functions.

8-Nov. 12 masks in performance andTexas’ the history of Oct.Louisiana’ $110 ($90 for members) Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. masks around the world.

The individuals listed below have recently contributed to the life force of this art organization.

PURPOSE Learn terms, tools and basic techniques in Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8 Instructed by Andy Coughlan. this introductory class. $45 per session The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) ACRYLIC PAINTING Instructed by Grace Megnet.

Introduction to creating unique jewelry Volunteers provide educational opportunities between the using wire and beads. You will learn basic 1:30-3 p.m.

We Saturdays, couldn’t do it withThanks toADULT all these new and renewing members. general public and the community of artists and CLAY (MORNINGS) techniques and complete a bracelet or out Sept. you!11-Oct.16 Member support is the backbone of our operations!

(2) to offer sustained support for the artist by Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.–noon anklet. Students will need to purchase DISTRIBUTION POINTS $95 ($75 for members) Twylia Altom, operating a non-profit cooperative to provide someFertitta materials separately, list available at Learn to express your own ideas and feel- Sept. 14-Oct. 14 DOWNTOWN INDIVIDUAL Rose Ann Roy Bares, studio space and exhibition space to working THE ART STUDIO, INC. 720 FRANKLIN The Art Studio. Johnson ings with painter and art educatorSue George ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS 500 MAIN Bard $100 ($80 for members) Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Brooke Boyett, artists and crafts people, an area BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS MUSEUMand to provide 1750 IH-10E This course is designed for the complete Instructed &

by Joan Cindi Steinman Picou.

Wentz. You will explore brush techniques, Linnis & Duyen Blanton Mike Patterson BEAUMONT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 801 MAIN Ren Brumfield, for group work sessions for those artists and (IN CITY HALL) novice at clay work. Students learnDianne the acrylic paint mixing, and layering paint.Boudreaux Kathy Sandall BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE (FAIRGROUNDS) 2675 GULF ST Greg Busceme, crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, LIFE DRAWING GROUP HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RE-STORE 610 TRINITY@ FANNIN basics of clay manipulation, glazingAngie and Soileau Supplies to be purchased separately.

ReidList Campbell SETAC (INand JULIE ROGERS THEATER) STREET B.J. Bourg, enthusiasm to each other. PEARL other Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. @ FORSYTHE firing. available from the Studio.

Kelly Cupero GeorgeEvery Wentz SOUTH END/LAMAR UNIVERSITY Bryan Castino, Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, Instructed

by Greg Busceme.

Sam Daleo, Jr. CARLITO’S RESTAURANT 890 AMARILLO @ COLLEGE Melissa Chaisson, DOS AMIGAS GOALS 1590 FRANKLIN Nov. 8, 22, Dec. 6, 20 George Farrar SUSTAINING BASKET CLASS KAMPUS KORNER RESTAURANT 4637 CALLAGHAN Charmaine Costner, KOCH’S FLOWERS & GIFTS 2270 AVENUE C ADULT CLAY (EVENINGS) Betty A. IIes James B. $5Broussard per session Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

LU ART DEPARTMENT Andy Coughlan, 1.

To present public exhibitions Jo Bethand Jenkins RobertUninstructed & Rachel Cammack group creating studies of the LU SETZER STUDENT CENTER Thursdays, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 4 Michael &Tuesdays TOWN Renee Coughlan, 2. To provideOLD educational opportunities 215 N 11TH @ LIBERTY Sandra Hammerling Ann Creswell human form, drawing from a different BANDO’S Sept. 14-Oct. 14 $32 to $50 BRAD’S PLACE 2306 HAZEL @ 7TH Yolanda Cuniff, 3.

To provide accessible equipment Lewanna Jones Paul & Anita Judice CARLO’S RESTAURANT 2570 CALDER model each session.

Step-by-step instruction in creating a dif- $150 ($130 for members) GREEN BEANERY 2121 MCFADDIN Jesse Doiron, for artists Randy D. Jones Dr. & Mrs. Mo Kalbaugh HAIRY BUSINESS SALON 2121 MCFADDIN ferent functional and decorative basket This course is designed for the complete JASON’S DELI 112 GATEWAY SHOP CNTR Heather Eager, 4. & To provide peer feedback through associaTracie Middleton Richard & Sandra Laurette THOUGHTCRIME: THE READING KATHARINE CO. 1495 CALDER novice at clay work.

Students learn the each session. Instructed by Emma Hughes.

PIG STAND 1595people CALDER Elizabeth French, tion with other artists and crafts Z Moon Mike & Marianna Measells PIG STAND 3695 COLLEGE For more information and to register, call basics of clay manipulation, glazing and Third Thursday of the month John Fulbright, RAO’S BAKERY 2596 CALDER Cindy Picou Pat H. Miller Free firing.

SIGN INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS 2835 LAUREL Emma at 337-527-5328.

Beth Gallaspy, Joann C. Polk Dave Nance OBJECTIVES 2425 S 11TH Poetry night: read, hear, think, and corrupt SUNRISE Instructed by Greg Busceme.

SWICEGOOD MUSIC CO. 3685 COLLEGE Terry Richard Erma & Chris Richter Marcus Hammons, CENTRAL/WEST END original poems, rants, and stories.

FOUNDRY WORKSHOP BASIC FOODS 229 DOWLEN Sam J. Serio Rose & Michael Swain Monica Hay, 1.

To present 10 art exhibitions per year BIG D’S 2050 S MAJOR DRIVE SALSA WITH AMBER AND GORDON Led by Guiseppe Barranco.

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m./Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

EARLY BIRD CAFE 5955 PHELAN Deborrah Morgan Simmons Trishell Joffrion, 2. To maintain equipment for artists in a GUITAR & BANJO STUDIO 4381 CALDER Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.

Dates toJones, be announced KRISTY’S KORNER CALDER Aaron Slack BENEFACTOR Maribeth safe working environment 4285 LOGON CAFE 3805 CALDER Sept.

8-Oct. 13 $100 (80 for members) Donna Rae Wisor Olivia Serio THE MASSAGE INSTITUTE 2855 EASTEX FRWY, 3. To provide better access to artists SUITE for the1 D.J. Kava, (@ DELAWARE) In this two-day workshop, you will design $10 per session ($5 LU students) NOVROZSKY’S public 4230 CALDER Stephan Malick, THE OPEN BOOK 4245 CALDER Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Cumbia, and cast your original artwork in aluminum.

FAMILY/GROUP 4. To offer regularly scheduled adult and RED B4 BOOKS 3875 CALDER @ 23RD Marianna Measells, Rhumba.

REED’S LAUNDRY 6025A PHELAN @ PEYTON Ages 15 and older. Limited to sixLynn partici& Kris Castle children’s classes Sheila Molandes, THE ROYAL STOP MAJOR DRIVE @ GLADYS pants. Instructed by Rhonda McNally.

PARKDALE Ed & Mary Anne Dix 5.NOBLE To develop and maintain public Elizabeth Pearson, BARNES & 4153activities DOWLEN Sue & Pat Harrigan RAO’S BAKERY 4440 DOWLEN with all sectors of the community Tim Postlewait, MID/SOUTH COUNTY Herman Hugg & Ginger LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, PORT ARTHUR 6. To develop and maintain equipment to aid Clint Ray, MUSEUM OF THE GULF COAST 700 PROCTER Heather & Mark Petkovsek PATSY’S HEMP CREATIONS 1221 NEDERLAND AVE artists in their work Katheryn Rogers, JASPER GALLERY7.

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