Arts Encounters at the Beninis: Next Event

FEATURED ARTISTS: Saturday - Sunday | November 24th and 25th, 2007 | Presentations are both days, beginning promptly at 1:30 pm | Free of charge

Featured Speakers and Artists, July 26th and 27th

BOWMAN ASHE | Plano, Texas | PHOTOGRAPHY |

Zen Rocks Hamric Sculpture Sculpture Sculpture

I began a career in the arts as a musician and performer. As a guitarist, there is an energy that flows through the fingers and the instrument, and out into the world for everyone to hear. This energy exists absolutely in the moment, but is most often measured in the tapestry of song. In musical circles it is often referred to as being in the "pocket" or "groove".

In exploring photography as another form of creative expression, I find that a similar groove exists with the camera as the instrument. Through the lens, inside the frame, and in the moment, energy flows and is captured in the form of an image. Although the image is measured in the moment, it is the energy that brings the moment to life.

Selections of Bowman's work appear in The Fisher House™, "a home away from home" comfort house that enables United States Military family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease or injury. He will share some of these images as well as shots from the Sculpture Ranch.

SAM YEATES |Austin |Nude Series and Retrospective Works

The Evening Pool at Sunset

Sam Yeates, one of Texas's most beloved and accomplished artists, will share a retrospective review of his paintings and display several new paintings.

TONY FRANZA AND MAVI VASELLI | Austin, Texas|
With special guests Katie, Zsa Zsa and Valentina

Is your Pomeranian tired of the wearing the same ol' coat? Want your poodle to prance with new colors and style? Well, Mavi and Tony groom and coif their pets into stardom. And lest you think these animals are not pleased, watch their involvement. (And yes, it is all natural, no harsh chemicals or preservatives.)

COLLEEN GARDNER| Bamberger Selah Preserve | Butterflies

Once a year, a Bamberger Preserve expert comes to share their knowledge of the land and its inhabitants, and this month Colleen Gardner, will discuss butterflies - how to attract them, how to nourish them. Colleen Gardner is the Executive Director of Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve, a 5,500 acre habitat restoration project located in Johnson City,Texas. Starting as an intern at the ranch in 1999, Colleen developed her career in environmental education, teaching and guiding more than 4,000 guests at the ranch annually. She is a frequent speaker at meetings of garden clubs, nature associations and civic groups who enjoy learning about bees, bats and other interesting topics relevant to the Texas Hill Country Colleen has a business degree from Austin College in Sherman, Tx and a graduate degree in environmental studies from Texas State University in San Marcos. Additionally, she serves as Treasurer for the non-profit Hill Country Alliance, a group dedicated to preserving the natural and economic resources of the hill country. She is married to Scott Gardner who manages a scientific research and restoration project on 1,000 acres in Blanco County.

JOHANN EYFELLS | New Spirals and Torque

Eyfells, born in Iceland, and living in the Texas Hill Country for five years now, has a new series focusing
on his Receptual Spirals and Torques. A brief slide show will introduce these, also to preview paintings from the new Texas Connection exhibition of Kristen Eyfells' paintings - all works on display now at the Eyfells and Eyfells Foundation between Johnson City and Fredericksburg.

ANNA MARIE PAVLIK| Austin, Texas| Printmaking

Austin Printmaker, Anna Marie Pavlik began her efforts in the arts with pastel drawing. Through a membership with Flatbed Press she transferred her interest in narrative images to etching. She will present a brief slide presentation about her work and the technique of etching. You will have an opportunity to try your hand at drawing on a prepared etching plate. Anna Marie’s Etchings and Stratographs are part of “Collected Thoughts” now on exhibit at Kirchman Gallery.

JOHN BENNETT | Fredericksburg, Texas| Western Bronzes

"Clover" Bronze on mesquite, half life size, 37" tall, limited edition of 25.

John Bennett grew up watching Roy, Gene and Hoppy on TV, and like many others was branded with a love for the heroes of the old west. Another hero he loved was his father, who was one of the last mounted horse soldiers in the second world war, a captain in the 112th Cavalry - both influences that have led him to the work he focuses on now - creating original clay sculptures that are then cast into Bennett's Western Bronzes.
Born in Dallas, John met his wife Cathy in Houston and together they left for the east Texas countryside where they built a house and windmill from the ground up and raised cows, horses, chickens and vegetables. In spite of obstacles, they loved "roughing it" like John's great grandparents might have when they farmed the same land many years ago.

John majored in agriculture at Texas Tech, then graduated from North Texas Farrier's School where he learned blacksmithing skills, preferring those to shoeing horses. From his coal fired forge, he produced many remarkable wrought iron pieces.

John has his own defining style, and each sculpture is a signature expression of his heart, capturing the spirit of the west in action and unique detail. John works and lives in Fredericksburg, Texas with his wife Cathy.

Following ARTS Encounters visit The Black Spur Emporium and Gallery, the Watson Photo Gallery and
the Kirchman Gallery - all on Nugent Street in Johnson City, for their openings and featured artists.

For further information, visit www.Benini.com or call 830-868-5244.
The events are free of charge and open to all.

CONTACT:
The Benini Foundation Galleries & Sculpture Ranch | 377 Shiloh Road | Johnson City, Texas USA 78636
830-868-5244 Studios Building | 830-868-5224 Studios Building | 830-868-2247

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FEATURED ARTISTS: Saturday - Sunday \| November 24th and 25th, 2007 \| Presentations are both days, beginning promptly at 1:30 pm \| Free of charge


Featured Speakers and Artists, July 26th and 27th BOWMAN ASHE \| Plano, Texas \| PHOTOGRAPHY \| Zen Rocks Hamric Sculpture Sculpture Sculpture I began a career in the arts as a musician and performer. As a guitarist, there is an energy that flows through the fingers and the instrument, and out into the world for everyone to hear. This energy exists absolutely in the moment, but is most often measured in the tapestry of song. In musical circles it is often referred to as being in the "pocket" or "groove". In exploring photography as another form of creative expression, I find that a similar groove exists with the camera as the instrument. Through the lens, inside the frame, and in the moment, energy flows and is captured in the form of an image. Although the image is measured in the moment, it is the energy that brings the moment to life. Selections of Bowman's work appear in The Fisher House™, "a home away from home" comfort house that enables United States Military family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease or injury. He will share some of these images as well as shots from the Sculpture Ranch. SAM YEATES \|Austin \|Nude Series and Retrospective Works The Evening Pool at Sunset Sam Yeates, one of Texas's most beloved and accomplished artists, will share a retrospective review of his paintings and display several new paintings.
TONY FRANZA AND MAVI VASELLI \| Austin, Texas\| With special guests Katie, Zsa Zsa and Valentina Is your Pomeranian tired of the wearing the same ol' coat? Want your poodle to prance with new colors and style? Well, Mavi and Tony groom and coif their pets into stardom. And lest you think these animals are not pleased, watch their involvement. (And yes, it is all natural, no harsh chemicals or preservatives.)
COLLEEN GARDNER\| Bamberger Selah Preserve \| Butterflies \ Once a year, a Bamberger Preserve expert comes to share their knowledge of the land and its inhabitants, and this month Colleen Gardner, will discuss butterflies - how to attract them, how to nourish them. Colleen Gardner is the Executive Director of Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve, a 5,500 acre habitat restoration project located in Johnson City,Texas. Starting as an intern at the ranch in 1999, Colleen developed her career in environmental education, teaching and guiding more than 4,000 guests at the ranch annually. She is a frequent speaker at meetings of garden clubs, nature associations and civic groups who enjoy learning about bees, bats and other interesting topics relevant to the Texas Hill Country Colleen has a business degree from Austin College in Sherman, Tx and a graduate degree in environmental studies from Texas State University in San Marcos. Additionally, she serves as Treasurer for the non-profit Hill Country Alliance, a group dedicated to preserving the natural and economic resources of the hill country. She is married to Scott Gardner who manages a scientific research and restoration project on 1,000 acres in Blanco County.
JOHANN EYFELLS \| New Spirals and Torque Eyfells, born in Iceland, and living in the Texas Hill Country for five years now, has a new series focusing on his Receptual Spirals and Torques. A brief slide show will introduce these, also to preview paintings from the new Texas Connection exhibition of Kristen Eyfells' paintings - all works on display now at the Eyfells and Eyfells Foundation between Johnson City and Fredericksburg. ANNA MARIE PAVLIK\| Austin, Texas\| Printmaking Austin Printmaker, Anna Marie Pavlik began her efforts in the arts with pastel drawing. Through a membership with Flatbed Press she transferred her interest in narrative images to etching. She will present a brief slide presentation about her work and the technique of etching. You will have an opportunity to try your hand at drawing on a prepared etching plate. Anna Marie’s Etchings and Stratographs are part of “Collected Thoughts” now on exhibit at Kirchman Gallery.


JOHN BENNETT \| Fredericksburg, Texas\| Western Bronzes "Clover" Bronze on mesquite, half life size, 37" tall, limited edition of 25. John Bennett grew up watching Roy, Gene and Hoppy on TV, and like many others was branded with a love for the heroes of the old west. Another hero he loved was his father, who was one of the last mounted horse soldiers in the second world war, a captain in the 112th Cavalry - both influences that have led him to the work he focuses on now - creating original clay sculptures that are then cast into Bennett's Western Bronzes. Born in Dallas, John met his wife Cathy in Houston and together they left for the east Texas countryside where they built a house and windmill from the ground up and raised cows, horses, chickens and vegetables. In spite of obstacles, they loved "roughing it" like John's great grandparents might have when they farmed the same land many years ago. John majored in agriculture at Texas Tech, then graduated from North Texas Farrier's School where he learned blacksmithing skills, preferring those to shoeing horses. From his coal fired forge, he produced many remarkable wrought iron pieces. John has his own defining style, and each sculpture is a signature expression of his heart, capturing the spirit of the west in action and unique detail. John works and lives in Fredericksburg, Texas with his wife Cathy.

Following ARTS Encounters visit The Black Spur Emporium and Gallery, the Watson Photo Gallery and the Kirchman Gallery - all on Nugent Street in Johnson City, for their openings and featured artists.
For further information, visit www.Benini.com or call 830-868-5244. The events are free of charge and open to all.
CONTACT: The Benini Foundation Galleries & Sculpture Ranch \| 377 Shiloh Road \| Johnson City, Texas USA 78636 830-868-5244 Studios Building \| 830-868-5224 Studios Building \| 830-868-2247 Copyright © 2008 ArtsEncountersatBeninis.com. All rights reserved. Revised: 07/21/08 This site is best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0+, Netscape 8.0+ , Mozilla Firefox 1.0+ Screen resolution of 1152x864 or greater (Minimum: 1024x768) \| Font size: Normal Site Design by jmichelDESIGNS.