Honored to have Jeanne Claire van Ryzin's wondrous take on the Prix West series. Thank you Jeanne Claire and Austin America Statesman!
Prix West featured on Lenscratch 2016
Thrilled to have Prix West included on Lenscratch. Thanks to the lovely and wonderful Aline Smithson!
Prix West
WINTER 2016
Happy to share some new work and a new exhibition at Photo Méthode Gallery in the Flatbed Art Complex here in Austin, Texas. Honored to have the work featured on LenScratch and reviewed by Jeanne Claire van Ryzin for the Austin American Statesman. Big thanks to Aline Smithson and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin!
Prix West Blake Super 8
Happy to debut some of the super 8 footage shot in conjunction with Prix West at Photo Méthode this Friday, February 19th from 6-8pm.
Watch excerpts from the film online here.
Prix West 2016 Super 8
Stills from the Prix West set in Blanco, Texas. Thanks to my fabulous cast and crew: cinematographer extraordinaire Gary Price, exceptional editor Laurel Barickman and my multitalented cast Cecil Blackwood Cross, Morgan Anderson, and Blake Robbins. Watch excerpts from the film online here.
Your Are Here: Texas Photographers Respond to The Texas Landscape
Excited to be included in You Are Here, a group show that will be exhibited at Fotofest in Houston this March and April and then move to the Wright Gallery at Texas A&M University in College Station. I would to thank Krista Steinke, the exhibitions curator.
Pics from Prix West Opening
Had a fabulous time at the Prix West opening, thanks to all who came to join in the fun and frivolity. Special thanks to my wonderful galleriest, Tina Weitz at Photo Méthode.
Southwest School of Art Solo Exhibition
Fun to visit the Dot Red exhibition with the fam at the Southwest School of Art in San Antonio. Thanks to Mary Mikel Stump, curator extraordinaire!
Anderson Ranch Artist-in-Residence
Honored to be included in the Fall Anderson Ranch Artist-in-Residence 2015 program.
Anderson Ranch strives to be a world leader in the growth and development of the visual arts, in the international dialogue that inspires common humanity through art making, and in the creation of a campus imbued with a spirit of community, challenge, support, exploration, innovation and discovery.
Deux 2nd Anniversary Exhibiton Photo Methode
Delighted to be exhibiting in Austin in Deux, the celebratory second year anniversary salon exhibition of Photo Methode gallery artists-Tami Bone, Fran Forman, Kevin Greenblat, David Johndrow, Bill Kennedy, Michael Kirchoff, Peter Brown Leighton, Hannah Neal, Amanda Smith and Shelley Wood, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Gallery Shoal Creek in the Flatbed Building. Thank you to Photo Methode's wonderful director, Tina Weitz.
September 10-October 23, 2015
Opening reception: September 18, 6-8pm
Closing reception: October 23, 6-8pm
Southwest School of Art Solo Exhibition
Excited to have a dot red (the ballad of irrelevant histories) exhibited at the Southwest School of Art in San Antonio. Huge thanks to the visionary Mary Mikel Stump.
FotoFilmic 15
Thrilled to receive the First Place Award in FotoFilmic 15, an international still film based competition that includes an internationally traveling exhibition with stops in New York City, Vancouver, Canada, and Seoul, Korea.
FotoFilmic is a global film-photography publication and curation platform dedicated to the film medium worldwide. In the global context of digital technology FotoFilmic reflects an ongoing transformative understanding of Film Photography as a distinct fine art medium and practice within contemporary photography.
Candela Books and Gallery
Pleased to be included in Candela's inaugural fall exhibition of Louviere and Vanessa's amazing multi-media / sensory extravaganza and featuring the work of Chris McCaw, Holly Roberts, Alyssa Solomon, and Linda Connor. September 4-October 24, 2015. Huge thanks to Gordon Stettinius, Candela's Founder and Director.
Gallery 291
Pleased to have a solo exhibition at Gallery 291 in Mills Valley, California from September 19th to November 7th. Thanks Ed Carey, Gallery 291's maestro!
Postering in London and Venice
Sam/Charis was selectively placed in fine art venues across London and the Venice Biennale, including the Tate Modern, Queen Elizabeth Pavillion, South Bank Center, Serpentine Gallery, Venice Biennale Arsenal and Venice Biennale Giardini.
Saatchi Art Exhibition: Western Reflections SXSW 2015
Excited to be included in Western Reflections, Saatchi Art’s first exhibition in Austin, Texas. Previously, Saatchi Art has presented group shows by local artists in London, Los Angeles, and Dublin.
Curated by Rebecca Wilson, Chief Curator and Director, Art Advisory at Saatchi Art, Western Reflections will showcase 9 local Austin artists: Christa Blackwell, Sarah Bishop, Tami Bone, Alex Diamond, Ysabel LeMay, Andrew Murray, Denise Prince, Mike Smoller, and Caroline Wright. Huge THANKS to Rebecca Wilson.
The exhibition will be open to the public from Friday, March 13th to Tuesday, March 17th, and there will be an opening reception on Saturday, March 14th from 6pm-8pm CST.
Girl included in Ink + Print exhibition, a Print Austin Invitational
Happy to have Girl, 9 photogravures that are hinged together to make one piece included in The Print Austin Invitational Exhibition, INK + PRINT, curated by Annaleis Gratovich and exhibited at Link and Pin Gallery in Austin, TX January 14-February 14, 2015.
Postcards from the Edge 2015
Happy to participate in the 17th annual Postcards from the Edge Exhibition in New York City, hosted by Luhring Augustine Gallery and benefiting Visual Aids.