“Synthesis” by Amy Guidry’; acrylic on canvas; 4″x4″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2012
“Division” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4″x4″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2012
I’ve just added two new paintings to my In Our Veins series. The first is Synthesis, an acrylic on canvas, 4″ x 4.” The next painting is Division, also an acrylic on canvas, 4″ x 4.” Synthesis has just sold and currently on its way to its new home but Division is currently available. I have more new paintings to feature as well, including the piece I posted in progress earlier in the month, so be on the lookout. In the meantime, I have the current new work posted on my Facebook Fan Page which you can view here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amy-Guidry/51953219932?sk=photos_stream.
Amy Guidry and Dutch Kepler at his 2011 show at Gallery 549
Looking forward to this weekend’s Artwalk. The 2nd Saturday Artwalk in downtown Lafayette will be held this Saturday, November 10th from 6-9pm. Lots of new exhibits up this month and it’s all free to attend! So here is the schedule:
Acadiana Center for the Arts– 101 W. Vermilion St. / 337-233-7060
Main Gallery: November 10, 2012 – January 12, 2013- Passion: the art of collecting, From the collection of the Georgia Museum of Art on loan from Giuliano M. Ceseri
Side Gallery: November 10, 2012 – January 5, 2013- Cynthia Scott
James S. Mallia Galleria: November 10, 2012 – January 5, 2013- Deck the Halls: skateboard canvases by The Drink and Draw Social Club
Coca-Cola Studio: October 13, 2012 – December 1, 2012- Bradley Sabin
Vault Series: November 10, 2012 – December 15, 2012- Deborah Simeral & Carolyn Marino
Arts Co-op– 535 1/2 Jefferson St. / 337-344-8657 Tony Bernard, Camilla Drobish, Kai Drobish, Krystel Ivy, and Susan Leger
The Ballet Academie-200 Polk Street / 337-280-0964 Herb Roe
Cajun Spice– 535 Jefferson St / 337-232-3061 Bryant Benoit
Cité des Arts– 109 Vine St. / 337-291-1122 Tom Secrest
Creations by Fire– 100 E. Vermilion St., Suite 140 / 225-235-2957 Heather Delahoussaye
Gallery 549– 549 Jefferson St. / 337-593-0796
Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture by Donald LeBlanc. Also featured ROSWELL ROOTS: Paintings by Dutch Kepler
Galerie Lafayette– 538 Jefferson St. / 337-261-5787 Bob Adams
Gallery R (at The Russo Group)- 116 E. Congress St. / 337-769-1530
30 year collection of Downtown Alive! posters
Lounge Art Gallery– 402 S. Buchanan St. / 337-236-5570 Fifty Under Five Hundred group exhibition
Sans Souci Gallery– 219 E. Vermilion St. / 337-266-7999 Michael Hayman
Whoojoo Stained Glass– 532 Jefferson St. / 337-269-9310 David Alpha, Whitney Gounsoulin, Tom Ladousa,and Craig McCullen
Progress shot of “Systems” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 6″ x 6″; 2010-2012; (c) Amy Guidry
I’ve sometimes been asked if I ever work on a painting and decide I don’t like it. Usually if something is not working out, I’ll find a way to fix it. Well, I thought I’d share a piece that I almost gave up on until now. I started this piece- get this- in February of 2010. It’s been over 2 years and I’m just now touching this one again. At the time, I found it a bit overwhelming working on the skeletons at such a small size, since this is a 6″ by 6″ canvas. In addition, I just wasn’t happy with the background and kept changing my mind. So I put it away. There were a few times when I thought about just throwing it out and I even started to do a larger version, but that wasn’t right. The size of canvas I choose is based on the amount of visual information I need to get across. There is such a thing as too big. So after some time away, I decided to tackle it one last time. The photo that you see here is actually where I left off before deciding to work on it again. I’ll be posting the finished piece soon, so be on the lookout.
“Vessel” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2012
Another painting from my In Our Veins series has found a new home. This piece is titled Vessel and is an acrylic on canvas, 4″ x 4.” It will soon join one of my other paintings from the same series. I like working on these small paintings- they work well individually and as well as in a group. Some people have asked how or even why I work so small- even my larger pieces have a lot of little details. I never thought much of it- I like to work on detail, simple as that. It’s fun for me to work on one square inch at a time and then step back and see how it works in the grand scheme of things. Within those square inches, I’m adding little dabs of paint, which when viewed at such a close range, is really abstract. It’s my foray into the abstract world. You can view the series online here: www.amyguidry.com/wild_west.html.
Time again for the Lafayette 2nd Saturday Artwalk! This one will be held October 13th, from 6-9pm in downtown Lafayette. Several galleries have new exhibits up. If you haven’t had the chance to check out the Configured & Reconfigured show at the AcA, now is the time to do so since this will be its last day up! (Also of note, you may recognize Lisa Osborn’s work at the AcA… she is also in the Louisiana Voices exhibit with me at the Hilliard Museum.) The exhibition lineup is as follows:
Acadiana Center for the Arts– 101 W. Vermilion St. / 337-233-7060
Main Gallery: August 11, 2012 – October 13, 2012- Configured & Reconfigured: Transformations of the Human Body
Side Gallery: October 13, 2012 – November 3, 2012- John Gargano
James S. Mallia Galleria: September 8, 2012 – November 2, 2012- Terry Grow
Coca-Cola Studio: October 13, 2012 – December 1, 2012- Bradley Sabin
Vault Series: September 8, 2012 – October 27, 2012- Margaret Brinkhaus: Gourds
Arts Co-op– 535 1/2 Jefferson St. / 337-344-8657 Clarity Ann Martin
Cajun Spice– 535 Jefferson St / 337-232-3061 Melissa Dronet
Cité des Arts– 109 Vine St. / 337-291-1122 Jim Stacy
Gallery 549– 549 Jefferson St. / 337-593-0796
Paintings, Drawings and Sculpture by Donald LeBlanc. Also featured REFLECTIONS: New ceramic works by Cliff Broussard, Erin Broussard, Susan Chiquelin, Susannah Craig, Zach Gonsoulin, Kathy Pumford, and Teresa Wood
Gallery R (at The Russo Group)- 116 E. Congress St. / 337-769-1530
30 year collection of Downtown Alive! posters
Lounge Art Gallery– 402 S. Buchanan St. / 337-236-5570 Fifty Under Five Hundred group exhibition
Sans Souci Gallery– 219 E. Vermilion St. / 337-266-7999 Terri Kennedy and Carnie Frizzell
Whoojoo Stained Glass– 532 Jefferson St. / 337-269-9310 David Alpha, Whitney Gounsoulin, Tom Ladousa,and Craig McCullen
Zoom Photo Studio– 205-AW. Vermilion St. / 337-781-2036 WHITMORE and Travis Gauthier
I wanted to share a few photos from the panel discussion the other day. Artists from the “Louisiana Voices: Six Artists Speak to Us” exhibition were invited to hold a panel discussion at the Paul & Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum. Five of the artists were present: Melissa Bonin, Linda Trappey Dautreuil, Troy Dugas, Amy Guidry, and Lisa Osborn. The exhibition is currently open at the Hilliard now through December 8th, so be sure to check it out while you are in Lafayette.
Exhibition panel artists Linda Trappey Dautreuil, Amy Guidry, and Troy Dugas in front of Troy Dugas’ work
Exhibition panel artists Melissa Bonin, Lisa Osborn, Linda Trappey Dautreuil, and Amy Guidry in front of Linda Dautreuil’s painting
Artists Amy Guidry and Troy Dugas at the Paul & Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum
“Cohabit” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 6″w x 12’h; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2012
I’ve recently finished another painting in my In Our Veins series. Cohabit is an acrylic on canvas, 6″ wide by 12″ high. In keeping with the series, there are various animals and insects, some being just heads or a bust, as well as those that are alive and some that are not, representing the stages of the life cycle. The cutaway view of the tunnel serves two purposes. One, it illustrates how various species often share dwellings such as tunnels (which is why destroying animal habitats has such a huge impact on the ecosystem). And secondly, it is a reminder that organisms underground- both living and not- affect everything living above ground.
Louisiana Voices installation view, Paul & Lulu Hilliard Art Museum; Scultpure- Lisa Osborn, Paintings (left)- Linda Dautreuil, (center and right)- Amy Guidry
If you’ve ever wanted to pick an artist’s brain about their work, this weekend will be the perfect opportunity. As part of the Louisiana Voices: Six Artists Speak to Us exhibition, there will be a panel discussion this Saturday, September 29th, from 2-4pm. Five of the artists featured will be present to discuss their work with the public as well as their influence as an artist working in Louisiana. Panel artists are Melissa Bonin, Linda Trappey Dautreuil, Troy Dugas, Amy Guidry, and Lisa Osborn. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the Paul & Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum in Lafayette.
Quail Bell Magazine- Interview with Artist Amy Guidry
I recently did an interview for Quail Bell Magazine which is now online. Editor Christine Stoddard wrote the article, “Vegan in Sportsman’s Paradise: Surrealist Animal Artist, Amy Guidry” which you can read online here: http://www.quailbellmagazine.com/3/post/2012/08/interview-artist-amy-guidry.html. Also be on the lookout for my painting The Wild West in their print issue!
I still can’t get over the amazing turnout at the Hilliard Museum the other night. The opening reception for Louisiana Voices: Six Artists Speak to Us was this past Friday. The exhibit looks great and I will be going back just to finish looking at everything. It was so busy and packed that I did not get to check out all the art. I do have photos to share of the event opening and will be posting more to my website soon. The exhibit is up now through December 8th at the Paul & Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum in Lafayette, LA. Also of note: an exhibition panel discussion will be held on September 29th from 2-4pm.
Artist Amy Guidry with her work at the Hilliard Museum
Installation view of Louisiana Voices: Six Artists Speak to Us; Sculpture- Lisa Osborn, Paintings- Linda Trappey Dautreuil (left), Amy Guidry (center and right)
Artist Amy Guidry discusses work with viewers at the Hilliard Museum
Artist Amy Guidry and Mark Tullos, Director of the Hilliard Museum
