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My Exhibitions

Portraits and Their Stories- Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

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"Zachary" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; Collection of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

I’m excited to announce that my painting “Zachary” will be in the upcoming “Portraits and Their Stories” exhibition at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.  “Zachary” is part of the museum’s collection and will be amongst the many other portraits in their collection (including Grant Wood of “American Gothic” fame) as well as some pieces on loan.  “Zachary” was one of my portrait series paintings done during 2005-2006 (which you can view a few of on my Facebook Fan Page).  The exhibition will be up September 24th, 2011 through January 15, 2012- ample opportunity for those of you in the Midwest to see my work in person.  For more information on the exhibit visit the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art website at this direct link.

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Review

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NOLA Defender- "The Art of Mortality" by Kathy Rodriguez

Kathy Rodriguez wrote a great review of the “Artists Who Wish They Were Dead II” exhibit for the NOLA Defender.  The show is up now through September 3rd at Barrister’s Gallery (where you can see my work) and UNO St. Claude Gallery- both on St. Claude in New Orleans.  You can read the article at this direct link: http://www.noladefender.com/content/art-mortality.

My Exhibitions

Artists Who Wish They Were Dead II

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My work is currently on exhibit in “Artists Who Wish They Were Dead II” at Barrister’s Gallery in New Orleans.  The show was guest-curated by artist Dan Tague and is up now through September 3rd.  I attended the opening reception the other night at Barrister’s which was held in conjunction with UNO St. Claude Gallery.  If you would like to view my work in person, it is at Barrister’s Gallery now through September 3rd.  More photos will be added soon at http://www.amyguidry.com/events.html.

Paintings

(Very) Early Days

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I just posted some work from my childhood and teen years on my Facebook Fan Page.  I thought it would be fun to share on here as well.  I have been digging up older work for future projects- videos, mainly- and came across some fun pieces.  Of course I then remembered some pieces that I haven’t seen and don’t actually know what became of them.  As a kid, I gave away drawings, plus I think teachers ended up with some.  So I have some more digging to do apparently.  Here are a few of my finds (click on the photo to see the entire image):

And if you’d like to see what I’ve been up to lately, visit my website at www.AmyGuidry.com.

 

My Exhibitions

Jurors’ Choice Award

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I recently attended the Preview Party and Awards Presentation for the 2011 Art Melt at the Louisiana State Museum in Baton Rouge, LA.  During the presentation, I was pleasantly surprised to see that as the very first award was presented, my painting “Trophy” suddenly flashed upon the screen.  I received the Jurors’ Choice Award in which juror Kelli Scott Kelley gave a talk about my work.  It was an honor just to be selected for the exhibition since these things can be tough to get into given the hundreds, sometimes thousands of entries juried competitions typically receive.  So imagine my surprise when my work was announced for an award.  And it gets better!  Later on, I was called upon again for an Honorable Mention (which, again, I am honored, though I am surprised that a work can receive more than one award).  All in all, it was a fun event and a great exhibit.  And even if you missed the opening, the show will be up through August 28th so there is still plenty of time.

Also of note- this is the first year that Art Melt is offering an exhibition catalogue.  The catalogue as well as the actual artwork are all available for purchase online at this link:  https://forum35.site-ym.com/store/view_product.asp?id=811134

To view more photos, visit www.AmyGuidry.com/events.html.

Paintings

New work: “Sequence”

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"Sequence" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 6"w x 12"h; (c) Amy Guidry 2011; SOLD

At last, I have finally finished another painting from the “In Our Veins” series.  I’m always looking for ways to improve, no matter how big or small, so I really focused on the textures in this piece.  Though you can’t really tell here, so be sure to go to my website for a better look, in addition to a zoom-in feature (the magnifying glass icon on the top right)- www.AmyGuidry.com/sequence.html.  The title is “Sequence” and it is an acrylic on canvas, 6″ wide by 12″ high.

Much of this series, as stated in my artist statement (which is posted on my website), deals with the life cycle so the title is in reference to that process.  Both life and death are represented, new life- plants, animals- are seen building upon each other, one leading to the next, which is also why I opted for a long, vertical composition.  The animals I chose follow, for the most part, a hierarchy of sorts as seen in nature.  Though it may be odd for a vegan to discuss this, but the animals depicted follow each other in the food chain (side note- as a vegan, I realize this is a fact of life, however I have a choice when it comes to what I eat).  The roses were an almost subconscious choice at first, but seemed appropriate for the piece given that we use roses to celebrate life as well as to honor those that have passed.

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"Jay II" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; Private Collection; (c) Amy Guidry

And another painting from my “New Realm” series has found a new home.  This piece is from my smaller, 5″ x 5″ ‘sub-series’ which are almost entirely sold out.  Only a few left, which is crazy to think since there were so many to begin with.  This piece is titled “Jay II” and is an acrylic on canvas from 2009.  (The original “Jay” painting from the year prior sold at that time.)  I exhibited this painting in an auction in which part of the sales would benefit Virtues of Acadiana, a local organization whose mission is to “instill virtues while facilitating the academic, socio-cultural, and professional development of Acadiana’s youth.”

To view more of my work, including the (remaining) available “New Realm” 5″ x 5″ paintings, visit my website at www.AmyGuidry.com.

 

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New Interview

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"The Pack" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 20"w x 10"h; (c) Amy Guidry

I did an interview for Meaning-full recently and it is currently posted online!  For those of you that don’t know me personally, this interview gives a little more insight into my work, my process, as well as a little more about me.  And there are lots of images, so be sure to check out the second page of the post in order to read the interview.  Just go to http://meaning-full.com/05/meaning-full/painting-amy-guidry/.

There’s also a link to my site from the interview, but in case you don’t know, my work can be found at www.AmyGuidry.com.

 

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"Introspective" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 40"w x 30"h; (c) Amy Guidry 2011

Another painting from my New Realm series has a new home. I really love to share my work with people, especially people that I know. It’s a great feeling to know that something so personal to you is enjoyed by others. I remember when I first started to show my work (out of school), I was so self-conscious and afraid because it was work that I not only created on my own, with no guidance or “approval” by a professor, but also because I felt so exposed. My first show was a juried exhibit (talk about fear!). Most people there ignored me and visibly did not seem to like my painting, but I received 2nd place (obviously one person liked it) and I was so relieved and surprised, but it was enough to help spur me along. Which is how I’ve gotten where I am today.

So now “Introspective” is being enjoyed and shared with others. It’s such a good feeling- and that’s what keeps me going. It’s amazing how much we can accomplish when just one person gives us the encouragement.

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My Exhibitions

VACI

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"Renewal" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; (c) Amy Guidry 2011

I’ve received more good news recently- my work was selected for inclusion in the 54th Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the VACI (Visual Arts at Chautauqua Institution). The juror for the exhibit is Jim Kempner of the Jim Kempner Gallery in New York City. My painting “Renewal” from my New Realm series was selected and it is an acrylic on canvas, 48″ wide by 24″ high. The exhibition will take place in the Strohl Art Center of the Visual Arts at Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York. There will be an opening reception held on Sunday, June 26th from 3-5pm. The exhibit will remain on display through July 14, 2011.

To view more of my work, visit my website at www.AmyGuidry.com.