Installation view of paintings by Amy Guidry at LeMieux Galleries, New Orleans, LA; all acrylic on canvas; (c) Amy Guidry 2016
As part of my current exhibition at LeMieux Galleries in New Orleans, LA, I’ll be giving an Artist Talk with photographer Lee Deigaard on September 3d. We’ll each be discussing our works- my In Our Veins series and Lee’s Near and Far series. The talk begins at 5pm (an hour before the Artwalk) and the gallery reception will follow from 6-9pm.
“Origin” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on cardstock; 4″ tondo; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2016
I was invited to create a piece for the upcoming Coaster Show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, California. The title is Origin, and it is an acrylic on cardstock, 4″ tondo. The show opens September 2nd, from 8-11pm and will remain up through October 2nd. View the painting online here: http://laluzdejesus.com/the-4th-annual-coaster-show-mark-todd/origin/.
“Sustain” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 12″ x 12″; (c) Amy Guidry 2016
The opening for my 2-person exhibition with photographer Lee Deigaard will be this weekend at LeMieux Galleries in New Orleans. The event takes place during White Linen Night on Saturday, August 6th, from 5:30-9:30pm. Recent paintings from my In Our Veins series will be on exhibit in the Main Gallery through September 24th.
Art Galleries & Artists of the South Magazine, May 2016
My painting Integral is featured in the current issue of Art Galleries & Artists of the South Magazine as part of the LeMieux Galleries spread. My 2-person show with photographer Lee Deigaard is coming up soon at LeMieux in New Orleans. Opening August 6th!
“Mother Nature” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 6″ x 6″; (c) Amy Guidry 2016
I’m happy to announce that I’ve been invited to participate in the upcoming “Animus” group exhibition to take place in The Gallery at Karamel in London, England. The exhibition will feature international vegan artists, taking place July 24th- September 9th, 2016. A private viewing will be scheduled for invited guests and journalists. More details soon.
“Apocalypse Now” exhibition booklet featuring “Integral” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 20″w x 10″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2016
This will be the last week of my show at the ACA in Lafayette, LA. I am currently showing as part of the “Apocalypse Now” exhibit at the Acadiana Center for the Arts in the Main Gallery. There will be a closing reception this Saturday, January 9th from 6-9pm in conjunction with the January 2016 Second Saturday Artwalk. Great lineup in this exhibit- do not miss!
Amy Guidry giving a talk at the New Orleans Museum of Art
I had a question from someone wanting to know my thoughts on his acceptance into a particular publication (Studio Visit, to be precise, which I have discussed before here). Often when I would get my work featured in a certain show or a magazine, I would get questions as to whether that led to something bigger. Because I don’t ever rely on just one opportunity, I can’t pinpoint or put some sort of quantitative measurement to it. While it would be nice to come up with a specific formula that doing X + Y = Z, I find it is best to have a continuous cycle of productivity going.
I don’t believe there is ever one accomplishment that opens doors. On rare occasion you hear of some now-famous artist that was discovered and then had a sold-out show. These are the stories that artists hear and think “that could be me.” For the overwhelming majority of artists, including the famous ones, it was a series of events that got them to where they are today.
So in the case of the artist that contacted me, I told him that it is not so much about being in the magazine, but what you do with it.
For example:
– Once he is published in the magazine, get extra copies to send to collectors
– If you can afford it, get additional copies for potential buyers as well (anyone that seems really interested in your work)
– Give copies of the magazine to galleries as part of your portfolio presentation
– Inform your local press (newspapers, radio, etc.) that you got into the magazine
Find ways to make the most of your accomplishments and extend their shelf-life. No one opportunity will do it, but if you can make it snowball into more, you’ll increase your chances of getting bigger and/or more opportunities.
“Synergy” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 8″w x 10″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2014
One of the group exhibitions I am participating in is opening this week. The P.3+Baton Rouge Invitational is part of the satellite exhibitions program of the Prospect Biennial New Orleans. The opening reception will be held this Saturday, November 15th from 12-7pm at the TTowers Gallery, Chase Tower South in Baton Rouge, LA. Exhibition remains up through January 25th, 2015. More details: http://www.prospectneworleans.org/p3plus-regional/.
“Interrelated” by Amy Guidry; Acrylic on canvas; 6″w x 12″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2014
For those of you that are or will be in the Lafayette, Louisiana area this month, I have an exhibition opening at Gallery 549 in downtown Lafayette. I am part of this group exhibition featuring local and regional artists. The opening reception will be this Saturday, November 8th from 6-9pm. The opening is also held in conjunction with Second Saturday Artwalk the same day so all galleries will be open as well. The exhibit will remain up through the end of November.
“Survival of the Fittest” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 36″w x 18″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2014
I received some good news: my work has been selected for the “Real and Surreal” exhibit to be held at Sandra Lee Gallery in San Francisco, California. The juror of this exhibit is DeWitt Cheng, Art writer, critic, and curator of Stanford Art Spaces. The exhibit will run September 4th through the 26th, with an opening September 4th from 5:30-7:30pm.
