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GALLERY SHOWINGS & CONVENTIONS
SOME KIND OF BLUE
CYANOTYPE PHOTOGRAPHS
BY ASHLEY JONES & DANEA MALES
AUGUST 6 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, August 6, 2022 6PM-8PM.
Ashley Jones and Danea Males are creative partners from South Carolina offering a two-person exhibition, and cyanotype workshop for Under the Magnolia Tattoo & Gallery.
Some Kind of Blue will include a collection of handmade, cyanotype photographs that are direct impressions of botanical specimens. This work represents a visual dialogue about history, landscape and environment. Drawing upon the cyanotype process, and a shared interest in botany, the two artists create work that has visual and thematic connection.
Cyanotype is a historic printing technique that required the application of light sensitive chemistry to paper. When the coated paper is exposed to sunlight, the final image will be a unique blueprint. Cyanotype photography dates to 1842, and a few early practitioners found the process to be helpful in the scientific study of plants and algae. The accuracy rendered in a cyanotype print was often preferred to an illustration drawn by hand. In the digital era, contemporary photographers embrace cyanotype for its aesthetic qualities, and the allure of a handmade print.
CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP
Sunday, August 7, 2022 1PM-4PM.
This workshop will incorporate a brief history of the cyanotype process followed by a printing demonstration. Participants will then create a set of cyanotype prints to keep as mementos of the workshop. The workshop is for ages 10 and up, free and open to the public so if you would like to participate in the workshop or have more questions message Danea at danea@daneamales.com. Title email "Cyanotype Workshop"
Ashley Jones
Danea Males
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OPEN GROUP SHOW: PRIDE
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Every year the LGBTQ+ community celebrates across the globe with various events that are held as a way of recognizing the influence of LGBTQ+ people have had around the world. Although attitudes and injustice still remain, we have come a long way by continuing to raise awareness, improve the attitude of society and encourage inclusiveness. Typically celebrated in June, we fell behind with life and decided to celebrate in September. Why only celebrate LGBTQ+ one month out of the year?
We are joining the celebration by doing a PRIDE Themed art show. Any artist, age, or medium welcome as long as it meets the Pride theme.
ARTIST DEADLINE
September 2nd by 4PM.
We will be donating 20%+ of each sale to an ETX LGBTQ+ organization. Each artist has an opportunity to donate 100% if they wish.
RECEPTION
September 4, from 4-6PM.
We will provide snacks and drinks. Remember to show your Pride spirit as well.
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OPEN GROUP SHOW: SPOOKY
OCTOBER 2, 2022 - OCTOBER 31, 2022
Join us for our 3rd Annual and most popular open group show, SPOOKY! Any artist is allowed to participate as long as the art has a spooky vibe. Artists keep 100% of their profits. Come, wear a costume, and enjoy all things SPOOKY! All ages welcome! Stop by on your trick-or-treating route, we will have candy!
ARTIST DEADLINE
September 30, 2022 by 4PM
RECEPTION
October 30, 2022 5PM-8PM
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