a quarterly publication of AArC. vol. 5, fall 2007 AArC is a group of professional artisans in the Austin area working in wood, metal, stone, clay, glass and other media — both traditional and contemporary. Let us know what you think of our
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First Thing Next Year  Each of the 27 members of AArC will exhibit in VALUE ADDED, January 14 through March 27 at the Austin Center for Architecture.
The theme of the show is the indefinable "Value Added" when artisan and architect collaborate to achieve the finest result from material and design. Look for updates on panel discussions accompanying the show.
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New Member  David Amdur is the newest member of AArC. He is an artist–craftsman/designer–builder with 30 years experience in the production of high quality interior designs, furniture, and wood related details. He also does home improvements and fine tuning of existing habitats. Works in progress include an Arts & Crafts facade at 709 W. Gibson in Austin (study at right).
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Projects  Lightcrafters is making fixtures for all the new Caribou Coffee locations. The shop has also delivered lighting packages for two Grillsmith Restaurants in Florida. Lightcrafters sconces are also used in two homes on this fall's American Institute of Architecture (Austin Chapter) Homes Tour.
 Chris Levack recently completed a custom ipe "deckscape" for a residence in West Austin. The work was a collaboration conceived and commissioned by Yellow Door Design, and designed and built by Chris. The five cascading, curvaceous levels were custom built to meet the existing stone walkway which surrounds the pool. Additional attention was placed on the level that meets the base of a large live oak tree, creating a radial pattern of decking.
 In progress at Clayworks are various terra cotta dedication plaques for Children's Hospital of Austin. The detail shown is from a 20 in. x 28 in. plaque with a handinscribed, glazed inscription and custom border.
In September, Laura Garanzuay returned to working on the Rolling Hills Radio Tower project for the City of Ft. Worth. Laura has learned a lighting design software program and can now design light shows that will be displayed on the tower and used in future projects.  A corporate client with an interest in contemporary art and modernist design has commissioned Ironwood Industries to design and build a custom credenza for a large conference room.
Another client with a loft in downtown Austin has commissioned Ironwood to transform the empty space into an urban oasis of walnut, steel, and concrete.
A custom office suite, Mocha Babylon, is currently available from Macek Furniture. The suite features a wraparound desk, two tall, lighted bookshelves with built-in filing cabinets, and a wall-mounted horizontal bookshelf, also lighted.
The Shangri La sculptural entry gates by Lars Stanley Metalworks was created in collaboration with Mesa Design Landscape Architects. The gates reflect plants native to the Orange, Texas area. The Botanical gardens were designed by Lake-Flato.
Lars Stanley also recently completed gates, lights and hardware for the renovation of Deep Eddy Pool, donating part of the work in kind for the project. The original metalwork was done in the 1930's by Weigle Ironworks and Lars' shop replicated their original hand-forging techniques.
 The School of Human Ecology at the University of Texas at Austin commissioned Susan Wallace to create a Tree of Life, a tribute to Dr. Phyllis Richards.
The Tree, a 24ft x 15ft wall sculpture, is central to a donor campaign for an endowed Professorship in Early Childhood Development.
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Press  The Fall 2007 issue of Austin Monthly Home names AArC president Brian David Johnson as a member of the "creative set that continues to bring fresh ideas to the face of not only our city, but also our home." Titled "The Evolutionaries," the article is devoted to "People whose talent shape the way we live. In an ode to inspired design, we've rounded up 10 of the city's most innovative creatives."
"Heavy Metal," published in the Austin Chronicle July 27 featured AArC metal workers Todd Campbell (Fisterra Studio), Hawkeye Glenn (Blacksmith), Lars Stanley (Lars Stanley Metalworks), and Laura Garanzuay.
Fisterra was also showcased in a 6 page spread in The Anvil's Ring, Summer 2007 issue. In the September issue of Glossy magazine, a monthly publication of the Austin American-Statesman newspaper, Wells Mason of Ironwood Industries is asked to list his Top Five Tips for ordering custom furniture. He encourages you to think of it as a wonderful adventure, and he discourages you from hiring anybody who communicates by carrier pigeon. |
Events October 13 through November 10
"Few, Some, Several, Many and More . . ." Todd and Jennifer Campbell's (of Fisterra Studio) installation is a collaborative piece involving one shape in repeated steps using varied materials, models, stamps, painting and sculpture. At the Creative Research Lab, 2832 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Meet the Artists November 6th, 7 – 9 pm. October 13 through November 17
Third Coast National — Wells Mason of Ironwood Industries has been selected to show in this national, juried exhibition of visual art with artists from around the country. K Space Contemporary Gallery, Corpus Christi, Texas. November 1
Find Your Heart in the Art fund-raiser for the American Heart Association. Having lost Todd's mother to heart failure in 2005, heart health is particularly important to Todd Campbell and Jennifer Chenoweth of Fisterra Studio. They are donating a burn drawing for the show.
7 to 9 pm, Design Center of Austin. November 17 and 18
 East Austin Studio Tour — Once again artists and artisans located east of I-35 will open their studios to the public on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Among the dozens (and dozens) of participating studios will be Susan Wallace, Blue Genie Art Industries, Fisterra Studio, Clayworks Studio/Gallery, Macek Furniture, Blacksmith Industries, Joseph Zambarano, Brian David Johnson, and Chris Levack. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, self-guided. November 18
The Austin Empty Bowl Project, sponsored by ClayWays Pottery Studio & Gallery, benefits the Capital Area Food Bank by selling handmade bowls filled with homemade soup. John Gray of Clayworks is one of many local potters donating bowls. 11 am to 3 pm at Clayways, 5442 Burnet Road. December 5 through 24
 The Seventh Annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar. This year's new location at the Monarch Event Center at Lincoln Village offers more and better parking, climate control, restrooms, a full bar, and security. Over 80 artists and artisans including Clayworks Studio/Gallery and Fisterra Studio will participate. Opens 10 am daily. Free. December 14 through 24
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar at the Austin Convention Center. Kent Samuelson of Lightcrafters will have a booth. |
Community Laura Garanzuay is participating in Disability Mentoring Day, October 17 by hosting a disabled youth who is interested in hands on welding and the business side of this type of work. Jennifer Chenoweth of Fisterra Studio donated a group of 24 related 8"x10" paintings to the Open Door Preschool fund-raiser "Cake, Rattle and Roll" on September 29th at the Salvage Vanguard Theater. AArC members Kathleen Ash, Laura Garanzuay,and Chris Gray volunteered as docents for American Institute of Architecture (Austin Chapter) Homes Tour in October. |
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