Tucson Art Information

Mary Lou Williams

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Born in Winslow, Arizona in 1942, this longtime southwestern painter, tile designer and printmaker was educated in fine arts and art history at the University of Arizona with further graduate work at the San Francisco Art Institute. Her work may be found in private collections and corporate installations across the country. She currently works at her studio at the “Tucson Arts District Studios” at 549 N. 7th Ave. on paintings and linoleum cut prints, which show off her wonderful illustrative talents and love for her southwest surroundings. “Corazon” means “heart” in Spanish and Mary Lou has a love affair with her desert environment, the peoples that live around her and the urban scene. She hopes you will enjoy her work! Please view a grand selection of her prints at CorazonFineArtPrints.com or call 520.623.4273 for a studio appointment to see the work.

Santa Cruz River Park - Central Plaza

admin — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:04:47 +0000

Location: north Riverside Drive at west Ontario Street, just south of Speedway and west of I-10 (click for a satellite view and map from Google)

Description: This central plaza has arches covered with fine tile work.

Artists: Community artists (ADD NAMES?), Santa Theresa Tile Works

Steven Derks

admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:37:40 +0000

Steel sculpture, public art, color field paintings, and photography

Email: mail AT stevenderks DOT com (replace AT with @ and DOT with .)
Phone: 520.370.1610

Corinne DiGiovanni

admin — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:14:20 +0000

Corinne’s artwork is influenced by such great artists as: Frida Kahlo, Gustav Klimt, Leonardo Da Vinci, Salvador Dali, Ann Hamilton, and Francis Bacon. Similar to the moment when one falls asleep, her images and concepts come to her in the time of conscious sleep. The use of repetition in pattern and color are the main elements in her work, while the juxtaposition of figures breathe life into the complex abyss. The patterns represent the beautiful intricacies of our unconscious minds and the figures represent the daily human interactions that keep us grounded.

Corinne’s goals are to provoke thoughts and feelings from the observation of our own subconscious minds. What is hidden? What drives us? What scares us? In the end we are all the same. We are all driven by the same basic needs and desires. Take a close look at Corinne’s artwork–otherwise you might just glance over the small details and miss the big picture. To see more of her work visit www.DiGiovanniDesigns.com

Center for Creative Photography

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Located at the northwest corner of the University of Arizona campus, this internationally-famous museum and archive holds tens of thousands of photographs by well-known photographers. Come to the museum for the latest exhibition. Make an appointment for a free private print viewing. Ask about upcoming seminars.

Website: creativephotography.org

Russell W. Recchion

admin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:17:07 +0000

My goal is to capture the spirit of the person in my work, not just a likeness. I seek to explore the sitters personality through composition, color, form and texture with paint as well as props that that help give insight to the inner character of the person. I believe that a portrait should stand on its own as a great work of art. I use only the highest quality materials and the finest Belgian Linen Canvas in my painting.

Contact: Studio, 549 N. 7th Ave., 520.290.0688, rrecchion@aol.com.

Website: russrecchion.com
Blog: paintingwithruss.blogspot.com

Catherine Eyde

admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:40:06 +0000

Inspired by the art of Persia, India and Arabia Catherine Eyde’s paintings continue to evolve in eastern oriented work. Some themes of her work include Women in Space!, Clouds and Letters, CHAOS of NOW, Land Escapes and Bellydancers and Birds. Eyde’s media includes painting, drawing, prints, illustration and commisson work. To see more of her work visit www.CatherineEyde.com

K. Loren Dawn

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:09:10 +0000

My work takes shape as abstract and symbolic images, reflected in a moment of time. I’m a cultural nomad, influenced by the natural world. Most of my paintings incorporate water based media, and I also enjoy experimenting with new uses for common materials.

Contact: 7th Avenue Studios, 520.624.7419

Rattlesnake Bridge pedestrian walkway

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:05:54 +0000

Location: Broadway avenue, just west of Euclid (click for a satellite view and map from Google)

Description: Pedestrian bridge in the shape of a rattlesnake — including a tail with rattles. Walking or riding your bcycle into the open jaws is an experience. Lighted inside at night. Access from the pedestrian/bicycle path connected with Aviation Bikeway (ADD LINK).

Artist: Simon Donovan (ADD LINK)

Celebrate the Arts

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:02:32 +0000

Location: Front wall of De Meester Performing Arts Center, Reid Park (click for a satellite view and map from Google)

Description: Cast-concrete sculpture embedded in the wall of the bandshell. Six classical relief figures representing different art forms - reminiscent of public buildings in ancient Greece.

Artists: Carole Hansen and Guillermo Esparza, 1986.