‘EARTH, SKY, WATER’ EXHIBIT AT AUSTIN ART SPACE
TO SHOWCASE AWARD-WINNING RESIDENT ARTISTS
-- April 17 Opening with Artists’ Reception Begins Limited Run Through April 25--
Austin, TX, March 14, 2009 – Three essential elements interpreted by three different award-winning
artists. ‘Earth, Sky, Water’ is the second in a series of Austin Art Space exhibits featuring artists-in-
residence. A total of 32 original paintings will be on display in various mediums including oils, acrylics,
watercolors and pastels.
Valerie Walden conveys the emotion of the moment through color and value in a unifying, representational
approach. Jan Knox ‘s contemporary view focuses on the underlying structure rather than the merely
visible and magnifies the colors of nature in unexpected ways. And, Marilyn Rea Nasky strives for the
spiritual presence inherent in the transient beauty of the planet.
Ms. Walden will be unveiling two new series of works – one from Wenmohs Ranch and the other from the
Idaho Tetons – that reflect her growing devotion to plein air painting. Ms. Walden’s art has appeared in
six different exhibitions over the past year. One of her pieces was selected by the Austin Visual Arts
Association to represent Austin in a three-month exhibit at Austin Bergstrom International Airport
that ended in January of 2009, and she was selected for the nationally-juried Austin Pastel Society
Annual Exhibit earlier last year.
Ms. Walden along with the other two artists will be on hand to discuss their work at the Opening
Reception on Friday, April 17, 6:00pm-9:00pm. All patrons are welcome to attend. The show continues
during regular gallery hours, ending on Saturday, April 25.
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About Valerie Walden
Valerie Walden developed her talent with inspiration and guidance from artists and instructors at the
Austin Museum of Art, University of Texas, Leslie DeMille of the Scottsdale Artists’ School, and
renowned plein air artists Scott Christensen of Idaho and Bob Rohm of Texas . She works primarily in
pastels and oils. Her work draws heavily upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She is a
member of the Austin Visual Arts Association, Austin Pastel Society, Southwest Pastel Society and
Plein Air Austin.
About Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios
Austin Art Space opened in November 2008 as a cooperative space for established and emerging
artists to create, collaborate and present their work. There are nine artists-in-residence at the studios.
The gallery presents the work of these artists and hosts juried shows, as well as solo and group
exhibitions by other artists. The gallery is available for rental for public and private exhibits and
receptions. Austin Art Space is located in a free-standing shopping center behind Northcross Mall.
The public gallery is open Friday and Saturday 11am – 6pm, or by appointment. Operating as a
collective, the working studios are open Monday through Thursday whenever artists are on the premises.
More information at www.austinartspace.com, austinartspacegallery@gmail.com, or 512.771.2868.
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