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galvesTon galleries

local arTisTs offer an array of works ThaT will add beauTy and eleGance To any sPace

by John hall

alveston is blessed with a community of local located at 21706 Burnet Drive. Open daily at 11am.
artists who can, with a stroke of a brush or the To find out more about artist Mike Quinn, call
Gsnap of a shutter, capture eternally the totality of 832.425.8661 or visit www.fishwithattitude.com.
the island’s essence.
Whether searching for a unique gift, a token of your time Galveston aRts centeR
here on the island, or an accoutrement to home décor, Galveston Arts Center (GAC) features three exhibitions
the talented artists of these Galveston galleries say it all - on view in their galleries in May. Through May 28 in the
without saying a word. second-floor galleries, It’s Called Fishin’, Not Catchin’
features the hard-edge paintings and color explorations by
fIsH wItH attItuDe the artist known as DUAL.
Local artist Mike Quinn, the creator behind the successful Murky Mirror is a two-part installation which includes
Fish With Attitude collection, now has 100’s of his works painted backdrops, sound works, ceramics, and found
displayed at two Island locations - in downtown Galveston objects by Sarah Welch and James Beard.
at The Shoppes on Postoffice and on the West End in Sea Through July 9 in their main gallery, the exhibition Sew
Isle at The Sandbar Grill. What? by Shawne Major features recent works that
Over the years, Quinn has amassed a near-cult following incorporate accumulations of everyday objects sewn
of collectors and established an instantly recognizable style into layered abstractions. Taking the form of dense
with his works. His undersea and land creatures all have tapestries, Major’s works consider the meaning we place
unique personalities and names. Each one of his fun art onto material and the connection between the build-up,
pieces has their own backstory and is unique in both looks organization, and assimilation of information.
and design. Save the date for the next ArtWalk on Saturday, June 3,
Quinn’s work includes metal, clay, fiberglass and foam 2023, when GAC will feature two new exhibitions in their
sculptures of quirky sea critters, fantastical clay creatures second-floor galleries featuring work by June Woest and
of all kinds, and tribal masks, as well as original canvas Lauren kussro.
paintings and prints. GAC’s galleries, located at 2127 Strand, are open
The Shoppes on Postoffice is located at 2201 Postoffice. Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5pm with free admission. A map
Open Thursday-Saturday 12-8pm, Wednesday and Sunday of the June 3, 2023 ArtWalk participating locations can be
12-6pm. The Sandbar Grill at the West End Marina is found online at www.galvestonartscenter.org/artwalk.

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