“Metamorphosis” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 30″w x 40″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
Tomorrow night is the opening of Les Bon Artiste Roule at the Zigler Art Museum in Jennings, LA. The show consists of artists from the Lafayette area that have previously exhibited at the Zigler. I have several paintings in the exhibit from my New Realm series. Artists featured are: Annette Aucoin, Vergie Banks, Charlotte Broussard, Amy Guidry, Louise Guidry, Michele Hudelot, Ann Ella Joubert, Deanna Meche, Mary Morvant, Mary Broussard Perrin, Paul Schexnayder, Patrick Soper, and Myra Winters. The opening reception will be held February 16th from 6-8pm and the exhibit will remain up through March 9th.
My New Realm series was recently featured on Artsy Forager. Editor Lesley Frenz writes “…There’s been talk of women’s rights, gender equality, etc. It seems as women, we still struggle against the fairy tales we grow up with versus the reality of living as a contemporary female. In her New Realm series, Louisiana artist Amy Guidry weaves a new kind of story, as surreal as any myth yet grounded in modern strength.” View online at this direct link: http://artsyforager.com/2012/12/17/amy-guidry/.
“Transient” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 6″wx x 4″h; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2012
“Ladybug” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 5″ x 5″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2009
One of my New Realm paintings and one of my In Our Veins paintings have recently found a new home. Ladybug was one of the few remaining small paintings from the New Realm series. It is an acrylic on canvas, 5″ x 5.” Transient is one of the more recent paintings from the In Our Veins series and is an acrylic on canvas, 6″ wide by 4″ high. View more from each series here and here.
"Adaptation" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 36"w x 48"h; (c) Amy Guidry 2012
My recent New Realm solo exhibition received a great review on the Southern contemporary art blog, Louisianaesthetic. Reggie Michael Rodrigue said of my work, “It’s basically about the ability to choose one’s direction or directions without distraction, without shackles, and without having to ask for permission from the powers that be. Guidry seems to be saying that the real power resides inside all of us, whether we are innies, outties are something in between. We can all be “forces of nature” as long as we tend to ourselves and our surroundings with diligence, curiosity, wisdom and love.” Exactly. Read the review online at: http://louisianaesthetic.com/2012/07/22/beauty-and-the-beasts-in-the-new-realm-amy-guidry-at-lafayettes-ballet-academy/ .
"Adaptation" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 36"w x 48"h; (c) Amy Guidry 2007
It’s time again for the Second Saturday Artwalk in downtown Lafayette! And the hours have now been extended so it will take place from 6-9pm! More time to check out more great art. Here is the line-up for July 14th’s Artwalk (and I will be participating this month as well so stop by and say hello!):
Acadiana Center for the Arts– 101 W. Vermilion St. / 337-233-7060
Main Gallery: May 12, 2012 – July 14, 2012- Southern Open 2012
Side Gallery: July 14, 2012 – August 4, 2012- Generic Art Solutions: “Bullet Proof”
James S. Mallia Galleria: June 2, 2012 – August 11, 2012- Inhabiting Horizons: Capturing Fleeting Spaces by: John Oliver, Emee Morgan and David Webber
Coca-Cola Studio: June 9, 2012 – August 4, 2012- Another Time: Paintings by Carolyn Scalfano Faulk and Eric Todd
Vault Series: July 14 – August 25, 2012- Gary Rock
Arts Co-op– 535 1/2 Jefferson St. / 337-344-8657 “Go Figure”-Figure Show and Body Studies
The Ballet Académie Gallery– 200 Polk St. / 337-280-0964 New Realm- Works by Amy Guidry
Cajun Spice– 535 Jefferson St / 337-232-3061 Phyllis Smith
Cité des Arts– 109 Vine St. / 337-291-1122 Danny Clanton
Gallery 549– 549 Jefferson St. / 337-593-0796 Group exhibition
Gallery R (at The Russo Group)- 116 E. Congress St. / 337-769-1530 Sonny Monteleone
Lounge Art Gallery– 402 S. Buchanan St. / 337-236-5570 “To the Water…………” group exhibition
Sans Souci Gallery– 219 E. Vermilion St. / 337-266-7999 Luis Perez
Zoom Photo Studio– 205-AW. Vermilion St. / 337-781-2036 Chris Perkins and Travis Gauthier
"Spring" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 5" x 5"; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2009
I just realized that I’ve been slacking a bit and did exactly what I would tell other artists not to do. I forgot to get photos of a few paintings. They were in an exhibit almost immediately after being finished, hence the mistake. Though I’ve had plenty of time since then to rectify it…. One is now sold, which at least if I need a photo of it I can get one from the buyer, but that is not always the case, therefore it’s important to always document. The good news is I do have a photo of the other painting that sold- Spring. Both paintings are acrylic on canvas, 5″ x 5″ each, and from my New Realm series, which you can see the larger paintings in the series here: www.amyguidry.com/beginning.html.
“Mushrooms” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 5″ x 5″; (c) Amy Guidry; SOLD
“Snail” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 5″ x 5″; (c) Amy Guidry; SOLD
Two more paintings from my New Realm series have recently found new homes. Both Mushrooms and Snail are acrylic on canvas, 5″ x 5″ paintings from the New Realm 5 x 5 series. The 5 x 5’s spotlighted different characters and elements from the larger paintings in the series. Both paintings were sold at the Masur Museum of Art’s Off the Wall fundraiser in which part of the proceeds benefit the museum. To view more paintings from the entire series, go to this direct link: www.amyguidry.com/beginning.html.
Opening reception for “Amy Guidry: Hyperreality” at the Slidell Cultural Center
Artist Amy Guidry with her painting, “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”- now in The City of Slidell art collection
Installation view of “Amy Guidry: Hyperreality” at the Slidell Cultural Center
Installation view of paintings from the “In Our Veins” series by Amy Guidry
Musical performance at City Hall by Christy and the Rascals
Amy and Zack Guidry at the opening reception for “Amy Guidry: Hyperreality”
The opening reception for my solo exhibition, Hyperreality, was held the other night at the Slidell Cultural Center in Slidell, Louisiana. I was delighted to see so many people come out for the event, especially given the cold, dreary weather. I’ve posted a few photos from the opening for those that missed it. There are many more on my website, though, so to view the Slidell Cultural Center slideshow, go to: www.amyguidry.com/events.html. The exhibition will be up through March 30th at the Slidell Cultural Center, located in City Hall.
"Awakening" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 48"w x 24"h; (c) Amy Guidry 2011; SOLD
Another New Realm painting has found a new home. Awakening is one of the earlier paintings from the series and is one of the largest at 48″ wide by 24″ high. The single butterfly represents growth and freedom, themes that are heavily present in this series. As stated on my website, New Realm challenges the antiquated views of women as often seen in fairy tales. Using a surreal backdrop, it is a modern tale which presents the heroine as a strong and courageous woman. I’m also happy to say that several paintings from this series will be included in a upcoming exhibition featuring works from early in my career to the present. More details on that closer to time. Meanwhile, you can check out this series as well as a closeup of Awakening at www.amyguidry.com/awakening.html.
"Release" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 36"w x 48"h; (c) Copyright Amy Guidry 2008
Another painting from my New Realm series has found a new home. The painting is titled Release and was done in 2008. It is an acrylic on canvas, 36″ wide by 48″ high. This is a popular painting from the series and one of the more substantially sized ones. The new owners were particularly moved by this piece and likewise, I was moved by the significance this painting had for them. I won’t go into any details here because it is a personal story and will remain so. However, it just goes to show that it truly does not matter if you are not an artist or an art historian in order to appreciate art. I would never deny someone their feelings towards a piece because those feelings are based on personal experiences and memories that I know nothing about. Sure, I have my own thoughts, feelings, and reasons behind my paintings, but that doesn’t make them any more “legit” than those of others. The same could be said for books, poetry, music, movies, and so on. I was truly touched by what these new collectors had to say, and appreciated that they shared something so personal with me. Their story has actually added to my own story behind the work. I enjoy telling stories through my art, but I love to hear the stories that others have to tell as well.
