“Snails” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 5″ x 5″; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
The very last of my New Realm 5 x 5 series has sold! My last remaining painting of the series, Snails, found a new home recently. It is an acrylic on canvas, 5″ x 5.” While these small “spotlight” pieces have all found homes, there are larger paintings from the series which are still available. View the series online here: www.amyguidry.com/beginning.html.
“Anthropomorphism” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 6″ x 6″; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
I’m currently showing on the West Coast and the East Coast, and happy to say that my next exhibit will be local (in Lafayette, Louisiana). The Acadiana Center for the Arts is presenting an exhibition of narrative art titled 1000 Words in which I have been invited to participate. The exhibit will be held in the Main Gallery starting May 11th through July 13th. The opening reception will be held on May 11th from 6-9pm, in conjunction with the Second Saturday Artwalk.
Visual News: Amy Guidry Explores the Psychology of Life and Death
My work was recently featured on the Visual News. Managing editor Benjamin Starr writes, “The recent collection of paintings from Louisiana based artist Amy Guidry brings the surreal so certainly into existence it seems to easily step off the canvas into reality.” I also had the opportunity to answer a few questions about my series. You can read the feature online here: Visualnews.com/2013/04/09/amy-guidry-explores-the-psychology-of-life-and-death/#more-81985.
I was recently interviewed for The Saturated Life podcast which features discussions with contemporary artists from all over. We discuss among other things, my career path, voodoo, and powerlifting… just another day in my life? Listen to the feature on iTunes or on the website here: http://thesaturatedlife.com/.
“Absent” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 6″w x 4″h; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
“Kin” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
I’ve just added two new paintings to the In Our Veins series, both of which quickly sold after being featured. Kin is an acrylic on canvas, 4″ x 4″ and Absent is also an acrylic on canvas, 6″ wide by 4″ high. Both were highlighted in my latest newsletter, which features my latest work and gives subscribers the first peek, in addition to listings of current and upcoming shows, and other news. If you would like to keep up with me you can join here: www.amyguidry.com/contact.html. And you can view my new paintings online here: www.amyguidry.com/kin.html and here: www.amyguidry.com/absent.html.
“Division” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
The last available 4″ x 4″ painting in my In Our Veins series has just been sold. Division is an acrylic on canvas and was created around the end of 2012. The buyer had asked about my thoughts behind the piece so I thought I’d share them here as well. ‘Division’ refers to not only the physical separation (humans tend to refer to animals as parts- rump, breast, wing, etc.) but also the divide that we create as far as animals’ worth is concerned. Why is there a divide between animals that we regard as either pets or as food or as working animals? There is even a divide among humans’ beliefs due to religious or moral distinctions. I depict animals throughout the series, and as seen here, as simply heads or limbs to represent the common viewpoint while emphasizing their importance through their expressions or their eyes, for instance, illustrating that they are indeed sentient beings.
“Wisdom” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 48″w x 36″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
You may recall awhile back I posted some exciting news that my painting Wisdom was loaned for the upcoming movie “When Angels Sing.” They’ve recently released a trailer for the film and it is set to come out this Fall! It had a special premiere recently at the SXSW festival last week. The movie stars Harry Connick, Jr., Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, and Connie Britton, just to name a few.
“The Pack” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 20″w x 10″h; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
I received some great news the other day. My painting The Pack recently received a Juror’s Award in the Peaceable Kingdom: Animals, Real or Imagined exhibit at the Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek, California. My work was selected by guest jurors Stephanie Cannizzo, Assistant Curator of the Berkeley Art Museum and Cathy Kimball, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art. If you are or will be in the San Francisco area, you can view the exhibit now through May 19.
“Systems” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 6″ x 6″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
My painting Systems from the In Our Veins series has recently found a new home. It is an acrylic on canvas, 6″ x 6.” I had posted a progress shot of this piece awhile back showing where I had left off with it. I put this one on hiatus for over 2 years before revisiting it and finally completing it. Sometimes it just takes a step back to suddenly see everything clearly. View the finished painting online here: www.amyguidry.com/systems.html.
“Reciprocity” by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 4″ x 4″; SOLD; (c) Amy Guidry 2013
My latest painting in the In Our Veins series is now online. It’s also found a new home already. The title is Reciprocity and it is an acrylic on canvas, 4″ x 4.” I just recently featured it in my March newsletter. If you would like to be in the know about new work, sign up for my monthly newsletter here: www.amyguidry.com/contact.html. View Reciprocity online here: www.amyguidry.com/reciprocity.html.
