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Hey Face!

So this is show number two, "HEY FACE". This show opens at Satsko (245 Eldridge St, between Houston & Stanton) on Wednesday May 6th. "Hey Face" is a more intimate solo showing of brand new works on paper. "HEY FACE" explores portraiture of new friends, and friends I have a long distance relationship with. Where the work featured in "KNCTRNL" has a more somber tone, "HEY FACE" celebrates the possibility and whimsy meeting someone for the very first time (or seeing someone again for the first time in years). "HEY FACE" runs from 05.06.09 - 06.05.09. I can't wait to share this new work with you.

Here's to seeing each other again for the very first time,

-Austin

KNCTRNL

Hi All,

So I have two shows coming up very very soon. The first is "KNCTRNL" (pronounced Nocturnal) and it is this friday May 1st. Join me at 70 Wooster street this friday from 8 - 10 for a wonderful group show curated by the fantastic Caroline Taylor. I'll have one large painting and a plethora of watercolors to feast your eyes on.

Here's the curatorial rundown for the show.

"KNCTRNL
Presented by Leonard Tourne Gallery – Curated by Caroline Taylor

Truth about identity is formulated through interpretation of experience permitted in the limitation of time. Visual manifestations of identity are any combination of metaphorical, metaphysical, literal and formal. Austin Power, Ahmet Civelek, Andrea Fernandez and Julian Gonzalez realize in their work independent versions of identity through the scope of four different mediums. Austin Power’s portraits, Ahmet Civelek’s formal abstractions, Andrea Fernandez’s photographs, and Julian Gonzalez’s screen prints each present in KNCTRNL a unique vision of identity in contemporary culture.

AUSTIN POWER

A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Austin Power relocated north to pursue his BFA in fine arts at Parsons. Through his portraits, Power captures the fleeting human identity present in a brief introduction to another person, often omitting specific facial features. Realizing the entire figure is not the goal of Power’s portraiture. In quotation of the artist, “It is unimportant and untruthful to paint a whole person. Though truth itself has many versions, many people see one action and from it come many interpretations.”

ANDREA FERNANDEZ

Focusing on the parallel universe alive at night, Andrea Fernandez shows reality in the artificial urban streetscape. Photographic documentation in various cities throughout the world bridge together to form a cohesive body of work presenting commonalities shared globally. Born in Bogota, Colombia, Fernandez is currently based out of New York City.

AHMET CIVELEK

The tension inherent in extreme oppositions expresses identity in Ahmet Civelek’s paintings. The relationship of geometric perfection and spontaneous chance build a literal, visual dichotomy. The notion of perfection combined with the act of destruction build the conceptual basis of the work. Hailing from Istanbul, Turkey with a background in the Turkish practice of marbling, Civelek will complete his BFA in painting at Pratt Institute in May 2009.

JULIAN GONZALEZ

Columbian designer and illustrator Julian González explores the parallels and separations between perception and interpretation. Leaving the resolution to the viewer, New York based González visually stages the question of whether or not “less is more.” While obtaining a degree in Graphic Design from The School of Visual Arts, González developed particular fascinations with typography, printmaking, aestheticism and the Westerns of Sergio Leone."
-Caroline Taylor

I hope to see you!

-Austin

new painting

This is a new painting I've been working on for a while. I've been on quite a pause with it, taking time to think. I believe it is time to start working on it again. We shall see how it changes.

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blast from the past

This is an old drawing I found from when I lived in Paris. I've been working hard this week on a project for PandaPanther, so today you get an older drawing. I promise to make it up if you give me this freebie while you enjoy this tribute to my love Helene. Speaking of the one and only Helene Verin, you can pre-order her new outstanding book Beth Levine Shoes from Amazon.com by clicking that link.
-Austin

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Quick Childhood Houses

Dylan

imagined landscape?

Waiting

Holiday

Two

Carley

I really enjoy this drawing. So I am putting a link to the larger version. I feel like some of the nicer moments are lost in the small version.

Watercolor SP

Bad SP

First time using Guache someone gave me + First time painting on canvas in a few months = This terrible beginning to a self portrait. Maybe it will get better in the next few days. I will either keep you posted, or pretend it never happened. We shall see.

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Blind

Open Mouth

Cousin

Mouth

Nose

Jovelyn Final

Sisters

The Face

Bears

Show Update

Dear Friends,
Due to these tough economic times Leonard Tourne gallery is not able to hold my upcoming exhibition on January 23rd. The exhibition in question, INTRODUCTIONS, does not have to go uncelebrated however. We can take this time to introduce ourselves to one another via the web or even in person at my studio in Brooklyn. I hope that we can all stay in touch and make this new year vibrant and exciting despite the cold. I have opened a new web store that will be hosting many of the sketches you see here on this blog for a modest price. I hope you might find something you like, and that my work can make its way into your life.
Best,

Austin Power
843 261 3335
withApower.com
withApower.etsy.com

Deer

Andrea

Birthday

Today is my 23rd Birthday. I hope we all have a wonderful day.

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Yong

Josh

Wii Fix

Bad news yesterday. This is how we fix it today.

Evan

Smile

Yotam

Steven

David

David Levy, a former animation professor of mine at Parsons, lent his face for this portrait. He's a very talented animator who offers bits of wisdom on the web. You can learn something for yourself from his blog Animondays.

Christmas Joy