Studio Tours and Shifting Seasons on the Trail

the seeds we plant

Nov 17

Written By Alicia Philley

A cold front gusted through Austin last weekend

I watched the yellowing “fall” leaves thin out along the Woodland Trail, revealing more of my sculptural paintings.

Visit the Wildflower Center

vibrant orange abstract painted wood and steel sculpture surrounded by trees — One of seventy wood and steel sculptural paintings installed along the 1/8 mile Woodland Trail. —photo by Ann Alva Weiding

Missed viewing my installation during the West portion of Austin Studio Tours? Don’t worry, it’s still here!

The extended timeline for the exhibition is an important aspect of the project. The cycles of death, dormancy and rebirth create a changing experience of the work itself. Our perception of colors change with the shifting light and seasonal growth. Some artworks, previously hidden from view by leafy trees, have begun to emerge. The winter light will heighten the glow of reflective and color-shifting paint. Come spring, the bright budding branches will create new surprises. Walk the trail more than once if you can to witness the constant of change.

More Studio Tour Opportunities to See Me and My Work

Austin Studio Tour, EAST Stop 325: Bolm Arts at 5305 Bolm Rd.
- I’ve installed sculptural paintings above the stairs at my old haunt 3rd Space Arts. Smaller paintings and some prints are for sale out front at a booth set up for Mothership Studios artists. I’ll be there Saturday and Sunday from 3pm to 6pm!
Cannon Coffee at 1901 William Cannon, off Manchaca Rd.
- Get your caffeine hit and check out the Art84 group exhibition that was part of the WEST tour (stop 226). Studies from my sculptural painting series hang in the entry-way and are for sale. The show, remains up through the end of January.