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Before entering the museum, we walked around the grounds. They have a memorial statue honoring the victims and first responders of 9-11. They acquired a piece steel from one of the towers and fashioned it into a cross. It is nestled between two shiny black cubes resembling the twin towers. All around the center, where the cross is displayed, are the times of strikes to the towers. The one thing I do know is each time we see something like this reminds us that when we are attacked the U.S.A. stands together.
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is located on the banks of the Concho River. The exterior is recognizable – the roof is shaped like a saddle. Once we entered we learned that the art galleries were located on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Once we arrived on the 2nd floor we signed in at the Gift Shop. All the volunteer needed was our zip code. There is no entry fee. There is a donation box, so Zoom Zoom put money in it. The museum keeps permanent collections and traveling exhibits.
The first gallery we entered held the museum’s permanent collection. They have acquired some unique pieces from a gentleman that bequeathed his collection to the museum. They also are collecting pieces to be used for study. The goal is to help the community to gain an appreciation and understanding of aesthetic and artistic achievements in the visual arts. I get this last statement. When entering any museum, art moves you. Sometimes the piece you are looking at causes a happy feeling, excitement, wondering, loathing or instant love at first sight. It’s ok not to like someone’s piece of art. It’s ok to love a piece of art – this is the purpose of seeing these pieces. I often wonder about the blind. I wish there was a way for them to see what we are able to see.
These pieces are from the permanent collection. I love folk art.
I liked this gallery the most- True Texas. They have art pieces in this gallery from local artists – giving them a place to show their work. I liked how there is a photo of the artist working at their craft. Each artist also has a write up about them letting us know a little about them and how they learned/started creating their kind of art.
Jason Thigpen Classic Apron
Jason is a leather worker and needed an apron that would hold up to the intense work he does. He created this apron and posted a photo on his Instagram. He had a few followers and one of them asked if they could share it on their social media. Jason gave him permission and the next thing that happened is he started getting orders for his apron. He started his business with this apron. His real passion is leather work. They have some of his samples of his work on display.
Ana Ruiz Humble Heritage
Ana uses alpaca wool to create her beautiful woven rugs.
Joshua and Farrah Meadows Qabal
Joshua and Farrah create “creatures” from deer bones and other mixed media.
Michelle Cuevas Dinner Place Setting Epifania 1939-2016 Ernesto 1926-2015
Michelle began her crafting when she was a child working in the workshop with her grandfather. She uses low-fire clay, low-fire underglazes and beads to create her art. The first example is her dinnerware. She also creates frames to honor deceased loved ones. They resemble clocks without the movements. Ernesto is the grandfather that taught her to be an artist.
Wilson Capron Bit
Wilson uses sterling silver to fashion the bit. He also creates the conchos using very detailed designs.
The next gallery we went to was all works from the Angelo State University Art Department teachers. Once a year the gallery displays their works. Here is just a sample of what we saw.
These two pieces were in the hallway. I LOVE the hop-scotch!
