June 24, 2023
From Ao5 Gallery:
“For this artist of over 35 years, Nicole Charbonnet, painting serves as a metaphor for the anomaly of recollection. The paintings are built up over time with collage, paint, modeling paste, marble dust, plaster and charcoal, then sanded, scraped, carved and repainted. The resulting surface resembles an archeological excavation and simulates the process of memory. With all the layers and textures of text and fragments exhumed it provides the viewer an opportunity to add his or her own story into the narrative. “I hope encounters with my work increase attentiveness, appreciation and empathy, which consequently will encourage personal preoccupations to expand into larger cultural considerations.”
The evening of Saturday June 24th the New Orleans artist known for her mesmerizing and thought provoking artwork will join Ao5 Gallery with her latest captivating creations. The title “Range Life” is a nod to the rustic western culture of wild horses, wolves, cowboys and earth toned creations. The exhibition will showcase Charbonnet’s big and small masterpieces, inviting art collectors to immerse themselves in a world of beauty and artistic brilliance.
In addition to beautiful art on the walls there will be art that you can wear. Gogo Jewelry will be in the gallery from 12-5pm with her handcrafted sterling silver cuffs, earrings, necklaces and other statement making adornments. Gogo has been seen in Elle Magazine, National Geographic and many other national publications. Come check her out (12-5pm) and grab a glass of wine from BOXT. “
Ao5 Gallery (Formerly ART on 5th)
10000 Research Boulevard, Suite 118
Austin, 78759 Texas
(512) 481-1111
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