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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

8/19/2014 San Antonio

8/19/2014

Howdy Ya'll !

Today we started the day off early and got some work done on our sketchbooks. We were able to make some breakfast and start exploring San Antonio by 11 am. Doerte Weber gave us many suggestions on where to go and what to do, so we began with the Southwest School of Art.

Public Library- awesome architecture!

At the Southwest School of Art, there is a public library filled with public art including a beautiful glass blown chandelier that was just MIND BLOWING! Then we made our way to the gallery space of the school where we saw some impressive fiber arts, ceramic works, paintings, and mix media art works. The Southwest School of Art has recently become a credited university for one to obtain a BFA, but prior to that, it used to be a place to learn about paper making, printmaking, fiber arts, ceramics, and painting via workshops and classes. This school is the only real art school in San Antonio, and based from our own personal observations, it has a very open minded mentality which allows for students and faculty to express themselves uncensored by "high brow art culture/institutions" which we found really inspiring.

We walked around sunny San Antonio for a bit and grabbed some food at The Cove where we were pleased to find $2 PBR's and some delicious burgers… and outdoor seating! Doerte got us in touch with a fiber artist around our age named Casey Galloway.

Casey Galloway @ Southwest School of Art Gallery

Casey was interested in our project and was more than willing to do an interview. So after lunch we met with her at the Southwest School of Art and got to see more of the fiber studios, talk to her about fiber culture, San Antonio culture, and how she gathers inspiration to create her art works. She is a native to this city and was brought up by a grandmother who was very knowledgable on herbs, natural dyes for fibers, and gardening and she has carried most of those young seeds into her practice. She has recently been given the position to be the head of the department for the Bachelors of Fine Arts in the Fiber Arts department for the Southwest School of Art which is a HUGE DEAL and we are SO EXCITED for her to make some awesome positive changes. Casey expressed to us that most of the people who take these fiber arts classes tend to restrict themselves into the traditional technique of fiber art and weaving, but we all seemed to agree that in 2014, SO MUCH can be done experimentally, artistically, and sculpturally with yarn and a loom. We can go on and on about our conversation with her today, but we'll save it for the documentary.

But check out Casey Galloway's work here: www.caseygalloway.com || and also check out her company Wool Tree Yarn hand dyed yarns: http://www.luckyeweyarn.com/wool-tree-yarn.html

But check out our MAMAS! They got together today and had a nice little dinner on Andrea's porch and texted us this picture. #1 SoapSkeptical moms <3<3

Downtown San Antonio

Exploring little shops at El Mercado

After our interview we hung out, explored some stores at El Mercado, got some ice cream, and made out way back to the Lozano's apartment to get ready for dinner. Carlos was talking about some real authentic Mexican seafood restaurant called El Bucanero, so we went…. and it was GOOOOOOD. Good food, good music, and good company all around!

We're living the slow life here in San Antonio, there's not much else to report on except that we have been enjoying this sunshine, enjoying the friendly people, observing the plants, nature, and culture and just soaking it all in.

Hope you all are having a good weekend and stay tuned because tomorrow we will interview Doerte Weber and explore some more of this beautiful city before heading out to New Mexico on Thursday!

Peace!

SoapSkeptics
Andrea + Rosie

Monday, August 18, 2014

Bye Houston! Hey San Antonio!

8/18/14

We both had our first hostel experience last night/today. It was interesting to say the least but a good time. We got to catch up on our sketchbooks and relax for a bit and then explored a little bit of Houston. The Rothko Chapel was our first stop. For those of you who have never hear of it, we suggest you check it out. Rothko worked on these large scale paintings to fill a chapel and be used as a spiritual space for all religions and beliefs. It's an experience Andrea had always heard about in her time at The School of Visual Arts and finally got a chance to see it in person! There is no picture taking inside and for good reasons. That building was way too peaceful for something so harsh like technology but we did get some pictures of the amazing sculpture right outside.

We also found a swing next door hanging under a gigantic tree… looking at that just screamed southern stereotype and we were loving it.

The last place we visited in Houston was the Gerald D. Hines waterfall park. It was huge and very beautiful but to be honest I think the one thing we liked about it the most was the refreshing mist coming off of it because it was HOT today!

After driving for 3/4 hours we finally arrived at Doerte Weber's gorgeous home in San Antonio, TX. Doerte is a weaver by nature. Weaving has been in her family for years and she's picking it up again to create some really amazing pieces involving plastic bags and caution tape.

We plan to interview her during our 2 day stay in San Antonio but today she showed us around a bit and it felt like we both got a free tour of the city. Doerte knows where all the great galleries are and local art schools. We even got to see her studio space that is actually in the Southwest School of art. We drove through some galleries, shops, and local event locations off Guadalupe and also got to learn a little bit about the history and culture in San Antonio being so close to the Mexican boarder. We are excited to see what will be experienced in this city!

Until then, Goodnight!

SoapSkeptics
Andrea + Rosie

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

SNEAK PEAK OF ARTISTS WE'LL BE MEETING ON THE ROAD!

Hello Friends!

TEN MORE DAYS and SoapSkeptics will be on the road! We have been planning, sending thank you rewards to our Kickstarter backers, making appointments with artists, and saving our pennies!

We are so excited and share some of the artists we will be meeting with on our trip:

Jeanne Brady From The Craft Center in Tennessee

Lynn Sisler from Georgia

Ally Clements and her morbidly beautiful road kill jewelry in Alabama

Charles Benfield in New Orleans

Doerte Weber from Texas

Miles H. Lewis Printmaker and Painter from California

And Many More!!

WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THESE AWESOME TALENTED ARTISTS AND HEAR WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THEIR PRACTICE!

Stay tuned and don't forget to follow us on all of our social networks:

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PEACE~

Monday, June 2, 2014

Destination Moon Music and Art Festival 5/31/14

The Art Work & Installations Exhibited by Andrea Garcia of SoapSkeptics at the Destination Moon Summer Festival 2014!

Andrea collaborated with Mac Milsark to create this fun interactive aquatic trash themed installation for the festival. The installation consists of a large weaving made of scrap materials, packaging materials, and assorted fabrics, plastic bag sculpture, and chicken wire sculptures, along with some crochet bed sheets by Andrea.

To view more of Andrea Garcia's professional work visit: www.andreagarciavasquez.com

To view more information on Destination Moon visit: www.destinationmoon.us

Oh Hey, Rosie!

Between Bands

End of the evening, enjoying some Irish Improv

Irish Singing Circle

Peace

Friday, May 2, 2014

Andrea Garcia of SoapSkeptics celebrated the end of her studies at the School of Visual Arts

May 1, 2014
Andrea Garcia of SoapSkeptics exhibited her works in the Visual and Critical Studies Program Open Studios at the School of Visual Arts. This evening of art appreciation was the final step until she graduates with her fellow amazingly talented peers.
Here are some pictures of the exhibition along with SoapSkeptics enjoying the installations.

To see more of Andrea Garcia's fine art work visit: www.andreagarciavasquez.com