Hank Waddell One Artist Show: Saved from the Fire at USG&M

Umlauf presents its first contemporary exhibit, work by TSOS
President Hank Waddell September 22 ­ November 26, 2006

TSOS President Hank Waddell's "West Texas Beach Ball" (2003) was recently selected by popular vote as the first piece to be purchased for Austin City Hall as part of the City Hall Exhibition Program. It was borrowed temporarily for this exhibit. In back, under the sign, is "Original Sin."2000 Oak Split, sanded, oiled & waxed 26" tall. Photo by Hank Waddell.

Article courtesy of Nelie Plourde, USG&M Curator

In another of its special events celebrating its 15th Anniversary Year, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum presented its first contemporary exhibit, an overview of the work of Austin sculptor Hank Waddell.

Waddell works primarily with wood, his sculptures inspired by fragments of once living trees. As he becomes more familiar with each fragment, Waddell begins to refine it, working in harmony with its original form, grain, and texture, to bring new life to that original. His earlier pieces are more reflective of their forest origins while his recent work includes a variety of altering additions, like reflective or glittering automotive paint, intended to disguise the natural element that it once was.

"Man on New Planet" 2002 Oak Cambimum with paint, aluminum rod and cubes 86" tall. Photo by Hank Waddell.

More than three dozen of Waddell's sculptures have been on exhibit both inside the Umlauf gallery and outside in the xeriscaped garden. These pieces were produced over the last thirty years, with the majority created in the last decade. All photos on this page are from Waddell's one artist show at the Umlauf.

During the run of this exhibit there were two lectures on Waddell's work. Waddell has also taught sculpture workshops at the Umlauf.

"Pink Acrobat" multi metal flake on cedar root. In the background is a bronze sculpture "St Michael and Lucifer" by Charles Umlauf. Photo by Hank Waddell.

TSOS Sculptor's Showcase Exhibit in Beeville

Sculptures by TSOS members from the Beeville show. Counter clockwise from front right: "Pony" by Ken Burns, "Tough as Nails" by Bob Coffee, "Special Needs by Scott Carter, "Jackrabbity" by Val Mills, and "El Pensador En Mascadero" by Val Mills. Photo by Gilbert Barrera. Special thanks to Bob Coffee for help with caption.

by Bob Coffee and Gilbert Barrera

From Bob Coffee:
The "Sculptor's Showcase" Exhibit at Beeville's Coastal Bend College displayed an excellent collection of the work of 19 sculptors - with small pieces showing in the college's Simon Michael Gallery and a score of larger pieces mounted imposingly on the College grounds. Show entrants hailed from 10 Texas towns with an 'out-of-stater' from Wisconsin.

Participating TSOS members: Rey Alaniz, Stan Briney, Chuck Bogden. Rodney Bohl, Ken Burns, Scott Carter, Bob Coffee, Siri Dehipitiya, Jim La Paso, Valencia Mills, Marla Ripperda, Chris Robbins, Laura Sturtz, Melanie Thomas and Rose Van Vranken.

Other sculptors are James Cayton, Johann and Kristin Eyfells and Nick Noblique. The exhibit ran through Friday, November 17th.

From Gilbert Barrera:
I attended the opening of the Coastal Bend College Sculpture Exhibit in Beeville. It was extremely well presented. Congratulations to all who helped organize it and to all sculptors who participated. The gallery indoors was full and well juried, Ken and Val had unique presentations of a familiar figurative subject - well done; the outdoor sculptures were well recieved and enhanced the grounds of the two large arts buildings there on the campus - it inspired visions and conversations of a permanent collection Texas Independent Sculpture Organizations - or perhaps the 'Association of Texas Sculpture Organizations'; whatever it will be called thanks to all for the efforts.

"Heart of My Heart" Colorado alabaster sculpture by Rodney Bohl, from Beeville show. Photo by Rodney Bohl.

I hope we can join together again by email, or phone, or in person to discuss a joint show for next year, and perhaps find other Texas organizations who would like to participate.

"A Baker's Dozen" aka "TSOS Thirteen"

Ricardo Puemape demonstrates stone relief carving at "TSOS Thirteen" show at Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum. Photo by Rodney Bohl.

by Marla Ripperda

TSOS Hosted a one day sculpture show at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum October 15, 2006.

Exhibitors: Scott Carter, Richard Hess, Bob Coffee, Hank Waddell, Nancy Cardozier, Rodney Bohl, Cass Hook, Philip Hoggatt, Terry Wilemon, Ricardo Puemape, Mary Thrasher Griffin, Cat Quintanilla, and Marla Ripperda.

All enjoyed a wonderful day of sculpture in the beautiful garden setting. 129 visitors came. Thanks to all who participated and especially to the Umlauf SG&M for their hospitality!

TSOS Member Philip Hoggatt Sponsors Sculpture Challenge

Sculpture Challenge 2007
Saturday, March 3rd, 2007. 10:00 AM ­ 5:30 PM.
5300 Bell Springs RD
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Sculpture Challenge 2007 is a fun and friendly competition and exhibition between invited sculptors with natural stone being the primary medium.

If you would like to participate, you may do so as an exhibitor or as a sculptor, or as both. Contact:

Philip Hoggatt
philip@sculpturechallenge.com
Carved Stone, Inc.
5300 Bell Springs RD
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone: (512)858-5665
Fax: (512)858-7347
Contact Philip via Email, snail mail, or in person.

The show will feature live music, viewing stone carving demonstrations, and buying art and fine crafts in all media. There will also be a food vendor.
More details at http://www.sculpturechallenge.com

Marla Ripperda's Sculpture on Display at Trudy's North Star Bar & Grill

Marla Ripperda's life-size figures on display at Trudy's North Star Bar & Grill, 8820 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas. Photo by Tysen Easter.

Carving three life-size figures and all those words out of styrofoam in a month was a monumental task for TSOS Vice-President Marla Ripperda. They are on display at Trudy's North Star Bar & Grill, 8820 Burnet Road, Austin, Texas for the month of November. Marla will also be doing a Christmas theme sculpture display for Trudy¹s in December 2006.