Join us for First Friday in Highlands Square, featuring Stephen Austin
Nocturne
3442 W 32nd Avenue
8.5.2022, 6-9pm
Meet Steven Austin
I consider all objects of the Natural World with an equal level of scrutiny and importance. I look for patterns, geometries and coded redundancies, be they as microscopic as the spiral path of a subatomic particle, or as massive as the entire visual universe itself. Scale is meaningless.
The energy that we experience in our physical universe is of the same source that illuminates the tail of a firefly and ignites the nuclear reaction at the center of a star. No one action is mundane. All are sublime. The depiction of this energy is my singular goal.
Technical
I generally work at a large scale which compliments the visual impact of my compositions. Indeed it is this initial impact - often perceived from a distance - which draws the viewer into the work, where a more intimate connection between the viewer and the viewed can be realized. I see the picture plane is a portal, beckoning the viewer to enter. The oftentimes vertical orientation of my paintings suggests such a doorway. So, come inside. Have a cup of coffee, and see the universe through new eyes.
History
Stephen attended the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, as well as the Atlanta College of Art. Steve worked as an editorial illustrator and graphic designer during his years in Atlanta. Steve’s illustrations were published in Georgia Trend, Business Atlanta, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, The Tampa Tribune, The Journal of Atomic Scientists and Commonweal. During the late 1990’s Steve began to direct his energies towards the development of fine art painting and sculpture. A move to the state of Colorado soon followed which resulted in a profound sense of rejuvenation and rebirth. The art on this website is a child of that rebirth.
Learn more about Steven in our Q+A!
How did your business come to exist?
Hard work, determination, love of excellence.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received?
Base your life's work on what you feel most passion for.
What are your thoughts about your city's creative scene for artists, designers, crafters, makers, and/or small businesses?
My city - Denver- with its world class museum, vast assortment of galleries, and its reputation as a cultural Mecca of the Southwest, remains my favorite city in the United States, a well as a great place to call home.
What are you known for?
Producing high-quality fine art paintings, prints and drawings
What are you working on right now?
A cover brochure for Friday Health Plans 2023 brochure
What do you like to do outside of work?
Play tennis, enjoy the Arts, travel, chess and sail.
Who/What are your biggest influences?
Karl Jung, Marcel Duchamp, Gustav Klimnt and Ludwig van Beethoven
What is your biggest challenge?
Ignoring politics.
What is your dream project?
A retrospective exhibition at the Whitney Museum
What is your favorite part of your job?
Starting work.
Get in touch with Stephen Austin
Instagram: @stephenaustinart
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