Artspace111

Equus' Nanny
oil on canvas, 48 x 60 in.

Pork Chopper
mixed media on board, 50 x 78 in.

Jo LeMay Rutledge: FARM TO MARKET

Opening Reception
Saturday, January 15, 2011
5 - 8 pm

Pull on your boots and stop by before the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Exhibition will be on display through February 15, 2011

"The odyssey to ranch paintings shouldn't have taken as long as it has. After all, I've lived in Texas for most of my life. But there were so many artists in the genre that I avoided jumping into the arena. What could I possibly bring to the bunkhouse that hasn't already been done. Besides that, Fort Worth is home to many Russells and Remingtons" says Rutledge.

"It took a bright day at a friend's ranch. What I saw there didn't have a hint of romance in it. It was ranch trash, beautiful horses, manure, and ditches of unmanaged grass, cast off equipment and rodeo trailers in need of a coat of paint. That was the real deal; hard work, thankless hours of maintenance and the jimmy rigging ranch gear. The life of anyone who chooses to live off the land. Now that's worth my time at the easel."

William Shea: ORNAMENTS

Artspace111 is introducing THE SALON; a space for emerging artists to display their work alongside the more established Artspace111 artists. In conjunction with FARM TO MARKET, THE SALON is featuring artist William Shea in an exhibit titled ORNAMENTS.

Artspace111 is the talked about new gallery in Fort Worth. A museum-like display space in a rustic brick warehouse by the railroad tracks, combining a world-class operation, a hip clientele, and nationally ranked artist in an open studio setting.

Artspace111 is dedicated to its vital role in the city of Fort Worth, and to making contemporary art approachable to individuals of all ages. With its sculpture garden and its distinctive architectural character, the gallery offers a striking setting to host corporate and private events, and is also available for tours and other social gatherings.

Artspace111 is located east of Downtown Fort Worth at Hampton Street and Weatherford. The gallery is open Tuesday - Friday, 10 - 5 pm, and by appointment on the weekends. To schedule a private viewing, contact Margery Grella by calling 817.692.3228 or emailing art@artspace111.com. To schedule an event, contact Margery Gossett by calling 817.909.7490 or emailing events@artspace111.com.