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Assemblage artist, maker of the strange, just another human.
August 13, 2022
Beehives And Bouffants
Danita Vanhoose’s paper collage was shaped by a nomadic lifestyle that started in the Pacific Northwest and took her across the country many times over. Her art pieces often appear as disjointed memories by combining vintage photographs, stains, decals and various types of paper. continued below
Her art journey began in earnest after an impromptu collaboration that led to open call art shows while living in Florida. A grocery order writer by profession, Vanhoose continued testing the boundaries of supplies and patience in New York until moving to Houston in 2017. Houston’s vast and diverse arts community sparked her passion for sculpting out of recycled and repurposed materials and found her true passion, paper collage. Evidence of an early childhood love for art, favorite pastimes and travel are evident in the stories that Vanhoose skillfully weaves from her 2D paper collages.
Papermolas
Miriam Lim O’Brien, the owner and creator of Papermolas, draws inspiration from molas, a traditional textile art form of the Guna Indians in Panama and Colombia. Her designs reflect the vibrant patterns and colors of typical molas, combining traditional looks with modern geometric graphics. Initially creating physical paper art, Miriam transitioned to a sustainable digital medium due to time constraints and market demand. She now prints her designs, including greeting cards and coasters, in her home office using professional equipment. All products Miriam presents are her original designs, celebrating the fusion of tradition and modernity in her artwork.
Aimee Kudla
Aimee’s Handcrafts
My name is Karina “Aimee” Kudla. Ceramics has been in my heart since I started taking hand building ceramic classes at a community learning center in 2016. I love designing, creating and making things with my own hands. Most of my pieces reflect my admiration for nature. Among my different collections, I design mountains, draw and carve birds, flowers and fruits. Adding details and using different techniques of finishing my design thrills me because I know it’s something unique! Ceramics is always with me and it represents not only how I see things, but who I am.
I have a ceramic studio located in Old Katy, TX, where I teach pottery classes and make handmade ceramic pieces for sale. I attend local art and craft markets and have presence on social media. My passion for ceramics is carried in everything that I do. I knew ceramics was the path that I would take to fulfill my needs in art and the relationship with future customers and students.
I work mostly with mid fire white, red and sometimes black clays. I like trying different types and colors of glazes, however, I strive to form a uniform and consistent finish. I plan colors that would work well together taking in consideration how they work on the specific clay undertone.
Julianne Mahler
1000 Cranes by Julianne Mahler
Julie Mahler is an artist whose medium is repurposed paper and books. Julie started to think of herself as an artist late in life; the themes of resilience, finding beauty in the everyday, and allowing a sense of whimsy run through her work.
BAM! Video & Interviews
2023 – sponsored by Zebra Properties!
BAM! 2022
by Erik Kolflat sponsored by Zebra Properties
2023 BAM! Roster
BAM photo album
BAM! Thanks
Video began Friday afternoon for setup, then restarted Saturday morning 8am-8pm!
BAM! Music 2022
12 pm Blind Uncle Charlie @blindunclecharliesflyingcircus
2:30 David Delagarza III @daviddlg3
6-8 pm Charlie y La Tribu Cubana Charlie y La Tribu Cubana
Photo Collage Artists
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Find these artists on the BAM! page here.
From top left to right
Row 1
Shiondoba handbag by Maria Moreno of The Market at Sawyer Yards
Mixed media drawing by Diana Bourdier aka Life Beneath the Pines
Three Surfers at Port Aransas by Janice Jackson of 1st Saturday Arts Market
Sunshine stained glass art by Julie Jones of 1st Saturday Arts Market
Row 2
Painting by Elaine Lanoue of 1st Saturday Arts Market
Saint Bob Ross by Jennifer Lang of 1st Saturday Arts Market
Shiondoba eyeglass case by Maria Moreno of The Market at Sawyer Yards.
Row 3
“All You Need” Artful Life Clay by Doni Langlois – 1stSatArtMarket.
Handmade chocolate varieties by Migaloo Chocolatier of The Market at Sawyer Yards
Nohemi Wood Designs of The Market at Sawyer Yards
It’s all Fun and Games Filling in the Gaps” 36”x36” oil stick on cradled encaustic board by Danyelle Lakin of 1st Saturday Arts Market.
