Locke Surls Center for Art and Nature @ Splendora Gardens
26041 Midline Rd, Cleveland, TX 77328
(832) 422-5090
Susan Budge, Bower Bird, 2022 and George Tobolowsky, The Wedding Menorahs, 2016. Photo: Paul Hester.
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Susan Budge has a spontaneous approach to her work rooted in abstract expressionism and surrealism. Her biomorphic forms recall ritualistic fertility figures, shamanism and fetishization. She has received numerous awards, public art commissions, and presented her work extensively in exhibitions nationally and internationally. Museum collections include the Smithsonian, the Honolulu Museum of Art, the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, the Fuller Craft Museum, the San Antonio Museum of Art, the San Angelo Museum of Art, the Art Museum at Northern Arizona State University, the Art Museum of South Texas and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Budge completed a BFA from Texas Tech University, MA from University of Houston Clear Lake and MFA from University of Texas San Antonio. She retired from San Antonio College as a tenured professor in 1995. She continues her studio practice in her rural studio near Houston.
George Tobolowsky is a sculptor from Dallas, Texas. His works made from reclaimed materials have been featured in solo and group exhibitions in museums, sculpture gardens, and galleries. Tobolowsky studied sculpture with James Surls and Louise Nevelson and later graduated with a law degree from SMU Law School. His work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions at the Grace Museum; Blue Star Contemporary Art Center; the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts; and Meadows Museum of Art, among others.
Bower Song by Rick Paulson (sound) / Scott Peck (text)
Houston based artist Rick Paulson’s experience as a teen singing tenor in a Gospel quartet shaped his understanding of song structure and harmony. Pop, rock and country music influences formed the foundation for his melodic blend of contemporary indie rock. Lush songs with big choruses and harmonies reflect musical influence from the likes of The Beatles, Buck Owens and My Morning Jacket, as well as many other contemporary artists.
Paulson’s early years were dominated by a “Military Brat” upbringing including living in Germany, France and several locations along the New England coast of the U.S. forever shaping a wide and eclectic cultural and musical influence. Currently, He performs his original compositions along with covering popular rock songs in front of live audiences as a member of Houston’s 7’s Edge “real” rock n roll band at premier venues in Houston and the surrounding area.
Bower Bird
Susan Budge
Bower 1
George Tobolowsky
A Gift From The Bower is presented by DiverseWorks and the Locke Surls Center for Art and Nature @ Splendora Gardens (LSCAN).
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Susan Budge, Bower Bird, 2022 and George Tobolowsky, The Wedding Menorahs, 2016. Photo: Paul Hester.
Susan Budge has a spontaneous approach to her work rooted in abstract expressionism and surrealism. Her biomorphic forms recall ritualistic fertility figures, shamanism and fetishization. She has received numerous awards, public art commissions, and presented her work extensively in exhibitions nationally and internationally. Museum collections include the Smithsonian, the Honolulu Museum of Art, the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, the Fuller Craft Museum, the San Antonio Museum of Art, the San Angelo Museum of Art, the Art Museum at Northern Arizona State University, the Art Museum of South Texas and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Budge completed a BFA from Texas Tech University, MA from University of Houston Clear Lake and MFA from University of Texas San Antonio. She retired from San Antonio College as a tenured professor in 1995. She continues her studio practice in her rural studio near Houston.
George Tobolowsky is a sculptor from Dallas, Texas. His works made from reclaimed materials have been featured in solo and group exhibitions in museums, sculpture gardens, and galleries. Tobolowsky studied sculpture with James Surls and Louise Nevelson and later graduated with a law degree from SMU Law School. His work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions at the Grace Museum; Blue Star Contemporary Art Center; the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts; and Meadows Museum of Art, among others.
Bower Song by Rick Paulson (sound) / Scott Peck (text)
Houston based artist Rick Paulson’s experience as a teen singing tenor in a Gospel quartet shaped his understanding of song structure and harmony. Pop, rock and country music influences formed the foundation for his melodic blend of contemporary indie rock. Lush songs with big choruses and harmonies reflect musical influence from the likes of The Beatles, Buck Owens and My Morning Jacket, as well as many other contemporary artists.
Paulson’s early years were dominated by a “Military Brat” upbringing including living in Germany, France and several locations along the New England coast of the U.S. forever shaping a wide and eclectic cultural and musical influence. Currently, He performs his original compositions along with covering popular rock songs in front of live audiences as a member of Houston’s 7’s Edge “real” rock n roll band at premier venues in Houston and the surrounding area.
Bower Bird
Susan Budge
Bower 1
George Tobolowsky
A Gift From The Bower is presented by DiverseWorks and the Locke Surls Center for Art and Nature @ Splendora Gardens (LSCAN).
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