ART FORM
San Antonio Artist Tracy Williams Hosts Debut Of New Works
By Jake Gaines Photography by Greg Harrison
Contemporary and abstract artist Tracy Williams recently celebrated the unveiling of a collection of new works and paintings, Rock On. The venue, the Ivy Hall in Southtown, provided the perfect backdrop for the event, while the delectable light bites and drinks were from Tim the Girl Catering.
Williams addresses the place of and beyond an earthly plane, inspired by the wonders of flora and fauna, land, and sky. Abstract expressionism is rooted in a family legacy of artists. Williams often returns to memories of producing art at an early age: clay-making and discovering color. This influence energized Williams to create a more committed body of work, and still guides her study today. Williams’ paintings demonstrate continuity and meditation in movement through the energy, emotion, and gestural exploration of her brushstroke, line, and color mixtures.
Tracy Williams lives in San Antonio and creates in her personal studio. Her work has been exhibited locally at Blue Star Contemporary, The McNay, Southwest School
of Art, AnArte Gallery, and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center.
OBJET D’ART
Every woman is a work of art in her own right. We love that. Plus, some of the most famous art collections live in closets on hangers. Here we present this spring’s most luxurious party frocks against the backdrop of some of today’s most prolific Texas artists. Go ahead, dance up a storm in your own, artful way.
Photography by Mark Oberlin Styling by Dion “Bleu” Drake
Stylist Assistant: Beau Deron Hair by René Cortez using IGK Hair Products, Keratin Complex and Hot Tools
Makeup by Julia Taylor using IsaDora Cosmetics Model: Valerija Sestic, Elite Models, Los Angeles
Artwork by:Brad Ellis, Allison Gregory, David Kurio, Shanny Lott, McKay Otto and Tracy Williams,
Sittings Producer: Lance Avery Morgan
STRIPES OF A DIFFERENT COLOR
Dress by Charles & Ron, Price Upon Request at CharlesAndRon.com
Earrings by Colette Malouf $158, at ColetteMalouf.com.
Art: Dash by Brad Ellis
GALLERY’S STYLE
Dress by Masaki Matsuka, $820, at MasakiMatsuka.com. Shoes by Jessica Bedard, $525 at JessicaBedard.com.
Art: (Left) Ever Just Is Ever by McKay Otto. (Right) Nocturnal Garden by Tracy Williams.
SO HIP TO BE SQUARE
Dress by Alessandra Rich $3,340, at Saks Fifth Avenue. Earrings by OutHouse Jewerly $248, at OutHouseJewelry.com. Shoes by Jessica Bedard, $535 at JessicaBedard.com
Art: True Blue: Baby I Love You by Allison Gregory
NOIR IS THE NIGHT
Top by Alessandra Rich $2,370, at Saks Fifth Avenue. Skirt by Charles & Ron at CharlesAndRon.com. Price Upon Request. Earrings by Colette Malouf $141 at ColetteMalouf.com. Rings by Vanna K for Bella Luce at JTV.com. Shoes by Jessica Bedard, $535 at JessicaBedard.com
Art: Black Thicket by Brad Ellis
LOVE ART, LOVE LIFE
Dress by Charles & Ron, Price Upon Request. At CharlesAndRon.com. Shoes by Alejandra G $309, at AlejandraG.com
Art: Love Is Messy by Shanny Lott
DOUBLE VISION
Dress by Olvi’s Couture $1000, at The Garden Room. Earrings by Colette Malouf $141, at ColetteMalouf.com. Shoes by Jessica Bedard $525 at JessicaBedard.com
Art: (Left): Graffiti Flowers by Tracy Williams (Right): Japanese Garden by Tracy Williams
BOLD INTERPRETATION
Dress by Nardos Design, at Julian Gold, Price Upon Request. Earrings by Melody Ehsani, $310, at MelodyEhsani.com
Art: Deconstructing The Myth by Brad Ellis
THE WOMAN IN GOLD-ISH
Dress by Charles & Ron, Price Upon Request. At CharlesAndRon.com. Earrings by OutHouse Jewerly $227, at Outhousejewerly.com
Art: Friendship For Life by David Kurio
SOFT-HUED LIGHTNESS OF BEING
Top by Masaki Matsuka $650, at MasakiMatsuka.com. Ring by OutHouse Jewerly, $225 and earrings, $207, at OutHouseJewelry.com. Bracelet by Isabela Felinski $238, at IsabelaFelinski.com
Art: Every Where Or When Ever by McKay Otto
COMPLETELY CONTROPOSTO
Dress by Nookie $265, at Nookie.au. Feather Jacket by Charles & Ron. Price Upon Request, at CharlesAndRon.com
Art by Mark Oberlin