Monday, December 27, 2021

Agaves in the artwork; at Pam's

During my October trip to Austin I got to stay at the cozy home of Pam and David Penick. Not only did this mean daily walks through Pam's garden (I have so many photos to share!), but I also got to enjoy the artwork inside their home. 

I walked by—and admired—this colorful gallery wall several times before something unexpected caught my eye. No, not the hat-wearing grackles.

But rather the agaves and cactus in this compressed Austin skyline...

How cool is this mixed-media work by Austin artist Judy Paul? The longer I stared at the work, the more interesting it got. 

I asked Pam about it (wanting the artist's name and to be sure she was okay with my taking photos inside her home) and she shared a link—here—to an interesting piece depicting the water tower at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Later I did search using the filter "agaves" and came up with a handful of pieces I wouldn't mind owning.

Thinking back on the many garden visits I've shared here, I wish I'd had the opportunity to see inside more of the homes too—and take photos. I know the ones I have visited help to flesh out the person behind the garden. Ann's house full of houseplants (duh), Sean's with it's amazing horticultural library, and now Pam's and it's colorful—and sometimes plant-themed—artwork. It's never seemed "okay" to publish photos from inside the house, so thanks Pam for giving me the thumbs up!

All material © 2009-2021 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.

9 comments:

  1. I am a fan of mixed media, especially collages. Judy Paul's work is a whimsical love letter to Austin. I also love the dry plant arrangements on Pams consul, specifically the one on the left: Great vase.

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    1. That's the "leggy log" planter from Dustin Gimbel:
      http://www.secondnaturegardendesign.com/shop

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  2. I love these pieces by Judy Paul. Like you, I wouldn't mind having them on my walls :-)

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    1. I am seriously considering ordering one of the agave prints!

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  3. Thanks (to you AND Pam) for sharing Pam's art collection, especially the closeups of the piece by Judy Paul. The latter is very imaginative and entirely evocative of Austin. Much as I loved the heron (and the agaves of course), I laughed out loud at the sight of the long-horn cattle.

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    1. I wish I would have (could have) taken the time to photograph all the artwork around the house, Pam has great taste!

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  4. How fun to see my gallery wall through your discerning eye, Loree! I do love collecting art and wish I had more walls to display favorite things on. Of course things do get moved around. You might be interested to know that since you were here the red print of the Ann Richards quote has made way for a thrifted watercolor of…yuccas. Not agaves this time, but close!

    Chavliness, thank you! That vase is a Leggy Log pot by L.A. ceramist Dustin Gimbel. He makes so many cool pieces. Check out his website!

    Loree, the hat-wearing grackle print is by Austin artist Christy Stallop. It's her interpretation of the Village People's Y.M.C.A. look - ha! I thought it was hilarious and had to have it. The picture below that is of the High Line in NYC, a wonderful garden-park in the sky.

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    1. You have a great art eye Pam! Thank you for letting me share.

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  5. Very unique and perfect for an agave/succulent lover

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