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894 Dry Fields – By Randall Reid – Steel wood & paint – 27 x 28 x 2 inches – year 2009 – at Paia Contemporary Gallery

374 Madera Verde – by Randall Reid – Steel wood & paint – 13.25 x 11.5 x 2 inches – year 2005 – at Paia Contemporary Gallery

TWO NEW ABSTRACT SCULPTURES BY RANDALL REID

Paia Contemporary Gallery uncrated these two new abstract sculptures by Randall Reid last week. I am exited to share with you the images of Dry Fields and Madera Verde which are made of steal, wood and paint. These mixed media works came straight from the artist’s personal art collection and were made on 2005 and 2009, with materials dated from who knows when. I am a big fan of Randall Reid’s old abstract sculptures and I get very exited when I bring over to our Maui gallery these rare finds. It is difficult to say where the artist exactly finds his weathered building blocks, but as far as I know they mainly come from dismantling old machines, tools, furniture, fences, signs, etc. Basically, Randall Reid’s abstract sculptures are all about death and rebirth. Taking apart aged and obsolete objects, the artist gives them a new life and meaning in a new world, and with a completely new identity. In their past life their function served a practical and short term purpose; now viewed as art building elements, these worthless materials become spiritual, immortal and for some, priceless.

About The Artist
Abstract sculptor Randall Reid is Professor of Art and Design at Texas State University San Marcos since 1988. His modern artwork has been featured in over 300 shows and exhibitions both internationally and at national galleries. Randall Reid is represented in numerous private and public collections including The American Embassy, The Arkansas Art Center, The Austin Museum of Art, The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, The Masur Museum and The Muscarelle Museum of Fine Arts.

Abstract Sculptures by Randall Reid and Jessica Drenk & Artist Updates

Randall Reid‘s solo show with his new collection of abstract sculptures named “Evidence of a Society” closed yesterday at Gallery [2] in San Marcos, Texas. The exhibition featured new works created during professor Reid’s recent developmental leave.

Jessica Drenk‘s solo show with her abstract sculptures named “Aggregates” opened last week in Dallas, Texas. DMagazine.com writes, “Montana-born artist Jessica Drenk embarks on a solo show with work that reflects her emphasis on simple materials and the inspiration she draws from nature. We find that one of her most fascinating abstract sculptures is made entirely of pieces of No. 2 pencils.”  To view current Jessica Drenk’s latest abstract sculptures and 3D carvings from #2 pencils, click here.

Maui Artist Al Schwartz along with Paia Contemporary Gallery’s Alejandro Goya and Matthew Nall will be featured in a upcoming issue of Hawai’i Modern Luxury. The magazine will be featuring the “best of” Hawaii Art Galleries and contemporary artists from the Hawaiian islands. Look for the issue December 2012.

With continuous acclaim over the past 30 years, German abstract artist and part-time Maui resident Udo Noger will be raising his paintings prices later in the year. To see current available works by Udo, click here.

New arrivals at Paia Contemporary Gallery:

Aspenized – by Michael Kessler – acrylic on panel – 48 x 36 inches – year 2012 – at Paia Contemporary Gallery

Nijiriguchi # 811 – by Akira Iha – mixed media on panel – 40 x 40 inches – year 2011 – at Paia Contemporary Gallery

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