Spring Street Studios

It's the last week to nominate us for Houston Press' Best of Houston! You can nominate us daily through Friday, August 23.

Best Art Gallery- Sawyer Yards
Best Event Venue- Silver Street Studios

Nominate us at www.bestofhouston.com

Proteus Within, is an installation by artist Pavlina Vagioni that will occupy the TANK Space at Spring Street Studios at Sawyer Yards from September 9 through November 25.

Proteus Within combines sculptural elements with kinetic light, optical illusions, and sound. Drawing from the myth of Proteus, the shape-shifting sea deity from Greek mythology, the work manifests a sense of fluidity and transformation. Through a dynamic interplay of light, darkness, sound, and three-dimensional forms, Pavlina Vagioni transforms the TANK space into an illusory sea, echoing the ever-changing forms of the mythical Proteus. Simultaneously, the work delves into the territory of the collective unconscious, pulling references from analytical psychology and Carl Jung's theories while rendering a commentary on the "Proteus effect" in our digital age—the influence of one's virtual avatar on real-world behavior.

Rooted in Hellenic mythology, Proteus Within builds a cultural bridge, promoting an enriching dialogue between Houston's diverse community and Greece. Spanning the conscious and subconscious realms, it links the individual to the collective, inviting a conversation between personal narrative and global mythologies.

Make plans to visit Sawyer Yards this weekend for Second Saturday from 12-5pm when our artists open their doors just for you. Visit with artists, buy art, and view our current exhibitions. For a list of open studios visit https://www.sawyeryards.com/events/second-saturday

Second Saturday is coming up and we invite you to explore our campus, take in our current exhibitions, and visit artists in their open studios where you can purchase art at various price points and learn more about our thriving art community. Save the date for Saturday, September 9, from 12-5pm. For a list of open studios visit https://www.sawyeryards.com/events/second-saturday

Hot night, cool jazz!

Come out for a great summer night of art, live jazz music, food, and drinks on Friday, September 8! Meet the Spring Street Studios artists and shop an array of paintings, sculptures, photography, mixed media, jewelry, and more. Make your way through the building playing the Passport Game, and get a chance to win door prizes donated by the artists.

Free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Featuring a jazz saxophone player, who will be strolling throughout the building from 5-8pm.

Food by Treebeard’s restaurant. Bar services will be provided by Blue Ribbon Staffing who will be offering complimentary sangria.

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Pictured: Mona Ghazi, Spring Street Studios, Studio # 111

This Saturday at Spring Street Studios from 10am-6pm! The Author Indie Book Fair is an event that features and celebrates the fabulous work of 50+ independently published and self-published authors from Texas from all genre types (fiction, non-fiction, children's, YA, self-help, zine/chapbooks, comics/graphic novels, etc.) and organizations that support independent creative writing.

Along with an amazing line-up of local authors, many of the wonderful artists that call Spring Street Studios home will have their doors open to welcome guests during the event.

This indoor event is completely free and for readers of all ages!

Second Saturday is just over a week away, join us at Sawyer yards on August 12 from 12-5pm! Make plans to explore four magnificent repurposed warehouses, transformed into vibrant art havens just for HOU! Wander through an eclectic wonderland of painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, clothing, textiles, printmaking, mixed media, and so much more. Second Saturday is free, and perfect for all ages.

See a list of open studios at https://www.sawyeryards.com/events/second-saturday