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The first time I watched Boyhood, I
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films star, Ellar Coltranes high school girlfriend, that
captivated me. Then, when we read more about herher
smart, feminist voice, that she was in the all-girl rock
band Schmillion as a high schooler in Austin and is now
pursuing a degree in fibers at the Maryland Institute
College of Art. We were thrilled that Graham accepted our invitation for a photo shoot with legendary photographer
Dan Winters. Winters, along with stylist Lauren Smith Ford and floral designer Antonio Bond of Transplants Floral,
collaborated on this months cover and the 20-page spread inside the magazine aptly entitled Zoe Blooms on page
50. She just wrapped up filming The Secret In Their Eyes where she plays Julia Roberts' daughter, and we think this
bright young beauty is just getting started and has much more than just Hollywood box office success in her future.
That is just one of a few exciting photo shoots in this issueartist Alyson Fox picked up her (film) camera and headed
to Elgin, Texas to shoot some of our favorite Spring looks in the downtown loft apartment and studio of artist Margo
Sawyer on page 80. Photographer Jessica Pages and TRIBEZA art director Ashley Horsley found the best and latest
in stylish athletic gear and enlisted the stunning mother-daughter duo, Lisa and Zayne Matulis (who will be playing
soccer at Harvard this fall) to rock them throughout the Westlake Chaparral Stadium.
We also share a lot of other ideas for where to shop and dine (look for even more news on that front in next months
Food Issue). All this style talk has us excited for TRIBEZA Style Week No. 12 that will be happening this September.
Dates are coming soon. We hope this years Spring Style Issue leaves you feeling excited for stocking your wardrobe
for the new seasons with all the great pieces you can find shopping local in Austin!
Left: zayne matulis shows off the latest in spring athletic wear at westlake chapparal stadium. Right: outtake from our shoot with beloved TRIBEZA columnist, Kristin Armstrong, and her twin daughters, grace (left) and isabelle (right).
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Five x sevenFor the 16th year, The Contemporary Austin hosted Five x Seven, the annual art sale meets cocktail party. Austinites purchased over 600 original works of art by texas artists. hosted at brazos hall, the night also featured live music, bites and beverages from local hotspots, and a new silent auction of works by past and current exhibiting artists such as tom sachs and do ho suh.
texas medal of artsThe Texas Cultural Trust honored an impressive lineup of accomplished, creative texans with the Texas Medal of Arts Awards at the Long center for performing Arts. Actor jaime Foxx and writer Lawrence wright were just a few of the nominees celebrated. since its inception in 2001, the texas medal of Arts Awards have spotlighted and celebrated 83 texas leaders and luminaries who have achieved greatness through their creative talents.
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HrC GalaThe Human Rights Campaign Austin rang in 20 years with a gala at the jw marriott hotel. renowned activist and award-winning actress maria bello was in attendance. the nights proceeds benefitted the fight for equal rights for the Lgbt community.
Wonders & WorriesWonders & Worries, an organization dedi-cated to offering support for children dealing with a parent or caregiver facing a serious illness, hosted unmasked masquerade ball. presented by texas oncology and texas breast specialists, the event took place at the jw marriott hotel and featured an elegant dinner as well as live music by dj gatsby.
amplify austinAmplify Austin continued its legacy of good deeds with the Marathon Kids Amplify Austin Party + Fun Run. St. Davids Foundation generously matched all dona-tions made to the marathon Kids campaign and participants enjoyed complimentary deep eddy cocktails, snacks, and live music.
reception with Bill richardsonDr. John Hogg and David Garza hosted a reception in honor of statesman and new mex-ico Governor Bill Richardson donating his professional and political papers to the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at UT. richardson, who has also served as an international negotiator and been nominated for the nobel peace prize on four occasions, announced the donation with a visit to ut Aus-tin on march 9. 8
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Cocktails & CompassionThe Law Office of Janet McCul-lar hosted Cocktails & Compassion, a night of giving that benefitted helping hand home for children. held at malverde, guests made contributions to the home that has provided a place to heal for abused, neglected and abandoned children for over 120 years.
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Beehives new lookbeloved westlake boutique, Beehive celebrated five years and a new look with a festive soire. shop owner Claire Craig worked with interior decorator Duffy Stone to revamp the store with a fun, new look. nails yall was on hand for manicures and guests sipped on pineapple punch made with titos Vodka and got their polaroid por-trait snapped by becky Vanderploeg.
austin Under 40Austins most impressive professionals under 40 were honored at the Austin Under 40 Awards Gala. guests celebrated the in-credible finalists while supporting the young womens Alliance and the young men's business League at the jw marriott Austin.
texas Film awardsthe Texas Film Awards celebrated their 15th anniversary with an epic party at the Austin Film Studios. this years event honored texas film talents like tommy Lee jones, Luke wilson, bonnie curtis, and the cast of Boyhood. After the award ceremony, guests headed to a swanky after party pre-sented by Foremost & need.
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jaws. No more moody Mona Lisa smiles with sealed lips.
The orthodontist explained to the girls that if they wear their rub-
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braces off. Their hearts soared, while my heart sank. I quickly inter-
vened, Oh girls, those rubber bands are such a pain. They make your
teeth hurt and give you a headache. And you cant chew gum or eat
candy the way you love to do. Theres no need to wear those silly things.
The orthodontist looked at me like I had been taking nips off his
laughing gas.
You see, uh, Im not quite ready for my girls to be done with braces. Isnt
there something you can do, some kind of treatment plan that lasts until,
say, after college? I asked. My daughters did a double-twin-power-acti-
vate-eye-roll and groaned at me through their rubber-banded grimaces,
Mo-ooooom. Ugh. Ive discovered the word mom has two syllables and
a very low octave when you annoy or embarrass your adolescent children.
I have reason to be concerned. They already have too-cute figures.
God given, not strived for, so they look created, not carved. They steal
my jeans and my Lululemon and look better in all my clothes than I
do. They have sun-kissed highlighted manes of thick hair that fall in
a perfectly flat-ironed lush curtain down their backs. Their eyes, now
accented with a faint brush of mascara, convey both innocence and
sophistication: Im old enough to get it but too young to care. Wink.
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They paint their nails pale pink or a sassy ocean blue. Their fashion
sense is comfortable and effortlessly cute. They can wear white Con-
verse shoes with anything, anywhere, and suddenly everyone else looks
overdressed. They are unaware of their beauty, which frees them of its
baggage. Being twins, but not identical, gives them enough space to be
themselves, yet enough closeness that they are a force to be reckoned
with. They hover in the gap between girl and gal, and I feel the tension
as both camps vie for their membership.
The last vestige of childhood I have is the metal.
So I want the braces to stay on, damnit.
I dont want them to be cuter or more kissable. I dont want them to
look older. I dont want them to grow up, not just yet. Lets just slow
this freight train down, I say, as I try to tie myself to the metal tracks.
I am not ready for the white expanse of their real grownup smiles.
The ones that will smile proudly at me when they get their drivers li-
censes or graduate from high school. The brave smiles when I hug them
goodbye at college. The dreamy smiles that will let me know they have
fallen truly, irrevocably in love. The smiles that burst with excitement
over job offers, promotions, proposals, weddings and pregnancy tests.
The motherly smiles that will one day smile down at my grandchildren.
To this very metaphorical, hormonal, nostalgic mother, the removal
of this metal represents stepping out of the protective armor of child-
hood. Meanwhile, I want to add some more alligators to the moat and
pull up the drawbridge.
But the wiser part of me knows that the loveliest things on earth can-
not be covered or contained, things like love, sunsets, stars, and oceans.
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peter Mullan never considered moving to Texas an ambition. A native New Yorker, Mullan spent a decade working for Friends of the High Line, an expansive urban parks project that runs along the west side of Manhattan, and a big inspiration for the Waller
Creek vision. But when the Austin-based Waller Creek Conservancy
launched a nationwide campaign in 2014 to find a CEO, Mullan de-
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and his experience with public works, Mullan was a natural fit for the
organization. With Mullan now in place, the WCC is about to kick
the massive Waller Creek revitalization project into high gear. Over
the next few years, Austinites can look forward to improved infra-
structure, new attractions and more events like Novembers enchant-
ing Creek Show light installation. Mullan says he hopes Waller Creek
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So what was it about the Waller Creek project that com-pelled you to pick up and move to Austin?it's very rare that you get the opportunity to par-ticipate in projects that have major transformative [effect] on a city. i had that with the high Line, and thought that was a once in lifetime opportunity. waller creek has the same potential for change.The High Line was a massively successful public works project that changed the landscape of New York City. What lessons did you learn during your decade with
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Friends of the High Line that you will bring to Waller Creek Conservancy? there are many lessons. one, is it's important to recognize that these projects have to be commu-nity-based efforts [and] engage lots of different kinds of people. that is their powerit makes the project more successful because people have own-ership of it. these projects are not for the next five years, they're for the next 50 yearsyou always to have to remember that.Why do you think Austinites have taken such an interest in the Waller Creek project? ive been amazed at the people in Austin that i've encountered. people are so welcoming, and willing to engage and generous of spirit; i can't say enough
about the people i've met. the culture of going out to restaurants and clubs to hear music and being out-doors; there is an inherent publicness to the culture of Austin. people are physically engaging with the city in all of these different ways.Youve only been on the job for a few weeks, but what kind of pressure are you feeling?you wanna show results, [like] getting a piece of waller creek open to the public as soon as possible. there are lot of things we're doing, and that we can do, like the annual [waller creek] picnic on April 18. [ultimately,] you have to have courage, you have to recognize that it's gonna be hard, hard work, because these projects are hard to get gone. you have to be in for the long haul.
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Dr. Dog April 3 & 4, 7pm stubbs outdoors
tAmeCA JonesApril 3, 9:30pm Lamberts
ACl tv tAPing: tHe WAr on Drugs April 6AcL Live at the moody theater
mAx rAABe & PAlAst orCHester April 6, 8pm bass concert hall
PunCH BrotHers April 9, 8pm AcL Live at the moody theater
los loBos, los lonely Boys April 10, 8pm AcL Live at the moody theater
Jeff tAin WAtts & ut JAZZ orCHestrA April 11, 7:30pm bates recital hall
yonDer mountAin string BAnD
April 11, 7pm stubbs outdoors
Austin oPerA Presents An intimAte AffAirApril 13, 7:30pmKLrus studio 6A
sleAter-kinneyApril 17, 7pm stubbs outdoors
HoW little you Are WorlD Premiere By niCo muHly April 18, 8pm bass concert hall
mAtt PonD PA April 19, 8pm stubbs indoors
HoZier April 21, 7pm Austin music hall
DAn Dyer resiDenCy April 22, 9:30pm Lamberts
from inDiAn lAkes April 22, 8pm stubbs indoors
tHe ting tings April 22, 8pm emos Austin
tony Bennett & lADy gAgA April 23AcL Live at the moody theater
Don giovAnni April 25- may 3, 7:30pm the Long center
tHe DooBie BrotHers April 27, 7:30pm AcL Live at the moody theater
Film2015 rADiCAl reels tour April 18, 7pm paramount theatre
2015 BAnff mountAin film festivAl WorlD tourApril 19, 6pm paramount theatre
Hill Country film festivAlApril 30 may 3Fredericksburg, texas
TheatrefuseBox festivAlApril 1 - 12Various locations
All tHe WAy April 8 may 10 zach scott theatre
oliver!April 14 - 16, 7pm stateside at the paramount
Comedy
niCk offermAn: summer of 69April 17, 7pm paramount theatre
ron WHites texAs toAsteDApril 22, 8pm paramount theatre
moontoWer ComeDy festivAlApril 22 - 25Various locations
ChildrentHe tHree little Pigs April 1-25zach scott theatre
CeniCientA CinDerellA April 17-30zach scott theatre
AnnieApril 21-26 bass concert hall
Danceforklift DAnCeWorks Presents: tHe trees of govAlleApril 11 12, 8pmgovalle park
tAPestry DAnCe ComPAny: esPirit!April 16-26the Long center
OtherrAre & fine Wine AuCtionApril 11, 5:30pmFour seasons Austin
mACk, JACk & mCConAugHeygala, Live Auction & performanceApril 16AcL Livecelebrity golf tournamentApril 17spanish oaks golf clubmiLLy Fashion showApril 17w hotel
umlAuf gArDen PArtyApril 23, 6:30pmumlauf sculpture garden
Pink!April 24, 7:15pmhyatt downtown
Austin fooD + Wine festivAlApril 24 26Auditorium shores and republic square park
eliZABetH Ann seton gAlAApril 25, 6pmcamp mabry
Art City AustinApril 25 & 26downtown Austin
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sorting center was reimagined by Michael Hsu Architects and has become a bus-
tling epicenter for the creative community. Home to galleries like Big Medium,
Modern Rocks and Little Pink Moster, Canopy is also the office/studio to pho-
tographers, filmmakers, ceramicists and architects. The Spring Art Show will
showcase work in varying mediums and disciplines by over 30 artists. One of the
featured artists, Peggy Weiss, is excited about the new collective and says, "The
Artist Group at Canopy, will host informational meetings where artists can share
new ideas, potential projects, new material uses, opportunities, and collaboration
ideas. Check out the group exhibit at Canopy at 916 Springdale Road on April 18
and 19 from noon to 6pm. triBeza staFF
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Arts CalendarAPril 2visuAl Arts CenterChristine Sun Kim in ResidenceArtist talk, 4pmthrough April 4
APril 4WAlly WorkmAn gAlleryIan Shults: Sex, Drugs and Leave Me Aloneopening reception, 6pmthrough April 25
APril 5umlAuf sCulPture gArDenFamily dayFree admission, 12-4pm
APril 18Art.sCienCe.gAllery.The Buzz Stops Hereopening reception, 7pmthrough may 30
APril 24PHoto metHoDe gAlleryShelley Wood & Amanda Smith: Between the Aetherclosing reception, 6pmthrough April 30
APril 25sunset vAlley Artfest 2015toney burger centerFree admission, 9am-4pm
OnGOInG DAvis gAlleryUsual=Unusualthrough April 18
tHe ContemPorAry AustinTom Sachs: Boombox Retrospectivethrough April 19JJ Peet: Brain to Hand to Object_through April 19
umlAuf sCulPture gArDenSodbuster, San Isidrothrough April 19
lorA reynolDs gAlleryTom Sachs: Nuggetsthrough April 25Noriko Ambe: Satellite Viewthrough may 23
Women & tHeir WorkHollis Hammonds: Blanket of Fogthrough may 7
BlAnton museum of ArtWitness: Art and Civil Rights in the Sixtiesthrough may 10Re-envisioning the Virgin Marythrough june 14Wildly Strange: The Photographs of Ralph Eugene Meatyardthrough june 21
BulloCk museumLa Belle: The Ship that Changed History through may 17
mexiC Arte museumcontemporary Art collectionthrough may 31
HArry rAnsom CenterAlices Adventures in Wonderlandthrough july 6
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I found gold at the Blanton. John Aielli
MLK at Congress / 512.471.7324 / www.blantonmuseum.org
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MuseumstHe ContemPorAry Austin: lAgunA gloriA3809 w. 35th st. (512) 458 8191driscoll Villa hours:tuw 12-4, th-su 104grounds hours:msa 95, su 105thecontemporaryaustin.org
tHe ContemPorAry Austin: Jones Center700 congress Ave.(512) 453 5312hours: w 12-11, th-sa 12-9, su 12-5thecontemporaryaustin.org
BlAnton museum of Art200 e. mLK jr. blvd.(512) 471 7324hours: tu F 105, sa 115, su 15blantonmuseum.org
BulloCk museum1800 congress Ave.(512) 936 8746hours: msa 96, su 126thestoryoftexas.com
elisABet ney museum304 e. 44th st.(512) 458 2255hours: wsa 105, su 125ci.austin.tx.us/elisabetney
frenCH legAtion museum802 san marcos st.(512) 472 8180hours: tusu 15frenchlegationmuseum.org
george WAsHington CArver museum1165 Angelina st.(512) 974 4926hours: mth 109, F 105:30, sa 104ci.austin.tx.us/carver
HArry rAnsom Center300 e. 21st st. (512) 471 8944hours: tuw 105, th 107, F 105, sasu 125hrc.utexas.edu
lBJ liBrAry AnD museum2313 red river st.(512) 721 0200hours: msu 95lbjlibrary.org
mexiCArte museum419 congress Ave.(512) 480 9373hours: mth 106, Fsa 105, su 125mexicartemuseum.org
o. Henry museum409 e. 5th st.(512) 472 1903hours: wsu 125
tHe tHinkery1830 simond Ave(512) 469 6200hours: t-Fri 10-5, sa-su 10-6thinkeryaustin.org
umlAuf sCulPture gArDen & museum605 robert e. Lee rd.(512) 445 5582hours: t-F 10-4, sasu 124umlaufsculpture.org
arts & entertainment m u s e u m s , g A l l e r i e s & t H e A t e r
A sk womens wear designer Jean Jones her fashion philosophy, and its pretty sim-ple: Life is too short to wear clothes that dont feel right. Its this golden rule that drives her own work as a handweaver meets couturiere with her own luxury line. Known by her fiercely feminine and timeless designs, Jones turns to laces, tweeds, and her own unique handwovens to bring her collections to life. I prefer to use the best fabrics that I can find, and design and construct clothes in the best way possible, the designer says. How you feel every day matters. Wear the best clothes you can. Jones goes the distance to ensure that anyone wearing her designs will be doing just that. In fact, many of the fabrics used in her lines are sourced from England, France, and Italyromantic destina-tions where Jones lived for several years before ultimately planting roots in Austin. With nearly 300 sunny days a year, its no surprise Jones credits Austins light as the inspiration behind her recently released S/S 2015 line, The Light Collection. Stirred by the optimism bright days often bring, Jones designed a line that features rose-printed dresses, billowing blouses, and a stylish wrap dress any local will vie for that Jones has nicknamed The Austinite. Shes currently working on several pop-up and trunk shows to look forward to in the coming months, but for now you can browse any of her lines at jeanjones.com. t. mendoza
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arts & entertainment m u s e u m s & g A l l e r i e s
GalleriesArt At tHe Den317 w. 3rd st.(512) 222 3364hours: tu-sa 10-6, su 12-5artattheden.com
Art on 5tH3005 s. Lamar blvd.(512) 481 1111hours: msa 106arton5th.com
ArtPost: tHe Center for CreAtive exPression4704 e. cesar chavez st.artpostaustin.com
ArtWorks gAllery1214 w. 6th st.(512) 472 1550hours: msa 105artworksaustin.com
Austin gAlleries5804 Lookout mountain dr.(512) 495 9363by appt. onlyaustingalleries.com
Austin Art gArAge2200 s. Lamar blvd., ste. j(512) 351 5934hours: tusa 116, su 125austinartgarage.com
Austin Art sPACe gAllery AnD stuDios7739 north cross dr., ste. Q(512) 771 2868hours: Fsa 116austinartspace.com
Big meDium gAllery At Bolm5305 bolm rd., #12(512) 939 6665tu-sa 12-6bigmedium.org
Big meDium gAllery At CAnoPy916 springdale rd, bldg 2 #101(512) 939 6665hours: tu-sa 12-6bigmedium.org
CAPitAl fine Art1214 w. 6th st.(512) 628 1214hours: m-sa 10-5capitalfineart.com
Co-lAB ProJeCts:n sPACe905 congress Ave. at nelsen partners(512) 300 8217hours: w 5:30-8co-labprojects.org
Co-lAB ProJeCts: ProJeCt sPACe613 Allen st.(512) 300 8217by event and appt onlyco-labprojects.org
DAvis gAllery837 w. 12th st.(512) 477 4929hours: mF 106, sa 104davisgalleryaustin.com
DougHerty Arts Center1110 barton springs rd. (512) 974 4000hours: m-th 10-9, F 10-5:30, sa 10-2austintexas.gov/department/dougherty-arts-center
fAreWell Books913 e. cesar chavez st.(512) 473 2665hours: m-sa 128, su 127farewellbookstore.com
first ACCess gAllery2324 s. Lamar blvd
(512) 428 4782hours: tu-sa 10-7, su 12-5firstaccess.co/gallery
flAtBeD Press2830 e. mLK jr. blvd.(512) 477 9328hours: m-F 10-5, sa 10-3flatbedpress.com
gAllery 702702 san Antonio st.(737) 703 5632hours: tu-su 10-6gallery702austin.com
gAllery BlACk lAgoon4301-A guadalupe st.(512) 371 8838hours: sa 1-5galleryblacklagoon.com
gAllery sHoAl Creek2832 mLK jr. blvd. #3(512) 454 6671hours: tuF 115, sa 103galleryshoalcreek.com
grAyDuCk gAllery2213 e. cesar chavezAustin, tx 78702(512) 826 5334hours: th -sa 11-6, su 12-5grayduckgallery.com
JuliA C. ButriDge gAllery1110 barton springs rd.(512) 974 4025hours: mth 109, F 105:30, sa 102austintexas.gov/department/doughertygallery
lA PeA227 congress Ave., #300(512) 477 6007hours: m-F 8-5, sa 8-3lapenaaustin.org
lorA reynolDs gAllery360 nueces st., #50
(512) 215 4965hours: w-sa 11-6lorareynolds.com
lotus gAllery1009 w. 6th st., #101(512) 474 1700hours: msa 10-6lotusasianart.com
mAss gAllery507 calles st.(512) 535 4946hours: F 5-8, sa-su 12-5massgallery.org
monDo gAllery4115 guadalupe st. (512) 296 2439hours: tu-sa 12- 6mondotees.com
PumP ProJeCt Art ComPlex702 shady Ln.(512) 351 8571pumpproject.org
roi JAmes3620 bee cave rd., ste. c(512) 970 3471by appointment onlyroijames.com
russell ColleCtion fine Art1137 w. 6th st.(512) 478 4440hours: tusa 106russellcollection.com
sPACe 123121 e. 12th st.(512) 524 7128t-F 10-5space12.org
stePHen l. ClArk gAllery1101 w. 6th st.(512) 477 0828hours: tusa 104stephenlclarkgallery.com
stuDio 101011 west Lynnhours: tusa 115 (512) 236 1333 studiotenarts.com
tiny PArk gAllery1101 navasota st. #2(512) 809 3242hours: sa 12-5 and by appt.
testsite502 w. 33rd st.(512) 453 3199by appointment onlyfluentcollab.org
visuAl Arts Center2300 trinity st. (512) 232 2348hours: tuF 105, sa 12-5utvac.org
WAlly WorkmAn gAllery1202 w. 6th st. (512) 472 7428hours: tusa 105wallyworkman.com
Women & tHeir Work1710 Lavaca st.(512) 477 1064hours: mF 106, sa 125womenandtheirwork.org
yArD Dog1510 s. congress Ave.(512) 912 1613hours: mF 115, sa 116, su 125yarddog.com
Fredericksburg
AgAve gAllery208 e. san Antonio st.(830) 990 1727 hours: m-sa 10-5agavegallery.com
ArtisAns AtroCky Hill234 w. main st. (830) 990 8160hours: m-sa 10-5:30, su 11-3artisansatrockyhill.com
freDeriCksBurg Art gAllery314 e. main st.(830) 990 2707hours: m-sa 10-5:30, su 12-5fbartgallery.com
insigHt gAllery214 w. main st.(830) 997 9920hours: tu-sa 10-5:30insightgallery.com
lArry JACkson AntiQues & Art gAllery209 s. Llano(830) 997 0073hours: m-F 9:30-5, sa 10-5larryjacksonantiques.com
tHe gAllery At vAuDeville230 e. main st.(830) 992 3234hours: m 8-6, w-F 8-6, sa 8-9, su 8-5vaudeville-living.com WHistle Pik425 e. main st.(830) 990 8151hours: m-sa 10-5whistlepik.com
To have your gallery considered for listing inthe Arts Guide, please send a request to [email protected].
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TRIBEZ AtAlka n i n s i d e r ' s g u i d e to A u s t i n ' s h i d d e n g e m s .
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All DolleD UpBikers. rockabilly revelers. Pin-up girls. These are all folks you might encounter at the Lonestar rod & Kustom round Up classic car show. intrigued by the colorful characters drawn to the hot rod lifestyle, Texas photographer george Brainard spent five years capturing their styles and stories in striking black and white portraits. Taking that color element out of it, i think its easier to notice details about people, Brainard says. i think these pictures are really simple in a lot of ways, so whats complex about them is the people and their style. Compiling the photos into a book, Brainard released All Tore Up: Texas Hot Rod Portraits last month, cataloguing guys in rolled up jeans and vintage shirts, women in flirty retro dresses, and tattooed men in tank tops. you can check out the crowd yourself at this years round Up on April 17 and 18 at the Travis County expo Center. The show is about the cars, but its much bigger than that, Brainard says, its a whole
culture. For more information, visit alltoreupbook.com
B y N i C O L e B e C K L e y
oLiVe photo by LAurA uhLir. ALL TORE UP photo by george brAinArd.
OLiVe'S neW DigsWhen Laura Uhlir launched her clothing and accessories shop, Olive,
inside Domy Books in 2012, she thought it might be a part-time project.
I was doing it because I was passionate about it and believed in it, but I
never really thought it would go this far, Uhlir says. In February, after
spending the last two years in a cozy space on Rosewood Avenue, Olive has
expanded into a brighter, roomier space on East 11th Street. While Olives
new boutique carries some vintage items and an expanded shoe selection,
the focus is on emerging and independent designers, including jeans from
Objects Without Meaning. Before starting Olive, the native Texan thought
shed go into education. I come from a long line of teachers, Uhlir ex-
plains, but I just wound up with a store instead. For more information,
visit oliveaustin.com
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Aro photo by jAcKie Lee young, Art direction & styLing by LesLie hernAndez.
PolisH & l ACQuer Two new nail salons want to make sure your fingers and toes always
look great. For those on the go, Lacquer (which opened in March)
offers classic and deluxe mani-pedis in its downtown location. My
vision is to create a place where you can get pampered in less than
an hour and walk out and feel great about yourself, says owner
Carla Hatler. Part of this pampering includes the Essie gel system,
featuring colors from Rebecca Minkoff. A little further north, sis-
ters Molly Donovan and Elisabeth Tynberg are bringing high-end
nail care to Central Austin. At Polish (which opened in January),
you can indulge in a Polish Pedicure, which includes a foot soak,
nail trimming and shaping, an exfoliating scrub and a hydrating
foot massage. While pinks are always in for spring, Donovan says
the popular colors now are neutrals, nudes and the coffee colors;
really the classic natural looking nails. For more information, visit
ilovelacquer.com and polishatx.com.
SHOP A roLooking for a bit of jewelry inspiration? Showcasing work from in-
dependent designers and artisans, the online launch of ARO puts
creatively crafted bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings front and
center. In addition to exclusive pieces like acrylic and brass pendants
from Austin-based Hey Murphy, the shop also features small home
and fashion accessories, including ceramic bowls and ring stands
from Austins own Gopi Shah Ceramics. Plus, from now through the
end of April, visit the brick and mortar store on Rosewood Avenue to
see the designs in person. For more information, visit shop-aro.com
polish
OFF TO ThE RACESBefore a motorcycle racer hits the track, theyve got to be properly suited up. World Champion motogP racer kevin schwantz shares a few surprising facts about what the racers put on before they take off.
-Almost all the riders wear some type of protection for their spine underneath their leather racing suit. it s a soft padding with some hard plastic. A good description for what most of them look like is kind of like an armadillos back. it can bend over and then come back, but doesnt overlap when it goes.
-Most of the riders wear a thin nylon suit that helps make getting the leathers on and off easier. it s just kind of a big, tight set of pajamas, more or less.
-Whatever helmet company riders use most have things that youll see them tearing off during the race. Theyre called tear-offs, and theyre thin pieces of plastic that cover the shield, in case you get a bug or something on the shield, you have the ability to clean it while the race is going on. Get an up close look at the racers during the MotoGP event April 10 12 at the Circuit of The Americas. For more information, visit circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp
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2 0 pa g e s ) d i s h e s O n a r t s c h O O l , g r O w i n g u p i n
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The art of balance is something that Zoe Graham has been
working on (read: perfecting) for a while now. Its been five
years since her first acting gig on a Spike Jonze short with Ar-
cade Fire, titled Scenes From the Suburbs, and one year since
the mind-blowing premiere of Boyhood, a film 12 years in the
making. And while acting seems to be in the cards for Graham,
its not necessarily what defines her; shes equal parts artist, femi-
nist, actress, and Austinite, and above all, unapologetically herself.
I dont believe in choosing one thing, Graham says. I love
acting, but I still do art everyday. Most people do, even if they
dont realize it: making art decisions in the everyday. It doesnt
have to be a choice. Theres no doubt that, as of late, Grahams
role in Boyhood has taken center stage. For the past three years,
shes joined the cast and crew for a single week of filming, then
waited anxiously until the next years script was released, hoping
that her character would again make the cut.
Checking in once a year with everyone was really sweet, she
says. It was extremely specialnothing will ever be like that
for me or for anyone again. Couple this unique, one-of-a-kind
experience with the fact that Boyhood was filmed in Grahams
hometown of Austin, where she was born and raised, and youve
got one hell of a ride. I think I got spoiled by that, not that I
dont enjoy shooting in other places, but coming backit was an
entirely different experience, and it reminded me of how much
I love working in Austin, Graham says. Theres a completely
different vibe here than anywhere else. I love working in Austin
and would love to do it again.
Graham owes a lot to her hometownits where her career
first took flight, after an out-of-the-blue casting in Scenes From
the Suburbs (she was in a local band called Schmillion and
went to a gathering at the drummers house one day that
turned out to be an audition). Now, with Boyhood, Austin
represents the birth of a new chapter in a career with im-
mense potential. And in the midst of each overly scheduled
day, flying back and forth between LA (for filming The Secret
in Their Eyes where she plays Julia Roberts daughter) and
Baltimore (for her sophomore year at the Maryland Institute
College of Art), Graham makes art. And studies for her mid-
terms, of course.
Ive been flying to and from LA all semester, Graham
says. But Ive found ways to work on my art thereits
been interesting to change all my art to fit it in a carry-on
bag. Adapting projects to make small things is a fun chal-
lenge. I think theres always opportunities for creativity in
your life. Working in show business as a self-described
feminist actress can be an interesting challenge, Graham
says. And then theres being recognized at school, on your
way to class, in the cafeteria, and all over campus for a role
in a movie that took Hollywood by storm.
I spent my first year of college in relative anonymity, and
now some people know who I am, she says. Ive had people
approach me and then be disappointed that Im not who they
expect. But in some instances its really interesting, and they
want to talk to me about film and feminism. Its cool that I can
connect to strangers like that just through a performance.
Graham can date her love of art back to childhood, where
she knew from a very early age that she wanted to be creating
in some form throughout her life. Her love of acting came
much later, however, with her aforementioned surprise role
in Scenes From the Suburbs. It was then, at the age of 15, that
Graham made the connection between art and acting, and
started to envision their combined potential.
I really enjoyed my first project, she says. I felt really
at home on set. It showed me that acting could be more
than what Hollywood makes it out be, that it can be more
of an art. I ll always be happy that that happened.
Admittedly, Graham has no idea whats next, but for a wise
beyond her years 20-year-old college sophomore, shes focused
on pursuing all of her passions, and with equal zeal, to be sure. If
acting ever becomes a huge problem, I have this whole life to fall
back on, she says. I have my art and my acting and if one gets too
stressful, I always have the other. I feel like I can be happy doing
anything if I have a little time to do what I love.
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Five Austinites who inspire with a style all their own.
c h l o e h o o k s /S t. S t e p h e n S e p i S co pa l S c h o o l S e n i o r Yes, shes beautiful, but the glamorous granddaughter of Mel-
ba Whatley is much more than that. Currently deciding between
colleges, the alum of the School of Ethics and Global Leadership
in DC plans to double major in Theater and Public Policy. She is
particularly interested in the pursuit of social impact theater and
using the stage as a medium for change.
How do you describe your style? I strive for a classic style with a contemporary twist and love to mix
the old and new in unexpected ways.
What are your three spring essentials? Mixed prints, blush, and crop tops that still leave a little to the
imagination.
What do you love about Austin style? Austin style is modernity: chic, real, and hip. Unique takes on
trends are as diverse as the city itself and never fail to inspire.
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dA r r e n g r i F F i n /f r e e l a n c e w r i t e rDarren Griffins work as a writer may have led him everywhere
from Japan to Israel, but it was penning a piece for his favorite
basketball publication from childhood, Slam, thats been the
biggest career highlight so far. Since Darren can work from
anywhere, his approach to style is solely based on his mood.
He says: That means one day it could be a Club Monaco shirt,
Acne Jeans and Common Projects sneakers, and on another
day an A.P.C. T-shirt, Public School denim and Air Jordan 1s
are more suitable.
How do you describe your style? Id say its birthed in classic menswear principles coupled with
a strong street sensibility. The infusion of a good trend here
and there, but only if it smartly accents those aforementioned
qualities. I view style from a very uniformed lens. So I wear
different variations of the same thing a lot.
What are your three spring essentials?My insanely obsessive sneaker collection, favorite pairs of
denim, and a couple tees in different fits/proportions. I can
build from there.
What do you love about Austin style?Its freedom to be both good and bad. To be completely sub-
jective with little to no subterfuge. So many places base good
style on brand names, dollars spent, and breaking new trends.
All of which is cool. Austin doesnt do that, though. For lack of
a more articulate explanationAustin just does what it does.
And I love it.
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dA n i e l l e n i e c i A g /D i r ec to r o f i n S t i t u t i o n a l a Dva n c e m e n t, t h e co n t e m p o r a ry a u S t i nBefore coming to Austin, Danielle worked alongside celebrat-
ed curator Carmen Gimenez in Madrid at the Guggenheim.
Of that time, she says: Shes a true inspiration and heavily
impacted my visual aesthetic, and the way I see the world.
When it comes to dressing for her Congress Avenue office digs,
it all starts with the shoes. After the shoes are established, you
can often find her clad in leather, cashmere or suede.
How do you describe your style? Very classic with an edge...sort of Annie Hall and the Hep-
burns, Audrey and Katharine, but with some Tilda Swinton
in the mix.
What are your three spring essentials? Acne dresses, white anything, especially jeans, and a good
raincoat (I just bought one from Uniqlo mens department).
What do you love about Austin style? Great access to vintage. I recently bought an amazing old
Levis jacket on South Congress that I love.
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c h r i s h e n d e l /vice preSiDent + General manaGer, neiman marcuSAt just age 32, Chris is one of the youngest General Managers
in all of Neiman Marcus and so far, he has worked at stores
in Chicago, Palm Beach and San Diego. You can usually find
him in a Isaia or Armani suit at work, and he loves discovering
what shoppers in each city love. Its a big challenge, but also
fun to learn each city and what each customer is looking for,
he says. It always varies greatly based on lifestyle, climate,
and community.
How do you describe your style? Style to me is more than just what one chooses to wear. Its
about how one carries himself, and its in the details. When it
comes to clothes, I would say I spend most of my days in a suit.
I love pieces that have sentimental valuean old pair of my
fathers Dunhill cufflinks, a watch from 1940s that belonged
to my grandfather. When I am not at work, I love the comfort
of a great broken-in pair of jeans and a T-shirt. I own over 100
tees. I cant seem to part with any of them. My favorite is a
Rolling Stones T-shirt from my very first concert. Im always
excited to see the seasons new trends, but I wouldnt say that
I follow them. As Yves Saint Laurent once said: Trends fade,
but style is eternal.
Whats your approach to dressing for work? Im a huge fan of mixing patterns, plaids, polka dots, stripes.
I love to throw in a dash of color, like pink socks or a violet
pocket square.
What are your three spring essentials? SunblockI spend a good amount of time on Lake Austin and
outdoors, so sunblock is a must (Im partial to Kiehls), Per-
sol tortoise shell sunglasses (Ive replaced the lenses several
times, but Ive had the same pair for over 10 years), and good
manners, because they never go out of style.
What do you love about Austin style? It is diverse, eclectic and ever-changing. Boho chic was a huge
call out on the runways for Spring 2015, and I think of all the
trends this one really resonates with the Austin client.
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j e s s i e j o h n s o n /m a r k e t i n G + e v e n t D i r ec to r at wat e r lo o r eco r D S a n D a r t i S t Seventh generation Texan Jessie Johnson grew up in Dripping
Springs and likes to joke that her years living in NYC were
like Elly May Clampett goes to the Big Apple. But we think
the former fashion industry alum and effortlessly cool visual
artist stands out from the crowd anywhere she goes. A mother
of two, and the wife of musician Will Johnson, is at home
in her role at Waterloo Records where she has helped play
host to acts like Iggy and the Stooges, Emmylou Harris and
Jimmy Cliff. Check out her artwork at jessiejohnsonart.
wordpress.com.
What are your spring style essentials? During SX, it was a cellphone and a pillow. I did just get some
Doc Martens at a vintage shop. I know its a trend that will
pass like all the others, but Ive always wanted some, and as a
kid, we couldnt afford things like that.
What do you love about Austin style? Everyone has the ability to find their true self. We have high
end, awesome thrift and resale, as well as extremely well-cu-
rated vintage. Austinites have endless resources for any bud-
get. Plus, the surrounding small towns are thrift/vintage gold
mines. Growing up in Dripping Springs, we had one tiny thrift
store, and it was this dark, dank building with everything in
piles. Now we live in a world where you can get anything you
want online! I still love the hunt. My ideal day off is going
hunting at Prototype, Feathers Boutique, and Savers.
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Sunday, March 8thphotography by Alyson Fox
styling by Lauren Smith Fordshot in the Elgin home of artist Margo Sawyer
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HimSweater / Billy Reid / $350
Shorts / Billy Reid / $125 Shoes / Common Projects / $430 / By George
HerSweater / Billy Reid / $275
Skirt / Billy Reid / $395
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Herabove: Sweater / Billy Reid / $275 opposite page: Top / Apiece Apart / $297 / Kick PleatPants / Chloe / $1,095 / By George
Himfacing page, top: Shirt / Simon Miller / $290 / By GeorgeT-Shirt / Tomas Maier / $95 / By George facing page, bottom: T-Shirt / Theory / $75 / Neiman MarcusPants / Theory / $195 / Neiman Marcus
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HerTop / Caron Callahan / $290 / Kick PleatShorts / Creatures Of Comfort / $371 / Kick Pleat
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Sweater / Billy Reid / $145Pants / Billy Reid / $175
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The essence of Margo Sawyers home does not live in her (quite enviable) col-
lection of things. Its in the space between that allows room for new thoughts,
ideas, and creative compulsions to take flight. Her loft in downtown Elgin
is open and expansive, with each carefully-curated piece of furniture in its
place. But, Sawyers version of home life is about embracing an emptiness of
sorts; the quietness that comes with minimal decor encourages that unde-
finable creative spirit within her to expand. If a space is too visually busy, its
distracting, she says. Emptiness is my inspiration. Im always interested in
bridging the gap between high art and function, in uniting the two.
As an artist, Sawyer sees her life in the same way that she sees her work, as
a place to express herself and fulfill her creative compulsions. Shes spent a
lifetime doing just that: Sawyer grew up in Sussex, England before attending
the Chelsea School of Art in London. She came to the States to earn her MFA
in sculpture at Yale. Now, the artist has a laundry list of group and solo shows
under her belt, and has been teaching sculpture in the Fine Arts department
at the University of Texas since 1988.
After living in Austin for a while, Sawyer decided she wanted to live in
a small town. She considered living in Taylor, before deciding on Elgin.
Though she rented at first, it wasnt long before Sawyer had her eye on buy-
ing a building. Her friends were against it, but armed with a business plan
outlining how having an artist in Elgin would benefit the town, she headed to
the bank to get the loan she needed to buy the building. The bank agreed and
so began a three-year renovation process. I had to fight to get the loan for the
place. Tenacity is my middle name, she says. Im not the main road girl. Im
the side road, the back alley, the circuitous route. Its the journey, not the arrival,
that matters.
Twelve years later, Sawyer couldnt be more at home in her three-story
studio/loft (with a rooftop garden and all). I love the town. Its very quaint,
and there is an interesting group of people here, she says. Its been the per-
fect place to work on her art. Sawyers most recent project, Synchronicity of
Color, lives in the Discovery Green park in downtown Houston, where it is
seen and photographed by hundreds of people each day. Its one of Sawyers
largest and most loved public installations to date. There are two things I
think of with Discovery Green. Im amazed at how much of a magnet it is,
and how it inspires other people, and secondly, it always makes me wonder,
how in the hell did I pull that off?
Synchronicity of Color is just the tip of the iceberg. Sawyers art has been
exhibited all over the world, including New York, Japan, and India. Shes
currently represented by the Holly Johnson Gallery in Dallas, and has an-
other large-scale public installation piece titled Index for Contemplation on
display at the Austin Convention Center. The best compliment people can
give me is spending a lot of time looking, she says. Not so much talking, but
lookingslowing down, and taking time with [the art]. The great reward is
stealing someones mind, to watch them wander.
Though shes lived in Texas since 1988 and has called Elgin home for the
past 12 years, Sawyer still loves to travel. Born in Washington, D.C. to a dip-
At Home in ElginHow Margo Sawyer, a celebrated artist who has lived all over the world, transformed a historic building in Elgin into an inspiring, minimalist-meets-modern abode.
By Emma Banks | Photograph by Alyson Fox
lomat father and an English mother, Sawyers been around the world and
back again, calling Africa, England, India, New York City, Rome, and Texas
home at different times throughout her life.
A friend of mine has this saying: If you want to travel, you should let
your work do it for you, she says. Ive been fortunate enough to do just
that. Though her early work was much more serene, and largely without
viewers engagement, Sawyer focuses now on engaging the space, experi-
menting with color and facing her artistic fears head on. At Yale, I chose
color because I wanted to work with the thing I was most frightened by. I
wanted my sculpture to be as immediate as a drawing, and to provoke fas-
cination, Sawyer says. Now, I try to embrace the interaction people have
with my art. Public art is for the people. Its meant to nurture and nourish
everyone. Though Sawyer now calls the small town of Elgin home, which
is small and predictable, the loft in which the artist resides, and the world
she has created within it, are anything but.
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Beards to Beers
Austin men are notorious for work-
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KirBy the BarBerhead to Kirby the Barber for a
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If its time to ditch the beard, choose a classic tool to guide you through. While the idea of using a straight razor may be a bit in-timidating, the Dandys folks will happily fill you in on all you need to know. Pop into this downtown shop and pick up a blade like this German-crafted Golddachs Straight Razor available in both black and cream. ($145.99; dAndys 411 BrAzos st. #110)
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lisa Matulis is the owner of delish cupcakes, and after graduating from westlake high school next month, zayne will be playing soccer at harvard.
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Kari Perkins spent months
working on Matthew Mc-
Conaugheys shirt for MUD.
Director Jeff Nichols had
a specific idea for what he
wanted the work shirt that McConaughey
would wear throughout the entire film to
look like. Perkins and her team dyed and
re-dyed and cut and re-cut the well-tai-
lored work shirt over the months leading
up to filming. As the start date came near,
McConaughey came to the set in rural Ar-
kansas. To get into character, he spent a
week camping out on the island where
they would be shooting, in his costume.
At the end of that week, he called.
Kari, I dont think this is my lucky
shirt, he said. Perkins remembers that
moment well since filming was set to
start the next week. He said, my char-
acter is the type of guy who thinks hes
a winner; hes the guy at the casino in
Lake Charles that never wins but keeps
playing all night. I need something that
doesnt fit well, like a Hawaiian shirt.
Perkins, who has the magical ability
to maintain a sense of calm, often in the
midst of the chaotic, fast-paced and ev-
er-changing movie business, knew she
couldnt find what she needed in rural
Arkansas, so she got on the phone and
started making calls, ordering rayon
blank shirts to play with. She fast and
furiously worked on aging the shirt
(costume designer speak for making
new clothes look worn) with different
dyes, and she changed out all the but-
tons. Just as filming was about to start,
McConaughey donned his new costume
and as producers and crew sat on pins
and needles, the actor and director
agreed, they liked it. Being resource-
ful and thinking on her feet has been an
essential part of Perkins work since the
beginning.
Perkins first job in film was on a Dis-
ney film in 1987 called Save the Dog.
Up to that point, she had worked
mostly in the theater, but got called
onto the movie set when the costume
designer needed mime outfits created
for the next day. She worked all night
making the costumes and delivered
them to the set. After that, she was
hooked on the movie world. I fell in
love with the industry. It was all new
and exciting to me and working on
set was my film school, she says.
Perkins worked in all different areas
of the costume department, and her
big break came in 1991 when she got
the opportunity to work on Richard
Linklaters Dazed & Confused.
Perkins and Linklater met when
an old friend of hers was an actor in
Slacker. He had to do some reshoots
and had shaved off his mustache and
beard that he originally had during
filming, so the always crafty Perkins,
At home and in the studio with Kari Perkins, the award-winning costume designer for many of Richard Linklaters films.
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made faux facial hair for him. It was
so well done that the director didnt
know it was fake. Linklater called her
to compliment her work, and they got
to talking about ideas and upcoming
projects. Since Dazed & Confused,
Perkins has worked on all of Linkla-
ters films. Working with him feels
like working with family. When I get
a call to do a film with him, I know
what to expect, I know what he likes,
and I have a lot more freedom to ex-
plore things creatively, she says from
her warm and inviting South Austin
home set on acreage that she shares
with her husband and three daughters.
Throughout their over twenty years
of collaborating, Perkins recalls many
fun memories, but one of her favorite
moments came during Jack Blacks
fitting for Bernie. He was wearing
his pants low in a classic Jack Black
way. I had all these great pieces, but
it didnt feel right, she remembers. I
asked him to pull his pants up real-
ly high, to his belly buttonand that
was it. His stance changed, and he
morphed into this amazing character
in front of my eyes. Everything he put
on became Bernie. It was magic, and
I love it when that happens.
Although the life of a costume de-
signer may seem glamorous (and yes,
she did get to attend this years Oscars
with her Boyhood team), Perkins and
her costume department work gruel-
ing 16-hour days during the filming
of a movie and spend the months
before putting together inspiration
boards, fitting the actors, and con-
structing special props. The costume
team starts their days during filming
30 minutes before the actors arrive
for makeup, and they are usually
some of the last of the crew to leave
at the end of the day. As a mom of
three, Perkins and her husband, prop
maker Jeff Plowman, have made it
work by switching up their work
loads. Right now, Perkins is at home
working on a ballet, and Plowman is
working on an ABC pilot. Austin is so
family friendly. Rick [Linklater] has
been very supportive of my family. I
gave birth twice during the filming of
Boyhood and was eight months preg-
nant when he hired me for Fast Food
Nation, she says.
Looking back, her career choice
all makes sense for the little girl who
sewed herself the seersucker halter
top of her dreams at age 12. Each
film is an entirely different experience
with its own set of parameters. No two
are alike, she says. I enjoy problem
solving and the unique challenge each
film presents. Design is a way for me
to create new worlds.
perkins looking at inspira-
tion boards for an upcom-
ing film she designed.
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A costume designer is never without her toolkit. Here is what Kari Perkins keeps by her side on set:
-J a n i e C L ay S t i C K F o r
C L e a n i n g o i L S P o t S
- W e t o n e S F o r g e n e r a L
C L e a n i n g a n d h a n d W i P e S
- a B L o W d r y e r
-t o P S t i C K
- g a F F ta P e i n B L a C K , W h i t e
a n d g r e y
- g L u e d o t S F o r g L u i n g
S h o e S
- S h o e S t r e t C h
- i n S o L e S
- h e e L P a d S
- m o L e S K i n
- S h o e S t r i n g S
- S h o e P o L i S h
- S o C K S
- P a n t y h o S e
- P a n t y L i n e r S F o r S W e at
- u m B r e L L a
- r a i n P o n C h o S
- S C i S S o r S
-t h r e a d
- n e e d L e S
- P i n S
- S a F e t y P i n S i n S i Lv e r a n d
B L a C K
- C o L L a r B u t t o n S
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M e e t L i s a J e n n i n g s , t h e v i b r a n t f o u n d e r o f d e P t.
o f C u Lt u r e t h at s h o w C a s e s t h e a r t i s t s s h e Lo v e s
t h r o u g h L i m i t e d - e d i t i o n s w e at e r s a n d s h i r t s .
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A s e l f - d e s c r i b e d p h i l a n t h r o p i c a dv o c at e f o r c r e at i v e s pa c e s , l i s a J e n n i n g s l i v e s u p t o a n d e x c e e d s h e r t i t l e . a c r e -at i v e p o w e r h o u s e i n h e r o w n r i g h t ( h e r i m p r e s s i v e
r e s u m e i n c l u d e s d a n c i n g p r o f e s s i o n a l ly i n n e w yo r k
c i t y a n d w o r k i n g at a g a l l e r y i n s o h o ) , J e n n i n g s
s h i n i n g ta l e n t s e e m s t o b e f i n d i n g t a l e n t. s o c r e a t-
i n g h e r o w n c o m p a n y t h a t i n t e g r a t e s t h r e e o f h e r
l e a d i n g p a s s i o n s f a s h i o n , a r t, a n d c h a r i t y a l l
w h i l e s e e k i n g o u t a n d c o l l a b o r a t i n g w i t h t a l e n t-
e d a r t i s t s a c r o s s t h e w o r l d s e e m e d l i k e a m o v e i n
t h e r i g h t d i r e c t i o n .
artists create and then
a local embroider makes
the limited edition
sweaters for the dept.
of cUltUre line.
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Today, she is the spinning wheel behind the machine that is DEPT.
OF CULTURE, a fashion brand that commissions artists to create mean-
ingful work for communities. I felt if I were going to grow a company
it would be one of positive change and a lasting legacy for my children,
Jennings says. With humble intentions, DEPT. OF CULTURE has be-