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OverviewKnown for his potent re-mixing and re-contextualizing of found and historic materials, Randall Reid engineers salvaged steel and wood into sensuous formal color compositions. Reid’s steel-framed objet trouvé are reclaimed from other eras and through the artist’s care and craftsmanship are granted the gravity and dignity of artifacts. Highly charged, tactile windows into the recent industrial past, some of Reid’s materials date back to the 1800s, some to the 1970s, and every era in-between. All have a palpable sense of history. There is a balance and harmony to Reid’s work that make the compositions at once contemporary and timeless– formal yet in possession of an effortless-seeming organic unity.
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"As life reflects us back to ourselves as a means to discovery, I hope that my work mirrors the sprit of the viewer at the same time that it addresses my own philosophical concerns. " — Randall Reid
Known for his potent re-mixing and re-contextualizing of found and historic materials, Randall Reid engineers salvaged steel and wood into sensuous formal color compositions. Reid’s steel-framed objet trouvé are reclaimed from other eras and through the artist’s care and craftsmanship are granted the gravity and dignity of artifacts. Highly charged, tactile windows into the recent industrial past, some of Reid’s materials date back to the 1800s, some to the 1970s, and every era in-between. All have a palpable sense of history. There is a balance and harmony to Reid’s work that make the compositions at once contemporary and timeless– formal yet in possession of an effortless-seeming organic unity.
Reid was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1956. He has participated in over 300 exhibitions and is represented in numerous private and public collections including: The American Embassy, Kuwait, 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 (College of William and Mary). He currently resides in San Marcos, Texas where he has been a Professor of Art and Design at Texas State University San Marcos for over three decades.Exhibitions-
LA | Randall Reid + Emilio Lobato
10 Aug - 14 Sep 2024Press Release: “Silent Elevations” Featuring Randall Reid and Emilio LobatoRead more
August 10 - September 14, 2024
(Santa Monica, CA) — Nüart Gallery is excited to announce “Silent Elevations,” a joint exhibition showcasing the works of Randall Reid and Emilio Lobato, on view from August 10 through September 14, 2024. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 10, from 4 - 6 PM, where both artists will be present.
Silent Elevations | Randall Reid
In his latest series, Randall Reid explores the intricate patterns and textures of both natural and human-made landscapes. Using found materials such as salvaged steel and aged wood, Reid creates compositions that reflect the layered history and compartmentalized nature of these terrains. His work bridges the past and present, transforming reclaimed objects into contemporary art pieces that resonate with historical significance.
Reid’s pieces are known for their balance and harmony, blending formal structure with an organic feel. Each material he uses, from 18th-century wood to mid-20th-century metal, carries its own story, which Reid carefully recontextualizes in his art. His works invite viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the evolution of materials.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1956, Randall Reid has participated in over 300 exhibitions and is represented in numerous collections, including The American Embassy in Kuwait, The Arkansas Art Center, and The Austin Museum of Art. He resides in San Marcos, Texas, where he has been a Professor of Art and Design at Texas State University for over thirty years.
Silent Elevations | Emilio Lobato
Emilio Lobato’s work in “Silent Elevations” is characterized by its dynamic yet quiet energy. Drawing from his personal archive, Lobato’s pieces reflect a steady, non-insistent movement that conveys a deep sense of rhythm and flow. His use of abstraction and collage allows him to distill his subjects to their essence, creating a powerful visual language that speaks to themes of isolation, tradition, and cultural identity.
Lobato, born in 1959 in San Pablo, Colorado, draws significant inspiration from his heritage and the landscapes of his upbringing. His compositions are marked by their rich textures and thoughtful arrangements, inviting viewers to engage with the underlying stories and emotions.
In 2023, Emilio Lobato was the subject of a comprehensive 40-year survey at the Arvada Center, a prominent Denver-area art center. This exhibition presented over 75 pieces, showcasing almost every year and phase of his creative output, highlighting the depth and breadth of his artistic journey.
Lobato’s career highlights include a mid-career retrospective at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center in 2011. His works are held in numerous collections, reflecting their widespread appeal and the depth of his artistic vision. Lobato has been based in Denver since 1985, where he continues to create and exhibit his work.
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R-E-D | 2024
A Group Exhibition 9 - 25 Feb 2024Nüart Gallery is thrilled to announce "R-E-D," our annual Valentine's Day exhibition featuring a curated collection of work celebrating the color red and its proximity to love and passion. .Read more
In art, music, and literature, love has always been one of the major engines of human creativity. In celebration of love, romance, and the mysterious longings of the heart, "R-E-D" features a diverse collection of artworks filled with romance for our annual Valentine's Day exhibition. Each work offers a distinct perspective on the color red and its unmistakable relationship with human desire and life itself. -
Winter Selections | 2024
A Group Exhibition 12 - 28 Jan 2024Nüart Gallery is pleased to present Winter Selections, our annual exhibition featuring a curation of our artists whose abstract and figurative work celebrate a constrained winter palette. The exhibition will open on January 12th and through January 28th, 2024.Read more -
Winter Selections
A Group Exhibition 20 Jan - 5 Feb 2023We’re excited to share our annual exhibition Winter Selections, featuring a curation of our artists whose abstract and figurative work celebrate a constrained winter palette . The minimalist environment of...Read more -
Randall Reid
Hidden Material 18 Mar - 3 Apr 2022Nüart Gallery presents “Hidden Material,” a solo exhibition by Randall Reid In Hidden Material, found and historical materials—some dating back to the 1800s—are preserved and forever changed. Reid, a Texas-based...Read more -
Red Show
The Color of Love 11 - 25 Feb 2022A selection of works by our artists, reflecting their interpretations of one of the most celebrated human emotions – love. We invite you to join us in celebrating one of the most powerful colors of the spectrum.Read more -
Winter Selections
A Group Exhibition 24 Jan - 6 Feb 2022Nüart Gallery is pleased to present Winter Selections, an exhibition featuring a curation of our artists whose abstract and figurative work celebrate a constrained winter palette. The minimalist environment of...Read more -
Abstractions 2021
19 Nov - 12 Dec 2021Featuring Work by Beverly Kedzior, Emilio Lobato, Joseph Ostraff, Willy Bo Richardson + Judy WoodsRead more -
Randall Reid
Times Past 19 - 28 Mar 2021Nüart Gallery presents, Times Past, an exhibition of new mixed media work by the artist Randall Reid. The exhibition will run March 19th through March 28th. Please join us for...Read more -
Winter Inspirations
A Group Exhibition 29 Jan - 7 Feb 2021Nüart Gallery presents Winter Inspirations, a group exhibition of paintings by Nüart Gallery artists. The exhibition will run January 29th through February 7th, 2020. We're celebrating the season of the...Read more -
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Times Forgotten 10 Apr - 3 May 2020Randall Reid builds sculptural wall constructions of aged wood, metal, and repurposed found objects including vintage signs, antique farm equipment, and other utilitarian ephemera. His steel-framed compositions are made of materials from the past, but his novel arrangements and abstract patterns feel distinctly contemporary.Read more -
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Past and Present 5 - 21 Apr 2019Randall Reid’s latest body of work, Past and Present, is forged of materials and impressions of eras past. With his refined understanding of form and content, and working with the...Read more -
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Unfolding Connections 6 - 22 Apr 2018The latest body of work by Randall Reid continues to unfold connections between meaning and material – past and present – time and relativity. Transformative juxtapositions of steel and wood...Read more -
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Layers of Time 12 - 28 May 2017RANDALL REID IS AN ARTIST WHO INCORPORATES COMMONPLACE OBJECTS FROM A DIFFERENT ERA INTO ADEPT WORKS OF ART THAT COMMENT ON OUR VALUES AND ACT AS AN EMOTIONAL ARCHIVE OF OUR COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE. IN HIS SOLO EXHIBITION, LAYERS OF TIME, REID COMPOSES HIS PIECES USING UTILITARIAN MATERIALS THAT ARE BOTH WELL WORN FROM USE, AND AGED AND SEASONED BY THE FORCES OF NATURE AND TIME. HE CAREFULLY EDITS THESE MATERIALS, DECONSTRUCTING, RECOMBINING AND PRESERVING THEIR ESSENCE INTO UNIQUE WORKS OF ART. THE RESULTS ARE NEW, BUT THE LAYERS OF TIME HAVE BEEN EXPOSED.Read more -
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fields of color 8 - 27 Apr 2016 -
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past meets present 6 - 22 Jun 2014In this exhibition, Randall Reid continues the process of excavating our collective recollections to remind the viewer that the digital present has emerged from a material past. With deep wit,...Read more -
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full circle 3 - 19 May 2013opening reception > friday | may 3rd | 5 - 7 pmRead more