art in process
at The Art Base, Basalt, CO
if only this moment
For the month of January I am taking over the street-side gallery space at The Art Base in downtown Basalt. I am setting up an active creative space, open to the public, that is committed to celebrating and exploring the creative process. This installation is dependent on public participation and will show only work generated in collaboration and from conversations within that month.
This fourth installment of ‘art in process’ focuses on creativity as a collective force for a better future. If we only have this moment, how do we choose to spend our time and energy? How does context influence perceived value? How do we celebrate the power of collective wellbeing and mutuality? The gallery space will be equipped for individual and collaborative art-making and creative exploration.
My job is to hold space for connection with open and honest conversation and to host a safe, welcoming and vital creative space for any and everyone to enter and creatively express themselves. This work and installation is in honor of my history with the community art center (I am a product of its past) and the promise of its future.
This fourth installment of ‘art in process’ focuses on creativity as a collective force for a better future. If we only have this moment, how do we choose to spend our time and energy? How does context influence perceived value? How do we celebrate the power of collective wellbeing and mutuality? The gallery space will be equipped for individual and collaborative art-making and creative exploration.
My job is to hold space for connection with open and honest conversation and to host a safe, welcoming and vital creative space for any and everyone to enter and creatively express themselves. This work and installation is in honor of my history with the community art center (I am a product of its past) and the promise of its future.
Open: Tues-Sat, 12-5pm
Closing Celebration: Jan 31st, 5-7pm
History of ‘art in process’
The Art Center was founded when I was 16 by my mother, artist/art educator Deborah Jones. As a young person, it was exceptional to have access to a community space and programming that celebrated equal access to creative expression for all ages and abilities. Art as process was central to all programming, the workshops and mission of the art center..
When the Art Center relocated to this permanent home in downtown Basalt, the exhibition space and educational spaces were separated with the active creative space no longer visible to passersby. In 2020, I proposed an exhibition for the gallery that aimed to interrupt the perception of the art center as primarily a commercial space. Each installment of ‘art in process’ has been unique to its time and space, being informed by whomever has walked through the door.
Public participation has varied from simply witnessing the studio, to actively engaging in a creative process. These interactions have been unpredictable, challenging both myself as a hosting artist, and the visitors invited to earnestly engage in art-making as process—with the focus not on a final product. These installations all aimed to deepen the level of engagement and connection within our community.
For each iteration of ‘art in process’, I have committed to showing up and to be present with the interactions and the ideas that arise from honest conversations that naturally occur. My intention is for these conversations to lead to new ideas, perspectives, creative exploration, and potential collaboration. From the beginning, mutuality, deep respect, and a focus on process have been core tenets of this project, continuing to this day.
art in process
at The Art Base, Basalt, CO
I AM BECAUSE WE ARE
For the month of January 2024, the gallery becomes a public space for conversation and creativity without pressure. I am firmly committing to showing up each day to support both individual and collaborative art-making in a safe and welcoming environment.
This year’s installation focuses on what it takes for a community art center to thrive, and is a celebration of what we can achieve when people show up. As a product of the community that founded this art center, my work and this installation is in honor of my history with The Art Base, and the promise of its future
The west gallery wall displays a growing grid of small square canvas pieces made by visitors. The east wall shows larger pieces, including an 8’ x 12’ printed and painted mural collage from last year’s installation of art in process. A logbook of artifacts, stories, and images shared by participants is on display and printed out daily.
January 4 – February 3, 2023
art in process
hosted by Reina Katzenberger
with guest artists and public participation
Open to the public at The Art Base gallery, downtown Basalt.
I am firmly committed to showing up and to be present with the interactions and the ideas that arise from the honest conversations that occur.
My intention is for these conversations to lead to new ideas, perspectives, creative exploration and potential collaboration - holding mutuality, deep respect and focus on process as core tenets of this project.
Updates posted here and on instagram @max.ink.creative
View the active artist space by Live Stream webcam http://reinacam.ddns.net/
Photo Gallery of collaborative works, individual projects by visiting artists and passersby.
Scroll down to view it from the beginning.
Everyone is welcome.
BARILOCHE MURAL
Aspen Sister City: San Carlos de Bariloche
While in Argentina for the season Reina was invited to install a permanent mural in the municipal hospital for the region. She is so grateful for the Aspen Sister Cities support and connection to the artist community in Bariloche. In celebration we would like to extend our CSA offerings at the shop to include these wonderful artists.
Please consider getting involved with this cross-cultural experience with a donation to sponsor this program and further our collaborations. secure online form available here
This piece was made in collaboration with many local artists of all ages.
At Local Art Center
Original Sketches
Final Sketch
Join our growing community of amazing artists and friends empowering artists to share their voices. Every 3 months or so you will receive an artist designed and made limited edition. Perfect Gift.
Each round you get to choose from: our Wear it CSA {art shirt colleciton} or our Mail it CSA {mail art collection}. Shipping and Postage included.
Each round you get to choose from: our Wear it CSA {art shirt colleciton} or our Mail it CSA {mail art collection}. Shipping and Postage included.
Art in Process Mural
9’ x 15’
acrylic, graphic, serigraph on reclaimed vinyl.
created during 3 week active studio installation in Art Base gallery January 2022. Currently installed at Basalt Municiple Library
Archival Prints For Sale
12” x 18” of Art in Process mural Signed and Editioned
Pay what you can FUNDRAISER for art supplies to donate, materials and means to collaborate with artists in Bariloche, Argentina during artist residency from July-October 2022.
July 2022 – November, 2022
This summer I am returning to Bariloche, Argentina to collaborate with local artists, make are, and help facilitate the Aspen Sister City Cultural exchange. Andy, my husband is already there on Ski Patrol exchange and my mom Art Base founder Deb Jones is coming in September to participate in the Artist Exchange that I was lucky enough to do in 2019.I am raising funds by selling my limited edition print of the mural made during my gallery residency during January 2022 at the Art Base in Basalt, CO. The experience of this art installation was all about connecting with people. This adventure to move, live and work abroad is a continuation of my effort to connect and collaborate with others. This would not be possible without financial support.
