Body of Art

Friday night I had the pleasure of attending "A Night to be Wowed" which was a benefit for a local art gallery in Austin, Women and Their Work. Here is the description from the W&TW website:

Experience an evening of art and spectacle in the stunning new home of art collectors extraordinaire, Deborah Green and Clayton Aynesworth. This gala benefit offers an exclusive look at the house Green built to showcase her extensive - and adventurous - collection of contemporary art.

You will see works by internationally renowned artists such as Jenny Holtzer, Richard Diebenkorn, Joan Mitchell, Jim Hodges, Spencer Finch, Andy Warhol, Jennifer Steinkamp and dozens more. Bid in the silent art auction on a must have work from some of the best loved artists in Texas: Natasha Bowdoin, Candace Briceño, Erin Curtis, Anthony Garza, Roi James, Randy Muniz, Denise Prince, and Liz Ward.

Be intrigued by 13 strikingly dressed performers creating roving displays of human sculpture and tableaux in unexpected places. A Body of Art will surround you.

Music by DJ Manny!

Hors d'oeuvres, Wine, Beer, Spirits & Sweets:
Catering from Spirited Food
Cupcakes from Delish
Vodka from Tito's Handmade Vodka
Wine from The Austin Wine Merchant
Beer from Live Oak Brewery

Proceeds will support Women & Their Work's 2010 programs, which present some of the most engaging, original art of our time and provide arts education to students in underserved schools.

I must say, the home and the party were quite amazing! Here, the artist painting the body of a model..
I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed being there in person - the owner's collection of contemporary art was really quite impressive!










Human "sculptures"

Look closely!


Have a great night! M.