Atelier-Magasin • A Louisiana Artists' Collective in New Orleans

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My pal, the fantastic artist, George Marks is not a man to rest on his laurels. George is always creating, always sinking his teeth into a new project, always working on something exciting in his world. A few months ago, he mentioned that his dream of having a studio in New Orleans was closer to becoming a reality. At the time we spoke, he was conceptualizing, dreaming and working the details out for this new endeavor, and I just knew it was going to be top-notch. George dreams big and has the energy and enthusiasm to go after it all. So admirable!

He set out to create an artists' collective; a place where Louisiana artists––whether they be painters, sculptors or designers of custom home accouterments––could showcase their brilliant efforts.  Securing an adorable space on Magazine St. in New Orleans with great bones and tall ceilings, George quickly banded together with like-minded folks and Atelier-Magasin was born! 

So far, the collective features some of the most sought after names buzzing around today. Check out all of the fabulous talent housed under one roof!

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JULIE SILVERS

I'm in lovelovelove!!!!! With both the plaster sculptures and the painting by Julie Silvers.

I'm just discovering Julie and I must say, I have to meet this lady!!!! 

These vessels are to die for. I'm already plotting the perfect space for them in my home. Absolutely gorgeous.

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KATHY SLATER

These spectacular custom cocktail tables from Kathy Slater Interiors are the cat's pajamas. Kathy is an incredibly talented interior designer who has harnessed her great taste and keen eye by designing a line of furniture that I am quite smitten with. Atelier-Magasin is housed in one half of a double-shotgun with Kathy being the neighbor in the other half. Smart combo, if you ask me. 

photos courtesy of kathyslater.com

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KELLY GUIDRY

Kelly Guidry  (I realize that some of you won't know how to pronounce his last name, so I'll help you: {Gidj-Ree}) is a very well-known artist in South Louisiana. For as long as I can remember,  he has been a part of the buzz here in Lafayette. Using chainsaws and other power tools, he sculpts in such fine detail, as if it were by hand. Just imagine that for a minute! I'd love to watch his process one day. 

Photos courtesy of kellyguidry.com

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FIFI B. LAUGHLIN

Fifi's lighting has graced the pages of Southern Accents (sniff. I still cry); the tables of Emeril Lagasse; and the halls of the Ritz-Carlton among other generous nods. Her hand-blown creations are so representative of the "New, New Orleans" aesthetic––fresh, breezy, crisp.  Beautiful!

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CLAY JUDICE

Clay's works in charcoal have such depth and realism within them. He captures the human spirit beautifully and in such great detail––according to his website, watching his children grow has become his biggest inspiration. Clay is a native of Lafayette, and I am so thrilled for him to be a part of such a great cadre of artists. 

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GEORGE MARKS

The brainchild behind it all. George has always been one of my favorite local artists, not to mention favorite people! A true breath of fresh air, he is. As I stated earlier, he is one that never stops moving, never stops generating ideas and is always forging new alliances with other artists. I admire his zeal!

I've used George's artwork in a recent post on Pantone's Color of the Year 2011. See it here.

George has this wonderful combination of primitive sophistication that I just adore. His use of color is especially interesting––pairing soft pastel hues with moody and dramatic tones. The results are so striking. His layered approach and play of positive and negative space within his paintings makes me want to just dive into them. 

 Photo courtesy of annconnelly.com

 Photo courtesy of annconnelly.com

Photo courtesy of annconnelly.com

Want to stop in? Stroll over to 3954 Magazine Street  in New Orleans when you have a chance! I know that I'm dying to go, and it better be soon. 

You can also find Atelier-Magasin on Facebook here.

 "Like" them to make sure that you stay abreast of all that is going on. Just last weekend they had the 1st of many gallery openings, which sadly I was not able to attend. George did let me know that he has great things planned coming up soon, so to stay tuned. 

xoxo,

Andrea

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