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Presenting: Andre Bally
A graduate of Texas A&M University, Andre also spent one year studying art at Sam Houston State University. While working at A & M, he worked for the University’s Craft Center where he began researching and experimenting with ceramics, glass and metal as a personal interest. Now after more than thirty years, Andre produces works in each medium, combining them for unique results. However, he admits his first love continues to be clay. Andre’s work can be found on exhibit in private collections in Canada, Europe, North Africa and the United States.
With his wife, Virginia, Andre founded BALLY STUDIOS in 1994 and their partnership has been greatly influenced by the cultures and design motifs of the traditional Japanese Potters as well as the North American Indian Potters. Along with a diverse Art and Design background, these influences are reflected in the design and finishes of Andre's work. This, fused with long hours of research, trial and error, makes each piece he produces completely unique.
Bally Studios participated as exhibitors in the Westheimer Art Colony Festival, in the Spring and Fall of 1994 and the Spring and Fall of 1995, the First and Second Annual Galveston Art Festival, and the Bayou City Art Festival Fall, 1996.
Bally Studios pieces have been featured at the Galveston Art Center (1996-2000) and the Sable V Gallery in Galveston and Wimberley, Texas (2000-2003). Currently their work is being shown in the Asher Gallery of the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and can also be viewed by appointment at their Studio in Humble, Texas.
www.ballystudios.com
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