Artist Caitlin G McCollom's 'Spirit Room' Opens At Wonderwall Studio

Wonderwall Studio announces their first solo artist exhibition featuring local artist Caitlin G McCollom. "Spirit Room" features 29 original paintings-two displayed in acrylic shadow boxes, two in 4" acrylic frames and 25 lose with framing options available-and 23 high-quality reproductions on specialty materials like acrylic and maple. The show will be on view at Wonderwall's walk-in gallery in South Austin from Oct. 4 to Nov. 1.

The Austin-based artist's use of water-resistant synthetic paper and high-flow acrylic that ripples and puddles results in an intentionally unique, three-dimensional piece-one that is not easily reproduced. This collaboration marks the first time McCollom's work will be replicated. The artist created a collection of 29 original paintings exclusively for Wonderwall and left it up to the framing experts to construct imaginative, one-of-a-kind pieces in their design studio. Visitors can expect to see her signature use of red and blue and the symbolism of the physical and spiritual realms colliding, but in new forms. In "Spirit Room," McCollom's original pieces will be displayed alongside unique reproductions, including prints on HD metal, 100% American maple boxes, silver mylar framed in maple, and in one-inch-thick acrylic art blocks. Four originals will be displayed in acrylic shadow boxes and 25 will be lose with framing options available.

"Our goal at Wonderwall Studio is to create reproductions that make art more accessible to new collectors while still evoking emotion and maintaining the integrity of the artist's original piece," said Wonderwall Art Consultant Paige Bolting West. "We love working with local artists and after seeing Caitlin's work, a partnership just seemed natural. Her work is aesthetically beautiful and the different presentation options are endless."

Wonderwall will host an opening reception with the artist on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public with complimentary refreshments and music by Celina Zisman.

Based in Austin, TX, Caitlin G McCollom is a visual artist whose conceptual paintings are focused on notions of metaphysical searching. Working with high-flow acrylic paint, polypropylene paper and a paintbrush, McCollom visually expresses encounters with the unknown at the moment they are experienced. She uses shapes that include orbs, rectangles, teardrops and hearts to represent the moon and channels for understanding spirituality, windows into the spiritual realm, the experience of suffering or crying tears of joy, and the feelings of the heart, respectively, and vibrant colors to create modern icons that connect the visible and invisible world. McCollom's work can be found hanging in the Kendra Scott headquarters in Austin, the Rabboni Institute for Learning & Healing, The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, and Angelo State University's Archer College, as well as in the homes of private collectors. McCollom's studio is located at Canopy in East Austin (916 Springdale Rd., Studio 122). For more information, visit cgmccollom.com.

Located in Austin, TX Wonderwall Studio is a boutique reproduction gallery that focuses on craftsmanship, high-quality and one-of-a-kind products. Wonderwall Studio started out as a product development studio that researched, tested and prototyped each presentation with the goal of creating extraordinary ways to experience art. They connect a community of talented artists with a team of exceptional craftsman to create reproductions on specialty materials including acrylic, metal and 100% American maple. With 50 years of collective experience in fine art and printmaking, Wonderwall Studio is a unique resource for people who love art and design. Their gallery is a place where the presentation of artwork becomes part of the artwork itself. Located in South Austin (4401 Freidrich Lane, Bldg. 2, Suite 200), Wonderwall Studio is free and open to the public and trade Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m and weekends by appointment. For more information, visit wonderwalltrade.com and wonderwallstudio.com.