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Jeanne Claire van Ryzin is the arts critic for the Austin American-Statesman where she has worked since 1999. She moved to Austin from New York City in 1986. Her work has appeared in Architecture, Art Papers, Dwell and The Review of Contemporary Fiction, among other publications. When she is not busy seeing things in Austin, she travels to see even more things.

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Tonight: Erik Michaud lights up Art Palace

By Jeanne Claire van Ryzin | Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 12:00 PM

In an intriguing variety of media — from video to wood burnings to found object installations — artist Erik Michaud presents enigmatic little tales about nostalgia, youth and a mythical past. Or perhaps its a mythical future? Or an imagined life not lived?

Tonight, Michaud gives a talk about the work in his solo show “The Gates of Dawn” now at Art Palace Gallery, 2109 E. Cesar Chavez St. The talk begins at 8; the gallery is open 7 to 9 p.m. tonight and every Wednesday.

By personalizing mass-produced items like or else transforming detritus with quirky personal touches, Michaud unravels a particularly American yearning for distinction. Aren’t we all supposed to have histories packed with great and fabulous tales?

“The Gates of Dawn” continues through April 29.

Art Palace Gallery
2109 Cesar Chavez
www.artpalacegallery.com

“Blue Sky Hotel” by Erik Michaud.

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