Free Talk on The Art and Science Of Forensic Facial Reconstruction
Studio Texas will host a dinner and a public lecture July 23 on historical forensic sculpture as part of its first Annual Art Escape, a threeday event celebrating art, history, and community. The event begins with a Member’s Art Show on the porch of The Hall at the Farmstead from 1–4 p.m. July 23, followed by the featured presentation “Love is the Difference” at 4 p.m.
Forensic sculptor and president of Studio Texas, Amanda Danning, will speak on the art and science of forensic facial reconstruction as used in the reconstruction of Horn Shelter Man. Her work is part of a joint project with the Smithsonian, the Bosque Memorial Museum, and Danning to tell the tales written in the bones of the man and young girl buried more than 10,000 years ago.
Horn Shelter Man — SAM, as Danning calls him — lived in Central Texas 11,000 years ago and was buried with a young girl and a treasure trove of forensic and archaeological clues to the peoples who lived in Texas before currently known Native Americans. From the archaeological discovery of SAM to his role in one of the most controversial human remains ever found in North America, Danning’s talk covers forensics, the dedication of volunteers, and the art involved in putting a face on the oldest human remains found in Texas. She invites the audience to walk through how forensic clues help tell the personal tales of our longdead history. A Member’s Meeting will follow from 5–5:30 p.m., open to the public.
At 6 p.m., Studio Texas will host a public dinner catered by The Charcuterie Board out of Brenham, featuring chicken piccata and beef lasagna.
Love is the Difference – Forensic talk: free Dinner cost: $50; Add wine: $25; RSVP deadline: July 12 The Art Escape continues July 24 and 25 with two full days of workshops for artists at the Hall at Farmstead.
The ultimate goal of Studio Texas is a campus with state-of-the-art studios for artists, residencies with studios/ galleries open to patrons and a gallery space appropriate to the growing diverse economic boom in Texas.
Studio Texas believes Round Top is the ideal home for this vision — a place where rolling hills, cultural passion, and Texas history create the perfect environment for a visual arts campus and future sculpture trail. The organization hopes to support a movement that values Texas’ landscape for its beauty, culture, and history.
Art Escape is one of Studio Texas’ core programs, designed to build fellowship through education and exhibition. By attending the lecture and dinner, patrons show their support for the mission and help Studio Texas continue building a future for Texas artists. Seating is limited so RSVP to Karen Vernon at kvernon555@gmail.com. For more details go to studiotexas. org. Studio Texas is a 501(c) (3) organization, all profits go to nurturing art and artists.