Art Uncorked: Michael Snodgrass Exhibition Opening
About this Event
Celebrate the opening of a special art exhibition featuring the captivating work of Michael Snodgrass, presented in partnership with MixHaus Gallery. Meet the artist and be among the first to experience this collection, on display in the Bending Branch Wine Club Lounge through September 20.
In this spirited new exhibition, Michael pairs bold color, humor, and his unmistakable cast of characters with themes of wine and bourbon, creating paintings that honor the pursuit of quality while playfully poking fun at the rituals, opinions, and pretensions that sometimes accompany it. Michael will be in attendance with his signature wit and charm to help introduce attendees and art lovers to his work and his colorful stories.
Your evening begins with a handcrafted welcome cocktail before you explore three tasting stations featuring a selection of Bending Branch wines. Enjoy a generous charcuterie spread while taking in the artwork and visiting with fellow wine and art enthusiasts.
Live music by Spadefoot Miles Adams provides the perfect soundtrack for this relaxed and inspiring evening as you mingle, sip, and discover the stories behind the artwork. Whether you're an avid collector, a wine lover, or simply looking for a unique night out, this exhibition kickoff offers a memorable blend of local art, exceptional wine, and great company.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot and join us as we toast the opening of this special exhibition. Artwork will be available for purchase.
ARTIST BIO
Michael Snodgrass is a Santa Fe-based artist whose work is often described as Abstract Primitive, with influences from the Neo-Expressionist movement of 1980s New York. He spent his childhood between Napa Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to San Francisco shortly after high school.
As a teenager, Snodgrass talked his way into a position as an assistant to artist Irwin Friedman, where he painted backgrounds for Friedman’s San Francisco street scenes. Within a year, he began producing and selling his own cityscapes, distributing hundreds of paintings through wholesale decorators. This early professional experience allowed him to develop strong technical skills in paint handling, color, and composition.
Snodgrass stepped away from fine art for more than three decades, working as a cabinet maker, builder, and furniture designer while raising a family. In the mid-1990s, a move to Santa Fe, New Mexico marked his return to the art world, initially as a sculptor. There, he created animal sculptures from found materials such as reclaimed wood and scrap metal and developed a deep appreciation for tribal, Pre-Columbian, and Mexican folk art.
In 2000, he relocated to California’s Monterey Peninsula, where he resumed painting and developed a large following of collectors across the US and internationally. Since then, he has built a body of work distinguished by bold color, heavily layered paint and wax, and carved, primitive figures that often incorporate humor and social commentary. He returned to Santa Fe, NM in recent years, where he maintains an active studio practice.
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716 High Street, Comfort TX 78013
MixHaus Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in downtown Comfort, offering thoughtfully curated works for collectors, residential interiors, and hospitality environments. They represent mixed media and multidisciplinary artists whose work engages the senses, emotions, and intellect, with a focus on pieces that bring depth, character, and meaning to the spaces they inhabit. In addition to exhibitions, MixHaus provides art advisory services for private clients, designers, and hospitality projects—guiding the selection and placement of artwork to create cohesive, impactful environments.
Where is it happening?
USD 32.03
