savage event Calendar
We host a new artist every month! International to local - we have it all.
Come visit us during open hours throughout the week (Wednesday - Sunday, noon -6).
If you’d like to meet the artist, have a free drink and join in the artistic community, then you should come to our monthly artist reception!
Refer to the calendar for specific dates and times!
If you can’t make the show but HAVE to see the work. We are open from noon to 6pm Wednesday through Sunday.
Quantum Existence
TURBURAM SANDAGDORJ aka STuro Bio
I was born into a family of artists in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
My father was a book editor and fine artist who illustrated books,
designed graphic arts and posters. I am the youngest of his six
artistic children and was the only child in the family to become a
professional artist and I credit my father as a primary source of
inspiration. An early childhood injury sustained while playing
soccer as a teenager permanently changed my life. During the
months of recuperation, I became deeply absorbed in reading art
theory books. During this period, I discovered my passion for art
and decided to dedicate my life to the creation and study art.
I majored in art college and Master of Fine Art State Pedagogical
University and later worked as a designer and artist/illustrator in
the theater, press and news media.
I consider myself a historical artist: I began my journey as a
historical a Silhouette Fine artist. Ultimately, I discovered the truth
in art and the existence of our collective mind and soul. How the
scissors and paper, intricate and fragile, are a metaphor for life
itself ! Influenced by both Eastern and Western artistic traditions,
as well as Eastern religious philosophies, his artistic vision is,
above all, steeped in my abiding love of my native land: the rigged
open steppes, the horses that are an artistic part of Mongolia
culture, and its rich, colorful history. Mongolia is a country of oral
history. A nomadic people, Mongolians used storytelling to pass
down traditions and lore from generation to generation, leaving
few written records. The tradition of cutting designs out of felt,
paper, or other materials is ancient. For example, when a child was
born, the family would cut out of felt the image of fox and display
it near the child’s bed. This symbolic image, like the dream catcher
of the Native American artistic tradition, was meant to protect the
child from nightmares. I currently live in Reno, Nevada.
Since I was child, I surprisingly adored penciling everyday and
inspired and influenced two artists as my teacher, friend, and
competitors. One is a French graphic artist, illustrator Gustav
Dore and other Japanese artist, printmaker Katsushika Hokusai.
In early years, I experimented with different papers with different
scissors cutting shapes and objects and became much more excited
me to create my view, expression and feeling after proofreading.
Also, at the same time, creating Paper cut silhouettes with paper
and scissors so special and unique knowledge of my art career.
I created a series of historical books and illustrated many book
illustrations of the World’s work of literature and poetry.
Life and Art are an equal Universal force of the University (power)
that I learned as a tool that every day is passionate, hard-working
manner and expressing new ideas.
My creation of “The Tsagasun Baru” Silhouette Fine Art is unique,
a new style and form of American Fine Art.
The Paper is fragile simple material, and the Scissors are an
aggressive tool. “The Tsagasun Baru” Silhouette Fine Art is
three-dimensional, you could create phototype or conceptual Art.
But you can create whatever you have great ideas for and create your unique world.
VeraPaints
Riders on the storm
Riders on the Storm featuring works by local artist, VeraPaints. Each work was painted exclusively on recycled canvas because, in the words of the artist, “none of us are starting with a blank slate”.
VeraPaints is a self-taught artist, live painter, DJ, muralist, designer and custom art creator. She is known for her use of recycled materials to create bold and colorful “fine art” in an ongoing environmental protest.
Please join us for the closing reception on Thursday February 27th from 7pm - 9pm for live music, light refreshments and more.
Nick Noyes
Join us for the reception of Reno artist, Nick Noyes, Gimme Shelter show. View the art, meet the artist and connect with other art enthusiasts.
"He is currently focused on portrait painting. Many of his portraits are abstract or impressionist, communicating humor and wonder in a swirl of hues, textures and thought-provoking images.
Discussing what drives him to continue on this career path, Noyes said: “I don’t have a choice. (I paint) because it’s who I am. It’s what I do.” - An excerpt form Nick's recent interview with the Reno News and Review
https://renonr.com/.../able-abstractionist-painter-nick.../
Light refreshments and drinks will be provided. All ages are always welcome.
We're excited to see you there.
Candace Garlock
Living with a chronic illness often feels like inhabiting a different realm, a space
where the rules of engagement differ profoundly from those of the world around
us.
Long-term health conditions often affect daily functioning and quality of life. The
illnesses can be invisible, making it challenging for others to understand the
limitations and experiences of those affected. There is an identity shift from
normality, navigating through feelings of loss—loss of health, independence, and
the ability to engage in activities that once defined us. This shift can lead to the
emergence of a new identity, one that incorporates the illness as a significant
part of their life narrative. This identity is complex; it is intertwined with resilience
and adaptation.
Learning to live with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has created a new sense of
awareness about the societal stigma around chronic illness, primarily due to
misconceptions and not “seeing” the disability. The narrative surrounding MS
frequently emphasizes a binary of “sick” and “healthy,” neglecting the
complexities of living with a condition that fluctuates over time.
This exhibit shows my own perspective of the Multiple Sclerosis journey. I hope
by embracing this experience and raising awareness, society can move towards
a more inclusive understanding of chronic illness, ultimately bridging the gap
between those who inhabit different spaces and fostering a sense of community
for all.
Join us for the reception on Friday December 6th from 6pm - 8pm. Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.
Cindy Gunn
Join us for the reception of 50 Years of Art with Cindy Gunn.
Cindy Gunn is a local artist who has been showing work in the Truckee Meadows and surrounding areas since 1975. She has been a public artist for the state of Nevada and she taught art in high school and middle schools for ten years. She is active in the arts community here and was a Burning Man artist for 13 years.
Our gallery reception will feature light refreshments and is open to all. We are excited to see you there.
Ryan Ostler
Join us for the reception of Just Breathe with Ryan O.
Ryan Ostler has been a practicing artist for over seventeen years. With a BFA in ceramic and sculpture from the University of Milwaukee Wisconsin, he began his artistic path by serving three traditional apprenticeships under two potters as well as a kiln builder. Ceramics was his first art love but he always enjoyed the rich colors and immediate sense of process that paint was able to provide. As a result he has been a full time painter for the last several years taking advantage of recycled paint in people’s garages.
Over his accomplished career as an artist Ryan has been a teacher, managed several art studios and has been involved in well over fifty art shows. Most recently Ryan helped found the Salvagery Artist Collective.
Our gallery reception will feature light refreshments and is open to all. We are excited to see you there.
Jason Clark
Join us for the reception of Ascended Guardians to meet the artist Jason Clark, view his new fluid paintings and enjoy light refreshments.
Ruby Barrientos
Join us for the reception of Medicina Ancestral, new works by Ruby Barrientos.
Ruby is a first-generation Salvadoran American artist born and raised in Reno, NV. They're a self-taught/independent visual artist having show in galleries and museums locally. Ruby is an artivist utilizing a unique artistic voice which they coined, Nuwave Mayan, a style that incorporates their Salvadoran Mayan ancestry and heritage in the creation of socially relevant work. Ruby's exhibits, talks, performances, public art and community involvement speak to their commitment to engaging with the public through thoughtful discussion about creating better more inclusive futures.
This body of work delves into the complexities of ancestral healing and decolonization. A journey of reflection, resilience and renewal.
There will be donation - pay what you can, micro sessions of ancestral healing work provided by @omni.lex @sawabemuhano @iamwellnessandlifestyle. All donations will be donated to @palestinesolidarityreno
An impromptu sound healing by @enigma.beats and Ruby Barrientos.
The gallery reception will feature light refreshments and is open to all.
Bryce Chisolm
Join us for an artist reception for Solstice Serendipity with Bryce Chisholm.
Light refreshments provided, free for everyone.
Wrecking House 2022
A gallery exhibit by Reno-based sculptor Colin O’Bryan , entitled Wrecking House 2022, will be on display at the Savage Mystic Gallery throughout the month of November 2022.
An Artist Reception will be held on November 5th 6-8pm.
The Savage Mystic Gallery is open for viewings Wednesday- Sunday 12-6pm
