Pipes

T. Renner, "Pipes," 2010, digital photograph.

Wall Detail, Hunt Gallery, Webster University #5

T. Renner, "Wall Detail, Hunt Gallery, Webster University #5," 2010, digital photograph.

I have a sound piece -- "Poison Rat R. #7" -- in an exhibition called Re(sound) at the Cecille R. Hunt Gallery at Webster University, 8342 Big Bend Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri. The opening reception is Friday, February 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The exhibition runs through March 5.

Re(sound) is curated by Dana Turkovic and Adam Watkins. Participants include:

Martin Atkins, Maria Blondeel, Kieth Bueckendorf, Seth Cluett, Mark Early, Jeremy Ghost Ice, Robert Goetz, Helena Gough, Joe Gilmore, EricHall, Thomas Harris, Daniel Hockenson, Patrick Hunt, Emilie LeBel, Jay Lizo, Ed Osborn, Tony Renner, Steve Roden, Jodi Rose, Patrick Savage, Micah Silver, Nicolas Wiese, and many others.

According to the official press release:

Re(sound) explores the sonic medium by compiling a long list of current musings by sound artists from around the world. Re(sound) hopes to build physically on the concept of the periphery, using one sensory input, and providing an alternative metaphor for demonstrating that the idea of an art center has now become more like an invisible node, connected by infinite tentacles by digital networks, thereby displaying the borderless qualities of the sonic medium. As sound flows through space it has the ability to navigate geographically, placing and displacing, bouncing in all directions and always occupying more than one position. Over the past century, this art form has emerged by extracting from the worlds of visual art and music.

Because sound can be both borderless and site-specific and imply immediate involvement upon its reception, the physical construction of the exhibition is a reflection of its universal and relational qualities. Presenting the work as a weather vane of sorts, using St. Louis as the central axis, listening stations will be installed marking the North, South, East and West, a compilation of sound works spanning the globe from artists working locally and in Berlin to Los Angeles to Sydney to Toronto. Ultimately extending the notion of sound's current location as multiple and expansive, the intention is to play on the structure and diverse nature of sound by setting up an environment where the visitor is asked to enter the space and simply listen.

Wall Detail, Hunt Gallery, Webster University #4

T. Renner, "Wall Detail, Hunt Gallery, Webster University #4," 2010, digital photograph.

Wall Detail, Hunt Gallery, Webster University #3

T. Renner, "Wall Detail, Hunt Gallery, Webster University #3," 2010, digital photograph.

Wall Detail, Hunt Gallery, Webster University #2

T. Renner, "Wall Detail, Hunt Gallery, Webster University #2," 2010, digital photograph.

Improvisation for Charlie Parker #2

T. Renner, "Improvisation for Charlie Parker #2," 2008, acrylic on panel, 19" x 17.5".

I will have a number of my jazz-influenced works on display at Nu-Art Series Metropolitan Gallery, 2936 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri, from February 6 through April 17. This exhibition coincides with Nu-Art Series Jazz Composers Series during which a number of local jazz composers will play their own compositions along with pieces by jazz masters.

Along with my paintings, photographer Roscoe Crenshaw will be exhibiting 30 of his photos capturing jazz musicians in performance.

An artists' reception will be held on Friday, February 19, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The concert schedule:

* Sat. Feb. 6: The Darrell Mixon Quartet (the work of Charles Mingus)
* Sat. Feb. 13: The Charles "Bobo" Shaw Art Ensemble (the work of Eric Dolphy)
* Sat. Feb. 20: The Ptah Williams Trio (the work of Bud Powell)
* Sat. Feb. 27: The Chad Evans Ensemble (the work of Charlie Parker)
* Sat. March 6: The Chris Burchett Quartet (the work of Thelonious Monk)
* Sat. March 13: The Anthony Wiggins Quintet (the work of Freddie Hubbard)
* Sun. March 21: The Willie Akins Quartet (the work of Sonny Rollins)
* Sat. March 27: The Jerome "Scrooge" Harris Ensemble (the work of Miles Davis/Wayne Shorter)
* Sat. April 3: JD Parran (the work of John Coltrane)
* Sat. April 17: The Stan Coleman Youth Jazz Band (the work of Duke Ellington).

Wall Detail, Hunt Gallery, Webster University #1

T. Renner, "Wall Detail, Hunt Gallery, Webster University #1," 2010, digital photograph.

Wall with Moss

T. Renner, "Wall with Moss," 2010, digital photograph.

Moss with Ice

T. Renner, "Moss with Ice," 2010, digital photograph.

Billboard with Trees and Sky

T. Renner, "Billboard with Trees and Sky," 2010, digital photograph.

Night Tree

T. Renner, "Night Tree," 2010, digital photograph.

Sky & Tree at Washington University, Dusk

T. Renner, "Sky & Tree at Washington University, Dusk," 2010, digital photograph.

Shadow Dancer

T. Renner, "Shadow Dancer," 2010, digital photograph.

Ice

T. Renner, "Ice," 2010, digital photograph.

The Figure in the Floor

T. Renner, "The Figure in the Floor," 2010, digital photograph.

Trees with Contrail

T. Renner, "Trees with Contrail," 2010, digital photograph.

Salon des Refusés #10

T. Renner, "Salon des Refusés #10," 2007, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Salon des Refusés #9

T. Renner, "Salon des Refusés #9," 2007, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Salon des Refusés #8

T. Renner, "Salon des Refusés #8," 2007, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Salon des Refusés #7

T. Renner, "Salon des Refusés #7," 2007, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Salon des Refusés #6

T. Renner, "Salon des Refusés #6," 2007, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Salon des Refusés #5

T. Renner, "Salon des Refusés #5," 2007, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Salon des Refusés #4

T. Renner, "Salon des Refusés #4," 2007, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Salon des Refusés #3

T. Renner, "Salon des Refusés #3," 2007, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Salon des Refusés #2

T. Renner, "Salon des Refusés #2," 2007, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Salon des Refusés #1

T. Renner, "Salon des Refusés #1," 2007, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4".

Landscape for Franz Kline #2

T. Renner, "Landscape for Franz Kline #2," 2008, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #12

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #12," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Landscape for Franz Kline #1

T. Renner, "Landscape for Franz Klein #1," 2008, acrylic on paper, 6" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #11

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #11," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Branches with Blue Overpass

T. Renner, "Branches with Blue Overpass," 2009, digital photograph.

Burnt House

T. Renner, "Burnt House," 2009, digital photograph.

Tree and Sky (Winter) #5

T. Renner, "Tree and Sky (Winter) #5," 2009, digital photograph.

Blue Moon Light #2

T. Renner, "Blue Moon Light #2," 2010, digital photograph.

Blue Moon Tree #1

T. Renner, "Blue Moon Tree #1," 2010, digital photograph.

Blue Moon Light

T. Renner, "Blue Moon Light," 2009, digital photograph.

Happy New Year! (Blue Moon #1)

T. Renner, "Blue Moon #1," 2009, digital photograph.

Tree and Sky (Winter) #4

T. Renner, "Tree and Sky (Winter) #4," 2009, digital photograph.

Tree and Sky (Winter) #3

T. Renner, "Tree and Sky (Winter) #3," 2009, digital photograph.

Tree and Sky (Winter) #2

T. Renner, "Tree and Sky (Winter) #2," 2009, digital photograph.

Tree and Sky (Winter) #1

T. Renner, "Tree and Sky (Winter) #1," 2009, digital photograph.

Corn

T. Renner, "Corn," 2009, digital photograph.

Winter House #2

T. Renner, "Winter House #2," 2009, digital photograph.

Merry Christmas

T. Renner, "X-Mas 2009," 2009, digital photograph.

Winter House #1

T. Renner, "Winter House #1," 2009, digital photograph.

Trestle

T. Renner, "Trestle," 2009, digital photograph.

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #10

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #10," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #10

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #10," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #9

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #9," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #9

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #9," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".