Today, we are visiting Lakeway City Hall to view some art pieces by artist Guy Burchak. We are catered by Aba of Austin. Our entertainment is Bruce Springsteen.
Menu
BLACKBERRY DROP BISCUIT – blackberry compote, whipped cream
AVOCADO TOAST – pomegranate, preserved lemon, mint
KHACHAPURI – baked egg, cremini mushroom, graviera, green onion
AÇAÍ BOWL – blueberry, banana, pomegranate, dukkah, coconut, mint
SHORT RIB SHAKSHUKA – local eggs, spicy harissa, graviera, roasted potato
KEFTA & EGGS – lamb & beef kefta, fried eggs, tzatziki, lemon dill rice
SHAWARMA-SPICED SKIRT STEAK & EGG – fried eggs, crispy potato, tzatziki
JERUSALEM BAGEL & SMOKED SALMON SPREAD – sumac red onion, tomato, caper, labneh,
Let’s get on the bus.
About the artist in Guy’s words.
Image courtesy of the artist’s website
“My corporate art experience began due to my love of travel which led me to aviation art, creating art for the US and the Saudi military while living in Saudi Arabia during Desert Shield/Storm and the Iraq War. My Aviation art is in the US Air Force and Saudi Air Force Art Collections as well as held by the Saudi Royal Family and private collectors.
Living in Dubai, 2003-07, I created and installed trade show displays, traveling out of Dubai, throughout the middle east and parts of Europe until retiring from corporate work in 2012.
Throughout my life I have created and sold my art internationally thru government, corporate and public sales both privately and thru public exhibitions.
I have been living comfortably within multinational cultures throughout my life which brings to me a natural faith in humanity. After a lifetime of traveling this world, I have landed in Austin, Texas, where I am focused on creating art that illuminates the world that we are experiencing, a world that I believe is evolving through necessary chaos, guiding us towards order, compassion, brighter times.”
You can learn more by visiting Guy’s website: https://guy-burchak.pixels.com/
Art on display at Lakeway City Hall
The gallery with Guy’s work
The pieces are not titled, and there are five of them. They are scenes around Lake Travis where the drought has lowered the lake level.
Now it is time to listen to the music and enjoy the food. Since we do these features in my hometown, I think Bruce Springsteen’s version of My Home Town is perfect. I hope you have a terrific week.
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Fabulous paintings. And such a great Bruce Springsteen song. I love that guy!
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I love that guy too, Darlene. Thank you. 😊
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A wonderful exhibition, with a delicious menu and great music. What can one want more? I also love the paintings., But i can’t imagine the painting process and the calmness you need. Thanks for introducing this impressive artist, John! Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you, Michael. Yes, patience is needed and explains why I don’t paint. 😁
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I like his work, John. I can see why he’s internationally known.
Not very hungry today, toast will do.
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Toast? You feeling okay, GP?
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haha, I wonder…
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😁
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I enjoyed reading the artist’s bio and viewing his paintings. Now for the blackberry compote with extra whipped cream. I like Springsteen’s music but his politics leave me baffled.
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The politics of most entertainers leave me baffled. I think most should just not take themselves so seriously. Believing we care about what they have to say is an over estimate of their esteem.
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Well said. I saw him in concert, a great concert, until her sarcastically pontificated about a political leader at the time. I thought, just shut up and sing.
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Good advice. If not singing just shut up.
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Guy has a very impressive CV! I’ll have the blackberry drop biscuit, please.
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He does have some excellent pieces. One biscuit coming up. 😊
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😋
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There is such emotion in this artwork. He makes emotions visible and therefore, undeniable!
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I think you have hit upon his talent, Annette. Thanks.
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Great artwork. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Always a pleasure. Thanks, Craig.
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His artwork is great. I can see why he became so famous and am impressed with his background in Saudi Arabia.
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He did spend a lot of time there. Thanks, Tim.
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Hi John, interesting artwork and a great choice of song.
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Thank you, Robbie.
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My pleasure
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😊
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Such a crying shame to see those low lake levels. I don’t suppose you got enough snow to improve things either. Sad they no longer seed clouds. Thanks for an interesting show, John.
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No, we didn’t get enough snow. It’s going to take a lot of rain to fill the lake again.
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Beautiful artwork, impressive menu. My daughter and I were out for breakfast, and she ordered an acai bowl. No idea how to pronounce it so I asked her. She looked at me and said, “I just pointed to it.” 🙄😂
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Acai. Aseeaeye
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John–thank you. Looking forward to breakfast with my daughter now. **let me order for you** 😂
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That would be fun.
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Beautiful paintings, John. Great music selection, and since I don’t want you to worry about me, I’ll have the Spiced Skirt Steak with fried eggs, crispy potato, tzatziki.
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Good choice, Dan. Now I’m not worried.
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Beautiful paintings, John. Great music selection, and since I don’t want you to worry about me, I’ll have the Spiced Skirt Steak with fried eggs, crispy potato, tzatziki.
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Beautiful paintings. Love the details.
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Thanks, Charles.
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How wonderful to have an artist’s exhibition in Lakewood. Really interesting paintings! To go with my bagel and salmon spread.
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I agree. We have about ten shows at City Hall each year.
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How wonderful! You need to have a book fair now.
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That would be fun.
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Very nice, John!
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Thank you, Jan.
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I love this but too hungry to read.. i want it all! lol! 😂
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The whole menu has no fat or calories.In fact it is no-fill as well so you can have the whole thing.
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He is good! There’s something soothing about his beautiful art. Nice that the exhibition is at City Hall.
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Yes. It is very easy to get in and view the art.
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🙂
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😊
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Love the art John, thank you!
It’s a wonderful thing when artists can actually sell their art and make money.
It’s also terrific that such an accomplished artist now resides in Austin. Hopefully we will see more of his art in the future!
🎨𝔛 🎨𝔛 🎨🥦
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I hope we will see more of him as well, Resa. It is always great to see an artist make a living from their passion. 😊X
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Beautiful art and an amazing life story. A very interesting post.
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Thank you, Thomas.
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Thank you for sharing his beautiful art and words. 🙏🏻 One to explore further.
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Thank you, Michele. 😊
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What a terrific artist! And the perfect accompanying song. You do such good tours, John.
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Thank you, Monika. So glad you liked it.
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I like his art, it has a touch of sadness in some ways. The menu sounds appetizing and I love Bruce Springsteen so it sounds like you had a pretty good day! 😁
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It was a good day. I’m glad you could go along.
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Beautiful artwork – and that blueberry drop biscuit sounds delicious.
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I thought the same. Thanks, Teri.
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You had me at the Boss, John! Well, also the blackberry drop biscuit 😉 Guy has had a fascinating career. It’s nice he’s landed in Austin where you can see his paintings.
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I was pleasantly surprised when I read his bio. I’m glad he’s here too.
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From the grub to Guy to the big guns tune at the end, you have once again supplied, Boss.
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Thank you, Marc.
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