Medrano + Anderson Collaboration
Houston based sculptor and painter Patrick Medrano and photographer Katy Anderson began their collaboration soon after they met in 2002.  In the eight years they have spent together they have produced over 75 now sold collaborative pieces and participated in over 40 successful shows. Much of Medrano's work feels methodically aged, but it doesn't belong to any particular historical era. His paintings sometimes feature hairless, nude humans and contain a mechanical element or a depiction of an apparatus that is merged with human elements. At times his sculptures resemble elaborate wooden frames that incorporate exaggerated puppets, mechanisms, electronic devices and lighting elements. The wood is usually darkly stained and coated with bright-colored paint, which Medrano scrapes and sands away, creating a kind of antique patina. Anderson's black-and-white photographs often feature prominently as backgrounds as well as main subjects.  Their works together have gained the attention of many serious collectors including Dr. Carolyn Farb who recently added a third piece to her collection. Both artists bring their own distinguishing styles, talents, and individual passions to the table when working on a piece and the end results is always moving. Most recently these two visual artists have combined their energy and talents  to create The Fodice Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at transforming a W.P.A. era school building into a world famous arts mecca that will be located 2 ½ hours Northeast of Houston. (www.fodicefoundation.org …for more information.)