Beth’s subjects are relativistic to cultural norms, drawing attention to historical concepts and events that society often chooses to ignore.

These days, the Texas-born Beth Rubel is something of a nomadic artist, traveling back and forth from Texas to California to complete her remarkable murals. At the age of 15, Beth painted her first mural at the Crisis Center in Bastrop, Texas, which consisted of bustling garden scenes in the therapy rooms. Since then, Beth has painted more than a dozen murals.

Most of Beth’s wall art is found throughout the state of Texas. However, Beth has completed four stunning murals in Sacramento. The last two murals, “I Believe,” completed in 2022, are located in Sacramento. And the newest mural, “Black History Month,” is located in downtown Sacramento behind the CRNA building.

The Paper Bag Test Series is a large collection of portraits of people of African or African American descent created in 2013-2017. Beth’s most recent work, Higher Education: Learning Toys, represents a movement and combines pop culture or current events with historical and iconic children’s toys.

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Jason is the author of a variety of artistic works as a filmmaker, animator, painter and muralist, both in collaboration and solo. His work includes political satire and Texas-inspired characters such as Jesus Cornbread and Alcoholics and Walker of the Dead. Archer’s early career in animation earned him a Grammy Award and an MTV Video of the Year Award for directing and animating Frijolero, a music video for the Mexican rock band Molotov. From 2011 to 2018, Archer launched the revival of mural culture in Austin by producing and curating Frank Public Art, a periodic public art project in downtown Austin. He is co-owner of Show Goat Mural Works, a mural development company specializing in the design and installation of large-scale murals such as Daniel Johnston’s Love is the Question? Jason has participated in numerous art shows, exhibitions and events, starting with Chianti Weekend, SXSW and the first Pop Austin International Art Show. He is also the curator of Preacher Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Austin, Texas.

He worked as an animator on the feature film Waking Life, then began directing music videos for artists such as David Byrne and Latin musicians Molotov and Juanes. His short films include the satirical trilogy The State of Union, The Homeland Ho-Down and Clean Sweep. In 2006, he teamed up again with Richard Linklater and Tommy Pollack, this time as head of animation on A Scanner Darkly. Jason is a contributing illustrator to the Austin American Statesman and has been a guest lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University, and Tecnológico de Monterrey.

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Originally from Kansas, making his way to Dallas for a few short years, and arriving in Austin in 2012, his journey was not for the faint of heart. His greatest inspiration is dedicated to his grandmother, Deb Anthony. As a child, he witnessed her “living in a garage and trying to pay the bills by working as a professional clown.” The life of an independent artist is one of trials and tribulations, and of learning from them and growing.

“The effort, creativity, and self-expression that my grandmother put into her art was extremely inspiring. She was the spark I needed at an early stage of my life. Watching her go through the hardships of life, having to endure them and turning them into the best possible outcome was a gift that helped me become who I am today.”

Iterli has spent endless hours in the studio, spent many nights on the streets, and spent years creating his unique style, hoping to bring a smile to his audience. He brings joy and wonder through his art and is “in the business of creating unforgettable experiences,” having recently moved from street art to cultivating original fine art.

If you’ve seen the infamous Queen Elizabeth in a gas mask around town, you’ve witnessed Jason’s pseudonym. His iconic imagery and avant-garde interpretation of urban decay have made him one of Austin’s most celebrated contemporary artists. Jason is known for his love of embellishing lost spaces, his transparency, and his courage and commitment to trying new and different things. His ever-evolving style has moved from the stage to BMX tracks to the street, and now to galleries and public spaces around the world.

Jason explains his art:

“I use this image as a symbol of what I do and as a form of repetition so that my fans can reconnect with the same artist, and I do this with stickers, wheat paste, paint rollers, and spray paint.”

His career would not be what it is today without a few special and influential people along the way. He kindly states: “My fiancé and manager Sarah, my local artist and inspiration Brandon Snow, and my former BMX partner Tom Dugan have all played an integral part in my current state.

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