50th Anniversary Annual Art Auction Catalog | Page 21

L15 THE HAAS BROTHERS
Urchin Accretion Vase, 2015
Ceramics and paint, 4 x 4 1/4 inches
Courtesy of the Artists
Estimated retail value: $6,500
The Haas Brothers, twins Nikolai and Simon, had a creative
upbringing in Austin, Texas, where their opera singer mother,
actor brother and sculptor father taught them to play music,
write, sing and paint. Known for their anthropomorphic
forms, The Haas Brothers combine humor, sexuality and
nature into each unique functional and sculptural piece they
make. Their references run the gamut from pop culture, to
science, to personal narrative.

PUFF, 2016
Mixed media on paper on panel, 40 x 59 3/4 x 2 inches
Courtesy of the Artist
Estimated retail value: $12,000
Brad Miller’s work is inspired by organic systems. His work
is held in the private and public collections of Arizona State
University Museum Research Center, Brooklyn Museum, Los
Angeles Craft and Folk Art Museum, Denver Art Museum,
National Museum of American Art and the Smithsonian
Institute. Miller is a recipient of the National Endowment
for the Arts award and is represented by Robischon Gallery,
Edward Cella Art Gallery, Bellas Artes Gallery, and Harvey/
Meadows Gallery.

LIVE AUCTION : 2016. 19

L16 BRAD MILLER