The front doors of Holy 8 Ball, Austin, 1993
Holy 8 Ball
1983 - 1998
1983 - 1998
The Holy 8 Ball was a art studio in the barrios of East Austin. For five years, I called this partially finished storefront my home and work environment. I had read stories about New York City artist living in warehouses because they were cheap for a tremendous amount of space. The studio stoked my passion for creativity and cultivated my entrepreneurial skills.
Entering the Holy 8 Ball Studios, Austin, 1993
Looking back at the front door, 1993
The kitchen, 1993
My office and darkroom, 1993
My bedroom, 1993
Bruce Dye, founder of Holy 8 Ball Studios, 1993
Movie(s) night, 1994
Bruce Dye cooking with a propane torch while Lee Bolton watches, 1994
Ben Davis using a computer and video player for traffic school as penalty for a speeding ticket, 1994
One of many smoke filled parties in the studio, 1996
The studio was 1800 square feet, 1997
Movie(s) nights were serious, 1996
My office and darkroom, 1997
My bedroom, 1998
Negatives and transparencies after 5 years, 1998