Gallery Reception – Norwood Flynn Gallery, Dallas

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Gallery Reception – HCG Gallery, Dallas

 The Story of "Link": Artist George of San Antonio exhibits his sculpture in Miami Beach. There, he pays a visit to the studio of local artist David. Then, en route to a bar, David and George run into local artist Adriana on the street. Artist Adriana already knows David, has heard of George, and is thirsty, so Adriana joins artists George and David and they spend the night discussing art, life and metal fabrication techniques.

These are the simple beginnings of the show "Link," opening at HCG Gallery October 23rd. But there are more substantial links between artists Adriana Carvalho, David Zalben and George Schroeder. The three all work in metal, pairing the medium's indestructibility with more fleeting elements of love, lyricism and lightheartedness. To an artist working in metal, the material is both irresistible and resisting, a medium born of fire and violence. Artists A, D and G will tell you: metal is forever. Life, not quite.
For more information on this exhibit, please visit: http://hcggallery.com/events.html

 Also..

San Francisco Bay Area native, DJ Miss Megan will be making a cameo at the opening of "Link," spinning her own savvy brand of Deep House music.

Megan McDowell is a trained pianist, violinist and saxophonist who also studied art history at The University of Texas, Austin.  In 1997 she became a DJ’ing member of the Stompy Stomp crew, where she cultivated her own genre of quirky Deep House music. Megan received her House music education working with Naked Music's Mauricio Aviles at Zebra Records on Haight Street, San Fran. In 2005 Megan established her own record label and has been producing and engineering tracks under the name Megadank 4200. She's signed tracks to Los Angeles based label Deepfunk Records and SF based COA records - available on Itunes worldwide.
"Link" Saturday, October 23   6-8:30 pm
HCG Gallery

1130 Dragon St. Suite 190

214.226.8434

www.HCGgallery.com

ARC Art & Ability Reception Dallas Chase Rotunda

Artists from around the country with and without disabilities will be exhibiting fine works for sale October 22 - 31, 2010.

Join us for the opening reception to meet the artists, Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Rotunda at Chase Tower

2200 Ross Ave

Dallas Arts District

Dallas, TX  75201

Artist Interview: Rachel Biel

 What is your name: Rachel Biel.  My business name is Rayela Art.  Rayela is my name in Pashto, one of the languages spoken in Afghanistan.  I had a gallery in Chicago with an Afghan partner and liked the way my name sounded in his language. 

Do you have a formal art education or are you a self taught artist:  

I'm self-taught.  There seems to be a genetic pre-disposition on my Dad's side of the family towards hand work.  My grandfather could fix any antique and do wicker work, my uncle is a carpenter specializing in finish work (gorgeous stairways and fireplaces), my Dad carved for about five years and then quit, an aunt and cousin are both talented with pen and ink, and so on.  I took two art classes in college and was totally intimidated, but my muse just wouldn't let me stop. 

What is the style of your pieces: 

I work mostly with fabric.  I love texture and tend to add a lot of folding, beads, ripples, and manipulations.  Ethnic textiles from around the world have had a great influence on me, especially the ones that are rugged and uneven. 

What is the medium in which you work:  

Oops!  Guess I answered that in the previous question.  I also do things with recycled paper.  I like to use found objects whenever possible.  Most of my fabric is taken from used clothing. 

What started you on your path as an artist:  

The need to do something with my hands. 

What is one of the most important things that art has brought to your life:  

When I am in the throes of a piece, it is the closest I get to what the mystics describe as meditation or prayer.  It centers me and I step into a nice space where it is just me and the materials, evolving into something new.   Aside from that, I love work that others do to.  I think it is important to be surrounded by as much handmade and handgrown things as possible.

  

What is your favorite genre of art besides the one you work in:  

Clay.  I did work with it for three years and still miss it.  But, I love all of it: wood, metal, glass, anything functional.  I don't like abstract art or jazz and I think it must be the same part of the brain.  Functional craft is my boat.  

Do you have art showings, and if so what are they typically like:  

I did a lot of them in the past, but now I focus on selling online through my Etsy shop:  www.rayela.etsy.com.  I'm also a henna artist and kind of keep my foot in the door with festivals by doing that.  The city I live in closes off its main street every Saturday night for artists and performances, so I have a booth there, doing henna. 

Do you have a certain set of clothes you make art in:  

Nah.  I'm such a fashion slob.  Jeans, flannel shirts, t-shirts.  Comfort clothing. 

What has been the most frustrating part of being an artist? 

Not making enough money and not having enough time to make more complex work, which is the stuff that I like to do.

  

What is your favorite sandwich of all time:  

Toasted potato bread with cream cheese and walnuts. 

Has this year brought about any changes in your work, and if so what are they:  

Yes, I started TAFA: The Textile and Fiber Art List.  www.tafalist.com  That has brought a huge change!  It's incredibly time consuming, but also inspiring.  Unfortunately, it's meant even less time to do my art work, although lately I've started getting the groove back.  Maybe it was just a matter of getting TAFA off the ground. 

Who is your favorite artist alive or dead:  

Oh, probably Hundertwasser.  I love green architecture and his drawings and buildings both move me down to my toes. 

What is the most moving piece of artwork that you have seen in person: 

I think the most transformational was seeing Picasso's museum in Barcelona.  I didn't really like it until I saw it face-to-face, in the context of the whole body of work.  It was pretty mind boggling. 

Do you have any animals, and what do they think of your work:  

I have two dogs and several birds (finches, a cockatiel, and parakeets).  The birds like it when I play music.  The dogs like it when I fix their toys.  They are glad I know how to sew them back up. 

Do you have any upcoming exhibitions you would like to share with us:  

No, not right now.  I have also done commissions in the past, so please feel free to hire me for several months. 

www.rayela.com  (Go to the artist's side to see my work.)

 

rayela@comcast.net

"Sidney's Ties"  Commission for Sidney Levy  (those are his ties)  2009

"Wallpaper purse", folded paper (wallpaper samples), ostrich egg shells, glass beads

"Garden Greens"  Puff balls with yo-yos, beads and sea urchins.

"Prairie point hat"  

The Bonny Studio Big Student Art Show! Dallas

Bonny and the Studio Artists proudly invite you to the studio for an eventful evening of

Beautiful Art, Music by Pam Miller 6:00 to 7:45 and music by BSW; Chris Panatier and John Langdoc 7:45 to 9:00

Performance by Russ Sharek of Circus Freaks 6:45 to 7:45

incredible foods and wine!

Saturday, October 23rd, 6 PM to 9 PM 

This is an excellent opportunity to see a working studio, enjoy the amazing variety of fine art, find out about classes and add original works of art to your collection!  

 

The show includes fantastic art by these amazing members of the Bonny Studio:

Debbie Rank, Dave Cudlipp, Dave Owen, Jeanne Neal, Hayley Juster, Bevi Gill, Mary Buck, David Hanson, Lydia Cheng Huang, Dana Whitney, Julie Wileman, Kandi Trevino, Elisabeth Wright, Ralph Soto, Tulika Bhatia, Sallie Pavelka, Deanna Wilson, Sherri Mignonne, Leigh Harrison, Carol Leben, Chandrika, Buzz Baldwin, Angie Suro Gessel, Heidi A. Sulak, Kathy Bernock, Susan Stein, Chris Panatier, Allan Wood, Lydia Gowens, Annette Anderson, Michael Stradley, Jessica Head, Joe Marchant, Cynthia Ross Vermie, Richard Cox, Kathy Aldridge, Theresa Braselton, Sonali Khati, Karen Coe, Niki Watson, Pam Miller, Charlotte Flowers and Alice Redding and more!

 

The Bonny Studio Classes and Workshops: thebonnystudio.com580 W.Arapaho Rd. #262
Richardson, TX. 75080
214-405-5993
bonnyfineart@aol.com

 

The Bonny Studio Classes and Workshops: thebonnystudio.com580 W.Arapaho Rd. #262
Richardson, TX. 75080
214-405-5993
bonnyfineart@aol.com

The Encaustic Center Painting with Wax: theencausticcenter.com
580 W.Arapaho Rd. #271
Richardson, TX. 75080
214-405-5993
bonny@theencausticcenter.com

Bonny Leibowitz site: bonnyleibowitz.com
214-405-5993bonny@bonnyleibowitz.com

THE GALLERY Palestine, Texas Presents David Hendley and Gregory Zeorlin

 Pink Stake Gregory Zeorlin 2010

THE GALLERY, sponsored by the Anderson County Arts Council at 115 W Spring Street, Palestine, TX, is proud to present the work of David Hendley, potter, of Maydelle, Texas, and clay sculptural work of Gregory Zeorlin of Flint, Texas, for the month of November.

DAVID HENDLEY operates The Old Farmhouse Pottery one mile west of Maydelle.  He earned his Master's Degree pioneering techniques of extruding clay. He crafts unique glazes and screw-lids in clay jars.  His art is beautiul, unique and useable. See www.farmpots.com  David will provide photographs of his molding and kiln processes.

David is also a singer/songwriter.  His trademark song is The Cobalt Blues, found in his album "Music to Extrude By" and recorded by The Extrudinaires.  David credits himself as author, poet, wizard, scholar, politician and super-hero (often doing the work of four potters at once). He does not lack for humor.

Officially his band is named The  Wahooligans. www.thewahooligans.com  The Old Farmhouse Pottery will host ther 19th Annual Open House on November 20th and 21st.

GREGORY ZEORLIN will come to THE GALLERY from an exhibit at The Beverly and Sam Ross Gallery at Christian Brothers University at Memphis, TN.  The exhibit has three themes that portray Greg's versatility: his unique artclocks, stick-figure sculptures that depict people doing ordinary things and florals (some of them using ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement). www.zeorlinart.com

Gregory is a 1978 graduate of Christian Brothers University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, then a Masters of Fine Art at New York State College of Art and Design at Alfred University.  His prize-winning art is represented in many private and public collections and his art has been awarded many exhibits throughout the United States.

THE GALLERY will offer to the public a reception with the artists on Saturday, November 6, from 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday from 10-5.

 David Hendley

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