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by | April 11, 2013 · 2:47 pm

Dallas Contemporary Gets A Fresh Coat With New Exhibition

IMG_0202[1]by Erica Guajardo

Friday, April 12th, will mark the date where bright colors of fashion, graffiti, and fine art will merge into one space.  Dallas Contemporary Museum will be hosting their opening exhibition which features Walter Van Beirendonck, John Pomara, Soner, and Josephine Durkin; a true treat for those who love energetic hues of color.

Walter Van Beirendonck is a fashion icon who creates avant-garde men’s trends that stimulates the viewer’s imagination on what his inspiration of the collection could be; pushing boundaries with his nontraditional materials, typography, and textures.  This exhibition celebrates his creations of the couture collection which is inspired from pop music, comics, science fiction, and cultural trends.  As well as reminding individuals of why he is branded the nickname of “Cultural Ambassador of Flanders.”      
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by | April 5, 2013 · 5:15 pm

Gallery Walk: Special Art Edition

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Laura Rathe Fine Art: Roy James: “Duality”
On Saturday, April 6th, the galleries on Dragon Street open their doors once again to show Dallas what is trending in the art world.  Although we tend to walk the shows with knowledge of what galleries specialize in what type of art, last gallery walk we notice a new addition to the experience.  Laura Rathe Fine Art is a space which dazzles in the horizon line because it features a gallery space that is two stories.
Opening their second exhibition this weekend to highlight the works of Roi James, which depicts meditative abstract paintings and wood wall sculptures, surrendering the artist thoughts and emotions.   Allowing the artist to be hypnotized the viewer with movement within.  Come visit the solo exhibition Roy James: “Duality”, located at  1130 Dragon Street from 6-9pm.    Continue reading →

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by | April 4, 2013 · 4:00 pm

DFW Arts Calendar April 4-7

crayonby Erica Guajardo

Each week our Arts Editor hunts and gathers opportunites to enjoy art across dallas and Fort Worth. To be included on this list drop Erica a note at erica@craveDFW.com.   Continue reading →

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by | April 4, 2013 · 9:56 am

“78 on Deck” WAAS Gallery

taylorby Erica Guajarda

One of the journeys of being an artist is making sure that people are able to see your artwork.  Some show in museums, other show in fairs, but the most common place for an artist who has not made it to a museum is showing in a gallery.  Taylor Ellis is WAAS Gallery’s newest resident artist.  On Saturday April 13th, he will open a show called “78 on deck” along the side with collaborative works by Phillip McVean.

In this exhibition Ellis has created a series of tarot cards, which are illustrated through digital design.  Being inspired by a tarot reading which his friend had given to him and the hunger for creating an art show, he developed a group of images which would lead to him not only telling his future, but the future of others. Continue reading →

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by | March 27, 2013 · 10:46 am

Spruce Up Your Interior and Wardrobe In 2013

Metallic Fashionby Erica Guajardo

With Easter and Passover here this week, spring time has surely arrived! One thing that comes with these holidays is spring cleaning and sprucing up. For many this means time to throw away the old and bring in the new, but what items will state that your a trend setting individual?

“Art” has many forms in the design world, although we generally think of art as being fine, it can take on other forms, such as fashion and interiors. This years color of the year is Emerald Green, making statements that are eye catching and trend setting. Many individuals are seen this year with accessories, colored jeans, and nail polish in this color, but “What are other statements in the design world that are emerging?”  Continue reading →

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by | March 22, 2013 · 2:15 pm

Experience Art Through Internship

artthinkby Erica Guajardo

Education is a common thing that parents encourage in their children. Whether you are talking about grades, attendance, or college, this subject is an important aspect in a child’s future. Although it may be a hard process for some children to engage with, special education programs may be the twist to what gets your child to interact in school activities. Dallas Contemporary Museum is a non-profit organization which is striving to get the public more involved with ART. By hosting a number of programs, geared towards education, this museum is creating attention grabbing responses by students. Currently hosting six different programs ( “Taking It to the Streets”, “Art Think”, “Chit-Chat”, “DCU”, Espace, and Renaissance Program) this space is changing how Museum’s educate their youth.   Continue reading →

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by | March 21, 2013 · 12:28 pm

Arts Calendar For March 21

crayonby Erica Guajardo

Each week our Arts Editor, Erica Guajardo, assembles a fantastic list of arts events around DFW. To be included in her calendar send Erica a note at erica@cravedfw.com. Continue reading →

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by | March 18, 2013 · 10:51 am

Artist Meet And Greet: Kelly Jacobi And Michael McPheeters

Kelli-Jacobi-1by Erica Guajardo

Motivation tends to come from an experience that you are effected by. Not all experiences are great, but sometimes the results are life changing. I recently had the pleasure of meeting two artists that are making movements in the Dallas Metroplex. Kelly Jacobi and Michael McPheeters, these two artists are changing who gets involved with the local emerging art movement.

Kelly Jacobi is an artist who has been practicing art her whole life. With a background in graphic design, illustration, photography, and painting, there is no project that this young artist cannot tackle. About six months ago I walked into my local coffee shop to come across these eerie grim dark pieces hanging from the wall. These are things that an average person would not paint. One thing as an artist you learn is that creating comes from experience; there is always a tale to tell, you just need to learn how to illustrate it. Intrigued by these dark art pieces I contacted her to know more about the statement that she was trying to convey. Little did I know I would find a world of mystery, sorrow, and courage.

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