Archive | Featured
I’m Every Woman
If subcultures have taught us anything it’s most of what is assumed intrinsic in our nature is the result of societal conditioning. There are certain subcultures which serve to interrupt these conventions of society. Gender identification is essential within our culture. Its importance is often unrecognized despite its major influence. We are required to identify as either a man or woman, because if not then how can we place you in our lives? Gender determines more than sexuality, it illustrates power, acceptance, and function in society. When gender representation strays from its intended projection, people are both fascinated and disturbed
Ruben Nieto: Re-Contextualizing The Comic Book
My process consists of me finding images in comic books and then transforming them on my computer. It takes me about 40 hours. I get the entire concept down and then get my team to work on it. It is like a paint by numbers when I give it to them. I want to get to the point where I don’t have to touch it. It is important to me that I am the one in charge. The image is mine
Ginger Valentine – Queen of the Striptease
Making her mark on the burlesque scene with her classic striptease and pinup looks, Ginger Valentine brings sexy back with a vengeance. Recently, winning the crown, Queen of Burlesque, at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival, this vivacious mover-shaker is not slowing down. I sat down with Ms. Valentine recently at the Belmont Hotel with photographer Jarrod Fresquez to learn more about this sultry bombshell
Mortality and Death, with a Double Shot of Sexuality – Goss Michael Foundation Re-Opens in Dallas
Last week I had the pleasure of attending an invitation only preview of The Goss-Michael Foundation new space. Goss-Michael has now taken up residency in a renovated warehouse on Turtle Creek Boulevard in the Design District, just steps away from the Dallas Contemporary
Ashley Compton: Dynamite Comes in Small Packages
Fearless comes to mind when I reflect on an recent hot, summer day spent with Ashley Compton in a large warehouse with photographer Jarrod Fresquez and make up artist, Courtney Crush. The photo shoot captured Compton’s aerial ability, illustrating her strength frame by frame
Dee Lincoln’s Bubble Bar – The Scene, The Thirst, The Food
Recognized from Dallas to Wall Street as a national female powerhouse in the male-dominated steakhouse industry, Dee Lincoln is now taking her luxury brand to the next level with Dee Lincoln’s Restaurant and Bubble Bar. She has expanded her Cowboy Stadium concept to her new digs in the Rosewood Building off Cedar Springs
Sour Grapes Retrospective – The Wonder Years
Rising Gallery is all a buzz with the new exhibition, Wonder Years, works by graffiti collective SourGrapes13. The surprise guest star of the show is Boog Brown, aninternational tattoo artist who paints as well. A few nights ago, Boog was down at Rising Gallery painting a large panel piece for the show. This work features his stylized lettering, sexy Latin lady with a rose in her hair and a single tear rolling down her cheek. The word, SourGrapes, at the top of the piece in Boog’s trademark style, and FAMILIA, in banner form at the bottom, illustrates the bonds he has with this art collective. There is no doubt after viewing his work and chatting with him about his worldwide acclaim, Boog is a badass
Review: Galleri Urbane Annual Group Art Exhibition July 9 – August 15 2011
The Marfa gallery that has expanded to Dallas representing emerging, mid-career and established artists. Galleri Urbane is holding its first Annual Group Art Exhibition July 9-August 15. I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek of the diverse and interesting works from the show. The work ranges from abstract expressionism, architectural collage, graphite, watercolor, and portraiture
Play Dead – Puts the Sexy in Zombie
The interesting group outside of Bows and Arrows caught this girl’s attention last Saturday Night. William Binnie and Tammy Coleman’s “Play Dead” was opening, featuring 23 Artists on Death and Dying. Can you say sexy zombie meets Joey Seeman’s canvas
The Art of Friendship: eNeRGy with Mark Nelson, Richard Ross and Sergio Garcia
On September 18th HCG Gallery will open the N.R.G. exhibition featuring new works from artists Mark S Nelson, Richard Ross, and Sergio Garcia. The concept of NRG was born
Joey Seeman’s Rock n’Roll Fantasy is Vivid and Edgy
If you missed Joey Seeman’s Rock n’ Roll Fantasy opening at Dear Clark Studios on June 10, 2010, you missed a real rockstar experience. Joey Seeman’s art is vivid, edgy and grabs your attention. It isn’t just his art that reaches for you and begs you to come closer, it is the man himself
Trigger Happy: Cathey Miller Brings It To Magnolia Gallery
If you take the escalator of the Magnolia Theatre right now, you find yourself on the second floor captivated by Cathey Miller’s series, Trigger Happy. They are like candy on the walls with their pleasing color palettes and saucy actresses holding guns. Each painting has a message, or rather a command, like ‘Shut It’,’Come Here’, and ‘Bring It’