| Heather Gorham Danna Ruth Harvey Joey Brock |
| May 18 - June 22, 2013 Opening Reception, Saturday, May 18th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM |
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| Craighead Green Gallery is proud to present new works by painter and sculptor Heather Gorham, mixed media artist Danna Ruth Harvey and abstract painter Joey Brock. There is a very strong bond amongst these three artists; each has personally transitioned into a new chapter in their lives over the last several years. Those familiar with the artists' work will undoubtedly see references of loss, discovery and growth. |
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| Pease join us for the opening reception Saturday, May 18th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM | |||
Heather Gorham |
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| Heather Gorham "This Will All Blow Over in Time" 36" x 48" acrylic on canvas |
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| Heather Gorham is a well-known and respected Dallas artist. Gorham has been actively showing her work and contributing to the Dallas arts scene for over 20 years. A graduate of Booker T. Washington, Gorham continued to study art while attending Brookhaven Community College, Dallas. Gorham's paintings are beautiful narrative works on canvas. Each piece tells a story, often bringing to mind memories of childhood and relationships. The work appears to be whimsical at first glance, bringing a smile to the viewer. Upon further study a much deeper meaning surfaces challenging one to understand the motivation of Gorham. This newest body of paintings is inspired by change. Change has been a word that has been a part of Gorham’s life for the past several years. She comments that the work is "an exploration of what change means and how we adapt to it, struggle against or embrace it..." Gorham also recreates some of the characters in her paintings into 3-dimensional sculptural pieces made of bronze, carved wood and found objects. Her sculptural work shares with the viewer the same sense of challenge of understanding as her paintings. This will be Gorham’s third exhibition at Craighead Green Gallery. | |||
Danna Ruth Harvey |
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| Danna Ruth Harvey "To Bloom Again" 12" x 12" each oil, ink, wax on panel | |||
| Houston based artist, Danna Ruth Harvey, has long been a well-respected regional artist. Once Harvey had raised her family she began her studies in art. Her dedication paid off being accepted into the very prestigious Vermont Studio School. She received her MFA Graduate award in 2004. In 2003 she received her MFA from Johnson State College, VT. This will be Harvey's fifth exhibition with Craighead Green. Harvey’s works on board begin as drawings and come to life with her use of paint, encaustic, thread and paper. Subtle landscapes, elegant and mysterious, surface from layers and layers of her mixed medium. Harvey states that her inspiration for this body of new work comes from Carl Jung's autobiography titled, Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Jung writes, "Life has always seemed to me like a plant that lives on its rhizome. Its true life is hidden in the rhizome..." This understanding and appreciation of Jung's writing is very obvious in each of Harvey’s pieces. At times, Harvey will allow the roots of her trees to be exposed to the viewer. In some of the pieces the root system or rhizome become the focus, the trees secondary. The paintings themselves invite the viewer to come close to examine the details of her subject and the materials she uses. | |||
Joey BrockView Joey Brocks's Video |
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| Joey Brock "Reflecting Pool" 72" x 72" mixed media on canvas |
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| Joey Brock is presenting his second collection of paintings for Craighead Green. Brock, a Texas native, has successfully captured the attention of collectors and consultants over the past several years. His paintings have been recognized both locally and nationally, included in both private and corporate collections. Each piece is a combination of different techniques of applying acrylic, oil, and graphite to canvas, board and Mylar. For this exhibition, Brock is layering Mylar and photography together. The subtle imagery surfaces from beneath the painting. Brock's abstract work has been inspired by the urban environment in which he lives. Brock states that "The paintings are a combination of the planned and the accidental - just as I find in the urban and natural landscapes. The end result is a walk through a misty modern landscape of cool colors and strong lines subtly revealing traces of the paths that were traveled before." Brock's work has a universal appeal. The mystery, the layers, the mostly hidden imagery has caught the eye of many that openly admit that they are not sure why they are so attracted to and moved by the work. This, for Brock, is a mark of success. | |||
| Please join us for an opening reception on Saturday, May 18th, 5 – 8 PM. For further information or additional images contact Scot Presley or Kenneth Craighead at: 214.855.0779 or email |
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