February 3rd, 2012
With rain in the forecast I thought I would visit Dick Wray’s last exhibition. I’m always eager to see what new imagery Dick Wray creates. His last body of work is being exhibited at William Reaves Fine Art, a gallery nestled in a quiet neighborhood on Brun Street. As I walk around the gallery I’m a little saddened to see that these paintings are Wray’s final thoughts on his art and life. If you ever want to know about an artist just study his art. Everything you ever wanted to know about Dick Wray is put on canvas: his beliefs, his feelings and philosophy.
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December 28th, 2011
Inman Gallery brings a bombshell of an exhibition to H-town. “Related Clues” is a group show dealing with 2D and 3D concepts and how each artist interprets their own ideas into that investigation.
University of Houston Professor, Jillian Conrad brings a unique vision of new formations to the table. Her constructions read like drawings. “Radar Range” 2011 reminds me of cliffs and mountains separated by clean lines and edges. “Casing” 2011 has what looks like recycled parts that are reconfigured to make a new image, what I love about Conrad’s process is that she’s not afraid of using readily available materials and re-introduces them into a new visual language that’s creative and refreshing.
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December 16th, 2011
With Christmas approaching quickly, I’m on a fast pace to view as many Art exhibitions as possible. “Soft Math” presented by the Bryan Miller Gallery has an eclectic mixture of Art on display. The Gallery is one of the nicest buildings to see an exhibition in. The space doesn’t overpower the art and each piece seems to shine on its particular wall. I found Sarah Cain’s work to be the most intriguing. She has a great sense of color, tone, and temperature to her work. These pieces seem to sing to the viewer. Her color constructions are remarkable, regardless of size. Some are part collage, part painting but all explore rhythm, pattern, and line through a very creative process.
[Pretty Soon You're Ululating (Courtesy David Aylsworth)]
[Adder (Courtesy Rachel Beach)]
[Pool Party Acid Splash (Courtesy Sarah Cain)]
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October 25th, 2011
Houston has so many good artists it’s hard to choose just one. Moody Gallery is exhibiting “Forty-One Songs” drawings by Houston’s own Gael Stack, artist and UH Professor. I have read some excerpts that depict her work being about memories. This might be true, but I read more of a theme of sincere forgiveness. It’s apparent that Ms. Stack is reflecting on motherhood, her life, and especially her art than just memories.
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October 18th, 2011
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston has outdone itself with the arrival Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs exhibition. I was lucky enough to be one of the first to view the exhibit. Once the doors open you will be greeted by Harrison Ford and a short description of Egypt and what made their ancient culture great. There is so much to take in, but the MFAH does a great job in setting it up nicely for its patrons. I was amazed at the great condition of all the artifacts and statues. There are over 100 pieces of Egyptian Art, history, and jewelry; it’s definitely worth the price of admission.
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October 3rd, 2011
When it comes to Painting you’re either the Hero or the Villain. However, with large scale Abstraction, Norman Bluhm balances both roles beautifully, with his pieces currently on display at the McClain Gallery.
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September 29th, 2011
This Friday night, Houston will join forces with over 200 cities across the world in casting their vote. Nope, this is not an episode of Dancing With the Stars; this is the Manhattan Short Film Festival. The festival’s mantra is “You Be the Judge,” and they aren’t kidding. For one week, from September 23 through October 2, the festival plays at over 200 venues across the country and asks audience to take an active part in the selection process. Ballots are cast at the end of each screening for attendees to determine the best film, and then tallied-up for a worldwide unveiling of the festival winner, on October 2 in Manhattan.
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September 16th, 2011
Finally, a Saturday that was less than 100 degrees. I woke up early to view the Gary Komarin exhibition at Gremillion & Co. I was eager to see the array of colors the artist uses and his brushstroke technique.
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September 8th, 2011
The Helmut Newton exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston is awesome. There’s your capsule review if you wanted one. In the interest of full disclosure, however, it should be known that I am a fan of naked ladies, and this was a prime motivation for my visit to this exhibit. It might be considered significantly less awesome (though never offensive) if you do not share my proclivities. You might also enjoy Helmut Newton’s work if you enjoy photography, fashion, athletes, Paris, lingerie, shoes, or hair. If you like more than one of these things, then the exhibit is a no-brainer.
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August 23rd, 2011
I always try to swing by Lawndale Art Center when I can for the exhibitions. Picking up my metal tin for the Retablo show coming up later this year, I stumbled upon Mark Ponder’s exhibition in the the project space at Lawndale. As I entered the space, I was touched by an enormous amount of controlled energy. Happiness, excitement and joy filled the room with colored streamers from the ceiling, bows, balloons and stars that were all over the place. Presents that were stacked against the wall and confetti all over the wood floors. 
A table at the far right had an assortment of objects and mementos that seemed they could be a tribute or shrine to the deceased.
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