Sally Cleveland's exhibition "Wolf Moon" at Augen Gallery challenges traditional notions of landscape painting by emphasizing intimate, emotionally resonant moments rather than grandeur. Her small-scale works invite closer observation, revealing human presence within serene landscapes. Cleveland's art encapsulates the beauty of the ordinary, proving that subtlety and depth can coexist in limited frames.
For the first exhibition of 2024, Sidestreet Arts Gallery features a power duo: Jeanne Steffan and her husband Tom Skelly. After they moved from sunny southern California, they immediately fell in love with the natural beauty in Oregon. “California has beaches too. But here, the beaches are just wow,” said Jeanne, in front of her … Continue reading Jeanne Steffan at Sidestreet Arts Gallery
Art festivals are too often more festival than art. Too many are filled with corn dog stands and ice cream trucks, dotted with custom t-shirts, photographs, and wood cutting boards. They are a great place to get a snack or have a day out with the family, pick up a themed kitchen towel, or have … Continue reading The Pearls of the Pearl
One of the absolute highlights from our time in Dallas was getting to know Bob Nunn. We met at his studio which took up a large portion of the first level in the Continental Gin building, became friends, and met on a dozen or so occasions over the years. When we found ourselves in a … Continue reading Remembering Bob Nunn
It is no surprise that the art world has met a racial reckoning since Trumpism. A year on, many minority artists are featured in venerable institutions. If we think about the intricate relationship and influence between patrons, curators and artists, and realize that the former two groups are still largely white, we begin to wonder … Continue reading Biggers at 500X
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