Lauren Kelley, Pool Scene, 2006, c-print
Demetrius Oliver, Lump, 2006, c-print

World View: diverse artists' approaches

June 1 ~ August 18, 2007


Hallworks
Jane Eifler / Dorothy Gilstrap  paintings
3 D on Swiss Jerry Monteith    large outdoor sculpture

World View: diverse artists' approaches features nine artists whose imagery derives from the artist's role as a member of multiple cultures and exploration of the implications of the complexity and conflict of roles in society. Exploring the issues of race in the United States, political turmoil in Central America, women's roles in the Middle and Far East, juxtaposition of traditional lives in modern urban settings ~ each artist informs us about our perceptions, presumptions and our own self-awareness. The national and Texas artists participating are:

Nicole Antebi (Los Angeles, CA)
Ricky A Armendariz (San Antonio, TX)
Christine Chin (Albuquerque, NM)
Sasha Dela (Houston, TX)
Donna Huanca (Houston, TX)
Sean A. Ibañez (Fort Worth, TX)
Lauren Kelley (Prairie View, TX)
Demetrius Oliver (Houston, TX & NYC)
Soody Sharifi (Houston, TX)

World View: diverse artists' approaches is a continuation of the Mix! Series begun at Dallas Contemporary in 1994. Each year, artists are invited to exhibit work that explores the complex nature of diversity, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic roles of their lives in their imagery. All interested artists are invited to submit portfolios for consideration to Dallas Contemporary in Fall 2007.

Please contact exhibit@thecontemporary.net