CRAIGHEAD GREEN GALLERY

Three Bold and Distinct Exhibitions

Tom Pribyl, Marty Ray, Katie Walker

February 22 – March 29

Opening Reception: February 22 // 5-8pm

Craighead Green Gallery is excited to present a trio of exhibitions that offer fresh perspectives and deep reflection. From Tom Pribyl’s fearless exploration of contemporary chaos to Marty Ray’s playful and imaginative ceramics, and Katie Walker’s thoughtful investigation of space, these exhibitions promise to engage, challenge, and delight. The shows will open on February 22, 2025, with a public reception from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Tom Pribyl – Tom Pribyl’s Ultimate Sh*tshow

Tom Pribyl is known for his uniquely skewed, realistic portrayals of ordinary scenes, often distorting everyday moments to reveal the chaotic undercurrents of modern life. Through his highly detailed yet intentionally distorted depictions of familiar figures and scenes, Pribyl forces viewers to confront the disarray that lies beneath the surface of daily life. His oil paintings blur the lines between realism and surrealism, offering a raw and sometimes humorous perspective on contemporary culture. With Ultimate Sh*tshow, Pribyl challenges us to see beyond the surface, questioning the illusion of order in a world that often feels anything but.

Marty Ray – Potts of Wimsey

Marty Ray’s Potts of Wimsey brings a refreshing sense of lightheartedness to the gallery. With a mastery of ceramics, Ray reimagines the world of pottery through playful, whimsical, and character-driven designs. Each pot in the exhibition features quirky figures, and a sense of humor that defies traditional pottery norms. Ray’s distinctive style combines the tactile richness of clay with narratives that invite both curiosity and joy. Some of the designs are a collaboration between Marty and her husband Richard Ray. Richard, himself an exceptional painter, occasionally contributes to the intricate drawings in clay. Potts of Wimsey is a delightful escape into a world of imagination and craftsmanship, where art meets playfulness in the most delightful way.

Katie Walker – Sense of Space

Katie Walker’s Sense of Space explores the physicality of space through abstract compositions that focus on the act of making and the materials themselves. Using acrylic paints and canvas, Walker layers, pours, and builds her pieces, emphasizing the texture and structure of the surfaces she creates. Her work examines the relationships between planes, edges, and marks, capturing the way these elements interact and shift across the canvas. Moving away from familiar imagery, Walker focuses on the process of construction, exploring how layers of paint and marks can alter our perception of depth and space. The result is a body of work that emphasizes the tactile and visual qualities of the medium, inviting viewers to consider how physical space is both shaped and experienced through the materials at hand.

Craighead Green Gallery
167 Parkhouse St
Dallas, TX 75207
214.855.0779

Sunday + Monday // Closed
Tuesday – Friday // 10am–5pm
Saturday // 11am–5pm

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