GOLDMARK CULTURAL CENTER

“Whispers of the Canvas”
a solo exhibition featuring paintings and ceramic works
by Fort Worth artist Ivette Levy.

Norman Brown Gallery
14 April 2024 to 17 May 2024

About the Exhibition

“Whispers of the Canvas” extends an invitation to reflect on the life we are leaving behind in our pursuit of constructing a false existence within the realm of social media.

This collection delves into the surreal landscape of the ‘New People,’ beings that with their multiple eyes and chicken feet, stand as ethereal emissaries, offering glimpses into the intricacies of our contemporary existence.

At its core, this series is a poignant exploration of the human experience—a reminder of the yearning for genuine connection amidst the chaotic allure of virtual realities. It is a call to embrace authenticity and reclaim the beauty found in the simplicity of genuine human interaction.

Each piece within this collection serves as a testament to the complexity of our shared journey, encouraging introspection and dialogue about the impact of digital personas on our perception of self and society.

As I navigate the creative process, I am guided by spontaneity and intuition, allowing the canvas to unveil the profound sentiments evoked by our digitally saturated world. Each work becomes a vessel through which I express the urgency to reconnect with our authentic selves and each other.

The title, “Whispers of the Canvas,” embodies the subtle yet powerful messages that resonate within each artwork—a reminder of the profound beauty found in embracing our true selves.

Inspired by the poignant words of an elder who once shared with me the sentiment that ‘It hurts to be alive,’ this collection stands as a testament to the vitality and significance of genuine human connection amidst the illusion of social media.

Join me on this journey of exploration and discovery, where art serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of our modern existence. Let us embrace the whispers of the canvas and embark on a voyage of rediscovery and authenticity.

About the Artist

Ivette Levy’s artistic journey is deeply rooted in personal history and the world, embracing both its positives and negatives. She strives to capture the complexities and contradictions within herself and society, acknowledging their dualities. Ivette’s paintings reflect a fusion of her experiences, societal interactions, and historical contexts.

Living with ADHD, she offers a unique perspective through her art. While craving connection as a social being, she often grapples with the delicate balance between reality and desires, influenced by the illusions propagated through social media. In an age of instant gratification, she observes how social media molds emotions like malleable clay, distorting realities and hindering genuine connections.

Through her art, Ivette earnestly advocates for awareness in a society consumed by immediate gratification. Drawing inspiration from her personal struggles, she sheds light on aspects often overlooked by mainstream media.

Her objective is to foster a fresh outlook through her creations. In a time where superficiality often prevails, her art encourages deeper introspection and reflection

“In Her Room”
a group exhibition featuring works curated by Goldmark
artist Jenny Hong DeLaughter.

John H. Milde Gallery
14 April 2024 to 17 May 2024

About the Exhibition

This exhibition at the John H. Milde Gallery is to share my mother’s extraordinary passion for art and her strong dedication to family. Her vitality and enthusiasm were persistent and unending.

The works are displayed into two sections: works by my mother and works by three succeeding generations. The eastern culture that I grew up in is reflected in her works.

Her desire to incorporate new observations in the western environment brought further interest to explore in painting. She sometimes painted, sitting next to me, the subject that I was working on. Examples in the show are the water lilies and Cyclamen flowers. We also had fond memories of outings to the lake with a sketch book in one hand hoping to capture something interesting in nature. Discussion would usually follow afterwards.

Jenny Hong DeLaughter

About the Artist

Born and raised in Seoul, Korea, Jenny Hong DeLaughter’s observations of the world were influenced by a blend of eastern and western cultures. An early emphasis on highly detailed renderings began to give way to a desire to explore more abstract expression.

Her works are executed spontaneously in which intuitive, gestural strokes become the “words” of an inner dialogue in the painting process. Years of private art lessons and formal studies resulted in a Master of Fine Arts degree from Texas Woman’s University in 2013. Jenny lives and paints in Dallas, Texas, and has exhibited works in numerous juried group and solo shows.

“Veneration: Travels of the Mind”, an exhibition of new sculptures and paintings by artist Hugh DeWitte.

Ruth Andres Gallery
thru 21 April 2024

About the Exhibition

This exhibit focuses on abstract explorations of today’s changing civilization. The work expresses the spirit and nature of our urban landscape, the industrial age, the circle of life our society’s search for meaning and our loss of humility, reverence, courtesy and duty.

Antique handwriting, construction plans, foundry molds, religious metals and colorful compositions provide a layered picture of modern life and what we put faith in. WWI and WWII military bars tell a tale conflict, honor and duty.

Tabletop sculptures reflect totems, emblematic depictions of our industrial age, “markers” of belief in machines, labor and tools as symbols of purpose and progress versus the power of animals and nature seen in other indigenous cultures.

As Ecclesiastes 1: 3-5 and 11 says:

3 What do people gain from all their labors
at which they toil under the sun?

4 Generations come and generations go,
but the earth remains forever.

5 The sun rises and the sun sets,
and hurries back to where it rises.

11 No one remembers the former generations,
and even those yet to come
will not be remembered
by those who follow them.

About the Artist

Hugh’s work uses line, color, and shape to express the spirit and nature of our urban environment. The collection explores abstract interpretations of “circular sightings” and life’s unquestioned spinning.

Investigations started when observing the composition and complexities of our highway interchanges. All civilizations across recorded human history have had great engineering feats. Feats that defined their age. Not unlike the pyramids of Egypt, I believe highways are the symbol of our era.

The consideration of these spaces has now evolved beyond the circular motion of cars, trucks, and transportation, into a study of how perpetual motion reflects our human condition and the hum of humanity.

About the Exhibition

This exhibition at the John H. Milde Gallery is to share my mother’s extraordinary passion for art and her strong dedication to family. Her vitality and enthusiasm were persistent and unending.

The works are displayed into two sections: works by my mother and works by three succeeding generations. The eastern culture that I grew up in is reflected in her works.

Her desire to incorporate new observations in the western environment brought further interest to explore in painting. She sometimes painted, sitting next to me, the subject that I was working on. Examples in the show are the water lilies and Cyclamen flowers. We also had fond memories of outings to the lake with a sketch book in one hand hoping to capture something interesting in nature. Discussion would usually follow afterwards.

Jenny Hong DeLaughter

About the Artist

Born and raised in Seoul, Korea, Jenny Hong DeLaughter’s observations of the world were influenced by a blend of eastern and western cultures. An early emphasis on highly detailed renderings began to give way to a desire to explore more abstract expression.

Her works are executed spontaneously in which intuitive, gestural strokes become the “words” of an inner dialogue in the painting process. Years of private art lessons and formal studies resulted in a Master of Fine Arts degree from Texas Woman’s University in 2013. Jenny lives and paints in Dallas, Texas, and has exhibited works in numerous juried group and solo shows.

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