featured image: Marjorie Norman Schwarz, untitled, 2020, water soluble oil on canvas, 36 x 20 inches
Gallery 12.26 had its first opening in September, so they are relatively new. So far they are doing a two-month rotation for launching exhibitions. From my conversation with the co-founders Hannah Fagadau and Hilary Fagadau, I learned that they have a focus on the international art market. Their move to Dallas is because the city has become a noteworthy hub for global art through the Dallas Art Fair and several important art museums in the DFW area. They have a large enough space for three shows. The gallery will feature works by Molly Larkey, Joel Murray, and Marjorie Schwarz. I am assuming each will be featured in a different room of the gallery.
Cris Worley has a favorite artist of mine on display this weekend. An unsung hero of abstraction, Trey Egen stays consistent with his colors and brushstrokes. I feel like I am part of a piece of music when I am in front of his paintings. I find it easy to get lost in the movement of his painted gestures. I also look forward to experiencing the work of Kelli Vance and her realistic renderings. Just the press release alone makes me glad I will get to see this show.
Galleri Urbane features the economy of line and forms through the works of Heath West and Rachel Hellman. I look forward to seeing the architectural paintings in the simplest of representation through West’s work. Although, these might be slightly more dense than the last exhibit. I expect Hellman to wow me with color and simple forms. Even the flat pieces feel folded.
Conduit will be packed with people because Jules Buck Jones has a show. Packed with renderings of the natural world, Jones immerses you in a forest with a unique style of depicting animals. Susan Barnett and Matt Clark will also fill out the gallery spaces. Both are taking on abstraction with very different approaches.
author: Todd Camplin