Magnolia Gallery

Now in it’s eighth year, The Dallas Portfolio Exchange announces its annual

exhibition to be held at the Magnolia Gallery, 3699 McKinney Avenue, Dallas,

75204 214-764-9106 (located inside the Magnolia Theatre in the West

Village) on November 6 thru January 6. An opening reception will be held

on Friday, November 6 from 8 to 10 pm,

David Lyles conceived the exchange in 2001 in an effort to collect and

share fine art photography with his contemporaries in the Dallas commercial

market. This year’s exchange includes several new photographers and

the subject matter has become a commentary on our daily world.

Each of the 12 professional photographers selected submits 13 identical,

archival, photographic prints from one single image; and each artist receives

a portfolio of each others work with the 13th print being framed and

displayed in various Dallas venues over the course of the year.

All of the artists choose their own image to trade and exhibit. Although

commercial assignment images are discouraged, none of the imagery is

edited by David in an attempt to encourage total creative freedom.

“I’ve had the opportunity to collect some magnificent fine art prints over

the last seven years through this exchange; I hope you can join me in celebrating

our eighth season opening at the Magnolia Gallery, where you’ll

have an opportunity to meet the talent and associate faces with all of

these fabulous images.”

This year the twelve contributing photographers are: Fernando Ceja,

Stewart Cohen, Adam Fish, Rusty Hill, Phil Hollenbeck, Scott Jenke,

David Lyles, Scogin Mayo, Nancy Newberry, Danny Piassick, Hal Samples

and Ken Smith.

For information on acquiring prints or exhibiting the collection, please contact

David Lyles at 214.653.1555.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Magnolia Gallery

Presents

John Gonzales

Dallas, Texas – Dallas artist John Gonzales has a solo exhibition of new paintings entitled “Lucky 13” at the Magnolia Gallery, located inside the Magnolia Theatre in the West Village, 3699 McKinney Avenue in Dallas from September 30-November 4, 2009.  The Opening Reception is Thursday, October 8th, from 8-10pm.  Admission to the reception is free and the art is available for viewing or purchase during regular theatre hours.  Go to www.landmarktheatres.com for show times and more information about the theatre, and to www.magnoliagallerydallas.com for more info on the art. 

    Born and raised in Dallas, John started making art in high school, and continued at the Art Institute of Dallas. Growing up around screen printing and poster creation, John incorporated the individual style of those hand skills through a digital talent with computers, to form a non traditional style.”  Diablo Texas is the name of John Gonzales’ enterprise: “As a digital concept artist by trade, Diablo Texas lets me express my creative abilities through 3D computer modeling, painting, custom vinyl toys and the contribution of Blind Love, a mural located in the heart of Deep Ellum.”

    Lucky 13 is a collection of individual portraits searching for expressions of the strange and beautiful. Each painting takes the average female and finds a unique character that stands out from the rest, while using the wood grain texture to bring them all together.  The portraits suggest a hidden story to each of the subjects’ past; the viewer gets the chance to explore the endless possibilities or accept the beauty and temptations of the unknown.

Tonight!  Ryann Rathbone is joining us to celebrate her new series

       FLIGHT PATTERNS

We’ll be at the Mag from 8-10 for drinks and good conversation; don’t sleep on it!

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Archive Series #4:           JASON WOELFEL

                                    “Quiet Wanderings”

Jason is an amazing guy with a wonderful eye.  He doesn’t show in public too often, but if you get a chance to catch a show don’t miss out!

The images that make up “Quiet Wanderings” were not drawn from an attempt at perfect shots of grand vistas and sweeping landscapes.  Rather, says Jason, “My camera is like a journal, but with a different dimension… I like to photograph what has moved me, however insignificant.  I do not have any expectations.  I am there as a guest, preoccupied with the quest, the observation…  Too soon, inevitably, I will be back in the city at my desk away from nature’s solace.  When recollecting my encounters I am often drawn to these simple images as they invoke the strongest emotions tied to my experience.”

Jason began photographing the outdoors when he was a Boy Scout in Austin at the age of 14. He borrowed his mother’s 110 on trips to New Mexico and across Texas. These experiences were as much spiritual as they were physically enduring and character forming.   In 1994 Jason moved to Dallas to pursue a career in graphic design. His proximity to north Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico opened a new chapter in his portfolio. A thriving professional career fueled exploration further from home; Colorado, Montana, Canada, and New England.  Today, he continues his graphic design career with a satisfying blend of work including print, web site design, and photography. He continues to travel to new destinations as time permits, capturing his vision of an endlessly interesting world full of beauty. He is looking forward to his next adventure in China.