Magnolia Gallery

Corey Godfrey opens up her show and blows the roof off the...

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:46:23 -0500

Corey Godfrey opens up her show and blows the roof off the Magnolia tonight!!

8-10ish, $3 domestics, all the finest people will be in attendance..

See you there Dallas!

One last look at Alicia Stepp-Woody’s new series on the...

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:26:02 -0500

One last look at Alicia Stepp-Woody’s new series on the wall at the Mag; sad to see it go and but excited to see what Alicia has in store for her next show!

In case the first one didn’t grab you, sink your toothy...

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:35:10 -0500

In case the first one didn’t grab you, sink your toothy eyes into this..

and I will see you on Thursday March 4th from 8-10!

We are overjoyed to be showing a new series of...

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:28:00 -0500

We are overjoyed to be showing a new series of paint/fabric/mixed media works by Dallas’ own Corey Godfrey! The work goes up next week, with a reception on Thursday March 4th.

That’s THURSDAY, MARCH 4th people - make a notation on your fancy electronic calendars! The show is up through April 7th; don’t miss it!

All the Best — Nicole & Scott

Corey Godfrey was born in Nurnberg, Germany in 1981, but is based out of Fort Worth, Texas. She received her BFA at the University of North Texas in 2008. Corey is a lover of all things craft and has been creating since she was old enough to teach her siblings how to color on the walls.
We have been brought up to fear and resist our erotic human desires. This dilemma is rampant throughout American social mores. Society generally denies erotica as a symbol of strength for women, while allowing it to be dominated by male determinants. The male gaze has often fixated eroticism on women, forcing society to turn away from its inherent power and simply viewing it as pornographic. Without the strength of eroticism, the world would be reduced to mere aesthetics. My work aims to represent the power of eroticism, pulling it from the bedroom or publication and placing it in the midst of the human gaze.

Often, my works derive from male-based publications and images are captured from the male gaze by utilizing soft materials generally attributed to women. My interests within the power of female-based crafts in turn created a bridge into the focus of my work. In using these materials, I am simultaneously reflecting the strength of crafts for the history of women and engaging in an erotic physical process of creation. I allow the materials to guide me into new territory and tell me when to cease, giving importance to the negative space beneath the textiles.

In my current series, I am blurring the lines between erotic male-based publications and erotic mainstream media by appropriating images from popular fashion publications. The images are designated because they represent similar provocative elements and potency that are dominant in exclusive male-based periodicals, thus revealing that the erotic is becoming more prevalent in mainstream culture.

The Magnolia Gallery is proud to spotlight local talent in Dallas.

I am honored and happy to announce that I was selected to...

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:15:07 -0500

I am honored and happy to announce that I was selected to install work at La Reunion for Make Space 2010!

Check it out: http://www.lareuniontx.org/

I will post pics of my project as it comes together..

Pic above is my wife Nicole Cullum Horn’s “Metamorphosis” installation done this summer for Art Chicas Unidas..

A little preview of Alicia’s work.. dont sleep on it...

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:27:40 -0500

A little preview of Alicia’s work.. dont sleep on it Dallas!

The Magnolia Gallery Presents Alicia Stepp-Woody Dallas, Texas...

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:26:42 -0500

The Magnolia Gallery

Presents

Alicia Stepp-Woody

Dallas, Texas – Dallas artist Alicia Stepp-Woody has an exhibition of new photographs titled “While She Sleeps” at the Magnolia Gallery, located inside the Magnolia Theatre in the West Village, 3699 McKinney Avenue in Dallas from January 7^th to February 24th, 2010. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, January 7th from 8-10 PM. Admission to the reception is free and the art is available for viewing or purchase during regular theatre hours, or by contacting Scott Horn at magnoliagallery@gmail.com. Go to www.magnoliagallerydallas.com for information about this event and the gallery.

Alicia Stepp-Woody is a 33 year old photographer who was born, raised, and still calls North Texas home. Moved by the surreal and the extraordinary, she was drawn to the magical ability to capture frozen moments in time from an early age. Alicia naturally gravitated to the art of photography due to her compositional eye and long-standing penchant for the use of color and light. While she is available for a myriad of commissions, her heart lies in the ability to evoke powerful emotion through fashion editorials and the magic of crafting new, fantastical worlds through the use of abstract and avant-garde concepts.

“While She Sleeps” is an introspective series on the emotional and psychological landscape of sleep. “As a child, and even into my adult years I have been moved and intrigued by sleep. In my life, I have found comfort in the last few waking minutes of pre-slumber consciousness, knowing that somewhere, while I’m sleeping, the world is still breathing, moving, living.” This knowledge acts as a metaphorical security blanket. The intent of this series is for the consideration of the juxtaposition of the subconscious and the need or desire to retain a continued connection with our waking existence while we are away in sleep.

The Magnolia Gallery is proud to spotlight local talent in Dallas.

FUNCTION Installation/Art/Music Presented in Conjunction...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:28:30 -0500

FUNCTION

Installation/Art/Music

Presented in Conjunction With

The Cedars Open Studio Tour

November 21, 2009

10am-5pm; 6pm-Midnight

Cathey Miller*Diane Sikes*Jonathan Brooks*Nicole Arendt*Oliver Bradley*Stephen Hartzler*VET*Music:ISHI+BLIXABOY

Corinthpark.org

HIGH FIVE Teardown

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:58:08 -0500

HIGH FIVE Teardown:

The long lost video of Nicole and Scott dismantling the High Five installation, 11/2008.

At 4x speed in reverse, of course.

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

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:31:27 -0500

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

Dallas Portfolio Exchange #8

Contact: David Lyles 214.653.1555

or Scott Horn 214.683.9134

magnoliagallery@gmail.com

The Magnolia Gallery Presents John Gonzales Dallas, Texas –...

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:01:59 -0400

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.

diminishingreturns: My grandpa was an accomplished leather...

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:26:15 -0400

diminishingreturns:

My grandpa was an accomplished leather worker, and I had the great fortune to inherit his tools. This cicada stamped into aluminum is my first foray into making use of the same tools my grandpa used for many years; I think he would be pleased.

diminishingreturns: My lovely wife as mad-scientist. The...

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:25:06 -0400

diminishingreturns:

My lovely wife as mad-scientist. The goggles are part of the flint wheel for a Bic lighter I’m making.

I am one lucky geek!

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

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:01:37 -0400

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!

—S

Archive Series #4: JASON...

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:01:30 -0400

Jason Woelfel, 2007

Jason Woelfel, 2007

Jason Woelfel, 2007

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.

Archive Series #3: Ange makes Dallas special. Both through her...

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:06:33 -0400

Ange Fitzgerald, 2007

Ange Fitzgerald, 2007

Ange Fitzgerald, 2007

Ange Fitzgerald, 2007

Ange Fitzgerald, 2007

Archive Series #3:

Ange makes Dallas special. Both through her work, and her endless spirit and hard work in organizing shows and events, she’s an inspiration. I think this may have been her first solo show as a photographer, so Nico and I always get a thrill when we see her newest efforts around town.

The Magnolia Gallery

Presents

Ange Fitzgerald

Dallas, Texas – Dallas artist Ange Fitzgerald has a solo exhibition of photographs entitled “Piedi di Prospettiva” at the Magnolia Gallery, located inside the Magnolia Theatre in the West Village, 3699 McKinney Avenue in Dallas from May 3 – June 13, 2007. The Opening Reception is Thursday, May 3rd from 7-9 PM. 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.

“Piedi di Prospettiva”” is Ange’s first show in Dallas, and she has selected her best-loved portraits taken on the streets of New York, and of family and friends in Nebraska and Texas. In her pictures, she communicates her impressions of life, ordinary things, favorite places, family and friends. Looking at lines, textures and colors through a lens is how she follows her bliss and it is her hope that you will perhaps find meaning, humor, beauty and charm represented in her photos.

Ange Fitzgerald grew up in the heartland of Omaha Nebraska, living briefly in New York City and spending several years in Seattle before landing in Dallas. She majored in English and minored in Art & (Film) Photography at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

She is mostly self-taught in the art of digital photography and got her start when a friend loaned her his camera on a road trip to Austin a few years ago. Ange is planning a second exhibit of her work featuring objects and scenes shot in New York and Dallas and she is looking forward to traveling abroad and shooting Europe next year.

Sneak Peak! Here’s a preview of some of the fresh new...

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:52:27 -0400

Sneak Peak!

Here’s a preview of some of the fresh new work from Texas’ own Ryann Rathbone, coming up to the Magnolia for a show on August 20th!

A little background:

Ryann Rathbone a self-taught freelance artist who recently moved from Dallas to Austin. She has always drawn and painted, but after experiencing tragedy in 2007, she painted therapeutically and began to publicly show her work in Dallas. Before living in Dallas she lived all over the world: Louisiana, Norway, Indonesia, Connecticut, California. She has experienced many different cultures and draws creativity from cultures and nature. She has been featured in DailyCandy.com and The Dallas Morning News. Her current series focuses on the spiritual and mystical symbolism of birds and life.

oddmanout: Magnoligans

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:51:26 -0400

oddmanout:

Magnoligans

Magnolia Archive Series #2: This was a tremendously fun show,...

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:24:13 -0400

Doubt, Erica Fellicella 2007

Fear, Erica Fellicella 2007

Sleepy, Erica Fellicella 2007

Surprise, Erica Fellicella 2007

Magnolia Archive Series #2:

This was a tremendously fun show, and a real honor to show the work of a photographer who has inspired us with her boundless energy and creativity, and who always expands the boundaries of what a photograph can be. -SH

“Expression” is a series of photos that explores body language and facial expression. According to Erica, “The human condition is a subject no one can escape. We come from different backgrounds, countries, sexes … no matter how big or small we all use our faces to express emotions” This work is a small reflection on the one language that connects us all.

From childhood creations involving a sheet of copper, a trash can lid and a set of paints, Erica Felicella has always been a slave to her artistic expression. As if those early accomplishments weren’t enough, Erica desired even greater challenges. She moved to Dallas in 2000 and was briefly distracted by a brief career as a performance artist within the food service industry; colloquially known as “waiting tables.” At the encouragement of one of her customers, she decided to abandon her restaurant performance career and devote herself full time to photography and art.

Well, now that the Magnolia has stepped into the blogosphere, I...

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:11:48 -0400

Richard Ross, 2006

Richard Ross, 2006

Richard Ross, 2006

Richard Ross, 2006

Well, now that the Magnolia has stepped into the blogosphere, I thought it would be nice to put up a post for some of our past artists and shows here. The first in this series is Richard Ross, one of our favorite Dallas artists and a real inspiration to Nicole and I. Below is the release from the show, enjoy!

“Falling From the Mouth of Nyami” is a series of eight paintings that are based on the African Creation Myth of the same name. According to Richard, “The story of Nyami has represented to me the challenges and hope that a relationship between two people can have.” In the story, two spirits find themselves thrust into a partnership by chance. They encounter happiness and hardship, but being a part of the creator, they are given the intrinsic ability to create. Richard continues, “It may seem that the spirits, and all of us, are directed by chance and fate, but we have the ability to create a different path for our fate to travel. This ability is what leads us to be able to hope, dream, and perhaps guide our lives and futures. This gift of hope is what bonds a relationship together, and nourishes its growth.”

Richard Ross is a self-taught artist from Irving, Texas. His formative years were spent concentrating on music, and he sold his first drawings as a founding member for the now-defunct Denton-based band Brutal Juice. Ross holds a degree in History from the University of Dallas. Ross experiments with all types of media, from pencils, acrylics and oils to found collage materials. His hope is to communicate his search for beauty and glimpses of the Platonic Forms into a new mythology. Ross is searching for new icons by sifting through old beliefs and a disposable contemporary society.