Strikingly articulate and exceedingly experimental, artist Gabriel Dawe is breaking down barriers of a traditional male Mexican artist as he constructs geometric and fantastical illusions through the use of textile and thread. KAC had the pleasure to meet with Dawe in Dallas during his residency at Fairmont Hotel. Located in the bustling art district of downtown Dallas, Dawe innovatively transformed his temporary studio space into a colorful and dynamic solo exhibition.
Dawe's studio at Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas
Responding to the architecture and environment, Dawe's installations become an open dialogue between art and space. While this process creates unique, site-specific works of art, there is a found unity throughout his collection. Every installation is developed from the full color spectrum, resembling light rays. Only experimented once before, the installation presented in Dallas, explores the cooler side of the spectrum, staying exclusively with blues, violets, and shades of pink. Here Dawe begins to omit part of the color spectrum, a preliminary investigation into the absence of color. This new departure is one he addresses further in his current exhibition "Plexus 37" at Conduit Gallery.
Dawe in front of his site-specific installation
Detail of Dawe's installation
Living and working in Dallas, locals have come to familiarize themselves with Dawe's brightly colored thread installations. Therefore he decidedly turned a 180 in his recent endeavor by masterfully abandoning color through the use of gray, silver, and black threads. The viewer is forced to see beyond the spectrum, cerebrating this omission to be not an act of defiance against that traditionally associated with color, but perhaps as a "silver lining" on what is next for the renowned artist and his forthcoming work.
Spools of silver thread in front of a work in progress
Gabriel Dawe is represented in Dallas, Texas by Conduit Gallery. Dawe is on view now with Conduit Gallery through May 13, 2017.
Repurposed thread installation
John McAllister at Carl Freedman Gallery in London, England
KAC is on the road to the Dallas Art Fair. We hit the ground running Thursday morning to be among the first to preview the fair. We are excited that the fair is getting stronger with the addition of new dealers, such as Carl Freedman, London, and Taymour Grahne Gallery, New York. We have also connected with our old friends: Wendi Norris, San Francisco, Lisa Cooley, New York, Bitforms, New York, and Tally Dunn, Dallas.
Julie Kinzelman & Robert Diamond, Director of Carl Freedman Gallery, discussing John McAllister's celestial sometimes, 2014
Billy Childish, alaska fur packer, 2015 at Carl Freedman Gallery in London, England
Janet Fish, Five Tall Glasses, One Dawn Morning, 1975 at DC Moore Gallery in New York
Alice Channer, Soft Shell Series, 2013 at Lisa Cooley Gallery in New York
Will Yackulic, Until the End, My Dear and Module 2.2 (Sculpture), 2014-16 at Gregory Lind Gallery in San Francisco, California
Tyson Reeder, Blue Store, 2015 featured in the booth for CANADA, New York
Elisabeth Kley featured in the booth for CANADA in New York
Helen Rebekah Garber, Crowley Heads, 2015 at Gallery Wendi Norris in San Francisco, California
Adrienne cleverly matching with Jay Shinn's Flat Prism, 2016 at Louise Alexander Gallery in Sardinia, Italy
We first discovered artist, Yamini Nayer, at a presigious art fair last year. Brooklyn based, Nayar, has been on our radar since, and we recently had the pleasure of doing an interview with her! Check it out now on our Let's Talk Art Interview below to see what her art process is all about.
Yamini Nayar, Strange Event, 2015, photograph
Yamini Nayar, Garden for Laborers, 2015, photograph
While we were in Mexico City, we had the pleasure of doing a studio visit with Tomás Díaz Cedeño. We were initally introducted to Cedeño at the Texas Contemporary Art Fair in 2015 at Yautepec Gallery, so we were eager to meet him and learn more about his intruguing process. Take a look at our Let's Talk Art Interview with Cedeño for more on his inspiration and reflections on being an artist in Mexico City.
Tomás Díaz Cedeño, Untitled (Black, White, Flesh), 2015, Vel-mix, pigment, plastic mesh, aluminum
Garbriel Orozco at the Jumex Collection
After our recent visit to Mexico City, it is clear that the city’s burgeoning art scene lives up to its hype. After being introduced to several impressive Mexico City galleries at the Texas Contemporary Art Fair, we were excited to explore what else the city had to offer. During our stay, we managed to visit multiple museums and galleries, an artist’s studio, and two art fairs, Zona Maco and Material. Every experience left us continually impressed by the fresh perspective within this growing arts community. Below are a few of our favorite works from the weekend.
Julieta Aranda at the OMR Gallery Nancy Rubins at Gagosian Gallery
KAC's Adrienne Johnson at Under the Same Sun: Art from Latin America Today at the Jumex Collection
Elizabeth Atterbury at Document Space
Carlos Irijalba at Galería Moisés Pérez de Albéniz
Kim Ye at JAUS Kim Ye (detail) at JAUS
Imi Knoebel at Von Bartha Gallery
A clever installation of works by Paul Morrison at Galerie Sabine Knust's booth at Art Basel. Sculpture: Dandelion, powder coated steel. Prints: Hesperidium, 2007, woodcuts, Edition of 15.
After 4 days, 8 art fairs, and nearly 700 gallery booths, we are eager to report a selection of the many impressive artworks on view in Miami this week. Reflecting back, we picked up on a recurring theme that we see as a sign of the times: many artists are creating work that evidences the ubiquitous presence of technology in society, while others are returning to handmade traditional craft media such as ceramic and textile. Here is selection of our favorite finds from Art Basel, Untitled, Pulse, NADA, and Miami Project.
Digitally inspired work by Laeh Glenn on view in Altman Siegel's booth at NADA. Flowers, 2015, acrylic on linen.
Kathy Butterly, Tangsome, 2015, clay, glaze. Exhibited at Tibor de Nagy Gallery at Pulse.
Quirky and mesmerizing photos by Joaquin Trujillo at De Soto Gallery on view at Pulse. Center: Platanos y Café (Mexico), 2015 archival pigment print.
Jonathan Monaghan, Agnus Dei (After Zurbarán), 2015, Carrara marble and 3D printed steel. Bitforms Gallery at Untitled.
Technology inspired, mixed media work by Allora & Calzadilla in Lisson Gallery's booth at Art Basel. Solar Catastrophe, 2015, broken solar cells on canvas.
Assorted textile collages by Diana Guerrero-Maciá at Traywick on view at Miami Project. Siblings of the Sun, 2015, wool, cotton, thread on Belgian linen.
Detail: Diana Guerrero-Maciá, Siblings of the Sun, 2015, wool, cotton, thread on Belgian linen.
Alex Dodge uses computer generated patterns to create his paintings. Belfast, 2015, oil on canvas. On view at Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery at NADA.
Bradley Kerl at Art Palace Gallery
We previewed the fifth edition of the Texas Contemporary Art Fair, and wanted to share some of our first impressions and stand-out works. We encourage everyone to attend the fair and post your faves with #LetsTalkArt. Stay tuned for more highlights throughout the weekend from Kinzelman Art via Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. If you would like more information on these works feel free to contact us.
Tomás Díaz Cedeño at Yautepec
Detail of Tomás Díaz Cedeño at Yautepec
Katrin Korfmann at Kopeikin Gallery
Héctor Falcón at Galeria Enrique Guerrero
With 60 galleries including a special presentation of galleries from Mexico City hand-selected by curators Leslie Moody Castro and Bill Arning of CAM Houston, we expect this year to be the best Texas Contemporary Art Fair yet!
Here are the events we think are not to be missed this TCAF:
TX CONTEMPORARY HAPPY HOUR AND KICK-OFF AT THE MENIL
Photo credit: Proud Pony International
WHEN: September 28, 2015, 6-8pm
WHERE: The Menil Collection
ACCESS: RSVP only
The Menil Contemporaries and the Texas Contemporary Art Fair will kick off the 2015 fair week with refreshing beverages from Deep Eddy Vodka and Leprechaun Cider and light bites from Canopy.
Claire Elliott, Assistant Curator, will lead tours of the new exhibition, Apparitions: Frottages and Rubbings from 1860 to Now, and attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for an exclusive tour of the Texas Contemporary Art Fair on October 3rd and 4PM.
Attendance is limited but if you RSVP, you can get your free tickets here.
VIP PREVIEW OF THE TX CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR
Photo credit: Texas Contemporary Art Fair
WHEN: October 1st
6-8PM Early Access for Patron Pass Holders
8-10PM VIP Preview Party
WHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center
Get a first look at the art fair before it opens to the public while partying with fellow fair VIPs. On behalf of Kinzelman Art Consulting, you can request a complimentary pass to the VIP preview beginning at 8PM here.
If you choose to upgrade to the Patron Pass, your proceeds benefit the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and you get even earlier access to the fair from 6-8pm to enjoy complimentary light bites and bubbles.
INSIDER TIP: Skip the valet line and take an Uber using the code TX Contemporary. If you’re a first time rider, your ride is free up to $20!
CONVERSATION: THE HAAS BROTHERS
Accretion Vases and Zoidberg Lamp Series, 2014, Accretion Vases: Ceramic. Zoidberg Lamp Series: Cast Bronze, Blown Glass.
WHEN: Saturday, October 3rd, 1:30-3:00PM
WHERE: Texas Contemporary Art Fair Theater, George R. Brown Convention Center
ACCESS: Open to all fair pass holders
Join the Haas Brothers, twins Nikolai and Simon as they discuss their practice of blurring the lines between art and design.
The brothers had a creative upbringing in Austin, Texas received attention right away for their nimble craftsmanship and clever use of materials, and the few years since have seen them evolve from fabricators and collaborators to studio art innovators.
In their current works, The Haas Brothers explore aesthetic and formal themes related to nature, science fiction, sexuality, psychedelia and color theory. Their mastery and unique use of materials ranging from brass, bronze, porcelain and fur to highly technical resins and polyurethane, matched with their insatiable curiosity and remarkable visual intelligence, sets them apart as artists. Born in Austin, TX, the Haas Brothers currently live and work in L.A.
CHERRYHURST HOUSE FALL 2015 OPENING BRUNCH
Photo credit: Houston Press
WHEN: Sunday, October 4th, 11:30AM- 4PM
WHERE: Cherryhurst House
ACCESS: RSVP only
Come meet Cherryhurst House Founder and Director, Dallas McNamera, and the Fall 2015 artists-in-residence as they celebrate the opening of Strangely Familiar: Works of Visual Fiction by Barbara Levine and Daniela Edburg.
This private home, typically available by appointment only, opens its doors and invites you to come by for mimosas, crepes, and tunes by DJ Clint Brussard!
To join the party and for directions, RSVP here.
CONVERSATION: “THE OTHER MEXICO”
Hector Falcon, Hipervinculo, 2011, Books in Arcylic.
WHEN: October 4th, 1:30- 4:00PM
WHERE: The Texas Contemporary Art Fair Theater, George R. Brown Convention Center
ACCESS: Open to all fair pass holders
The fifth edition of Texas Contemporary marks the launch of the fair’s dynamic partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs at The Mexican Consulate in Houston. Curated by Leslie Moody Castro, independent curator based in Mexico City, The Other Mexico intends to make a tangible connection between the cities of Houston and Mexico City.
This panel discussion with Moody Castro and Andrea Paasch, Exhibition and Special Projects Manager of the Museo Rufino Tamayo, will focus on the ever shifting arts ecosystem of Mexico City, and the role of the participating galleries.
The panel will explore the heterogenous nature of the city itself, and look at the contemporary arts as a micro-cosmic community within the city, while illustrating the importance of interconnectivity with other city centers.
Jason Martin, 2015, mixed media on aluminum (ultramarine blue) at Galerie Forsblom
With an impressive roster of 140 galleries from around the world, EXPO Chicago has delivered a vast selection of world class contemporary art. We are spending the weekend in the windy city to explore the many high-caliber art works and art programs on view. After our first day at the fair, a number of works have already caught our eye.
Wall installation by Teresita Fernández, Ghost Vines (Yellow Gold), 2015, brass at Anthony Meier Fine Arts
Impressive biographical works by McArthur Binion, Sketch VII and VIII (Looking for Grey): For: Three Movements of Sunlight, 2013, laser print collage, oil paint stick, and Staonal crayon on panel, at Kavi Gupta Gallery
Detail: McArthur Binion, Sketch VIII (Looking for Grey): For: Three Movements of Sunlight, 2013, laser print collage, oil paint stick, and Staonal crayon on panel, at Kavi Gupta Gallery
Laurel Sparks (works on canvas) and Christopher Chiappa (stools and eggs) at Kate Werble Gallery
Christy Matson, Rays in Tan/Yellow, 2013, cotton, linen, tencil at Volume
Detail: Christy Matson, Rays in Tan/Yellow, 2013, cotton, linen, tencil at Volume Gallery
Cordy Ryman wall installation at Galerie Zürcher
Sebastiaan Bremer, acrylic paint and ink on vintage lithograph at Hales Gallery
Julie speaking with Heidi of DC Moore Gallery about Claire Sherman's beautiful landscape paintings
This year, the Dallas Art Fair played host to nearly 100 galleries. We enjoyed exploring and admiring the breadth of top-notch art exhibited. After seeing it all, here is a shortlist of our most coveted works. Reach out to us if you are interested in more information about these or other artists we found.
Alice Channer's gestural resin sculpture at Lisa Cooley Gallery
Yamini Nayar's and Chloe Sells' captivating photographs at Gallery Wendi Norris. Photo courtesy of Gallery Wendi Norris.
Jay Heikes, Music for Minor Planets (Ekberg), 2015 at Federica Schiavo Gallery
Crystal Liu, the sky, "I wonder”, 2015 at Hosfelt Gallery
Detail of Crystal Liu, the sky, "I wonder”, 2015 at Hosfelt Gallery
Ann Craven, Stepping Out With Cherries, 2011 at Maccarone Gallery
Julia discussing Paul Anthony Smith's work at Zieher Smith & Horton Gallery
Paul Anthony Smith, Diamond Mango #1, 2015 at Zieher Smith & Horton Gallery
Detail of Paul Anthony Smith's work at Zieher Smith & Horton Gallery
Julia at Jack Geary Gallery's booth discussing the work of Richard Jacobs (back wall) and Lina Puerta (right wall)
Lina Puerta, Untitled (Green 2), 2014 at Jack Geary Gallery
Stefana McClure, The Amazing Spiderman (How Green Was My Goblin!), 2015, knitted comics at Josée Bienvenu Gallery
Detail of Stefana McClure, The Amazing Spiderman (How Green Was My Goblin!), 2015, at Josée Bienvenu Gallery
Clement Valla, Tex_archive 688272 0, 2015, digitally exploded objects at Zhulong Gallery
Yoshiaki Mochizuki, Untitled 9/20, 2013 at Marlborough Chelsea Gallery
We braved the frigid New York temperatures to explore what this spring's New York art fairs had to offer. Below are a few of our highlights from The Armory Show, SCOPE, art on paper, VOLTA, and Pulse. While we were in Chelsea, we also made a stop at Morgan Lehman Gallery to check out their current Aaron Wexler show.
Charles Clary at Kenise Barnes Fine Art, found at the art on paper art fair
Detail of Charles Clary at Kenise Barnes Fine Art, found at the art on paper art fair
Gianluca Franzese at K. Imperial Fine Art, found at the art on paper art fair
Sipho Mabona's origami series at AUREUS Contemporary, found at the SCOPE art fair
Detail of Sipho Mabona's origami series at AUREUS Contemporary, found at the SCOPE art fair
Kate Casanova at Instinct Art Gallery, found at the SCOPE art fair
A drawer of Aaron Wexlers at Morgan Lehman Gallery
Anish Kapoor, Fold III, Paragon Press
KAC is in The Big Apple to check out what's on view at this year's IFPDA Print Fair. If you're in New York, this is a great opportunity to browse and buy prints of all styles. It is on now through Sunday, November 9th. Please enjoy this list of some of our favorite works.
Julie Mehretu, Myriads, Only by Dark, 2014, Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moisant Weyl
Polly Apfelbaum, Baroque Time Machine 4, 2014, Durham Press
Lynda Benglis at Goya Contemporary
Mark Fancis, Untitled #7, 2008, World House Editions
Julie Kinzelman at Dolan/Maxwell discussing the work of Amze Emmons
James Surls at Linda Clarke Art - Wade Wilson Art
The swooping and spiraling James Surls sculptures stole the show at HFAF this year, and of the many other beautiful programs on view, we especially enjoyed Art Nouveau Gallery and Shoshana Wayne Gallery. Below are some of our most coveted finds at this year's fair.
João Carlos Galváo at Art Nouveau Gallery
Roberto Lombana at Art Nouveau Gallery
D'lisa Creager at George Billis Gallery - LA
Julie and Adrienne at Mixed Greens' booth
This fair proved to be a treasure trove of prospects (and sales!) and we walked away inspired by the works of Ron van der Ende, Jim Campell, Wayne Herpich, Claire Sherman, Anoka Faruqee, Mary Temple, Yui Yaegashi and Amie Dicke.
Julie Kinzelman and Todd Hosfelt of Hosfelt Gallery discussing Jim Campbell's work
Howard Fonda at Mixed Greens Gallery
Bill Davenport's Big Rocket Pop
Ron van der Ende at Ambach & Rice
Detail of Ron van der Ende at Ambach & Rice
Reviewing Huda Beydoun's portfolio
We have been reviewing portfolios at the Fotofest Biennial too long to remember but our experiences are always memorable and distinct. Once again, this year we left inspired by the ever-expanding exploration of the photographic media. Among the 6 of us reviewing, we walked away especially impressed by the works of: Huda Beydoun, Zelda Zinn, Marcus Lyon, Sandi Haber Fifield, and Jun Itoi.
Reviewing Bryce Lankard's portfolio
Julie and Jun Itoi discussing his honorary exhibition at FotoFest, Discoveries of the Meeting Place
