Artspace 111 Shows 4 Artist's Views of Big Bend National Park

Written by Cornelius Jefferson Sunday, 18 September 2011 22:29

Fort Worth, TX.- Artspace 111 is pleased to present "Big Bend Journey"  featuring the work of artists Dennis Blagg, Cindi Holt, Jim Malone, and, in the Salon, Betty Alcorn. The exhibit, features the four artists’ take on the picturesque landscapes of the Big Bend Region of Texas in their unique styles. As Dennis Blagg has stated: "The desert represents a landscape of broken promise, yet it is a place of vast spiritual content... an emptiness waiting to be filled... the Big Bend offers many faces to be painted." "Big Bend Journey is on view at the gallery from through October 24th.

Dennis Blagg's vivid Big Bend National Park paintings capture the essence of nature in a duality of the literal and mythical - an exploration that goes beyond reality. Blagg has had great success with his paintings of these grand monolith landscapes. His resume is filled with over thirty public and private collections including: Museum of South Texas in Corpus Christi, Houston Museum of Fine Arts, and Fort Worth Modern Art Museum. After completing a massive 42-foot painting for the Dallas/Fort Worth International Terminal D in 2005, Blagg had taken a more intimate approach to his breathtaking, near-photographic portraits of the remote mountain desert of Big Bend. California native and self-taught artist Cindi Holt has been painting in Fort Worth for over 25 years . Her warped subject matter is painted with oil on canvas and creates inviting images using bold, saturated colors. A favorite of George and Laura Bush during their gubernatorial and presidential years, Holt created many works of art for the couple and for official Governor’s Mansion and White House events. Originally from New York, Jim Malone moved to Texas to pursue his Graduate studies in Art and decided to stay a while. He is now known  for his experience working with a variety of media and known for his captivating drawings on paper of Big Bend. For Malone to create his distinctive images he uses a combination of media that is not traditionally utilized in unison. Malone brings to play graphite, watercolor, pen and charcoal, collage, opaque acrylic paint, wax and thread, and even burns lines into paper using a magnifying glass. Whether the subject is as monumentous as a mountain or a quaint cactus, Malone is always attentive to the smallest details.


Artspace 111 is dedicated to its vital role in the city of Fort Worth, and to making contemporary art approachable to individuals of all ages. With its sculpture garden and distinctive architectural character,  the gallery offers a striking setting to host corporate and private events, and is also available for tours and other social gatherings. Artspace 111 is located east of Downtown Fort Worth at Hampton Street and Weatherford. Since its inception in 1980, Artspace111 has evolved into a dynamic contemporary art gallery dedicated to making contemporary art approachable to individuals of all ages. Artspace111 focuses on emerging and mid-career Texas artists working in a variety of media. In addition to monthly exhibitions, artists working studios add to the unique appeal of the gallery. It is here that artists are able to come together and create not only art, but also a community. Visit the gallery's website at ... http://www.artspace111.com

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