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DISASSOCIATION V

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Seen and Unseen: a collaborative exhibition of works by Houston-based artist Liz Gates with her children, Sparrow and Ty Gates

In Seen and Unseen, Gates reimagines traditional symbols of home as she collaborates with her children to discuss the particular flavor of American nomadism that has been passed down from their foremothers. The resulting work is a love letter to the unseen parts of a family and the unspoken ways folklore influences a unique and isolated heritage. http://www.lizgates.com @‌imlizgates" ["post_title"]=> string(15) "Seen and Unseen" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(15) "seen-and-unseen" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2024-11-08 23:45:04" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-11-08 23:45:04" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(54) "https://junghouston.org/?post_type=exhibit&p=4124" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(7) "exhibit" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [2]=> object(WP_Post)#12965 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(4126) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "6" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2024-11-08 23:51:28" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-11-08 23:51:28" ["post_content"]=> string(3135) "

"People were created to be loved.

Things were created to be used. The reason why the world is in chaos is because things are being loved and people are being used". Dalai Lama XIV   Within the images of the people in “The Dichotomy of Life”, you see that each person is made up smaller images.  These individuals carry with them the burdens of life’s challenges. These images reflect the challenges of life today: greed, hate, war, genocide, atrocities, and consumerism. In a sense, the beauty of the images from a distance conceals those things that disrupt our peace and challenge our compassion and love.  Hopefully, the viewer transitions from this external troubled world into a place of being able to reassess and reflect upon the things they have experienced and to acknowledge that these troubles are still out there.  And to ask, can we change and strive for love, regardless of the specifics of our problems and religious beliefs. The doors in the show are symbols reflecting the quote by Alexander Graham Bell; “When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the ones which open for us.” The titles originated from my army experience and quotes made during the Vietnam War. Each is meant to make the viewer think. Some include: “If you kill enough of them, they quit fighting” “It is better to kill 10 innocents than let one enemy escape” “We will bomb them into the stone age” “They were slaughtering villagers like so many sheep” “There is a Ford in your Future” “Been to Disneyland Lately” And various Tibetan doors   In a sense, the Tibetan people in the photos are symbolic … they physically live high above the world we live in, speak a common language, and hold a common belief… and they seek to rise above evil, and to reach a purer civil existence and coexistence with the world they live in.  They are uniquely genetically qualified and able to live at these high elevations despite the harsh conditions they currently live under physically and socially, and emotionally. With all that goes on they still exhibit an aura of joy and happiness. I believe we all need to change, and strive for that, regardless of the specifics of our problems and religious beliefs.  If we look at these art works and reflect on the troubles each of these image’s show, as we suffer daily news reports reminding us that our world is imperfect, we can leave here, reflective, and refreshed and prepared to open a new door.  And, over time, we, like the Tibetans, can adapt to the imperfect world in which we live in a better, more enlightened way, treating each other better and with respect. Learning as it says in Matthew 22:30:   “Love your Neighbor as yourself”   Website:  http://www.thedichotomyoflife.art   The show consists of large images printed on Silk (40” x 58”)" ["post_title"]=> string(21) "The Dichotomy of Life" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(21) "the-dichotomy-of-life" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2024-11-08 23:53:03" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-11-08 23:53:03" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(54) "https://junghouston.org/?post_type=exhibit&p=4126" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(7) "exhibit" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [3]=> object(WP_Post)#13025 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(4128) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "6" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2024-11-08 23:58:41" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-11-08 23:58:41" ["post_content"]=> string(1257) "

In this captivating series, vibrant interference paint dances across the canvas, creating a dynamic interplay of light and color. Each piece features a serene gradient sky that transitions from soft hues to bold shades, evoking the vastness of consciousness and the infinite potential of the human spirit. Below, an abstract landscape of warm orange ground invites viewers to ground themselves in the present moment, symbolizing the connection between earth and enlightenment.

These works reflect themes of oneness, meditation, and the deep inner journey we all embark upon. The shifting colors and forms are a visual metaphor for the layers of consciousness, encouraging introspection and a sense of unity with the world around us. As you explore these energetic landscapes, allow yourself to be drawn into a meditative state, where the boundaries of self dissolve and the interconnectedness of all beings is revealed. This exhibition invites you to contemplate the beauty of existence and the profound depths of your own consciousness.   https://www.stephaniegonzalez.net/ Instagram: @‌me_gusta_pintar_si" ["post_title"]=> string(46) "Energetic Landscapes: The Art of Consciousness" ["post_excerpt"]=> string(0) "" ["post_status"]=> string(7) "publish" ["comment_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["ping_status"]=> string(6) "closed" ["post_password"]=> string(0) "" ["post_name"]=> string(45) "energetic-landscapes-the-art-of-consciousness" ["to_ping"]=> string(0) "" ["pinged"]=> string(0) "" ["post_modified"]=> string(19) "2024-11-12 20:19:42" ["post_modified_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-11-12 20:19:42" ["post_content_filtered"]=> string(0) "" ["post_parent"]=> int(0) ["guid"]=> string(54) "https://junghouston.org/?post_type=exhibit&p=4128" ["menu_order"]=> int(0) ["post_type"]=> string(7) "exhibit" ["post_mime_type"]=> string(0) "" ["comment_count"]=> string(1) "0" ["filter"]=> string(3) "raw" } [4]=> object(WP_Post)#13494 (24) { ["ID"]=> int(4130) ["post_author"]=> string(1) "6" ["post_date"]=> string(19) "2024-11-09 00:06:00" ["post_date_gmt"]=> string(19) "2024-11-09 00:06:00" ["post_content"]=> string(1560) "

A dreamscape garden is an imaginative and surreal space that blends elements of nature with the fantastical qualities of a dream world. It evokes a sense of wonder, mystery, and fluid reality, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. Melody Locke uses non-camera photographic processes to create colorful and ethereal images from botanical material. The process captures the essence of the subjects, revealing ethereal and unpredictable results in shape and color.

In this exhibition, Melody unveils a collection of her lumen prints of leaves and flowers that seldom represent reality but more closely represent what you might find in your dreams. While you can quickly identify the flowers and trees in many photographs, others will leave you guessing. Melody graduated from the University of Houston and began her long-term association with the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston Glassell School of Art in 2007. She is a naturalized Texan who has lived in Houston since her early teens. She and her husband reside in the Houston Heights and are dutiful servants to their cat.

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DISASSOCIATION V

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