Shape Line Tone: Photographer sees beyond ordinary, Durango Herald, Jan. 26, 2007
Joel White’s “Art in the City” was taken in Hollywoodin 1984. The photograph is one of 28 of White’sphotographs showing in a retrospective that openstoday at the Fort Lewis College Art Gallery. An epiphany gave Joel White the freedom to photograph what his vision led him to see. It is a vision the caliber of … Read more
Joel White’s vision leads to art
An epiphany gave Joel White the freedom to photograph what his vision led him to see. A retrospective of his photographs at the Fort Lewis College Gallery shares that vision with the community. And it is a vision the caliber of which is not often seen in Durango. A neurosurgeon who lived in Los Angeles … Read more
Klaus Ottman responds to critics Dec. 12, 2006
“How to Explain Art to a Dead Horse,” was the title of Ottmann’s lecture. His basic premise? You can only explain Art to a dead animal because you cannot explain art. “You have to experience art first before you can intellectualize it,” Ottman said. Ottman defended his personal style and his choices for the SITE … Read more
Four Corners forms: All is not predictable at regional show, Durango Herald, Jan. 16, 2007
Lorraine Trenholm’s pastel “Yakin’ III (Animas)” won Best of Show Award and the Durango Chamber of Commerce “Reflections of Durango” Award at the Four Corners Commission Juried Art Exhibit at the Durango Arts Center. Envision an art exhibit in which the Durango Area Tourism Office and the Chamber of Commerce both select work to use … Read more
All is not predictable at Four Corners Commission Juried Show as submitted
Envision an art exhibit in which the Durango Area Tourism Office and the Chamber of Commerce both select work to use in promoting Durango. Imagine artwork that “celebrates the unique quality and diversity of the life, land and heritage of the Four Corners region.” Now add to the mix former gallery owner and local jewelry … Read more
DAC turns Christmas gallery for the month, Durango Herald, Dec. 15, 2006
It’s money-making month at the Durango Arts Center, even more pointedly than the other 11 months. The main gallery is crammed with a juried show of Christmas presents called Holiday Art Ole. It includes folk art, jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, scarves, clothing,candles, boxes, ornaments, jackets, purses, pens, teddy bears and Santas. Lorraine Trenholm’s pastel … Read more
Ole! Gift ideas are overflowing at Durango Arts Center as submitted
Holiday gift giving doesn’t have to be redundant and predictable. Unique, original gifts are available during Holiday Art Ole at the Durango Arts Center. Holiday Art Ole is a juried show of fine arts and crafts, specifically selected for gift giving. The Barbara Conrad gallery is crammed full of folk art, jewelry, paintings, photography, ceramics, … Read more
