SOUTHWEST GALLERY
LOCATED near the shops of The Galleria, Southwest Gallery offers Dallas’ largest collection of fine 19th- to 21st-century paintings and sculptures. Celebrating more than 50 years of serving the art needs of Dallas, this beautiful gallery represents hundreds of respected and established artists with thousands of stunning works of art, from antique to contemporary, all […]
CARLYN RAY DESIGNS
CARLYN Ray Designs specializes in bringing people into the mesmerizing process of glassmaking while creating elegant art installations for both residential and commercial spaces. After training with the best glassblowers in the world, artist Carlyn Ray established a studio in the Dallas Design District. She brings together a talented team of specialists to create unique designs […]
NITA PATEL
NITA Patel, who was born in the UK and is a Dallas native, has been a creative her whole life. Her inspirations are born from travels across the globe as well as her spiritual practices. “My work resembles life’s unknowns we struggle to untangle, where enlightenment is the only way out,” she says. Patel, whose vast […]
WHEN LIFE IS ART
LIVING WITH ART INSPIRES NANCY POLLOCK. The Dallas fiber artist is surrounded by colorful textures and reflections. Echoes of light emerge from mosaic glass compositions, while bold ten-drils of fiber creations reach out to engage her senses. Merging art and life is an everyday occurrence for Pollock, whose studio and gallery are within her residence. Her […]
EVERY DECADE BRINGS SOMETHING NEW
DEBRA PAYSINGER’S TRADEMARK IS, literally, “the raddit®,” a series of 169 paintings of rabbits in all sorts of clever personas, from wearing nothing to modeling bows, pearls and even a Dracula cape. But the popularity of the cheeky bunnies belies Paysinger’s artistic range. The South Carolina artist came to paint as an adult and over the […]
HOME AS A SANCTUARY
WE LIVE IN A CHAOTIC WORLD, but when you’re home, you’re safe,” artist Vicki P. Maguire tells her sons. I feel like her mantra should be broadcast from Jumbotrons right now. By design, Maguire’s peaceful, ethereal oil and acrylic paintings make people feel good. She humbly says her goal is to “take the beauty of […]
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN GALLERY
CHRISTOPHER Martin Gallery of Dallas and Aspen has created the perfect atmosphere to present the reverse glass paintings and limited editions of Aspen-based American artist Christopher Martin. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Christopher Martin’s artistic career. To celebrate, the Dallas gallery has expanded its program to include 24 mid-career artists working in painting, photography and […]
DAVID GAPPA SIGNATURE FINE ART GLASS
DAVID Gappa Signature Fine Art Glass specializes in working with homeowners, business owners and interior designers to create one-of-a-kind commission pieces for private residences and commercial properties. Combining architectural training with innovative artistry, founder David Gappa is a master at transforming glass into fine art sculptures, chandeliers, tabletops, pendant lights, decanters, wall sconces and displays. “I have […]
FUN AND A FAMILY FEEL
CALL IT A ONE-STOP ART SHOP and gallery, with works available from more than 100 artists, framing and restoration services, custom commissions and installations—all delivered by an expert staff, most with decades of tenure. But don’t call it a shop for Southwest art alone, says director Bob Malenfant. When Southwest Gallery opened its doors in 1967, the owners […]
NANCY POLLOCK STUDIO
NANCY Pollock’s art career has spanned more than four decades. She uses the materials around her as her canvas. “I can’t draw, so I’m not an artist in that sense. The pieces emerge as I work,” she says. “What I found were mosaics and fibers, which I just love. They’re both mathematical and come out […]
