Poesias

Mae Te Vejo 2012 mae chorou sorriu sentiu-se so mae amou odiou quer ser feliz mae olhos grandes negros cheios de lagrimas mae forte fortaleza certeza sabe quem e mae mulher sofrida vivida so mae mafalda maria mulata mae que briga que grita que tambem sabe dar mae dada fada falada nao esquecida mae minha nossa triste so mae palavra bonita maldita mae que gosta que brinca que fica so mae lida moida mas nunca fingida mae louca produtiva mae que so quer amar mae te vejo I am 2012 Giving Big vacuum Big emptiness Whole I am we I am I I am me I am you We are indeed we you I me We us eternally eu te quero so pra mim 2012 eu sou tudo que queria ser sou o ceu a terra e o mar sou a luz e as estrelas sou o verde tone deste teu olhar sou a paz o amor e a alegria de junto a ti estar Pieces 2012 A porta fechou A luz foi embora O dia segue la fora A chuva aliviou A neblina desce nos morros Aonde vou? Sinto tristeza

Chicago Narratives

My trip to Chicago this past week inspired me, not only did I get to spend time with my lovely daughter whom is expecting twin girls, which by the way will be my first grandchildren, whom i can not wait to meet. My trip to Chicago gave me the opportunity once again to see the many murals throughout and along rail road walls, weaved into the neighborhoods as part of who they are not only as a community but also as a people. Chicago has always been one of my favorite cities to visit. Most of the pictures I will post were taken in and about Pilsen; the little Mexico of Chicago.

The Joy Of LIfe After Matisse. A Collaboration.2011

The title belongs to a mural created by students at the DMA summer camp 2011 where i was the instructor. I had two exceptional groups of 6-8 years old and together we experienced the works in C3 Center for Creative Connections, collecting ideas and sketches back to the studio for a variety of activities.

Non-profit organization Nuru utilizes Macs to end extreme poverty

Non-profit organization Nuru utilizes Macs to end extreme poverty

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A Weekend Filled With Art

Summer time in the city. What a great time specially if the city is the city of Chicago. I love New York but I love Chicago better. A weekend of art filled events in a city that does not take for granted the few months of sun, warmth and the joy of outside activities. I spent five hours this past sunday inside the new modern wing at The Art Institute Of Chicago and was not able to complete viewing the entire new wing. Here are images of my chronological tour from contemporary art, 1945-60 and after 1960, a film and a video and after that a fast walk across Monroe street to the Millennium Park where families, bikers, tourists and myself enjoyed the sunset while the children walked and played on the water that spranged from the two glass cubic structure facing each other.while projections of everyday became visible. It seemed to me that this park surrounded by so much visual stimulation brought people together from all parts of the world and it was there that I realized how much we here in Dallas are missing out on an opportunity to enjoy life and to learn to have a greater appreciation for the arts.

solange's cv

Education
May 2008 The University Of Dallas Irving, TX.
Master of Fine Art/Painting
May 2007 The University of Dallas Irving, TX.
Master of Arts/Painting
May 2001 The Meadows School of the Arts, S.M.U. Dallas, TX.
Bachelors of Fine Arts/Printmaking/Cum-laude

Solo Exhibitions
2011 - march - Erasure.Narratives On Longing. South Dallas Cultural Center, Dallas, TX.
2010 Imaginary Homeland, Xue Contemporary Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2008 Colored Rhythm, M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Cerulean Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2008 Topos, Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, Frisco, TX.
2007 Topos, M.A. Thesis Exhibition, Upper Gallery, University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
2005 Umbrellas for Peace, Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, Frisco, TX.
2005 Caminhada, Rose Marine Theater Gallery, sponsored by the Latino Arts
Association of Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX.
2004 Global Gathering, FIG (Fashion Industry Gallery), Dallas, TX.
1997 Roots of The Heart, Eastfield College Gallery, Mesquite, TX.

Selected Group Exhibitions
2010 Art For Food, Xue Contemporary Gallery, Dallas TX.
2010 Mind Over Matter, Xue Contemporary Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2010 Day of The Dead Art Exhibit, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, TX.
2010
2009 Hecho En Dallas, Latino Cultural Center, Dallas, TX.
2009 D Art Slam, F.I.G. Fashion Industry Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2009 EarCandy, Mokah Art Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2008 New Texas Talent XV, Craighead-Green Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2007 Correlation, Cerulean Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2007 Mutt Gallery, Dallas, TX.
2007 Serious Fun, Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery, University of Dallas, Irving,
TX.
2007 Boundless Expressions, Irving Arts Center, Irving, TX.
2006 Eleven, Haggerty Gallery, University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
2006 Blind Date, Samek Study Gallery, Bucknell University,
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
2006 Looking Inside-Another Perspective, Art Quest Annual Juried Show,
Jesuit Museum of Art, Dallas, TX.
2004 Tribute to Pablo Neruda, Latino Cultural Center, Dallas, TX.
2004 B.L.I.N.D. Janette Kennedy Gallery, hosted by Erika Badu
Honoring National HIV/Aids Testing, Dallas, TX.
2001 How Do You Measure Up? Upper Gallery, University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
2001 B.F.A. Senior Exhibition, Pollock Gallery, Southern Methodist University,
Dallas, TX.
2000 Arte Latino, African American Museum, Dallas, TX.
1996 Breaking the Role, DWCA National Juried Exhibition, Trammell Crow,
Dallas, TX.
1995 Fall Art Exhibition, Estrada Studio, Dallas, TX.
1992-1998 Lakewood Library Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Dallas, TX.1990
1990 Water Media, Wellborn Studio, Dallas, TX.


Bibliography
“Arte Bajo La Lluvia En Dallas.” Al Dia, Dallas Morning News, January 4, 2005,
p. 1A (Reproduction)
Gibson, E. Dewayne Jr. “Umbrellas For Peace.” The Gazette, January 2005,
p. 1-2 (Reproduction)
Gonzalez, Lucia. “Pintar Para Entender.” Diario La Estrela, March 20, 2005,
Sec. D, p. 1-4, cover (Reproduction)
Gromer, Jefferson. “United in Verse.” Dallas Morning News, Section: Culture &
Entertainment, May 21, 2006, p. 1-4, G
Mahoney, Jim. “Open Expression.” Dallas Morning News, January 4, 2005, p. 1B
(Reproduction)
Solis, Dianne. “Cross-Currents.” Dallas Morning News - Arts Day, January 24,
2001, p.6 C, cover (Reproduction)
Wisk, Allison. Neighbors. North Dallas. A Dallas Morning News Publication,
June 24, 2006, p.8-10 (Reproduction)

Grants/Awards
2006 Jesuit Art Museum Juried /Art Quest Honorable Mention
2001 The Meadows School Of The Arts, S.M.U. Artistic Scholarship
1997 The Dallas Women’s Caucus for the Art Awarded Solo Exhibition


Curatorial
2009 Jazz Players Series, oils by Junko Otsu, Sol Studio Art, Dallas, TX.
2009 Contemporary Works, installation by Ximena Mariel, paintings and photographs by Neva Everett & sculpture by Alfredo Salazar, Sol Studio Art, Dallas, TX.

Event Producer
2003 - 2004 Artist Night Out - Open Mic - Art Exhibit
Routh Street Studio, Dallas,Texas
2006 - 2009 Jazz Night Out - Jazz - Art Exhits - Happenings
Sol Studio Art - Dallas, Texas

When In Doubt Spend Some Time With A Child.

Whatever you do do it with love. There are times when our world feels like tumbling down and we with it. I find solitude in the presence of children, they have the power to quiet the voices in our heads. While observing a group of 3rd grades during an art activity it became clear that children at a younger age have the clarity of thought and emotion. They are not afraid yet some are limited by the external forces in which they were born into. It gives me great joy to see a smile, a grin, a look of proudness and confidence when they feel safe, when they believe they can. We think our children are blind and dumb to these external forces, we disregard their inteligence and break their spirit with our own fears. It is a matter of time, time we don't have to spend with them, time we don't make in order to better understand them, time we waist when we ignore them. Children at a young age can tell whether you are sincere about whatever you are saying and will respond accordingly, they only ask for the truth, for encouragement, for love, for attention. We can build and we can teardown a child' spirit. As adults we are responsible for nurishing the spirit of our children. Love, respect, happiness that is all they ask. Next time you feel in doubt about what to do with your life, look to a child and embrace your reflection. peace. solange