September 1 - October 3, 2016
An exhibition of works by Texas artist Jon Flaming. For this series of paintings, Flaming has traveled across Texas researching rural landscapes, restaurants, and what makes the state tick.
Opening: September 1, 2016 | 5:30–8:30 pm
2613 Fairmount Street
Dallas, 75201 TX
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Jon Flaming has created a new series of paintings based on the ever-popular and sacred southern fare, and when in Texas, cow is king, barbeque. Flaming has researched far and wide across the state to seek inspiration to create this bright and colorful series of oil paintings, highlighting everything from off the beaten path barbeque dives, to popular and renowned tastemakers. He captures the culture of the tradition, and pride of the craft, as well as the delight experienced by devoted patrons with his signature iconic imagery.
Jon’s painting style has evolved over time, but the style of these pieces maintains his folk art style with bold contoured shapes of color. Within this series are a group of paintings in which Jon uses house paint and etches to reveal colors below. The effect is intriguing and simple at the same time, which mirrors the simplicity, yet layered facets of barbeque flavors and spices that are sacred to some of the restaurants he features.
Please stop by the gallery to view the full collection of available works, which will run through October 3, all at David Dike Fine Art in Dallas.
– Anne Kelly, Gallery Director
Also… check out this great VIDEO teaser about the show. Great music & visuals! https://vimeo.com/chrismano/review/180274856/18eda58f9f