The Visual Art League of Lewisville is set to shake things up at the Lewisville Grand Theater with not one, but two engaging art exhibitions. Starting Saturday, Aug 17, locals can get their cultural fix with back-to-back showcases of homegrown talent. On one hand, we've got "Lap of Luxury," an exhibition that slaps you with an unexpected blend of prehistory and pomp, sculpted by the Fresh Ideas 2023 Award recipient, Ariel Bowman. Then there's "Patterns and Textures," an exhibit that digs into the rich diversity of surfaces and, well, patterns, designed to be a visual smorgasbord, according to the City of Lewisville, Texas.
Bowman drags prehistoric creatures into the human timeline, molding them into Rococo-era lap dogs with her exhibition, "Lap of Luxury." As described by the City of Lewisville, Texas, the art ponders the depths of human impact on animals via breeding and domestication against the untamed beauty of evolution. The show aims to pet our awareness with sculptures that, while not actual dogs, wink at you with dog-like features or shock with their dainty sizes. And these aren't just any sculptures – they're a mix of clay and mixed media, the product of an artist with an MFA from the University of Florida and a resume boasting residencies and museum collections.
An opening reception will be thrown into the mix on Aug. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m., giving art enthusiasts and newbies alike the chance to cozy up to the art and perhaps even the artist herself. Those looking to delve deeper can wander the gallery Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or they can synergize their visit with any of The Grand's public events until Sept. 14.
Firing up the exhibit landscape alongside "Lap of Luxury" is "Patterns and Textures." As it unfurls before your eyes, this exhibition should stimulate onlookers with contrasts of rough and smooth textures that are coupled with rhythmic patterns, according to the Visual Art League of Lewisville's statements. The exhibition's opening reception is scheduled to roll out the same day as Bowman's, Aug. 17, ensuring that audiences can toggle between two realms of creativity in one night.
The creativity doesn't just stop at the visual feast though. On Sunday, Aug. 25, from 3-5 p.m., "Conversations with Artists: What Were They Thinking?" will peel back the curtain, giving attendees a casual yet profound dialogue with the masterminds behind "Patterns and Textures." And for those wondering, The Grand isn't just a playground for visual artistry; it's a cultural hub with a 294-seat Huffines Performance Hall, black box theater, recital hall, and more. If you're driving from I-35E, just take a simple jaunt east on Main Street to Charles Street, and you're there.
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