Last night, Obsidian Gallery opened its doors for a one night only event featuring the latest work by Houston based artists David Hardaker and Gary Parkins.
Gary Parkins has worked for twenty years assisting artists such as Ed and Nancy Kleinholz with technical and scientific applications of art. His latest show Machine Memoir on view at the Obsidian Gallery consisted of machine made sculptures and drawings. Gary's drawings of dark ghostly shapes make a nice contrast to the see through spider web of his sculptures, made of hot glue and fishing line applications.
British born David Hardaker started off as a self taught muralist, developing a unique realist painting style over the years. His paintings resemble photographs, which are set in a surreal world of their subjects. His latest work on view at the Obsidian Gallery is reminiscent of film fragments that bend the plane of fantastic, setting David aside from other contemporary realists.
David and his wife Carrie have been active in the Houston art scene for over eight years. Their latest project Hardaker + Hardaker is a partnership promoting local artists in both the public and private sector. Obsidian Gallery is the new venue used by Hardaker+Hardaker for their shows. It is the policy of the gallery to donate a significant portion of their profits to ARTreach.
Carrie and David Hardaker at the Obsidian Gallery
Artist David Hardaker greets one of his models and her friend at his latest show at the Obsidian Gallery.
3522 White Oak
Houston, TX 77007
Houston, TX 77007
Info Phone: 713-231-8967 or 713-572-7268
Photos Credit: Vika Filippov (c)
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