David Graeve “Direct Action”
Camille and Debra Samara are honored to welcome Houston artist David Graeve to SAMARA Gallery. Direct Action, a solo exhibition of new work by international acclaimed artist David Graeve. This exceptional exhibition explores the innovative approach Graeve utilizes to create work. Direct Action, Social Activism, Sculpture, and Performance are combined to create social dialogue and subject matter. Graeve’s highly original artistic approach to activating a surface will use Houston as a canvas for a citywide installation. This consciousness raising public art installation will bring current political and cultural issues to the forefront of our conversation. Direct action and other activist tactics will be the brush to apply this installation. This show is highly innovative and unique it’s conceptual approach to gathering subject matter and playing with the viewers perspective Graeve’s well rounded and diverse approach to creating art happenings will be highlighted throughout the run off this Show with staged happenings in various and diverse locations throughout Houston.
"Protect Your History, BLM, Trumped" Lens and auto paint 12” x 6”
“Healthcare.gov” Fused pyrex and silver 14” x 7” x 2”
“Social Lens, Resistance, Emancipation” Security mirror, printed sticker, pigment, cast resin 27”
"From 1960 to Forward, Social Unrest, Donald Budnick and Leonard Freed" Red lenses, auto paint 55" x 10� x 0.25�
"Singing, Security Mirror, Social Shields" Security mirror, printed sticker, transparent rubber, and pigment 27�
"Black and White Painting #7" Telescope lenses, auto paint 16” x 10” x 2”
"Civil Rights, Black and White Painting #9, Peaceful Social Justice" Telescope lenses, auto paint 50” x 24” x 0.5”
"Tense for Freedom, The Beauty of the Body, Lens” Red lenses, auto paint 98” x 27” x 0.5”
"Black and Blue" Telescope lenses, auto paint 69” x 7.5” x 1”
"The Joy of a Fire Hydrant, Leonard Freed, Security Mirror" Security mirror, sticker, cast resin, and paint 27�
"BLM #3, Contemplative" Red lenses, auto paint 39” x 5” 0.5”
"Family Portrait, Rhythm, and Dancing" Fused bifocals, auto paint 17” x 4” x 1”
"Window #27" Melted glass block, auto paint 33” x 22” x 19”
“Leonard Freed’s Fire Hydrant, Student March” Nylon, ink, light fixture, rubber, and pigment 39”
"Humanity, BLM, Urban Dance Soul" Laser printed lenses 64” x 72” x 72”
About Us SAMARA Gallery is located at Isabella Court at the intersection of Main and Isabella in Houston’s fast growing Midtown and less than a mile from Houston’s Museum District. SAMARA Gallery offers a wide range of fine contemporary art in various media by local national and international artists. We are devoted to presenting the finest work possible from established and emerging artists. Our Mission SAMARA Gallery is devoted to curating and exhibiting artwork of emerging and established artists through a program of exhibitions presenting contemporary art in drawing, painting, sculpture and photography. Our gallery is committed to help artists grow professionally by providing a venue for artistic freedom, artistic excellence and freedom of expression. Through exhibitions and innovative marketing, we will help in placing our artists work in a wide range of private and public collections. SAMARA Gallery is dedicated to promoting visual art by engaging with local educational institutions, various non-profit organizations and collectors to enrich the artistic and intellectual climate of the Houston community.
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