Exhibition on Display: 7 September - 2 November 2024
Artspace111 is proud to present the latest solo exhibition Journey of the Lost Lobo,
featuring artist Dennis Blagg. Journey of the Lost Lobo is a series of paintings created
after the deaths of Blagg's older brother Woodrow Blagg and his best friend Vernon Fisher
in April of 2023. The backdrop of many of these paintings depict the mountain Alsate,
known as Pulliams Peak, located in the Big Bend National Park. The peak depicts the
profile of the brave Apache warrior, Alsate, laying in a death like repose. Big Bend
becomes a stage for a play about death as the final act, lit by light of a full moon.
The cast consists of crows, buzzards, horses and mules. The main character is the Lost
Lobo. Like a ghost he casts no shadow. The Lobo represents those in the grip of death
and the spirit of those we have lost, reflecting Blagg's feelings about death. Both
Woodrow and Vernon died of cancer and both were intimidating and inspirational figures
in his life. Both deserved a better option than chemotherapy and this show is dedicated
to their memory. Journey of the Lost Lobo is a meditation on the metaphors of the
landscape on comfort, grief and absolution.
ABOUT ARTSPACE111
Located in downtown Fort Worth, Artspace111 specializes in the exhibition of
Contemporary Texas Art. In 1980, twin brothers Daniel and Dennis Blagg established
Artspace111, converting a historic 1911 building into artist studios and a small
gallery space in order to support and celebrate the work of local artists. In the
years since, the studio has evolved into a celebrated and distinguished 3,000
square foot art gallery. In addition to the year-round schedule of solo and
group exhibitions, the Artspace111 team designs corporate and private art
collections for clients throughout the country and hosts special events in
its distinctive gallery and sculpture gardens. Artspace111 is dedicated to
making contemporary art approachable to individuals of all ages.
Artspace111 is located east of Downtown Fort Worth at Hampton Street and
Weatherford. Artspace111 is currently open Wednesday - Friday from 11am to 5pm,
Saturday 11-2pm or by appointment. Artspace111 requires face masks in the facility
and requests that all guests maintain social distancing guidelines. To schedule
a private viewing, contact Margery Gossett or Ariel Davis by calling (817) 692-3228
or emailing
art@artspace111.com.
Artspace111
111 Hampton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(817) 692-3228
