Category: Tributes

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Tower Hotel Courts

The Tower Hotel Courts on Harry Hines, Dallas Texas, Part 4

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I’ve been receiving kind comments and emails from strangers regarding my local Dallas history posts.  This got me thinking I need to revisit my unpublished posts and ephemera I’ve been stockpiling. 

I put a lot of time into Part 4 of this post a few years ago and never published it.  No better than the present to post. 

Thank you to the folks who gently nudge me to continue with these posts.   Continue reading The Tower Hotel Courts on Harry Hines, Dallas Texas, Part 4

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Art on Main - Convergence

Art on Main – Convergence Exhibition

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I’m particularly fond of observing the journey of people, objects and experiences over time. 

A variety of events transpired over a period of years for just the right moment of convergence to happen.  Then the spark of creativity was ignited, and the artwork was created. Continue reading Art on Main – Convergence Exhibition

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Connections - Visual Art League of Lewisville

“Connections” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater

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Title:  Connections

Artist’s Statement:  The elements in this piece came from different people and places over time.  They signify our own journey through life and the connections we form. Continue reading “Connections” is on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater

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Pilot Point Coffee House - Someone's Memories

Debut of “Someone’s Memories” at the Pilot Point Coffee House

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Title: Someone’s memories

Medium: Photograph

Artist’s Statement: This photo represents the iterations of living in the moment. Each iteration becomes part of the past. I remember seeing this building when it was whole, when it fell apart and when it disappeared altogether. It represents the passing of time, the passing of life and fading memories. Continue reading Debut of “Someone’s Memories” at the Pilot Point Coffee House

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Postcards from Summer Camp

Postcards from Summer Camp

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This is part of my Remember Me series of art and it is my first triptych. I could not separate the siblings. 

Each of the cigar box lids is dedicated to one of three siblings and represents their time at summer camp. The art is on display through the Visual Art League of Allen. Continue reading Postcards from Summer Camp

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Connections by Denise Holguin - UNT CoLab

“Connections” – A community art exhibition with the UNT CoLab

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This canvas is part of the square-d project Community Art Exhibition through the UNT CoLab.  To participate, individuals purchased the 12” x 12” canvas and were instructed to apply their artistry in any way they wanted.  All participants donate their finished art, which is sold for $25 each during the exhibit. The proceeds from the event benefit the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger. Continue reading “Connections” – A community art exhibition with the UNT CoLab

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Out of the Ashes

Out of the Ashes

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Out of the Ashes is currently on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater.

The random objects are a connection to people and moments in time that led to this piece. My role was to see the possibility and to be open to the creative process.

The creative process had disastrous moments but I kept moving forward until the piece came out of ashes. Continue reading Out of the Ashes

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Self-Portrait with Black Necklace and Butterfly

Art Exhibit: Dia de los muertos / Frida Kahlo / Self-Portrait with Black Necklace and Butterfly

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I have a new art piece on display in the Dia de Los Muertos exhibit through the Visual Art League of Lewisville. The task was to submit a piece of art directly inspired by a Mexican or Latin American painter. That is a tall order that I took seriously…. Continue reading Art Exhibit: Dia de los muertos / Frida Kahlo / Self-Portrait with Black Necklace and Butterfly