‘Dos Amigos’ – An Exhibition of Art Built Through Friendship

WHO: David Adickes and Justin Garcia   Adickes, an internationally renowned artist and sculptor whose career both as a painter and sculpture spans six decades.  His works are featured in many museums, corporate and private collections.  He is known for his heroic scale sculptures like Sam Houston located in Huntsville. Others include the 43 Presidents heads located in Presidential Park in Pearland, the Beatles, the American Statesmen and The Cellist in front of the Lyric Center in downtown Houston.  His most recent work, the 35’ Charlie Chaplin, can be seen at his studio on Nance St.

Garcia, voted “2013 Artist of the Year” by the Houston Press editorial staff and named one of “Houston’s Top 100 Creatives” and recognized, as one of “Houston’s Top 10 Painters” is a prolific painter and creative force. Garcia recently published his first book, OneTonGoldfish: In Search of the Tangible Dream which is a detailed account of his intimate explorations of his own creative process, which unexpectedly reveals a scientific perspective on the radical effect creativity has on humanity.  His signature style incorporates various media to explore a wide range of texture and colors which can be seen throughout each of his 7 series of work. 

WHAT: A joint exhibition featuring the newest and never before seen works of both Adickes and Garcia.  Adickes will be exhibiting a group of abstract paintings never before shown and Garcia will be exhibiting new works from his Reflection Series. 

WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: David Adickes’ new studio located at 2401 Nance St., Houston Texas  77020

About Justin Garcia

Native Houstonian Justin Garcia learned as a young boy that he would succeed in life with a combination of self-reliance and an insatiable curiosity about his place in the world. In school, he received a solid foundation of practical knowledge. But his commitment to painting allowed him to discover his artistic voice. He received a warm reception from the art community, and the evolution of his works began to gather greater recognition among collectors and art appreciators in Houston. Now, Garcia’s works grace the walls of many prestigious spaces across the country. Garcia believes that art is a vehicle for global transformation, and often donates his art and his time, to numerous charities. He creates art programs for young children, and teaches older students the business of art…all in the interest of supporting human connection through artistic endeavor.

For more information, visit www.justingarciaart.com.