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{Seen and not Seen} - Sculptures by Gisela-Heidi Strunck and Monoprints by Juergen Strunck
 May 4-June 8, 2024
Reception with the Artists: Saturday, May 4 (6-8 PM)
The Bath House Cultural Center celebrates the illustrious careers of Gisela-Heidi Strunck and Juergen Strunck. While both artists have previously showcased their individual works at the center, this exhibition marks the first occasion where the husband and wife come together to present their creations jointly in our gallery.
Despite the differing mediums of the two artists, astute observers will recognize a subtle yet intriguing connection among some of the pieces featured in this showcase. Whether purposefully crafted or arising by chance, a noticeable bond of mutual influence and inspiration runs through the works. While each artist undeniably possesses a unique style and perspective, which merits recognition and commendation, the collaborative nature of this exhibition offers viewers a rare opportunity to appreciate the interconnectedness and resonance of their works as a cohesive whole. Through their exhibition at the Bath House, Heidi and Juergen exemplify how individual artistic approaches can converge, finding common ground and shared sensibilities to convey powerful statements within the realm of art.
More details at https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/seen-and-not-seen/
Risographic
 Curated by Mylan Nguyen and Strange Powers Press
May 4-June 8, 2024
Reception with the Artists: Saturday, May 4 (6-8 PM)
The Bath House Cultural Center presents Risographic, an exhibition dedicated to celebrating the art of risograph printing. Featuring a selection of works by regional and international artists who have incorporated this medium into their artistic repertoire, the exhibition offers an exploration of the creative possibilities of risograph—or riso, as it is commonly known— printing. The artists and Riso presses featured in the exhibition are Bestu Friendo, The Cauldron Press, Center for Imaginative Cartography and Research, Chi Leong, Mystic Multiples, Natalie Andrewson, Play Nice Press, Riso Riso, SARA (Sociedad Anónima Reproducción Autogestiva), S.M. Sanz, Strange Powers Press, We Are Out of Office, Ian Wortham, and Michaela Yarbrough.
Curated by Dallas-based artist Mylan Nguyen, the exhibition highlights how riso printing has transcended its origins as a digital duplicator developed by the Japanese company Riso Kagaku Corporation in the 1980s. Initially intended for high-volume photocopying and printing in commercial environments, riso machines quickly captured the imagination of the fine art, illustration, and design communities.
More details at https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/risographic/
Becoming Texans, Becoming Americans
 May 4-June 8, 2024
Reception with the Artists: Saturday, May 4 (6-8 PM)
The Bath House Cultural Center presents "Becoming Texans, Becoming Americans," an interactive exhibition and oral history project spotlighting the journey of Vietnamese refugees who resettled in North Texas post the fall of Saigon in April 1975. Captured through the lens of Byrd Williams IV and the interviews conducted by Dr. Betsy Brody, this exhibition preserves the essence of the Vietnamese community's narrative. Through poignant photographs featuring individuals alongside significant personal objects, and the recorded testimonies, the exhibition serves as a vital testament to the resilience and stories of this remarkable community.
Today, North Texas boasts the fourth largest Vietnamese population in the U.S., with a substantial portion residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The "Becoming Texans, Becoming Americans" Oral History project chronicles the experiences of these refugees, shedding light on their integration into local communities, schools, workplaces, and social structures.
The project's interviews delve into the challenges faced by Vietnamese refugees as they adapted to life in North Texas, exploring issues in employment, education, and housing. Additionally, the interviews uncover insights into the refugees' perspectives on identity, encompassing their notions of Americanism, Vietnamese heritage, and the intersection between their past as refugees and their present as Americans.
More details at https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/becoming-texans-becoming-americans/
CONTACT OUR STAFF
Manager
Jessica Trevizo • jessica.trevizo@dallas.gov
Cultural Programs Coordinator
Analise Minjarez • analise.minjarez@dallas.gov
Performing Arts / Technical Coordinator
Stewart W. Mikkelsen • stewart.mikkelsen@dallas.gov
Curator / Visual Arts Coordinator
Enrique Fernández Cervantes • enrique.fernandez@dallas.gov
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