May. 5 - Jun. 2
Tuesday-Saturday noon-6 p.m. opening reception May 5 7-9 p.m.
Bath House Cultural Center: El Latido Incesante (The Endless Heartbeat)
The Bath House Cultural Center
521 E. Lawther,
Dallas, TX
El Latido Incesante (The Endless Heartbeat) is an exhibition that emerged out of a dynamic and fruitful cultural collaboration between the Bath House Cultural Center and the government of the City of Apaseo el Alto, a progressive town in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. Through a partnership with that city-s Mayoral, Cultural Affairs, and Economic Development Offices, and with the leadership and support of the local organization, Casa de la Cultura Apaseo el Alto Dallas, the Bath House Cultural Center was able to work closely with a group of sculptors, painters, and photographers from that region in Mexico, whose talent and artistic tradition is widely acclaimed for its exquisite elegance, wide imagination, and graceful style. The exhibition features wood carving sculptures, paintings, photographs, and mixed media artwork with a particular technique described in Spanish as -policromado- and -dorado,- which involves the coloring and decorating of the wood sculptures with highly intricate ornamental designs done with oil paint, gold leaf, and other art materials. Many of the works of art are inspired by religious and historical themes, literature, and by scenes of day-to-day life in Mexico. The artwork created by these artists, particularly the woodcarvings, are part of a rich artistic tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation, and continues to amaze art viewers centuries after the techniques were first used in the Americas. For information: or www.bathhousecultural.com