Alexander Paulus
Savior Energy
September 19 - October 17, 2020
RO2 ART | The Cedars
1501 South Ervay Street, Dallas Texas 75215
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September 2020
Ro2 Art | Dallas, TX |
Ro2 Art is proud to present Savior Energy, a solo exhibition featuring new works by artist Alex Paulus. The show will run from September 19 through October 17, 2020. The exhibition will open with an artist reception at Ro2 Art in The Cedars located at 1501 S Ervay St. Dallas, TX 75215 and will take place from 12-5 PM.
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ARTIST STATEMENT
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Knowing what to do with yourself during these chaotic times can be really difficult and confusing. Some of us want to look to our leaders, either political or religious, for answers. It can be hard to decide whether to look for a savior, or to just save your energy. It seems like no one knows what to do or who to believe. But I think we can look within ourselves to find answers.
This collection of paintings offers a glimpse into my mind on subjects such as cruise ships, beach trips, and living, laughing, and loving. I've spent the last few months consuming the news, and it has inadvertently translated into my studio practice. I'm trying to stay positive and have hope that those in charge will do the right thing and protect us all, but it really seems like it's going to be up to the individual to make the right choices if we all want to get out of this mess. So please enjoy looking and laughing at my paintings. Hopefully it will take your mind off of reality for a while, and possibly inspire you to save all of humanity. |
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
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Alex Paulus is originally from southeast Missouri, but has been a resident of Memphis, TN since 2007. He received his MFA in 2009 from the Memphis College of Art and is now an Assistant Professor at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Paulus’s work has been shown in numerous galleries in Memphis, Nashville, Dallas, St. Louis, London and many others. His work has also been published in Studio Visit magazine, Beautiful/Decay, It’s Nice That, Osso Magazine, and Glasstire. He will also be featured in the South 2017 edition of New American Paintings.
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