Janurary | March 2013
Reframing Documentary: Creative PhD in Progress
Janurary 25 - March 2 --- 2013
Opening Reception, Friday Janurary 25th.
Visual Arts Building, The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas
Art & Performance Office, JO 31
800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080-3021
This photography exhibition, curated by UT Dallas faculty member Marilyn Waligore, includes the work of seven creative UT Dallas PhD students: Lilly Albrittion, Charley Bevill, Diane McGurren , Cynthia Miller, June Owens, Giraud Polite, and Lupita Murillo Tinnen. These artists use the camera to create records of contemporary life and add to our collective archive of shared histories.
September| October 2012
VCOM Faculty Show 2012
Visual Communications
September 4 - October 5
Atrium Gallery B Building
Brookhaven College
The Brookhaven College Visual Communications Department is pleased to present our annual Faculty/Staff show.
The annual Art Faculty Exhibition includes work by Oscar Vela, Lauri Collins, Ray-Mel Cornelius, Jillian Round, Mona Kasra, Rock Morris, Wes Smith, Mary Quiarte, and Giraud Polite.
No reception will be held.
Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Ln.
Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX 75244
November| December 2011
“Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
This exhibition will feature artist work in response to the common book read “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” Participating Artist include: Vicki Meek, Valerie Gillespie, Emmanuel Gillespie, Giraud Políte, Letitia Huckaby, Earline Green, John Spriggins, David Connolly, T. N. Vásquez, Bernice Montgomery, Johnny Coleman, Wura-Natasha Ogunji, Michael K. Taylor, Lovie Olivia, Regina Agu, and Robert McShan.
Mountainview College
4849 W. Illinois Ave.
Dallas, TX 75211
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November 15th thru December 9th
Reception: Saturday, November 19th at 2pm
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ARTIST STATEMENT
Unbreakable Faith
Henrietta's story encouraged the construction of this visual narrative using ink printed on metal. Designed to be hung freely from a flat surface, these panels hold symbols which represent certain human characteristics, chiefly communicating qualities and phenomena such as; unity, humility, strength, god's presence, the heavens, learning from our past, love, and harmony. All qualities, which I believe Henrietta possessed, provided, and will mostly certainly be remembered for.
October | November 2011
Brookhaven College Visual Communications Faculty Show
The Brookhaven College Visual Communications Department is pleased to present our annual Faculty/Staff show, in the Atrium Gallery Oct. 3-Nov. 4.
The annual Art Faculty Exhibition includes work by Giraud Polite, Lauri Collins, Ray-Mel Cornelius, Jerry Hill, Ted Forbes, Margie Bowles, Rock Morris, Eric Baze, Jillian Round, Christine Patrick-Jenkins, Wes Smith and Oscar Vela.
There will be no reception.
Brookhaven College Atrium Gallery
October 3rd thru November 4th
Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Ln.
Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX 75244
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Summer 2011
Alternative Processes (Online Only)
Working with classic printing processes such as Cyanotype, Albumen, Silver Gelatin, Gum Bichromate, Kallitype & Platinum/Palladium, I utilized several already digitally shot images and transferred these images to digital negatives. From these negatives, I used a combination of chemical solutions, the sun, and a variety of non-darkroom developing processes in order to print a small series of these images on fine archival paper.
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January 2011
Brookhaven College Visual Communications Faculty Show
Brookhaven College Atrium Gallery
Exhibited piece entitled "The Doors of South America."
January 18th thru February 19th 2011
Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Ln.
Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX 75244
October 2010
Things I've Seen Before| Photo/Video Exhibit
Brookhaven College Atrium Gallery
Exhibited pieces from Descubra Buenos Aires
October 8th thru October 29th 2010
Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Ln.
Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX 75244
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Video | Descubra Buenos Aires
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Things I've Seen Before.
From Buenos Aires, Argentina to The Dominican Republic, Giraud has peered through his viewfinder in search of that one tree hill, royal blue sky married to a perfect orange sunset, or that other special moment which many photographers seek, only to find things he has seen before. Simple mundane moments between moments, which may not seem like anything special at the time, but somehow after being strung together with other simple seemingly insignificant moments, work together to produce some sort of magical narrative. Nonetheless, these are things he has seen before.
Summer 2010
Project Argentina | Documentary
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February 2010
Through Our Eyes | Photo Exhibition
(sponsor's weblink)
In celebration of Black History Month, VisitBlackDallas.com will host a photo exhibition showcasing the wonderful and rich visual tapestry of the African American life. Thirteen photographers have submitted images capturing their unique perspective of the African American Experience. *Proceeds from sales will benefit The South Dallas Cultural Center.
February 12 -27, 2010
9:30 am - 6 - pm
Janette Kennedy Gallery @ Southside on Lamar
1409 S Lamar
Dallas, TX 75215
Exhibit Reception: Saturday, February 27, 2010
6pm - 8pm
February | March 2010
Brookhaven College Visual Communications Faculty Show
Brookhaven College Atrium Gallery
Exhibited pieces from Black & While Convert & The Art of Skateboarding Benefit
February 1st thru March 1st 2010
Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Ln.
Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX 75244
December/January 2009
Music: Breathe Me, by Sia.
Please allow time for video to download, turn up the volume and enjoy!
--- thanks for your patience.
November 2009
The Art of Skateboarding
Southside on Lamar (in the Janette Kennedy Gallery)
1409 S Lamar
Dallas, TX 75215
www.theartofskateboarding.org
Saturday, November 7, 2009
7pm - 11pm
This fund raising event will benefit Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. The proceeds will help TSRHC to continue to provide the highest quality medical care to thousands of Texas children. TSRHC treats Texas children, from birth to age 18, with orthopedic conditions, such as scoliosis, clubfoot, hand disorders, hip disorders, limb-length differences, as well as certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders at no charge to patient families.
Throughout the evening guests will bid on and purchase their favorite artist's skateboard & other auction items. South Side on Lamar will have on display 200 skateboards designed by either a celebrity artist, an art student, a TSRHC patient, a clothing designer, a graphic designer, or a local artist.
My contribution to this event is entitled "Nyame Dua."
August 2009
ART SHOW HAPPY HOUR AND SILENT AUCTION
Absinthe Lounge
1409 S Lamar #008
Dallas, TX 75215
214.421.5500
www.absinthelounge.com
Saturday, August 15, 2009
7pm - 10pm (Happy Hour Prices at the Bar)
21 and Over are Welcome
Featured Artists: Giraud Polite / David Anthony Harman / JUNKIE
This exhibit/art auction will include select framed 8x10 images from my body of work, "Black & White Convert."
*Silent Auction Purchases will be Cash or Check ONLY
Come and Enjoy Happy Hour on Saturdays with Creative Dallas-based Artists, Funky, Old School Music spun by 12 yr old DJ Paige,
Happy Hour Drink Prices and a
Cool, Sexy, Laid Back Atmosphere.
April 2009
April 17th, 2009
ENVY Magazine's Safari Nights
Applauding Eco Friendly Endeavors
The Beat at Southside Station
1001 Belleview
Dallas, Texas 75215
This exhibit/art auction includes select images from my body of work "Dance of the Gods".
Work from several other Southside on Lamar artist will also be up for auction.
7pm to 10pm
RSVP at safarinights.eventbrite.com
Proceeds Benefiting --- Caring Hands Uganda Charity
http:www.caringhandsuganda.org/
February | March 2009
January 31st through March 1st, 2009
Captured by the Lens, Past and Present
Irving Arts Center
3333 North MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 300
Irving Texas 75062
This exhibit includes select images from my bodies of work centered around the African Diaspora.
Opening Reception, February 7th, from 5pm to 7pm
Other Exhibiting Artists:
Orville Brown, Floyd Ferguson, Tony Grimes, Zunoraine Holmes, and Uche Ogbonna
November | December 2008
November 2nd through December 31, 2008
The Magnitude of Negritude
Texas Caribbean Foods
Southside Lofts
1409 South Lamar St. (At the corner of Bellview and Lamar)
This exhibit includes select images from my bodies of work centered around the African Diaspora.
Opening Reception, December 11th, from 6pm to 8pm
A portion of the proceeds from sold work will go towards the funding of the Newcomers Club Parade Fund.
Check out my recent radio interview with Kim Harris, host of internet radio show "Dialogs with Kim." We discuss my work as an artist/educator, in additional to recent exhibits.
Click here to download podcast.
September | October 2008
Brookhaven College Visual Communications Faculty Show
Brookhaven College Atrium Gallery
Exhibited pieces from Flesh & Tones & Somos Dominicanos
September 2nd thru October 5th 2008
Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Ln.
Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX 75244
May | June 2008
Photoworks 2008
The University of Texas at Dallas
Art & Performance Office, JO 31
800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080-3021
This exhibit will include a Video installation entitled, Flesh & Tones, in addition to a series of digital photography from my previous work.
Work from 9 additional photographers from UTD will also be on display.
Opening Reception, Friday May 16th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00
Visual Arts Building, The University of Texas at Dallas
May 16 through June 4, 2008
February 2008
Snapshots: Dallas/Ft Worth Contemporary Photographers At A Glance
February 1 through April 13, 2008
The African American Museum
3536 Grand Ave.
Dallas, Texas
214.565.9026
The exhibit will include at most, five large black and white pieces from my body of work entitled, Somos Dominicanos, and one color image, "The House of Slaves," from my work shot in West Africa entitled, Everyday People: Images of Senegal.
Work from 18 additional photographers from the DFW metro area will also be on display.
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Opening Reception, Wednesday February 13th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30
November 2007
IN A FLASH: Photography in Dallas
November 1 through December 31, 2007
The new ARTHELLO BECK GALLERY presents some of Dallas' finest African American photographers in this exhibit that represents the diversity of this artist community. Featuring the works of Giraud Polite, Charley Mitcherson, Carl Sidle, Dave Herman, Niesha Graves and Wendell Gorden, IN A FLASH is a marvelous collage of the many visual voices speaking in the African American photography world.
Where: South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave
When: T- Fri 12 noon-8 pm; Sat 10 am-4 pm
Admission: FREE
Sponsored by: SDCC
Contact Name: Vicki Meek
Contact Phone: 214/670-0315
Contact Email: victoria.meek@dallascityhall.com
September 2007
Brookhaven College Visual Communications Faculty Show
Brookhaven College Atrium Gallery
Exhibited pieces from Dance of the Gods & Somos Dominicanos
August 27th thru September 30th 2007
Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Ln.
Farmers Branch (Dallas), TX 75244
August 2007
Group Show (Threads)
Featuring, Everyday People: Images of Senegal & Somos Dominicanos
July 10th thru September 7th 2007
The Continental Lofts Gallery (In Deep Ellum)
Ground Floor
3311 Elm St
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 653-9443
Opening Reception Friday, August 10th @ 7 p.m.
This event will also feature artwork by Mr. Wendall and David Newton, as well as music by Richmond Punch.
Additional sponsorship for this event provided by Refugees International Committee , Ted's Kitchen, and The African American Museum.
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July 2007
Group Show, Hecho en Dallas
Featuring three pieces from my body of work entitled Dance of The Gods, Offering, Shadow & Lace, and Tweety Bird
June 19th thru August 19th 2007
Latino Cultural Center
2600 Live Oak St
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 670-3320
Opening Reception Thursday, July 19th @ 5pm
all about the artist...
Working in the areas of digital photography and multimedia arts, my projects explore themes such as race, cultural ritual, and celebration. When describing my work, it is more suitable to use the term “Visual Sociology” instead of labeling it exclusively within the genre of “Human Condition." I not only capture the state of the human being and a record of that event; I also work to construct stories which serve communities in creating value out of their traditional celebrations. Working with subjects who are indigenous to the chosen environment has allowed me to inject more insight into the human spirit. When shot in their space, I believe people seem to respond in a more natural way; this spirit is often transferred to the chosen medium. As an artist, my ultimate goal is to use my work, not only to help others see the world through art, but also to create meaning for self-discovery by exploring extraordinary and provocative stories.
current projects...
Reframing Documentary: Creative PhD in Progress
Janurary 25 - March 2 --- 2013
This photography exhibition, curated by UT Dallas faculty member Marilyn Waligore, includes the work of seven creative UT Dallas PhD students: Lilly Albrittion, Charley Bevill, Diane McGurren , Cynthia Miller, June Owens, Giraud Polite, and Lupita Murillo Tinnen. These artists use the camera to create records of contemporary life and add to our collective archive of shared histories.
reMemories: Experimental Video/Compositing
reMemories consist of animated, graphical, and filmic title pre/post-stories intended to explore the latent memories of individuals who have experienced a common past event. The first installation explores a snippet of the collective memory of a group of individuals who spent one month traveling in and around Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the second installation of the visual-project entitled “reMemory,” I present a reconstructed postMemory of an event centered around the birth of Bella-Michelle. Choosing to close my color box a little allowed me to focus on the economy of the narrative, and unearth specific memories engendered by sounds and or music experienced during those past moments in time. Overall, Project "reMemory" explores the notion that iconic sounds are conduits to human emotion, and that the phenomena of hearing an aural cue may work to unearth latent memories within individuals. When combined and fleshed out utilizing multimedia devices, theses "reMemories" may prove to be more valuable than the image (photograph), sound, or film object alone, ultimately reshaping how media producers construct narratives based on commonly experienced events.
Project Ekphasis: reMemory_002
Project Ekphasis: reMemory_001
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