A Note from Chris Lattanzio of Lattanzio Art, LP

Featured Art Work for September: Cascada at Greenway Building, Emeryvile California

Cascada is an 11.5 Ft tall artwork with three layers. The first (top) layer is � inch laser carved steel plate, rolled through a bending machine and powder coated white. The image is of two fern leaves-

Ying and yang- symbolic of many things including the rain forest- and the plants/energies essential to our existence.

The second (middle) layer is an acrylic cylinder, � inch semi-translucent white material that will glow with the light/color from inside.

The third (Inner) layer consists of a metal frame containing 150 programmable led lights. These energy -sipping lights can be programmed to emit over 60 billion colors. The colors of the light sequence ( a repeating 10 minute cycle of color algorithms intended to quiet the mind) will flow/glow through the piece and out into the lobby.

Many artists have drawn- painted this element. Above there is a cloud, or wave mist symbolizing the origin of the flow- the source of water which gives life. With Cascada, which is the Italian word for waterfall, the light moves up and down the column. No longer is the source flowing from the top down; but can now move more freely and glow with its inner light out into its 21st century space.

$84,000

Video shot by artist during last night of installation

Cascada light sculpture- day 4 of installation

Gallery Opening -Goodrich Gallery-1st United Methodist Church downtown Dallas, Texas (across Ross Ave from the DMA-entrance on Harwood)

BE at Peace - work from 2003-present

Reception for the artist: Sunday, October 7, from 12-2 pm in the gallery

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The Goodrich Gallery is delighted to feature the art of Chris Lattanzio during the month of October. The exhibit will be open for viewing on October 5. You are cordially invited to meet the artist at the Artist's Reception on Sunday,October 7 , 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the gallery.Sponsored by Scott Berry, Scott Berry Designs

www.scottberrydesigns.com

About the Artist

Chris Lattanzio, working from his Dallas based studio, invented a bold new style of low relief sculpture called 3-D Line Sculpture in 1998. IN 2003, partly as a political protest to the drum beats of war- Lattanzio began his white period and exhibited only white pieces until 2008. The works shown at Goodrich gallery will draw from this time period and feature cityscapes of Dallas (you may have seen one of the Majestic Theater inside the lobby of the Majestic- now in Music Hall/Fair Park), as well as New Mexico buildings of Taos and Santa Fe, along with other works from 2003 to current date.

Chris discovers his subjects through the viewfinder of his camera. He captures the subject in film, reduces the image to a line drawing utilizing computer algorithms, sketches the lines in ink, and then applies the lines to flat surfaces which are carved out leaving only raised 3-d lines and negative space. Somewhere in this inspired and intricate process, an altogether new form emerges. Ultimately, the depth and complexity of the lines inform the exchange of shadow and light.

Holding a B.B.A in Economics (minor in International Business and Information Systems) from Baylor University, and also educated at the prestigious New York University Film School, Chris has a truly extraordinary understanding of culture and distinctive perspective of the world that influences every aspect of his own work and life in art.

As an artist, Chris has turned his experience into something quite distinguished. One of his pieces, "Spirit of the Downhill Skier", was an Official Selection of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games and will be on display at the Goodrich gallery- (Jack Scharr- American Sport Art Museum - jscharr@fineartlimited.com and representative for USOC art works- is contact for Olympic information) You can see another new piece at SMU inside the entrance of the School of Education (Dean David Chard - dchard@mail.smu.edu). This past May, Lattanzio placed Yellow Rose, a free standing outdoor work, in James Surls' memorial garden down in Maalokoff Texas. This and many more art works, videos and information can be viewed at www.chrislattanzio.com.

Gallery hours are Sunday - Friday: 9AM -5Pm, Saturday: 9AM -Noon. 1928 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201
214-220-2727 Telephone

James Surls Memorial Garden, Malakoff Texas