The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery presents “Inhale Love, Exhale Peace”, an exhibition new portrait paintings by Goldmark artist Jacqueline.

The exhibition is on display from 10/28 through 11/16, with an opening reception Saturday 11/2 from 3pm - 5pm and a closing reception on Saturday, 10/16, from 1pm - 3pm. Jacqueline will be present at the reception to respond to questions and comments about her artwork.

About the Exhibition
“Inhale Love, Exhale Peace” is an exploration of harmony and human spirit, seeking to embody the timeless aspiration to live in peace. These artworks are meant to reflect the possibility of people to find common ground in the simple idea of peace, and through that be able to reconcile their differences and find a sort of unity.

The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery presents “Quiet Alibis”, an exhibition new portrait paintings by Goldmark artist Michele Hindman.

The exhibition is on display from 10/14 through 10/27, with a closing reception on Saturday, 10/26, from 2pm - 4pm. Michele will be present at the reception to respond to questions and comments about her artwork.

About the Exhibition
Quiet Alibis explores how we confront—and avoid—internal and external truths. Each large, expressionist portrait reflects the tension between feelings like anxiety, shame, or unresolved anger, and the act of confronting them. Recurrent themes of physical sensations, intrusive thoughts, and distorted perceptions capture how avoidance disrupts our sense of self and reality. Some pieces reveal contradictory emotions, while others explore hiding or distortion.

The paintings are created through a combination of intuitive gestures and deliberate markmaking. Loose lines and visible sketchmarks reveal the process as it unfolds—showing moments of uncertainty alongside clarity. I’m interested in balancing control and spontaneity, allowing forms to emerge naturally through expressive strokes and an attention to the figure’s volume. Often, I leave areas rough or partially painted, embracing a state of unresolution to mirror the themes of acceptance and confrontation running through my work. This approach challenges the instinct to avoid or cover up discomfort, instead emphasizing the importance of being present with what’s uncomfortable and uncertain.

What are we really avoiding, and what happens when we look directly at it?

About the Artist
Michele is an expressive, figurative painter whose work explores concepts of self, emotional processing, uncertainty, and mental resilience. While her career is in programming, UX, and design research, she has a long history with drawing & painting and began to pursue her art seriously in 2023. She has an MA in Interaction Design and a BA in Information Technology, both from the University of North Texas.

https://mhindman.art/

The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery is proud to present “Play Time: A Journey Through Emotions”, an exhibition of resin paintings, sculptures, interactive installations, and soundscapes by Goldmark artist Sarah Sok Heng.

The exhibition is on display from 9/30 to 10/13, with a closing reception on Sunday 10/13 from 3pm - 5pm at the Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery.

About the Exhibition and the Artist

My journey as an artist is shaped by my heritage as the child of Cambodian immigrant parents, survivors of the genocide known as the Killing Fields.

During this tragic period, over two million people lost their lives under the Khmer Rouge regime, including a significant number of intellectuals, artists, and teachers—people like myself, who were seen as a threat to the regime’s control. The privilege I have to create and express my emotions through art is something I hold with deep gratitude, knowing that so many others were robbed of that opportunity. Through my work, I honor not only the resilience of my family, but also the lives of those whose creative and intellectual potential was lost.

At the heart of my work is a belief that the process is just as important as the final product. Much like life, my art is often unfinished, chaotic, and layered with deep emotions. From my journey to sobriety 10 years ago to the unexpected connections that shaped my path, my work reflects the power of human connection and the joy that can be found when we let go of control.

My pieces are infused with personal stories—some painful, some joyful—but all are reminders that growth happens when we embrace the unknown.

If you are ready to let your imagination run wild, release constraints, and find meaning in the unexpected, then welcome to this exploration of playfulness and self-discovery, where curiosity meets chaos and introspection.

Feel free to TOUCH, PLAY, and MAKE A MESS as you journey through the collection. Engage your senses and allow yourself to reconnect with the joyful spontaneity of play. Each artwork is accompanied by a Spotify sound code, providing a unique soundtrack to deepen your emotional connection to the narrative of each piece.

Thank you for joining me in reconnecting with our curiosity and embracing the unpredictability of both art and life.

- SARAH SOK HENG

The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery is proud to present “Toothopia”, an exhibition of new CGI, videos, and installation works by Goldmark artist Jiatong Yao.

The exhibition is on display from 9/16 - 9/29, with an exhibition reception on Saturday 9/21, from 1pm - 3pm at the Ruth Andres Gallery. Jiatong will be present at the reception to respond to questions and comments about her artwork.

About the Exhibition

"Toothopia" is an innovative series of art practices emerging from a deeply personal exploration of artist life experiences, with teeth serving as both a physical and symbolic anchor.

"Toothopia"encompassing CGI metaverse experiences and AI-enhanced videos, installation. This experimental artistic project delves into the identity, growth, and the complexities of life that are essence of our existence.

My journey with teeth has been one of transformation, pain, and reflection—beginning with the innocence of childhood when my teeth were healthy and free from decay. As I grew, my teeth start to change.

The transition into adolescence was marked by orthodontic procedures that reshaped my face , accompanied by nights of pain and discomfort.

In adulthood, the pressures of life introduced bruxism. The stress-induced grinding of my teeth during sleep became a reflection of my inner turmoil, leading to a heightened awareness of my dental health. The need for protection and the experience of muscle pain upon waking became part of my daily reality. I consider my show as a documentary for the above growth changes.

This exhibition also contemplates the societal standards of beauty that often influence our self-perception. My teeth are not perfectly white or straight, and there are moments when I question the need to conform to these ideals after I found out the diversity of dental expressions, including those seen in teeth accessory, challenges the notion of a singular standard of beauty.

My working process through "Toothopia," if from narrate to use a variety of media, including metaverse experiences, AI-enhanced videos, and installations. In this exhibition, you are invited to immersive in the narrative of teeth—an exploration of identity, growth, and the complexities of life that are etched in the enamel of our being.

About the Artist

Jiatong Yao’s art practice is about the intersection of art and technology, exploring mediums including XR, 3D, AI and interactive computing. In a realm where technology meets creativity, Jiatong Yao crafts experiences that weave together the essence of humanity with the digital age. Her art forms a dialogue between the modern self and technological evolution. With her background in computer science and technical artistry and programming, her work focuses on technological expressions of creativity. Witnessing how information technology changes society and lifestyles, she wants to emphasize a discussion of these changes and understand the essence of humanity in this digital age.

The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery is proud to present “Memories”, an exhibition of new fabric and sculptural works by Goldmark artist Nan Martin.

The exhibition is on display from 2 September 2024 to 15 September 2024, with a closing reception on Saturday, 14 September 2024, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Ruth Andres Gallery. Nan Martin will be at the reception to respond to questions and comments about her artwork and exhibition.

The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery is proud to present “Pulse”, a solo exhibition of new paintings by Goldmark artist Peter Timinsky.

The exhibition is on display from 8/19 to 9/1, with a closing reception on Saturday 8/31 from 1pm-3pm.

About the Exhibition

Pulse is a solo exhibition by Peter Timinsky that features five paintings from his ongoing body of work, Split. The works on view are the artist's most intensive exploration of human bond, separation and the additions that follow these interactions. Since Timinsky began making these Split paintings in 2022, they have reached an expansive scale with each painting inviting viewers to reflect on one's relationship with not only their peers, but themselves as well. While the format of the work has changed, the overall message remains quite similar. As the mark making becomes more aggressive on one side; the solid colored side grows to a more peaceful state: adding balance to the work, but showing visual progression as well. The scraped side of these works are a hat tip to the world around us: the wrong doings we all tend to share and the guilt towards our mistakes. Pulse is a reflection of one's successes and failures within relationships and gives viewers the space to feel what it truly means to be human. 

About the Artist

The precise, yet free use of color that dominates the paintings of Peter Timinsky's latest work is something to carefully look at. The color palettes and use of texture take a great inspiration from human relationships, recalled memories, raw emotion, the past, present & the future. Timinsky's work is concerned with figuring out color theory and the innovation of form regarding shape and scale. 

Underneath the work is a whole world that is informed by a range of experiences through his past life. Growing up as a gentle and quiet child, Timinsky often had time to reflect on his feelings towards certain subject matters. From a young age he realized that self expression was important, yet didn't know how to do it himself. Painting, more specifically color, has allowed Timinsky to channel his inner thoughts and voice to a new self standard which is constantly evolving.

Peter Timinsky (b. 1999) is a self taught fine artist who produces paintings and drawings. Timinsky currently resides and works near Dallas, TX.

The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery is proud to present “What’s In Your Garden”, an exhibition of new lumen printing works by Goldmark artist Roberto Romero.

The exhibition is on display from 8/5 to 8/18, with a closing reception on Saturday 8/17 from 3pm - 5pm.

About the Exhibition

My late friend Charles Love once told me that a “Gardner will share with you, if you ask them”. I share my Garden with you through Lumen printing, enjoy!.

About the Artist

I have taken photography classes at Brookhaven, where I was taught this alternative process (Lumen Printing). I’m a local artist.I have had my work shown at Goldmark cultural center with collaboration with Don Taylor, at white Rock bath house (Dia de los Muertos), Oak cliff cultural center ( Dallas 214 show).

The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery is proud to present “Cosmic Reflections”, a solo exhibition of paintings by Goldmark artist Sanjay Jeergall.

The exhibition is on display from 7/29 - 8/4, with a reception on Sunday 8/4, from 2:30pm - 5pm.

Join us for the reception to meet the artist and learn from him about his artwork!

About the Exhibition

Our observable universe is but a fraction of the vast, boundless reality that exists. Beyond what we can see and perceive lies an infinite cosmos, which my artworks strive to creatively visualize. Drawing from unconscious archetypes, I craft forms that embody a universal higher consciousness. These forms evoke the impression of celestial beings dwelling in distant constellations, existing in a state of harmonious relationships, and governed by unseen forces and rules. My artworks inherently convey the essence of universalism. The creation process is spontaneous and instinctive, free from premeditation. I use the impasto technique, applying thick patches of oil paint on canvas, leaving the contours dark to enhance depth and texture.

Currently, I work on painting in my art studio at Goldmark Cultural Center, Dallas, TX

- Sanjay Jeergall, 2024

About the Artist

Sanjay Jeergall was born in India and brought up in an artistic family. He holds bachelors in Engineering and currently lives and works in the field of Information Technology Dallas Metropolitan Area, USA. He also has his artist studio in Goldmark Cultural Center, Dallas, TX where he creates his artworks.

Sanjay being from an artistic family learned to paint and sculpt quickly. By age 15, he started participating in juried competitions and won many prizes, including silver medal and a state level first prize for painting. In search for new dimensions, he studied western style of contemporary art and various schools of art from renaissance to post modernism. He moved to Ahmadabad in 1987 where he got an opportunity to work with emerging and well known contemporary artists of India. Also some international artists from Germany, Paris and London. He soon organized his first solo exhibition of paintings at a Contemporary Art Gallery, Ahmadabad in 1989. The focus was on the role of a woman in India as mother and her struggle for emancipation.

Upon coming to the United States in 1996, Sanjay worked in his studio in New York City area till he moved to Virginia in 2000 and then to Dallas in 2022. He participated in many group shows and some solo shows in USA..

The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery is proud to present “Pathscapes and Lightways”, a solo exhibition of new fiber works by Goldmark artist Jenni Simms.

The works in the exhibition are photographic images exposed onto fabric material and are part of a new body of work by Goldmark artist Jenni Simms.

The exhibition is on display from 7/15 - 7/28, with a reception on Saturday 7/27, from 1pm - 4pm.

The Goldmark Cultural Center’s Ruth Andres Gallery is proud to present “Rainbows, Me and You”, a solo exhibition of new paintings and sculptural works by Goldmark artist David Snider.

The exhibition is on display from 7/1 - 7/14, with a reception on Saturday 7/13, from 2pm - 4pm.