The Goldmark Cultural Center is proud to present “Christmas in July”, a pop-up exhibition featuring ceramic sculptural works by Goldmark artist Terri Wilder. “Christmas in July” is on display in the Goldmark Artists’ Showcase from 18 July 2022 to 31 July 2022, with an exhibition reception on Saturday, 23 July 2022 from 1.00 - 3.00pm. Terri will be present at the reception to respond to questions or comments about her work.

About the Artist and Exhibition:

For 30 years my passion for art had to fit into the busy work and travel schedule of a flight attendant. My career with Delta Air Lines allowed me to meet all kinds of people and to travel around the globe having many great adventures along the way. In 2012 when I retired, I began a new but equally exciting chapter. At last I was free to give ceramics my full attention. When the possibility to apply for graduate school presented itself, naturally I jumped at the opportunity. The University of Dallas accepted me into their program in the fall of 2016.

After completion of my MA in 2018 and MFA in 2019, I moved into my current studio at 14001 Goldmark, Suite 235. I love being part of this wonderful community of talented artists.

Like my MA and MFA thesis shows, Christmas in July is about escaping into the world of the imagination, discovering magical worlds populated by fantastical characters, about having adventures. When I was traveling, I can remember going to places so exotic it was hard to believe they were real. I like to share that feeling with others through art.

In addition to this current exhibition, I am working on another project- "The Battle of Good and Evil". Also, in December of this year I will be part of a group exhibition titled "Pairs" to be presented in the Goldmark Cultural Center's Norman Brown Gallery.

-Terri Wilder, 2022

Starboy and Santa Lucy Parade (detail),

2022, ceramic

When July lingers
long and lazy
And the sun shines
hot and bright
Enter here
for Christmas cheer.
Elves and fairies
will delight.