CURRENT EXHIBITIONS: JUNE - AUGUST 2024
YAM is thrilled to Welcome David Farrell and Ross von Rosenberg to our gallery! Their welcome reception will be held July 13 from 5-7 pm in the YAM Gallery. We appreciate the partnership of the White Rock Artists Studio Tour (WRAST) ( https://whiterockartists.com/) for their partnership and collaboration.
Also in attendance will be Special Guest and local author Kristin Sample who will be there to discuss her newest book One Square Mile.
Can’t make the reception? Gallery hours are Tuesday -Friday 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM and Saturday by appointment.
David Farrell (https://davidfarrellart.com/) is a distinguished figure in the Dallas art scene, blending his expertise in architecture with a passion for painting. A native Texan from Ft. Worth, he studied at the College of Architecture at Texas Tech, sharpening his skills and vision.
For over three decades, Farrell was the Design Principal at Good Fulton & Farrell, earning over 70 design awards and leaving a lasting impact on Texas architecture. He later founded Farrell Architects and pursued painting through David Farrell Art, creating works that reflect his architectural background with a unique perspective on composition and form, inspired by mechanical and figurative elements and authentic western landscapes.
Farrell’s Dallas studio is a creative workshop where he crafts frames and furniture, and shares his knowledge through welding classes. His life is enriched by his Texas roots and his rescue dog, Mabyl. Recognized with numerous awards, Farrell’s art, featured in various publications and exhibitions, offers a captivating blend of artistic expression and architectural precision.
Ross von Rosenberg, (https://www.rossvon7design.com/) is a Dallas-based artist and graphic designer specializing in acrylic paint and various mixed media. Growing up in Austin, he graduated with a degree in Design Communication from Texas Tech University. He now lives in east Dallas with his wife and two dogs, working as an Associate Creative Director for an ad agency while continuing to develop his art.
Ross’s work spans from figurative and representational to completely abstract, with his pieces often referencing and influencing each other. He explores visual juxtaposition, fragmentation, and subversion to create a sense of place, depth, and artistic tension, from purely aesthetic expressions to specific storytelling.
As Associate Creative Director, Ross has worked with brands like Gatorade, Hershey, 7-Eleven, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Quaker, Tropicana, and Cap’n Crunch. Over the past decade, he has won numerous awards for his P.O.P. art direction.
PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS: MAY - JUNE 2024
Marc Dominus
In 2018, having waited until the age of 65, Marc Dominus transitioned a lifetime passion for painting into his full-time profession. Using pallet knives, spatulas, credit cards, and other found objects, he manipulates paints into layers of shape, color, and texture, with the aim of communicating the inspiration, joy, and energy he experiences when painting.
Marc’s work reflects his experimentation with the interplay of color on the shallow depth of the canvas, seek to convey the interconnected energy I observe in the world, and convey emotions which for me are not expressed with words.
Laura Moore
After a successful career as a VP of Technology for a Fortune 500 company, Laura Moore studied art in Paris, France, while living there for two and a half years and then achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2006. Her Project 1O3 was born in the summer of 2023 as a collaboration endeavor. Laura Moore began the process of preparing 103 pieces of art to be handed off to a second artist for their response. Each piece of art started as a full sheet of heavy duty watercolor paper. Several of them are on display at YAM! Laura has had many solo exhibitions and awards and has been featured in the Dallas Morning News, Dallas Style & Design, Texas Monthly and McKinney Magazine. Her work is in many private and corporate collections including Independent Bank, Residence Inn, The Catholic Foundation and The American Church in Paris, France, where she was awarded a 2012 Artist-in-Residence.
PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS: APRIL - MAY 2024
Clara Johnson
Clara Johnson is a native Texan and currently resides in Dallas, Texas. Her artwork is collected throughout the US. Clara’s personal style is bold and colorful. She paints with spirit and mystery often using mixed media and texture to bring her artwork to life. She searches for new ways to express herself through her work and has been called a “21st Century” artist. Her work excites and stirs the emotions. Clara finds inspiration from hiking in nature, people watching, listening to music, and from her spiritual journey.
Clara’s work is presented as part of our collaboration with the White Rock Artists’ Studio Tour.
Jim Hastings
Jim is a long-time resident of East Dallas and has been making art since he was a kid. He credits his high school teacher with inspiring him to take as many art classes as he could — as many as 5 in one day! He graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute with a Bachelor of Fine Arts before becoming an art teacher in the public school system. In 2017, he began offering art instruction from his home, which lead to the development of Ranch House Studio, where he provides solid, classically based art instruction.
Jim’s work is presented as part of our collaboration with the White Rock Artists’ Studio Tour.
PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS: JANUARY - MARCH 2024
BEN FLUNO & ROBIN MARIA PEDRERO
BEN FLUNO
Born in Eureka, California but lives & works in Dallas, Texas.
In Ben’s pieces you’ll find bold mixed media abstracts with oil paint, acrylic, gold leaf and resin on large custom stretched canvases. Ben has a lot of experience working with home stagers and designers in bringing in his works to create a designer showcase. He also works with clients on custom commissions for a piece that will fit perfectly in their home or office.
ROBIN MARIA PEDRERO
Creates with skillful use of color and texture to bring to life unique works of art. An award-winning artist, her work appears in museum permanent collections in Florida and Greece as well as corporate collections, publications, and film. Pedrero’s artwork has been selected by Tamara Day for Bargain Mansions and featured on HGTV and Magnolia Network. Her work has been collected around the world in several countries.
