"THIS AIN'T NO FERINAND"

ROSS AKARD GALLERY USHERS IN “This Ain’t No Ferdinand”
A Group Show featuring two Dallas Artists

Dallas, TX—September 21, 2010—Opening October 29, Ross Akard Gallery brings you This Ain’t No Ferdinand, a collaboration cementing the gallery’s reputation as a top space for contemporary art. Bryan Embry and Zach Saucedo, owners of Ross Akard Gallery, opened the Dallas Arts District’s first gallery in three decades in January 2010,

The gallery’s next endeavor is This Ain’t No Ferdinand, a group show featuring new artworks by Surrealist sculptor Hobbes Vincent and Cuban American artist, Rolando Diaz. Vincent will be debuting a collection of sculptures ranging in size and mediums, capped off by a 13-foot-long stag that will be the centerpiece of the gallery floor. Diaz brings a refined and distinguished style of oil-on-canvas works. Rolando has been featured on the PBS special, recapturing Cuba, and has done countless live painting performance around the world with an impressive line-up of musical artists, and for some just-as-impressive crowds. Rolando creates contemporary pieces that are widely collected by art aficionados all around the world.

“We are excited for the opportunity to host both an artist with the experience and distinction that Rolando brings, along side the refreshing and inspiring pieces Hobbes has created. There is no doubt that this will be an exceptional show.” says Embry.

This Ain’t No Ferdinand opening reception is on Friday, October 29, at 6 p.m.

and is it open to the public. Ross Akard Gallery is located at 1717 North Akard Street at The Fairmont Dallas.

The gallery is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am – 2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

For appointments call: 972-743-5895.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Rolando Diaz:
Dallas based Cuban /American artist believes art is the expression of life. Everything we see, feel, touch, smell and hear, in one way or another, become part of the images expressed on the canvas. It is this thought that becomes the basis for the work of this Fine Artist.

Born in Havana, Cuba , to a Cuban immigrant businessman who fled an oppressive Communist regime, Diaz learned early that there are those who will go through life with little or nothing they can call their own. Touched by this thought, the artist has traveled to many countries to personally experience what poverty truly is. In so doing, it has touched the heartstrings and been able to raise many funds for those in need.
  
Diaz has been able to exhibit nationally and internationally, and has collectors in both. Some who enjoy Diaz's work include, Liza Minnelli, Rob Thomas, BJ and Gloria Thomas, Courtney Rainwater and many others. With a PBS special that aired this past year in the US, Canada and Russia, Diaz received additional international attention. The artist has also been able to paint live with great musicians such as Seth Simmons, Jewel, Manhattan Transfer, George Winston, David Moneit and BJ Thomas to name a few. Last year Diaz also performed live for a special event for President Bush. Diaz believes his gifts are from God, and continues to use them to bring excitement to the eyes of the viewer, and relate messages sometimes hidden about life.

Hobbes Vincent:
Born in a small town in Central Mexico called Aguascalientes, to missionary parents, Hobbes Vincent has lead a self-inspired artist's life since the beginning. Hobbes was recruited to move to Dallas for an internship with Reel FX Creative studios, a national animation studio. The Reel FX principal who discovered Hobbes working in a health club in East Texas was simply blown away by his natural sculpting abilities. Brad Oldham Studios, Inc. was able to lure Hobbes away from his 3D modeling job at Reel FX to work as chief sculptor for the studio. Hobbes left Oldham Inc. to pursue his own career, and founded Vincent Studio, where he works today