Journey of the Lost Lobo: works by Dennis Blagg

7 September - 2 November 2024
Overview
Artspace111 is proud to present the latest solo exhibition Journey of the Lost Lobo, featuring artist Dennis Blagg for FWADA Fall Gallery Night 2024

Journey of the Lost Lobo is a series of paintings created after the deaths of Blagg’s older brother Woodrow Blagg and his best friend Vernon Fisher in April of 2023. The backdrop of many of these paintings depict the mountain Alsate, known as Pulliams Peak, located in the Big Bend National Park. The peak depicts the profile of the brave Apache warrior, Alsate, laying in a death like repose. Big Bend becomes a stage for a play about death as the final act, lit by light of a full moon. The cast consists of crows, buzzards, horses and mules. The main character is the Lost Lobo. Like a ghost he casts no shadow. The Lobo represents those in the grip of death and the spirit of those we have lost, reflecting Blagg’s feelings about death. Both Woodrow and Vernon died of cancer and both were intimidating and inspirational figures in his life. Both deserved a better option than chemotherapy and this show is dedicated to their memory. Journey of the Lost Lobo is a meditation on the metaphors of the landscape on comfort, grief and absolution.

 

Opening Reception | Artspace111
Fort Worth Art Dealers Association Fall Gallery Night
Saturday, September 7, 2024
12:00 - 9:00pm

(artist will be present from 5-7pm)


Artist Talk with Dennis Blagg Moderated by Gallery Manager Simone Rios

Location: Artspace111
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
5:30-7:00pm

Works

Artspace111 is proud to present the latest solo exhibition Journey of the Lost Lobo, featuring artist Dennis Blagg. Journey of the Lost Lobo is a series of paintings created after the passing of Blagg’s older brother Woodrow Blagg and his best friend Vernon Fisher in April of 2023. Big Bend becomes a stage for a play about death as the final act, lit by light of a full moon. The cast consists of crows, buzzards, horses and mules. The main character is the Lost Lobo and like a ghost he casts no shadow. The Lobo represents those in the grip of death and the spirit of those we have lost, reflecting Blagg’s feelings about the totality of life. Both Woodrow and Vernon died of cancer and both were intimidating and inspirational figures in his life. Journey of the Lost Lobo is a meditation on the metaphors of the landscape of comfort, grief and absolution.



  • Dennis Blagg, Eclipse , 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Eclipse , 2024
    Oil on Canvas
    48 x 30"
  • Dennis Blagg, Lost in Space, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Lost in Space, 2024
    Oil on Canvas
    8 x 40"
  • Dennis Blagg, The High Tribunial, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    The High Tribunial, 2024
    Oil on Canvas
    40 x 30
  • Dennis Blagg, Sleepwalker, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Sleepwalker, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    30 x 40"
  • Dennis Blagg, Red Gray Lobo, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Red Gray Lobo, 2024
    Acrylic on canvas
    14 x 18"
  • Dennis Blagg, The Lone Lobo, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    The Lone Lobo, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    18 x 24"
  • Dennis Blagg, Two Jacks, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Two Jacks, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    20 x 60"
  • Dennis Blagg, Blue Alsate, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Blue Alsate, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    16 x 20"
  • Dennis Blagg, Murder Scene , 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Murder Scene , 2024
    Oil on Canvas
    36 x 48"
  • Dennis Blagg, Moonshine, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Moonshine, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    16 x 20"
  • Dennis Blagg, Bird Talk, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Bird Talk, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    48 x 30"
  • Dennis Blagg, Edge of the Night, 2022
    Dennis Blagg
    Edge of the Night, 2022
    Oil on canvas.
    12 x 36"
  • Dennis Blagg, Pain's Gray Lobo, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Pain's Gray Lobo, 2024
    Oil on Canvas
    14 x 18"
  • Dennis Blagg, Blue Lobo, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Blue Lobo, 2024
    Acrylic on canvas
    14 x 18"
  • Dennis Blagg, Lost Lobo, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Lost Lobo, 2024
    Acrylic on canvas
    14 x 18"
  • Dennis Blagg, Lost in Paradise, 2019
    Dennis Blagg
    Lost in Paradise, 2019
    oil on canvas
    16 x 72"
  • Dennis Blagg, Night Caws, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    Night Caws, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    18 x 24"
  • Dennis Blagg, The Lost Lobo, 2024
    Dennis Blagg
    The Lost Lobo, 2024
    Oil on canvas
    60 x 36
  • Dennis Blagg, Passover
    Dennis Blagg
    Passover
    Giclee print
    14 x 40"
    Edition of 50
    Artspace111 - Dennis Blagg, Passover
    $ 1,000.00
  • Dennis Blagg, Dry Land
    Dennis Blagg
    Dry Land
    Giclee print
    14.5 x 44"
    Edition of 50
    Artspace111 - Dennis Blagg, Dry Land
    $ 850.00