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Living in East Dallas, the plight of the historical structure is of great interest to me. I see these beautiful homes—or perhaps I should say they were once beautiful—slated for a coldcock by a new development company’s wrecking ball, and I get choked up. Then I come to work and get to look at this amazing building just outside our windows (the former Woodlawn Hospital) and the idea that residential towers may rise up in its backyard while lofts and retail spaces (that will surely require signage and other effacing elements) will inhabit the historical space is bittersweet. The building will live on but in a tainted form. Apparently I am not alone in my interest in urban landscapes. The Pigeon-Stone Project at Continental Gallery presents Jason Roskey and Patrick Rhodes’ Agenda Symposium through January 15. The Dallas artists examine society, settlement, cityscapes and associated elements in their new work. “I want my work to portray, with the same sense of romanticism of ancient landscape paintings, the potential destabilization of citizens and the environment through personal, political and corporate agendas,” Roskey says. Hear more of what Roskey (and Rhodes) have to say next week as they give an art talk from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Starts: Dec. 10. Continues through Jan. 15
