Marshall Harris: Do Not Try This At Home
Harris received his BFA in Graphic Design from Texas Christian University in 1979. He enrolled in the University of the Arts in Philadelphia PA MFA program in 2007 and received his MFA in sculpture in 2010. Moving back to his Texas hometown of Fort Worth in 2010, Harris began his full-time studio practice.
EXHIBITION DATES: June 10, 2016 - July 23, 2016
The compendium of work in this exhibition will be the first time anyone has been able to truly view Harris’ body of work on this scale. Quite possibly the most under-recognized artist in DFW, and largely unknown nationally, Harris is truly one of the best-kept secrets inFort Worth and the art industry...until now. Fort Works Art is ready to introduce Marshall, on a scale that suits him and with all of his multi-faceted skills, to Fort Worth and the nation. After Harris’ art hit the Time Square Billboard with his award-winning Amon-Carter Saddle drawing, he quickly became the“saddle guy”. But Harris instantly proved to be an onion. Upon further study of the artist, more and more layers revealed themselves. The most obvious layer is his intrinsically skillful approach and execution of graphite material on paper and mylar. After getting past the “Oh Wow” factor of his skill, you are met with pieces that are compelling and extremely thought- provoking. While his images are photorealistic, upon close inspection they carry the softness and ethereal qualities of a feather.