it happened… in the worst way last friday. We all have those “Fear Of Missing Out” moments and often times it’s ok that we miss — our friends will say “you didn’t miss much” but not last Friday. I was exhausted, it had been a long wonderfully busy week at the studio, it was the last game of the World Series with the Rangers and I just couldn’t get the energy up to get there. I was whipped. To say that I REGRET (in all caps, in bold neon letters) that I missed Aurora 2011 is a huge understatement. On Friday evening October 28, the Downtown Dallas Arts District magically lit up with over 100 artists installations and sculptures incorporating light, video and sound. Thank goodness Bret went to photograph this spectacular event for a client and told me all about what I missed. Take a peek below and put it on your calendar for next year people. For real y’all.
Photos by Bret Sano, courtesy of One Arts Plaza
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prysmatic hue, bianca monique camarillo
These photos are stunning! Can’t wait to be a first year attendee next fall!
Lilly
pancakesandbeetjuice.blogspot.com
It really was AMAZING! Kudos to all of the artists and organizers who participated — well done!
Love the pics Bret! Yes, it was magical indeed. Soooo happy to see so many people coming out to this amazing event. The Arts District was packed & so much fun. Kuddos to Veletta Lill & Shane Pennington for putting on such a spectacular show!
So cool! Wasn’t in town this weekend – sorry I missed it!
Bret that is one of the best photos I have seen of my piece yet……I must have……..
wow what a great photo of my styrofoam sculpter , your a really good photographer ,thanks for involving my pieace in your article
Josh and Bianca - if you guys can tell me who did each of the pieces I would love to credit them.
Josh - thanks for telling me about Aurora in the first place. You and your crew did an amazing job.
hi admin,
iam bianca monique camarillo was the one who made the 11th picture down i call it prysmatic hue,i am a visual arts major at UTB, if u would like anymore information email me @ bcamarillo1991@hotmail.com
my sculpter is the one right after the bollons one
cool
1st photo is Transition of life by Joshua King
5th photo is Hotel Tesseract by VJ S(eye)
6th photo is God Complex by Scogin Mayo
7th photo is Video Pods by Simple Civilian
8 & 9 photo is the University Texas Arlington
11-15 photo is Starfeild by Peter Rand
This is a wonderful article and spectacular pictures! I went to 2011 Aurora as well, and had a fantastic time! So happy to learn about Aurora, and interact with others who were there as well. Neat to see artists’ comments! Thank you!
thanks for including an image of my installation of the six diamonds. top of page.
what a great night ! looking forward to the next one.
edward ruiz
WAAS Gallery was a proud participant of Aurora and I want to thank the very talented Edward Ruiz and Shane Pennington. WAAS Gallery fabricated the f.o.m.o. at the gallery we call it GLEAM. We are really looking forward to next years.
You captured a great photo of my piece (4th/5th photo from bottom - plexiglass & wood) thanks for including it in your article! had a great time at Aurora can’t wait for next one!
marcy gonzales
look up to find that magic mountain light
plexiglass & plywood
Bret, your pictures are fantastic!!!! So sorry Sam missed out….