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February 03, 2005

Hal Samples in Dallas Observer

Hal's Samples of Dallas

2/5

Should you find yourself at IR Gallery from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, admiring one of Hal Samples' photographs and on the fence about purchasing said piece, here's a word of advice. Four, actually: Give until it hurts. Why? Because that's what Samples has been doing since he began his Hero to Zero project, which raises money and awareness for the local homeless community. In a year and change on the job, he's lost weight (35 pounds and counting), money (more than you'd wanna know) and God knows what else in his quest to make Dallas just a little bit better for the people sleeping under bridges and behind buildings. But he's no charity case. Samples' vision is altruistic in front of the camera and artistic behind it, imbuing his stark images of the people and places that populate this world inside a world with warmth. Even if there wasn't a good cause involved, the heartfelt photos in his latest show, Samples of Dallas, which runs through February 16, would be worthy additions to anyone's collection. Call 469-951-7323. --Zac Crain

link to article in the Dallas Observer.

Posted by Sarah Jane at February 3, 2005 08:59 AM