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July 11, 2005

glasstire.com feature on the UTD South Side Artist Residency

A Look at the UTD South Side Artist Residency Program

In spite of the artists' gratitude for the many opportunities the residency offers, there are still facility issues within the program. Though presently lacking a materials stipend, facilities such as darkrooms or wood shops are available at the UTD campus. Unfortunately, UTD is quite a distance from SouthSide and not directly on the DART line. For those artists unfamiliar to Dallas or without transportation, this can be a major obstacle. These setbacks don't seem to bother Stephen Lapthisophon, who even with a vision disability seems to produce while remaining unaffected by the limits or luxuries the space offers. Visiting from Chicago, Lapthisophon's large paintings are presently being exhibited at Dallas's Conduit Gallery. Unlike some of the younger artists, Lapthisophon has not needed the SouthSide Gallery space, with his recent installations having been hosted by the McKinney Avenue Contemporary and IR Gallery, both in Dallas...

Posted by Daniel at July 11, 2005 10:00 AM