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August 3 – 16, 2013
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Fashion photographer creates dream-like images
Chandler Art Walk on hiatus
Chandler resident David Miller takes the art of fashion photography to a whole new level in an exhibit opening Fri., Aug. 2 at Vision Gallery, 10 E. Chicago St., Chandler. A “Meet the Artist” reception takes place 4 to 6 p.m. Sat., Aug. 3. Innovative and with an eye for the unique, Miller shoots images of which dreams are made. This exhibit will bring a “whole new perspective to the viewer of what fashion photography should look like.” He gleans ideas not only from movies and songs but from mythology, news stories, history, dreams, cultural interests and sometimes the city itself to relay his vision.
The Chandler Art Walk is taking a break in August, but will return on Fri., Sept. 20. Traditionally held on the sidewalks of Boston Street and San Marcos Place, the event had relocated inside the air-conditioned comfort of Gangplank, 260 S. Arizona Ave., for the hot summer months. However, the August Art Walk, scheduled for Fri., Aug. 16, has been canceled. For the Sept. 20 event, visitors to the Chandler Art Walk can expect to enjoy live music, kids’ crafts, special guest artists and more. Hours remain the same: from 6 to 10 p.m. the third Friday of the month. For more information, visit chandlerartwalk.com.
Taking his first photo class in 1997 led Miller to earn an associate’s degree in commercial photography and a bachelor’s in fine art photo from Arizona State University in 2006. Miller lives in Chandler with his wife and children and has exhibited photos in galleries nationwide, while teaching photography and art for Gilbert Public Schools, City of Chandler Recreation and the Mesa Arts Center. In 2009, he became a freelance fashion and family photographer while continuing to shoot personal work of the “rugged, cartoony, beautiful” southwest. For more information about the exhibit, call the gallery at 480-782-2695.
DOUBLE IMAGE: Chandler fashion photographer David Miller creates “Mosh-Fashion” photography in his exhibit at Vision Gallery, opening Fri., Aug. 2. Photo courtesy of David Miller
Theater founder remembered with ‘Clouds’ Desert Stages Theatre (DST) presents a special performance of “In the Kingdom of Clouds,” Aug. 10 through 18 in Cullity Hall at the theater, 4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., on the north side of Scottsdale Fashion Square. In a story of love and hope, Cirrus, son of the Queen of Clouds, is sent to a war- ravaged Earth to restore the lost spirit of children who are no longer able to visualize familiar shapes in the clouds. In a battle against the power-thirsty Thunderhead, the jealous Aurora and the evil Nomad Runners, Cirrus and Claire, caretaker of the children, use music to inspire, restore hope and fight evil. The original work was written by Gerry Cullity, who co-founded the nonprofit theater in 1995. He passed away eight years ago, but his legacy is still rich and alive at DST. Tickets are $18 general admission. Purchase tickets at DesertStages.org, or by phone at 480-483-1664. Tickets also can be purchased in person at the theater box office.
GERRY CULLITY: The founder of Desert Stages Theatre is remembered with a special performance of his work "In the Kingdom of Clouds" in Scottsdale's Cullity Hall beginning Aug. 10. Submitted photo
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