Collection: Dallas Dodge

At first glance, Dallas Dodge’s work appears as just a menagerie of cartoonish characters and/or tongue in cheek comedy. It would be easy to overlook any current of serious expression in his absurd aliens and other fanciful pieces. However, having once been a rodeo clown, Dallas is keenly aware of the fact that comedy often lives on a fine edge from far more serious work. Humor can be the vehicle that takes the edge off deeper concerns.  His good sense of humor notwithstanding, Dallas’ work is largely, like most art, about himself and his ideas.  Although he understands what some of his pieces are saying, others are not so clear. Nevertheless, he uses humorous figures the way other artists might use lines, shapes, or color to express their emotions.