In South Dallas, a Collective of Women Artists Gather to Honor One Another

“On a blank canvas, women are the strokes of color. In an empty room, women are the masterpieces on the wall.”  This is how artist Marian Mekhail described her latest exhibit, “Colorful Wave, White Sea” at We Are All Stars Gallery (aka W.A.A.S.). The South Dallas studio collective hosted a private dinner for Women’s History Month to celebrate the women making an impact on the city’s art scene. Surrounded by Mekhail’s works, 20 exceptional women gathered at the gallery to toast their accomplishments. 

Mekhail delivered remarks, speaking about the value women add to this world and the importance of celebrating one another. She thanked all of the attendees, the sponsors, Puma, Don Julio Tequila, Topo Chico, Uncle Nearest Whiskey, and her manager, Tara Carsner.

W.A.A.S. Gallery owner Brandy Michele Adams then spoke about the responsibility that women have to each other to make space for one another in the arts community. “We Are All Stars” is a mantra that Adams truly lives by. 

As guests dined and celebrated into the night, they took in the 19 pieces by Mekhail that were on display, including six canvas pieces, three hand-painted Persian rugs, two wool felt pieces, two Lucite acrylic panels, and six framed works on paper. Mikhail’s collection is a nod to her Egyptian ancestry and a salute to women, especially women of color, as “doers and disruptors” in American institutions. Her work involves a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, lines, and geometric shapes, and is inspired by femininity and womanhood. She dedicated her collection to her mother, “the embodiment of a wise, creative, and gracious woman.” 

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