After the success of its inaugural exhibition, Womble Bond Dickinson is launching the second exhibition in its ground-breaking Art & Diversity program.
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HOUSTON—After the success of its
inaugural exhibition, Womble Bond Dickinson is launching
the
second exhibition in its ground-breaking Art &
Diversity program. Running from September 2024 through March 2025,
this new series titled “In Between World—Exploring
Cultural Hybridity” will be hosted in the firm’s downtown
Houston office, featuring 31 works of art by four local
artists.
Womble Bond Dickinson has named Carolina Borja, Tiffany Lee,
Kaima Marie, and Michel Muylle as the featured artists for this new
series. Each artist brings a unique perspective, with themes
ranging from climate change and preservation to resilience, ho pe,
innovation, and cross-cultural experiences. This immersive art
experience is a celebration of diversity and heritage in one of the
nation’s most culturally rich cities.
- Carolina Borja was born in San Diego
California and grew up in the border city of Tijuana before
settling in Mexico City. She studied Industrial Design with a minor
in Mexican Folk Art. Borja’s work exists at an intersection of
sculpture, public art, and Mexican craft. Her work often blends
urban and craft elements, exploring themes like urban mobility,
growth and cross-cultural experiences.
- Tiffany Heng Hui Lee is a
Taiwanese-American visual artist who creates abstract, paper-based
collages, mixed media objects, sculptures, jewelry, and paintings.
Lee’s art expresses movement and energy, reflecting the
changing unstable characteristics of nature, as well as the
fragmentation and uncertainty of life. Abstract creations allow the
viewer to interpret each work based on their personal experiences
and preferences. Layers mimic the order found in nature that must
be present for balance and harmony to exist. Layering materials
provides depth to each piece. Her architectural background allows
her to use repetitive lines to create abstract compositions. Use of
intimate detail enhances the work by luring the viewer ever closer
to discover things not visible from afar.
- Kaima Marie is the daughter of a Nigerian
immigrant and a white mother, which allowed her to exist
simultaneously within two vastly different cultures. Marie uses
collage to discover the social implications of identity, with
specific attention to the narratives surrounding urbanism and
capitalism as they incubate in individual, familial and social
tropes. She has showcased nationally in group exhibitions,
including the Glendale Library in California, San Antonio Art
League and Museum, the Houston Museum of African American Culture,
the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and the Museum of Science and
Industry in Chicago, winning “Best in Show” two years in
a row at the longest running African American juried exhibition in
the nation.
- Michel Muylle is native from Belgium and
former engineer. Years of extensive traveling throughout his career
broadened his passion as an avid collector of contemporary art. In
a natural shift of curiosity, he started exploring his own artistic
interests in drawing and painting. After many years of
implementation in this discipline, he complemented his own
experimentation with various media such as pastels, charcoals,
acrylics and oils. Some of his earlier works consist of
monochromatic abstract paintings, which reflect a near maniacal and
meditative approach to applying oil paint on canvas. Earlier works
also included variations on geometric abstraction with a strong
focus on the interplay of color abstract expressionism. Muylle
produced “Collector’s Waltz”, a 2012 documentary film
reflecting upon the passion of collecting art and the relationship
with artists.
WBD Houston Office Managing Partner
Jeffrey Whittle said, “We believe that art offers a
unique opportunity to connect with our clients on a personal level
and foster meaningful conversations. Our presence at this
exhibition demonstrates our commitment to engaging with the
community and showcasing our firm’s dedication to creativity
and culture.”
“We believe that art offers a unique opportunity to
connect with our clients on a personal level and foster meaningful
conversations. Our presence at this exhibition demonstrates our
commitment to engaging with the community and showcasing our
firm’s dedication to creativity and culture.”
Jeffrey Whittle, Houston Office Managing Partner, Womble
Bond Dickinson
Womble Bond Dickinson established the Art & Diversity
program in 2023 to support and give a platform to diverse artists
in the Houston area to exhibit their work and engage with the
corporation, and local community. Womble Bond Dickinson’s Art
& Diversity program aims to engage with the community by
highlighting local artists who embody the vibrancy and
multiculturalism of Houston. The program previously launched with
the theme “Nos Populi: We the People,” which was met with
acclaim and featured in-person Artist Talks by the participating
artists, including John Bernhard, Luisa Duarte, Farima Fooladi, and
Nel Gaskin. The first exhibition led to the sale of five
artworks.
WBD Partner Lisa
Moyles, DEI Partner and Chair of the firm’s DEI Steering
Committee said, “Art awakens us to feel things that matter,
and it is a lens that helps us see these important topics through
other people’s eyes. We are proud to participate in the Art
& Diversity program, and we hope the exhibit inspires visitors
to our Houston office.”
“Art awakens us to feel things that matter, and it
is a lens that helps us see these important topics through other
people’s eyes. We are proud to participate in the Art &
Diversity program, and we hope the exhibit inspires visitors to our
Houston office.”
Lisa Moyles, DEI Partner and Chair of the DEI Steering
Committee, Womble Bond Dickinson
“A key component of the Art & Diversity program is how
we envision office spaces that elevate the experience for both
employees and clients, connecting them to their local
communities,” said Katrina
Pride, WBD Director of Development & Diversity. “When
an organization genuinely strives to create inclusive spaces where
everyone feels welcome, remarkable things can happen.”
“A key component of the Art & Diversity program
is how we envision office spaces that elevate the experience for
both employees and clients, connecting them to their local
communities. When an organization genuinely strives to create
inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome, remarkable things
can happen.”
Katrina Pride, Director of Development & Diversity,
Womble Bond Dickinson
As Womble Bond Dickinson continues to foster a creative platform
for artistic expression and cultural dialogue, this new exhibition
promises to inspire visitors and offer a profound exploration of
cultural hybridity through captivating visual stories.
Womble Bond Dickinson Patent Agent
Azie Aziz, Ph.D., curates the exhibition and facilitates
exhibition-related activities, including exhibition tours and
artist talks.
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