If you’ve never been to Waxahachie, Texas — you should go now. You should go anytime you get the chance, but between now and June 5th Webb Gallery is exhibiting the weavings of Ricky Bearghost and the creeps and collages of Mike Combs.
One of the coolest galleries around is run by one of the coolest couples I’ve ever met, Julie and Bruce Webb — please do yourself a favor and head to Waxahachie (pronounced WOK-sə-HA-chee and located 30 miles south of Dallas) for an incredible collection of contemporary and visionary artwork that you’ll never want to depart… but you’ll have to eventually of course.
Via Webbartgallery.com:
Ricky Bearghost was born on March 6, 1964 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is an active member of the Three Affiliated Tribes- the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation who believe that their presence in North America is from the beginning of time. Ricky learned how to weave using a lap loom. He has really taken to the artform and loves color and incorporating unconventional materials. Much of his weaving materials are like a journal from his day. He is known to use plant matter, plastic, organic matter and other found elements. He hand crafts ceramic beads, loves electric plastic beads, buttons, green plastic bag produce bags, buttons, and found jewelry and surprising elements.
Mike Combs is a cake decorator at his local HEB in Austin. He likes to push the formula of decor, but does not often get the freedom to step out of the lane and go crazy with icing. The painting of the creeps started during this Covid shutdown times. They are all painted on sweet corn crates salvaged from the HEB grocery. They ward off evil, keep illness at bay, keep you company, and make you smile.
“Webb Gallery for me, is the closest thing to a religious experience and being apart of it makes me feel like a sideshow circus performer.”
Mike Combs (@chomberton)
Photos from my visit to Waxahachie in November 2021
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