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The Deep Ellum Art Co. on Commerce Street serves as a hub for live music and art. Currently, its gallery wall showcases photography from various concerts in an exhibition titled ‘Music in Frames: A Thousand Words of Sound’.
“I reached out to some of the best photographers in town and curated this show,” said Andrew Sherman, a photographer and the exhibit’s curator.
The photos feature local stages and artists, including The Toadies, Post Malone, and Erykah Badu, who Sherman describes as “the Queen of the local scene.” The exhibit spotlights the work of five photographers: Mike Brooks, Vera ‘Velma’ Hernandez, Carly May Gravley, Madison Raney, and Sherman himself.
“For concert photographers nowadays, it’s rare to see your work in print,” Sherman noted. “It’s usually just on Instagram or the internet.”
The exhibit offers visitors a chance to experience the energy of live performances through photography.
“Dallas boasts incredible talent,” Sherman remarked. “We have an amazing scene here, and as a result, we have a fantastic group of photographers.”
Featuring a range of genres from pop to punk to rock, the exhibit captures the essence of the local music scene. Some of the artists depicted, such as Tim DeLaughter from Polyphonic Spree, have also been guests on Sherman’s Dallas Famous podcast.
Sherman highlighted the diverse array of artists showcased in the exhibit, from legendary bands like the Stones and AC/DC to rising pop stars captured by Carly May.
“A concert is like a wild beast,” Sherman observed. “Everybody sounds great in my photos, and I feel that’s true for all of us.”
‘Music in Frames’ will be on display at Deep Ellum Art Co. until late February, and prints from the exhibit are available for purchase online. Proceeds from sales of Sherman’s Texas series photos and all of Brooks’ photos will support Foundation 45, which provides mental health support for Dallas creatives.