“Dreams During the Long Peace”
Gaslight Gallery opens its doors for their Grand Opening with “Dreams During the Long Peace” – a show featuring artworks by Leigh Cortex and a spoken word performance by R. Cortez.
Image is Leigh’s installation piece, “Til The Death”
Leigh Cortez is both an Army veteran and spouse of an active-duty combat soldier. The experiences of military life and tattooing in military towns influenced the medium and message of her painted works. Cortez’s work has recently been featured at Dulles International Airport and at the Military Women’s Memorial, formal entrance to Arlington National Cemetery.
R. Cortez is a Chief Warrant Officer 3 serving on active duty in the US Army. His writing has been featured in Riverblood Magazine and exhibited in Dulles International Airport and at the Military Women’s Memorial, formal entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. His spoken word performances include the Summer with the Arts Exhibition at the Military Women’s Memorial.
