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T
ucked away on a
huge corner lot in
Beaumonts Old
Town is a hidden
garden filled with
sculptures some
whimsical and
some serious.
Theres a girl
reading a book
on a fish in one spot while pallbearers
carry a coffin in another. Happy children,
loving families and playful animals are
depicted all around the grounds. Its the
private outdoor gallery of David Cargill,
a nationally known sculptor whose works
grace many public places in the region.
My tendency is to do things that are
lighthearted, the sculptor, wearing his
standard uniform of bib overalls, said. Most
of his commissioned sculptures had serious
themes, so when he created pieces for him-
self, they were often fanciful. His art doesnt
need to have a message, he explained. In
school, students were taught that art should
have content, he said. We got past that.
The fgures in his backyard are mostly
bronze, but some are terra-cotta. Im in
my wood period now, he said, noting that
Hurricane Rita wrecked his kiln for making
bronze sculptures and downed several of his
trees, providing him with lots of material.
A work still in progress
In 1957, Cargill started building his
sprawling home that includes his indoor
gallery and studio. When was it fnished?
I dont have a completion date, he replied
with a hint of a grin as he headed inside
with his black standard poodle, Jack, trot-
ting behind. A back door leads to a room
with foor-to-ceiling bookshelves on one
side and windows opening out onto the
sculpture garden on the other side. Next to
the windows, the dining table is set for tea.
Beyond is the gallery with its high arched
ceiling that holds Cargills smaller sculp-
tures and his wifes paintings.
He and Patty Cargill met when they were
attending Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y.
He was studying industrial design and she
was pursuing an art degree. Patty is the
better of the two of us, he said, referring to
his wifes artistic talent.
On the opposite side of the house from
the gallery is the sculptors cluttered studio.
Shelves lining the high walls are packed
with cans of paint, tools and other art sup-
plies. Rough-cut chunks of tree trunks rest
heavily on the foor with one being trans-
formed into a table. Two unfnished clay
busts seemingly stare at visitors. With every
shelf, table and much of the foor covered
with the detritus of his work, an ancient-
looking ironing board serves as another
surface to store more odds and ends.
My whole life is confused between
building the house and the studio work, he
said. Intertwined, perhaps? No, he said,
shaking his head. Confused.
The best ones just happen
Practically his whole life has been de-
voted to his art and, at 82, hes still creating
and showing it. The Dishman Art Museum
at Lamar University is currently hosting an
exhibit of David and Patty Cargills work.
text by CATHLEEN COLE
I think the Cargills
are the true aristocrats
of our town if the
requirements are
character, originality,
intelligence and sheer
beauty of spirit.
Keith Carter
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The two artists share
a common fascination
with exploring not
only the lines and
shapes of the human
form but also the
afective ties that
bind mother and
daughter, hus-
band and wife and
loved ones of all
ages, said Jes-
sica Dandona, the
museums director.
The Dishman Art
Museum is honored to
show the work of two
artists who have done so
much to support the arts in
Beaumont and who have had
such an impact on their local
community.
The university is home to one of
Cargills better-known pieces, the larg-
er-than-life bust of Mirabeau B. Lamar.
Why did the artist make the bronze
sculpture so big? I thought it should
be something that would be seen,
he explained simply. The humongous
head rests on a marble base inscribed
with some quotes by the universitys
namesake. The words were etched by
Patty Cargill.
What inspired him to create his
lighthearted pieces? The best ones
just happened, he mused. I have
no idea. He gave the example of the
sculpture of a girl reading a book on
a sh. I dont know what possessed
me, he said.
Even though Cargill might not
know what inspires him, others credit
him and his wife as their inspiration,
including internationally known pho-
tographer Keith Carter. I think the
Cargills are the true aristocrats of our
town if the requirements are charac-
ter, originality, intelligence and sheer
beauty of spirit, Carter, a longtime
Beaumont resident, said. Ive known
them for over half a century now, and
Ive been grateful for every day in their
company. Theyre a major reason I
wanted to be an artist.
No reason to stop
-Looking back on his career, Cargill
notes one high point. Some of his
pieces were in a show in Dallas in the
1980s, and Dallas-based real estate
developer Trammell Crow bought his
sculpture titled Horse and Rider.
When Crow came to Beaumont to
speak at a civic event, Cargill attended
and was introduced to Crow before the
real estate magnate spoke to the audi-
ence. At the podium, Crow pointed at
Cargill and said, You know the best
thing in Beaumont is this young fellow
right here. After that, Crow commis-
sioned Cargill to create pieces for his
personal collection.
After all these years, what motivates
Cargill to keep sculpting? Is it habit,
or is it a necessary part of his life, like
breathing? Maybe, he contemplated.
But the answer is really much simpler.
I just like making stuf.
His family claims hell die on his
chisel. I dont plan to ever stop, he
said. I enjoy this work. His wife in-
terjected, Theres no reason to stop.
He nodded, agreeing, as he poured her
more tea. Im happy to just be doing
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Art Outside
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a part of the region, and his pieces can be found at several
public places including the Art Museum of Southeast Texas,
the Beaumont Civic Center, the Beaumont Public Library
and the Lamar University Quadrangle. His works also grace
many area churches including St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic
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Bring your blankets or lawn chairs
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Fourth of July Picnic
6 p.m., with old-fashioned childrens
games, short patriotic program,
Heritage Village Museum, Woodville.
(800) 323-0389, (409) 283-2272 or
www.heritage-village.org.
JULY 7
Free Movie Night
Sabrina, 6:30 p.m., McFaddin-
Ward House Visitor Center,
Beaumont. (409) 832-2134.
Josh Abbott
Country music band Josh Abbott
performs at Dixie Dance Hall, 234
Crockett St. (409) 839-8300.
First Thursdays at the Mildred
5 to 9 p.m., Mildred Building Beaumont
JULY 8-10
His and Hers Weekend
The Peddler Show and the Southeast
Texas Great Outdoors Expo, 3-8 p.m.
July 8, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. July 9, and 11
a.m.-4 p.m. July 10, Ford Exhibit Hall,
Beaumont. Adults $6, seniors 65 and
older and children 5-11 $5, children
younger than 5 free. Admission good
for both events all weekend. Free
parking. (409) 951-5400 or
www.fordpark.com.
Larrys Old Time Trade Days
Monthly ea and antique market
featuring hundreds
of vendors. 8 a.m. to
5 p.m., I-10 at Exit
820, Winnie. Call
(409) 296-3300 or
larrysoldtimetradedays.
com
A Ride With Bob
Musical about the
life and music of Bob
Wills featuring Ray
Benson and Asleep
at the Wheel, 8 p.m.
July 8, 3 and 8 p.m.
July 9, and 3 p.m. July 10, the Grand
1894 Opera House, Galveston. Ticket
$18.50-$50. (800) 821-1894 or www.
thegrand.com.
JULY 9
REcreate
7-10 p.m., Fire Museum of Texas,
Beaumont. Fashion show, local
bands, art exhibit and sale, display
of re trucks and re museum
memorabilia. (409) 951-0961, (409)
658-7462, (409) 838-2202 or
www.beaumontmainstreet.com.
Beaumont Camera Club2011Exhibition
Opening reception at the Beaumont
Art League from 7 to 9 p.m.
Exhibition of area photographers
work runs through July 23.
www.beaumontcameraclub.com
JULY 15-16
gARTage Pre-Art Sale Dinner and
Shopping
July 15: 6-10 p.m., the Art Museum
of Southeast Texas, Beaumont.
Barbecue and wine and cash bar.
Members $35, non-members $45.
For reservations, call (409) 832-3432
or www.amset.org. July 16: 7-11 a.m.,
Art Museum of Southeast Texas,
Beaumont. (409) 832-3432 or
www.amset.org
JULY 15-17
The Mikado
8 p.m. July 15, 16, 22 and 23, and 2:30
p.m. July 17 and 24 presented by the
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston
at the Cullen Theater in the Wortham
Theater Center, Houston. Tickets $25,
$41 and $46. (713) 627-3570 or
www.gilbertandsullivan.net
JULY 16
Powerful Portraits Family Day
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Stark Museum of Art,
Orange. Stories, games, arts and crafts,
refreshments, scavenger hunt. Free.
(409) 886-2787or www.starkmuseum.org.
Neighbors and
Concerts in the
Park
2-8 p.m., Perlstein
Park, Beaumont.
Snow cones,
popcorn, cotton
candy, face
painting, jump
stations, music,
games and prizes.
Free. (409)
838-3613 www.
beaumont
recreation.com
Spindletop Rollergirls
7:30 p.m., Ford Exhibit Hall, Beaumont.
Advance tickets $10 at (800) 745-3000
or www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets $13
at the door; children 2-12 $5, children
younger than 2 free. (409) 951-5400.
Galveston ArtWalk
Galvestons ArtWalkcombines two of our
favorite things: art and the beach. Not
a street festival, ArtWalk takes place in
existing galleries and non-prot spaces
around Galvestons historic district
from6 to 9 p.m. More information at
www.galveston.com/artwalk.
The Houston Astros Faith and
Family Night
Minute Maid Park, Houston. The
event, after the Astros game,
includes a concert by the David
Crowder Band. Admission to the
concert is included with a game
ticket. (800) ASTROS2 or www.
astros.com/faithandfamily.
JULY 17
Bridal Traditions Summer Bridal Show
11 a.m.-5 p.m., Beaumont Civic
Center. Advance tickets $8 at Cindys
Bridal, Vidor and J & J Monogram,
Lumberton. Tickets $10 at the door.
(409) 769-7599
JULY 21
Wine Tasting
Mental Health Association of
Southeast Texas, the Beaumont Club,
590 Orleans St.
Painting with the Arc
Sponsored by the Arc of Greater
Beaumont for special needs children
and young adults, the Spindletop
Center, Beaumont.
Free Movie Night
Driving Miss Daisy, 6:30 p.m.
McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center,
1906 Calder Ave., Beaumont. Free
popcorn. (409) 832-2134.
Blood, Sweat and Tears
Nutty Jerrys, Winnie. Doors open at
7 p.m. Tickets $30, $40, $55, $75
(877) 643-7508 or nuttyjerrys.com
Kyle Park
Dixie Dance Hall, Beaumont. Tickets
at all Florida Tans locations and Dixie
Dance Hall. (409) 839-8300.
JULY 21-24
The Wizard of Oz
7:30 p.m. July 21-23 and July 28-30,
and at 2:30 p.m. July 24 and Aug. 1 at
the Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Theatre Performing Arts Center, Port
Arthur. (409) 727-7258 or www.palt.org.
JULY 22
Art Exhibits Reception
Recycled/Reinvented: Contemporary
Regional Folk Art: Selections from
the Permanent Collection, and
Southeast Texas Collects: Jamie Paul
Kessler German Pottery Collection,
6-8 p.m., Art Museum of Southeast
Texas, Beaumont. Free. (409) 832-
3432 or www.amset.org.
JULY 22-24
Kountze Big Thicket Trade Days
Big Thicket Trade Days Grounds,
Kountze. (409) 880-5667.
JULY 23
Jivin Gene Bourgeois
2-5 p.m., Liberty Opry in Park
Theater, Liberty. George Freeman also
performs. Tickets $12, groups of 20 or
more $10 per person. (936) 336-5830
or www.libertyopry.com.
KC and the Sunshine Band
NuttyJerrys, Winnie. Tickets $25, $35,
$65, $80. (877) 643-7508
JULY 28
Pioneering Women 2011 Media Party
Beaumont Club, 590 Orleans St.
JULY 28-30
AIDA by Beaumont Kidmunity
Players
7 p.m. at the Betty Greenberg Center
for Performing Arts, Beaumont.
Adults $15, Students $10.
JULY 29
Spice of the Season Celebrity Waiters
6 p.m., sponsored by the Greater
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, at
the Beaumont Club, 590 Orleans St.
Arc of Greater Beaumont Sock Hop
7 to 9p.m. at the SpindletopCenter
RecreationRoom, Beaumont.
Little River Band and Air Supply
NuttyJerrys, Winnie. Doors openat 7
p.m. Tickets $35, $50, $65, $100. (877)
643-7508or www.nuttyjerrys.com.
Wayne Toups
WhiskeyRiver, Beaumont. Tickets at all
Florida Tans locations. (409) 832-2999or
www.whiskeyrivertexas.com.
JULY 30
Movie in the Park
7 p.m., Babe Zaharias Park,
Beaumont. Free. (409) 838-3613
www.beaumontrecreation.com
My Beautiful Disaster
The Gig, Beaumont. Cover $5 and$7.
(409) 839-8300. VIP
46 July 2011 | theVIPmag.com
g u e s t c o l u m n
vip guide
A
hh, summer
in Southeast
Texas a
time for
pool parties,
beach trips
and BBQs
with boudain of course. I look
forward to all these things
and more, except for one little
element the humidity. As I
write this, we are experiencing
one of the most pleasant
springs in memory, but I know
that by the time this goes into
print Ill feel like Im stepping
into a sauna every time I leave
the house. Well, they do say it
keeps your skin looking young.
So with that singular benefit in
mind, Im here to tell you how
to fight the other effects of our
swampy climate: the melt your
face off, my makeup looked fine
two hours ago, dang this dang
humidity effects, to be exact.
Now, Im a Beaumont girl
myself, and I know how we
Southern ladies are about our
makeup. Weve got to have it!
This may be true, but I also
believe people should notice
you and not your makeup. And
thats easier said than done
when your eyeliner is running
down your cheeks and your
lipgloss has migrated to your
chin. So whats a girl to do when
its 95 degrees Fahrenheit with
106% humidity? Just remem-
ber the little saying less is
more. Put away that bottle of
cakey foundation and hide your
chunky black eyeliner until
next season.
Summer is the time to let
beautiful skin show. Instead of
liquid foundation, try a powder.
For the lightest coverage use a
loose powder like the one from
Coty. Yes, thats your grand-
mothers makeup but it does the
job of absorbing oil and evening
out skin tone. For a little more
coverage, try Studio Fix from
MAC, a powder foundation that
comes in a broad range of tones.
Apply either of these with a
ufy brush for the smoothest
nish. For a little more cover-
age, try dabbing concealer on
trouble spots with a foundation
brush and feathering out the
edges, then powdering on top.
To achieve that sun-kissed
look, reach for the bronzer.
Avoid looking like a pumpkin
by using a fan brush with a light
touch and apply in a C from
the temple onto the cheeks. You
could stop right there, but if
youre a blush addict like me,
youll surely want a pop of color.
A bright salmon pink looks good
on virtually every skin tone, but
all you need is a little bit on the
apples of the cheeks. Just stick
with the powder blush and stay
away from creams to maximize
the humidity-ghting factor.
If youre in a natural mood,
curl the lashes, add several coats
of mascara and call it a day. Just
make sure your mascara is wa-
terproof. Im continually search-
ing for the perfect waterproof
mascara, so if you have one you
cant live without, please let me
in on the secret. As I always say,
lashes are a girls best friend.
If you want to step it up a
notch, draw attention to your
baby blues or browns with a
bright eyeshadow. Try lime
green, turquoise blue or bright
purple. Were not going for 80s
Tammy Fay here just add a
swipe of color to the lid, next
to the lashes. To prevent the
dreaded eyeshadow creasies,
start of with a good eyeshadow
base. My faves include one from
LOreal and the Paint Pot from
MAC. I actually went swimming
at a party one summer with a
full eyeshadow look, and Ill be
darned if that eyeshadow didnt
budge, thanks to my Paint Pot.
And last but not least, the
lips. If youre doing up your
eyes, all you need is a touch
of sheer gloss on the lips. But
when you keep the eyes simple,
you can play up that pucker.
Again, go for some color. Red
is nice, but think tropical
instead. I love hibiscus pink or
bright coral lips this summer.
And instead of lipstick, go for
the matte look with a smooth
lipliner. Line the lips, ll in
completely and voila bold
summer lips that stay for days.
Well, at least until you eat your
next meal.
To keep your new face look-
ing natural and staying where
it belongs, try a setting spray.
Theres several to choose from
at ULTA, or you can pick up my
favorite, MAC Fix +. A couple
spritzes keeps the skin looking
healthy and helps your makeup
stay on longer. Now you can say
goodbye makeup melt-of, hello
awless summer beauty.
Goodbye
makeup melt-off,
hello
summer beauty
Summer is full of pleasures but melting makeup, sliding eyeliner, and super-
sticky lipstick are not among them. Tips from Beaumont makeup artist Grace
Mathis on how your face can survive the SETexas heat.
Text by GRACE MATHIS
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