First Friday - Dylan Scholinski May 4, 2007

"Time and again, I have realized that without my art, I would likely be dead." - Dylan Scholinski

Isadore Gallery is holding over their April art show, featuring the work of Dylan Scholinski, to May 24th.

"The decision was an easy one," says Michelle Marie, gallery owner. "We've received so many inquiries we thought we'd give everyone in Denver another chance to see this amazing show."

In a unique moment of timing, art lovers in Denver will have the chance to see a bigger spectrum of Scholinski's work, as he will also be showing at The Other Side Arts (1644 Platte Street in Denver) during the month of May. The Isadore Gallery exhibition features earlier work and The Other Side Arts more recent items; Scholinksi himself will be at the opening reception for The Other Side Arts show on May 4th.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: At age 15, Daphne Scholinski was diagnosed as an "inappropriate female" and was committed to a mental hospital. She spent the next three years undergoing treatments to make her more feminine, but when the insurance ran out, she was discharged. She was 18.

Now 40, Daphne has become Dylan, and Dylan is a distinguished artist, an author - The Last Time I Wore a Dress: A Memoir (Penguin/Putnam) - and a public speaker on issues of gender and mental health. He has appeared on 20/20, Today, and Dateline to discuss his experiences.

Scholinski's art brings together the pain of his past with the triumph of survival. Don't miss your chance to see every stroke, every word of this artist's astounding work!

Isadore Gallery is located at 3542 Walnut Street in the River North (RiNo) Art District. The gallery is open most Fridays from 3pm to 7pm and by appointment. Please call 303.293.1950 for further information.

Official Website: http://www.isadoregallery.com/