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Art Exhibit Features South Texas Drawings

Luis Jimenez's "Mustang," 1994, Lithograph
Luis Jimenez's "Mustang," 1994, Lithograph

The 四虎影院 Ridley-Tree Museum of Art features the works of 60 different artists with a wide range of artistic styles from minimalism to realism, pop to op, narrative to symbolism in 鈥淐ontemporary Masters: Works on Paper from the Collection of the Art Museum of South Texas鈥 from January 30-March 21, 2020. A free, public opening reception is Thursday, January 30, from 4-6 p.m.

鈥淭hough many are known for their works in other media, the exhibition explores their roots in the graphic arts,鈥 says Judy Larson, R. Anthony Askew professor of art history and museum director. 鈥淒rawings by artists offer an intimate or personal connection to the artist, often revealing an artist鈥檚 first-thoughts or spontaneous musings.鈥

Edward Ruscha's "High Priority," 1975, Pastel on paper
Edward Ruscha's "High Priority," 1975, Pastel on paper

Larson hopes the exhibition will surprise viewers with works by modern and contemporary artists who skillfully explore line and contours. 鈥淎rtists, like Lee Krasner or Judy Chicago, who we typically know as painters working with expressive fields of color and lively brushwork, are also creators of wonderfully animated drawings and sensitive prints.鈥 Larson says.

The Downstairs Gallery features 鈥淢odern and Contemporary Works on Paper from the Museum Collection鈥 from January 30-June 20.