Opening Reception: Thursday evening, November 19, 2009 from 5pm - 8pm Exhibit will continue until January 13th, 2010
Eugene A. Bavinger Arc Series #5, Acrylic, 45 x 60
Please join us as we exhibit 15 rediscovered Eugene Bavinger paintings in Abstract Expressionism that span from the 1950's through the 1970's. Eugene Bavinger is known for his most recent modern works of large geometric abstract forms in strong and bright colors. Bavinger's smooth surface paintings, as pictured in Arc Series #5, were created by applying layers of acrylic paint on large sheets of glass using tools such as trowels and air brushes and then transferring the artwork to canvas. This technique gives the illusion of 3-dimensional textures and levels although the surface is flat. Bavinger experimented continuously throughout his career with new mediums and techniques. He labeled the backs of many of his works, listing the materials used. In Oil Field Drilling, pictured below, materials listed were polymer tempera on polyurethane rigid foam.
Oil Field Drilling, 1966 29 1/ 2" x 39 1/2" Mixed Medium
Born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma in 1919, Gene Bavinger lived in Oklahoma except for a brief period in California and New York City. A year after he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma, he joined the School of Art faculty there in 1947. He taught painting, drawing, and design for the next thirty-three years, serving in many different roles including head of the department until he retired in 1980. The Bavinger House in Norman, OK was designed in collaboration with Bruce Goff, friend and former OU architecture instructor.
Previous Exhibits
Infinite Theater 2004
The Art of STANLEY HESS:
Artist to be present during Opening Reception Thursday, February 12th 5pm to 8pm Exhibition Continues Through April 16th, 2009
"Ink and Paper"; The Early Printmakers of Oklahoma
Original lithographs, etchings, and block prints on exhibit.
Artists to be showcased: Emilio Amero, Joe Andoe, Ina Annette, Maurice Bebb, Joe Beeler, Woody Crumbo, Stanley Hess, Alexandre Hogue, Jay J. McVicker, Nota Johnson, Elizabeth Knotts, Doel Reed, Martha Reed and Charles Banks Wilson.
Exhibit continues until Thursday, October 23, 2008.
Alexandre Hogue 1972 Oil "41 x 31"
Oklahoma Artists; A Centennial Celebration
One of Six Alexandre Hogue USA paintings exhibited in our show
September 27th, 2007.
PILGRIM EYE: Photography of David Halpern
The limited edition of David Halpern's new book Pilgrim Eye will be available at the opening of Halpern's landscape photography exhibit on Thursday March 8th from 5pm to 8pm. You are invited to meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. Exhibit will continue through April 7th, 2007.
"From my window"
Ji-Stu the Rabbit and Sa-lo-li the Squirrel: Illustration from the book RABBIT PLANTS THE FOREST
Oklahoma Artist: MURV JACOB
Book illustrations and other new artworks by Murv Jacob and author Deborah L. Duvall of the award winning book series The Grandmother Stories, contemporary stories based on the animals in traditional Cherokee tales.
Opening reception begins
November 30, 2006
4:00 p.m.
" ROADSTER "
Mystery Maker: The Art of Robert E. Maker
Newly discovered works - We have assembled the most complete collection of the late artist's work ever displayed and now available to purchase. Opening reception will be Thursday, September 14, 2006.
