Color is the essence of landscape, of mood, of our whole perception of the physical world. Whether taken from a palette, deployed as propaganda, or opening the doors of perception, color is central to art not only as an element but also as an idea. The work included in this exhibition celebrates the definitions and debates around the history, meaning and use of color in contemporary art.
Charles LaBelle, Driftworks — Miami (Colors), 2004
Chris Duncan, Summer Painting 2, 2011
Chris Duncan, Summer Painting 2, 2011
Elaine Buckholtz, My 100-year-old Whiskey, 2011
Jen Stark, Papermation, n.d.
Jessica Snow, Study for Wall Drawing for SVMA, 2012
Lucrecia Troncoso, Tongue Tied, 2011
Portia Hein, Spring Eternal, 2011
Joe Macca, Untitled, 2012
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03.31.12 - 06.10.12
Color Theory
The Use of Color in Contemporary Art
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Dorothea Lange, Toward Los Angeles, California, 1937. Courtesy of U.S. Farm Security Administration. Image provided by the Library of Congress.more info