Art After Hours

January 27
The deserts of the Southwest have often been viewed as spiritual spaces, whether by the cultures indigenous to the area or by visiting artists and writers. Artists such as Pablita Velardem Mary Morez, Ernest Blumenschein and Kenneth Miller Adams will be considered.

February 17
Pottery holds a sacred place in Pueblo culture since the clay from which it is made is a gift from Mother Earth. We will discuss the characteristics that distinguish the pottery made by the pueblos in New Mexico. Artists to be considered include Maria Martinez, Lucy Lewis, Nampeyo and Margaret Tafoya.

March 30
In the early 20th century, Santa Fe and Taos became an important refuge for Eastern artists seeking relief from industrialized urban centers and inspiration in the unfamiliar. Work by the Taos Society of Artists and Los Cinco Pintores will be discussed.

April 27
When American artists began to visit the Southwest, Hispanic culture proved an irresistible subject. The rituals of Spanish Catholicism intrigued some artists, particularly those of Los Penitentes and their reenactments of the Passion of Jesus Christ. Other artists found interest in local Hispanic communities.

May 18
Adobe architecture is often thought to be synonymous with the American Southwest. How- ever, the adobe cityscapes of the Southwest are largely an invention of the 20th century. Artists such as Gustave Baumann and Carlos Vierra will be considered.

For more information, please contact Michael Bendure, mbendure@ou.edu

Website: www.ou.edu/fjjma

Categories: Arts & Crafts