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Nov 01

Consistent Variety: The Art of Silkscreen

Posted on November 1, 2016 at 3:55 PM by Sara Woodbury

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About the Art: Louie Ewing, Rio Colorado, n.d., color serigraph on paper, 17" x 13". Gift of Carl C. Ewing, 1996.003.0037

Exhibit Details
  • February 24-May 14, 2017
  • Horgan and Graphics Galleries

Overview

Consistent Variety explores the diverse world of silkscreen through the Roswell Museum and Art Center's print collection. Visitors will follow the development of this printing process from its connection with the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s, to its central role in Pop Art. From the naturalistic landscapes of Louie Ewing to the abstractions of Red Grooms, come learn about the history and process of this fascinating printing technique while exploring a diverse array of works.