Emilio Villalba, an art instructor at Cañada College, is preparing for an exhibition titled 'Painting Is Its Own Language' featuring Theophilus Brown and Paul Wonner, influential figures in the Bay Area Figurative Movement. Together with Matt Gonzalez, he selected 18 key pieces for the show, which runs until May 15. The duo's collaborative efforts were characterized by urgency as they quickly organized the exhibition, showcasing works that significantly contrast with 1950s Abstract Expressionism. This exhibit reflects a growing recognition of Brown and Wonner's contributions to the art community.
"It was a little bit guns blazing. We just blitzkrieged it. I just rented a U-Haul, and we took every single piece down to the college and spread them out..."
"Brown and Wonner were prominent artists within the Bay Area Figurative Movement, which arose in opposition to the 1950s Abstract Expressionism typified by Rothko and Pollock."
Collection
[
|
...
]