Robert Courtright:
Collages, Collage Construction, and Masks, 1953-2008
February 20 - August 23, 2009
South Carolina native Robert Courtright, collage artist and painter, has exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the world. Beginning Feb. 20, the folks back home will get a chance to see some of his highly acclaimed works when a special exhibition, Robert Courtright: Collages, Collage Constructions and Masks 1953-2008, opens at the State Museum.
One of the largest and most comprehensive exhibitions of his work ever mounted, the exhibit features over 100 works, from early collages and masks to new collage constructions made specifically for this exhibition.
“My goal for this exhibition has several levels” says art curator Paul Matheny. “One is for people across the state and the region to recognize the work of one of South Carolina’s most important artists, highly recognized outside of the state and abroad, but perhaps only recognized by a handful of folks in South Carolina.
“I also want people to have the opportunity to see the importance of this alternative type of art form – collage—and recognize the beauty and inspiration these types of creation can provide.”
Purchase a catalog of this prestigious exhibit!
$19.50 each ($17.55 for Museum members)
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