Marbles Gallery: Friday, 10 October 2008
Marbles Gallery exhibits OBAMA ROYALE, op art paintings by Richard Rodriguez
October 6 – November 5
Opening Reception: Friday, October 10, 2008 from 6-9 p.m.
Meet the artist and enjoy a glass of wine
Free and open to the public
As the 2008 presidential election approached, Richard Rodriguez, wanted to capture this important American history moment in time. What better way than Obama Writ Large, literally creating enormous op art banner paintings – each one unique. The original image was a poster created by Shepard Fairey for the Obama campaign. It is Fairey's stated wish that these images go viral. So, Rodriguez created a grass roots effort to record the event, but in a fashion distinctly different from corporate efforts. The St. Louis History Museum will be adding three of his large paintings to their collection. He is glad that people see the images as useful, but for Rodriguez, it is art first.
Open Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Mondays 1-3 p.m. Call 314.621.4744 to confirm additional hours or for an appointment.
October 6 – November 5
Opening Reception: Friday, October 10, 2008 from 6-9 p.m.
Meet the artist and enjoy a glass of wine
Free and open to the public
As the 2008 presidential election approached, Richard Rodriguez, wanted to capture this important American history moment in time. What better way than Obama Writ Large, literally creating enormous op art banner paintings – each one unique. The original image was a poster created by Shepard Fairey for the Obama campaign. It is Fairey's stated wish that these images go viral. So, Rodriguez created a grass roots effort to record the event, but in a fashion distinctly different from corporate efforts. The St. Louis History Museum will be adding three of his large paintings to their collection. He is glad that people see the images as useful, but for Rodriguez, it is art first.
Open Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Mondays 1-3 p.m. Call 314.621.4744 to confirm additional hours or for an appointment.
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