Past Exhibits

Name

Edward Boccia: Figurative Expressionist

Dates

January 18, 2013 to March 3, 2013

Description

The work of internationally renowned abstract expressionist Edward Boccia will open with a reception Friday, Jan. 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. The exhibition continues until March 3. Edward Boccia: Figurative Expressionist includes an impressive range of the artist's expressionist triptychs and powerful paintings that reflect his evolution from prolific artist to published poet. This exhibition includes a series of paintings that reflect his passion for the profound, his exploration of the biblical and his inspiration drawn from the German expressionist painter, Max Beckmann, as well as other masters of modernity such as Cezanne and Nolde. Boccia's art consists of "slashes of luminous colors or powerful streaks of dark, foreboding, abstract musings or slices of real life," noted the St. Louis Beacon. Boccia saw himself as both a classical artist and an expressionistic painter, and his works in this exhibit reflect his range. With rich colors layered sparingly within, behind, over and around inky shades, Boccia creates powerful compositions that offer subtext with each painting. His Enigma Portrait brings a notable solemnity and yet a splash of light that is unexpectedly and unmistakably mystic, however, nevertheless profound in its perspective. In his Self Portrait of Artist with a Dove, his range of bright oranges serve as the foundation with subtle shadings of greens and russets accented with splashes of shimmering gold that pay homage to Beckmann. In other pieces, he delves into rich tonal subtleties of blacks and indigos with hints of bright yellow that determine time and space, past and present with haunting dexterity. Boccia's work can be found in private collections, as well as museums and religious institutions throughout the world. He earned multiple honors, among them, a knighthood by the "Cavaliere Al Merito Della Repubblica" in Italy and the "Borso di Studio" from the Italian government. In 1990, Saint Louis University bestowed upon him membership in the Order of the Crown of King Louis IX. Born in 1921 in Newark, N.J., Boccia studied at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, an elite vocational school, as well as the renowned Pratt Institute in New York City where he met his wife, Madeleine Wysong. After serving in World War II, Boccia returned to New York in 1945, married Madeleine, and continued his education, earning his bachelor's and master's degrees from Columbia University. He moved to St. Louis in 1951 to teach in the School of Fine Arts, Washington University, where he spent the remainder of his career and continued to work on his art. Mr. Boccia died in September 2012 in Webster Groves, MO. He was 91 years-of-age.

Exhibition
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James M. Smith: Unscripted January 1, 2013 to August 25, 2013 The Unscripted exhibition includes drawings, paintings and constructions based on myths that Smith creates, including motifs that are part of his entire oeuvre. Smith's work is influenced by his lifelong love of cultural anthropology and desert environments. Aside from the obvious effort of making b...
Edward Boccia: Figurative Expressionist January 18, 2013 to March 3, 2013 The work of internationally renowned abstract expressionist Edward Boccia will open with a reception Friday, Jan. 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. The exhibition continues until March 3. Edward Boccia: Figurative Expressionist includes an impressive range of the artist's expressionist triptychs and powerful pa...
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Mark Making, Prints from Wildwood Press September 28, 2012 to November 30, 2012 The Saint Louis University Museum of Art will present Mark Making: Prints from Wildwood Press, which showcases large-scale works by artists from Wildwood Press, a St. Louis based printmaking studio, which was founded by Master Printmaker Maryanne Ellison Simmons, M.F.A. An opening reception for the ...
Persuasive Politics October 12, 2012 to October 28, 2012 The Saint Louis University Museum of Art is pleased to present Persuasive Politics 2012: Presidential Campaign Memorabilia. The exhibition opens at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 19. Centuries of presidential campaign memorabilia are contained in this impressive, yet eclectic exhibition. A George...
Threads of Traditions II December 2, 2011 to December 23, 2011 A colorful, creative assortment of more than 40 quilts reflecting the art and artistry of local quilters will be on display at the Saint Louis University Museum of Art beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 2. A "Meet the Quilters" reception will be held on Sunday, December 11 from 2 - 4 p.m. The ...
Patricia Watwood: Myths and Individuals October 21, 2011 to December 23, 2011 The Saint Louis University Museum of Art is pleased to host Patricia Watwood: Myths and Individuals. The exhibition will open with a 6 p.m. reception on Friday, October 21 in the museum's Community Gallery. The exhibition concludes on December 23, 2011. Watwood's paintings travel through...
InMotion: Sports Photography by Lew Portnoy September 16, 2011 to November 20, 2011 In Motion: Sports Photography by Lew Portnoy features more than 75 images of some of the world's most famous athletes at their best. In that split second that becomes iconic, Portnoy captures the victory, the defeat and those rare moments that have come to define these competitors as legends. View t...
Continuing Tradition: Paintings by Michal Artal September 9, 2011 to October 9, 2011 In her still life and landscape paintings, Michal Artal seeks to capture the unique beauty of everyday objects and scenes. The work displayed in the Continuing Tradition exhibition combines the interplay of color and light - shadows and reflections, and transforms them into compositions reflective o...
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ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality by Holly Schapker June 17, 2011 to August 7, 2011 "These paintings represent my interpretation of the mission of St. Ignatius Loyola. They incorporate all I know and feel about my life as a Catholic and as an artist. The process of creating this body of work has taken me almost three years in which I have been continuously supported by the Xavier U...
Sun-Smith-Foret: Final Cut May 6, 2011 to July 3, 2011 Over 30 tapestries, ranging from small pieces to wall-sized installations, represent Smith-Foret's interpretation of classic film and cinema. Smith-Foret uses the African American textile technique of strip piecing which uses brightly colored strips, multiple patterning, and appliqué. The result is...
Yingxue Zuo: Blend of Styles April 15, 2011 to May 29, 2011 Yingxue Zuo melds ancient techniques from his birthplace in China with those of contemporary Western practice. The Blend of Style exhibition features oil paintings that depict rural and industrial Chinese landscapes. Zuo is driven by the intense urge to pursue a sense of evolutionary chang...
Tom Huck: Brutal Truths February 18, 2011 to April 17, 2011 The Saint Louis University Museum of Art is pleased to present an exhibition featuring the woodcuts of nationally renowned artist, Tom Huck. Tom Huck: Brutal Truths will open with a reception on Friday, February 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Brutal Truths will include more than 45 of Huck’...
Kaleidoscope - works by Mexican Master Leonardo Nierman October 8, 2010 to December 31, 2010 The Saint Louis University Museum of Art will host Kaleidoscope: Works by Mexican Master Leonardo Nierman. The exhibition opens with a 6 p.m. reception on Friday October 8, and will conclude on December 31, 2010. Paintings, tapestries, and sculptures come to life as Nierman's wor...
Threads of Tradition: St. Louis Quilters September 3, 2010 to October 3, 2010 Threads of Tradition: St. Louis Quilters, an exhibition featuring the artistry of St. Louis-area quilters, will be on display at the Saint Louis University Museum of Art until Sunday, October 3. Over 40 quilts, featuring various patterns and quilting techniques will showcase the talents in...
The 12th Hungarian Cartoon Festival: a Dialogue of Cultures October 23, 2009 to December 20, 2009 In 2008, the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hungarian Culture Foundation announced a cartoon competition as part of Hungary's participation in the "European Year of Intercultural Dialogue." Submitted works were required to reflect the theme of cultural diversity but no limits ...
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Master Drawings January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 Intrinsic to the creative process, drawings allow us a glimpse into the mind of an artist as he or she refines inspiration into art. Drawings are immediate. They are often less than perfect, sometimes showing changes of mind. Others are preparatory, the first step to a final work which wil...
Sicilia: Immaginario Barocco e Feste Religiose A Photographic Exhibition by Giuseppe Leone June 7, 2008 to July 27, 2008 The Saint Louis University Museum of Art is pleased to present: Sicilia: Immaginario Barocco e Feste Religiose, (Sicily: Imagination Baroque Religious Feasts), a photographic exhibition by Giuseppe Leone. The photography exhibition will open on Saturday, June 7 and continue until Sunday, July 27. <...
Discerning Palette: Jerry O. Wilkerson Retrospective March 28, 2008 to August 24, 2008 The Saint Louis University Museum of Art presents the first retrospective of the work of one of St. Louis' great artists who we now sadly miss. Born in Texas in 1943 (d. June 2, 2007), artist Jerry O. Wilkerson was known for his contemporary pointillist style of painting. After completing his BS at ...
Resilience - The Sculpture of Philip Hitchcock January 4, 2008 to February 15, 2008 Philip Hitchcock, a native of St. Louis, has been a sculptor for more than twenty years. Specializing in lifecasting techniques, his sculpture heightens and magnifies the captured realism of his subjects. Hitchcock's art encourages the viewer to enter a constructed reality of outward appearance, not...
Revelation - The Religious Imagination of Russell Kraus September 21, 2007 to March 31, 2008 he Saint Louis University Museum of Art is pleased to announce the installation of Revelation: The Religious Imagination of Russell Kraus in the visiting exhibitions gallery of the newly reinstalled Collection of the Western Jesuit Missions. An artist's reception will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p...
Elusive Light: Michael Eastman Retrospective February 23, 2007 to December 31, 2007 The Saint Louis University Museum of Art presents Elusive Light Michael Eastman Retrospective in the Judith and Adam Aronson Gallery of the Saint Louis University Museum of Art. The exhibition has been extended and continues until December 16, 2007. Elusive Light is the first retrospective...
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What is Holy to Me: Sacred Objects Through Our Identities December 07, 2023 to February 11, 2024 About the Exhibition The Fall 2023 Saint Louis University Ignite Seminar, Holy Stuff: Seeing and Studying Religious Objects, explored what makes up material culture and how it influences the interpretation of American religion. Religion gives many people a sense of tradition, community, an...
Legacy March 01, 2024 to May 26, 2023 About the Exhibition Legacy, which showcases 20th and 21st-century artworks, stands as a testament to the remarkable generosity of the late Dr. William D. Merwin (1933-2023), a stalwart supporter of the Saint Louis University Museum of Art. The expansive collection on display enc...
Art and Religion May 01, 2024 to December 31, 2024 About the Exhibition Discover the rich tapestry of interpretations that historical artworks offer. At the intersection of education, culture, and personal experience lies a world of understanding waiting to be explored. Whether you're drawn to the scholarly depths of historical context or ...
What is Christ May 03, 2024 to May 26, 2024 About the Exhibition Christ asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" Several artists, such as El Greco and Manet, have attempted to answer this question by portraying Christ as phenomena, such as light and color. We know who Christ is through the what. Ignatian spirituality emphasiz...
2024 Congressional Art Competition May 31, 2024 to June 30, 2024 U.S. Rep. Cori Bush is proud to sponsor the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, honoring the inspiring work created by young artists in Missouri's 1st Congressional District. Each spring, members of Congress honor high school students from across the country through this visual art competition. Now ...

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