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Artists on Art with Rigoberto De La Mora
April 11 - June 10, 2012
Rigoberto De La Mora
Todo en un dia de trabajo/ All in a day`s work, 1971
Archival pigment print from original gelatin silver print
Courtesy of the artist
Artists on Art - located at the El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) provides local artists an opportunity to exhibit one work of art in any media accompanied by a 30 minute discussion on their work and its relation to the Museum’s permanent collection. There are six exhibits per year and the work is exhibited for a two-month period. Artists interested in being featured in Artists on Art are encouraged to contact Christian Gerstheimer, Curator at (915) 532-1707 x 20.
Rigoberto De La Mora was born in 1952 and currently lives and works in El Paso, Texas. His experience with photography began in the 1960s at his father`s portrait studio in Juárez. In the late 1960s De La Mora`s photographs of local rock concerts were published in magazines in Mexico. From 1973 to 1977 De La Mora did commercial work at Tepeyac Photography Studio in Chicago. From 1977 to 1981 the artist was in military service in West Germany and was inspired by the art of the European Masters at numerous museums. De La Mora has exhibited in numerous group exhibitions in El Paso and Juárez with artists such as Luis Jiménez, James Drake and Manuel Acosta. His work is included in private collections in El Paso, Las Vegas, Chihuahua City, MX and Ciudad Juárez, MX.
The photograph Todo en un dia de trabajo/All in a day`s work, 1971 depicts an artist at work in the tree-filled plaza in front of the Mission de Guadalupe Cathedral in Ciudad Juárez. Surprisingly, the artist depicted does not have hands or feet and uses the stumps of his arms to hold his paintbrush, with which he earned a living. De La Mora successfully captured the dappled lighting and shadows on the plaza as well as an everyday occurrence that reveals that for some art-making is a part of survival. De La Mora`s later work is known for its experimentation with light and most recently with video and sound as well.
Reading the Easel Book Club
Thursday, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Frank Duvenek (1848-1919)
Study of a Dutch Girl
Oil on canvas
16 ¼ x 24 ¼”, 23 x 32” framed
Gift of Mr. Louis R. Glaser
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Explore the world of art and literature while meeting fellow members with similar interests. Books may be ordered through the Museum Store, where members receive a 10% discount. Light refreshments will be provided at book discussion.
May 17
The Art Spirit by Robert Henri
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EPMA members: Free
Non members: $10 per session
Entrance to select ticketed exhibitions is free
with attendance to Reading the Easel.
Please call (915) 532-1707 extension 65 for
more information and to register.
Focus Talk, Wednesday, May 23, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
David Alfaro Siqueiros, presented by Georgina Alva
Georgina Alva is a retired school principal from the El Paso Independent School District. For over ten years, she has been a docent at the museum in addition to other volunteer services in the community. She finds her work as a docent very rewarding especially conducting tours for school children.
International Museum Day and Art Museum Day
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
International Museum Day is a celebration designed to raise awareness of museums. Art Museum Day coincides with International Museum Day, organized annually around the world by the International Council of Museums. The theme this year is Museums in a Changing World: New Challenges, New Inspirations. Admission to Magnificent Mexico: 20th Century Modern Masterworks presented by CommUNITY en Acción is FREE for everyone this day only.
The El Paso Museum of Art will be having the following activities:
1) Scavenger hunt for families.
2) Live music by Los Trovadores from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, highlighting regional music including boleros,
rancheras, huapangos, and other classic Mexican styles.
Magnificent Mexico: 20th Century Modern Masterworks
January 28 – May 27, 2012
Presented by CommUNITY en Acción
Bravo Chevrolet Cadillac
Enrique Moreno, Attorney
MEXUS Communications
Castro Enterprises, Inc.
Hector and Debbie Gutierrez
Dan Olivas & Associates
Rosalia and Angel Beltran, Jr.
Strategic Wealth Advisors
Artists on Art with Robert Lingle
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 5:30 pm
Robert Lingle
Border Game, 2000
Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 48"
Courtesy of the artist
Artists on Art- located at the El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) provides local artists an opportunity to exhibit one work of art in any media accompanied by a 30 minute discussion on their work and its relation to the Museum’s permanent collection. There are six exhibits per year and the work is exhibited for a two-month period. Artists interested in being featured in Artists on Art are encouraged to contact Christian Gerstheimer, Curator at (915) 532-1707 x 20.
Robert Lingle was born in Florida and grew up in northern New Mexico. After receiving a BA from the University of New Mexico, he became a pilot for the United States Navy and eventually for United Airlines. He took early retirement in order to devote full time to painting and moved to El Paso, Texas, in 1992.
From 1976 through 1978, while flying for United Airlines, Mr. Lingle attended classes in drawing and painting at Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Winsted, Connecticut. He resumed his formal art education in 1986, the year of his early retirement from United Airlines, at the Silvermine School of Art in New Canaan, Connecticut. He studied figure and landscape drawing and painting there with Ms. Jakki Kouffman of New York City until moving to El Paso in 1992.
He has exhibited in many group shows including those of the Art of the Northeast USA, New Canaan, Connecticut, and Arts International, El Paso, Texas. He also exhibited in a two-person show at the Museo de Arqueologia, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
His paintings are in private collections in Connecticut, New York City, Texas, New Mexico, Montana, and Cuidad Chihuahua, Mexico.
The Long Shadows
Book Reading and Signing By Andrew Erlich, Ph.D.
Sunday, June 17, 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Free , Seating is limited
Andrew Erlich, Ph.D., is a prominent clinical psychologist, author and nationally-known speaker. His newest book, The Long Shadows, is a true-life novel about the remarkable life of his beloved uncle, Jake Erlich; an accomplished artist, silent film star, circus performer, and at an astonishing 8 foot 6, one of the world’s tallest men. Dr. Erlich spent ten years researching and writing the book, which he describes as both a labor of love and an inspiring example of human resilience and transcendence in the face of adversity. This event is in conjunction with exhibition of paintings, Jake Erlich Long Shadows, on view through September 30.
Following the reading, join Dr. Erlich in the Museum Store where copies of The Long Shadows will be available for purchase. Members receive a 10% discount.
This event is presented in part by the El Paso Museum of Art's Agur H. Meadows Library.
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