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Sam Francis
Works on paper by a fine group of abstract artists
First Tuesday ArtWalk:
* March 1/April 5, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Exhibition Dates:
* March 1 – April 30
Works on paper by Jim Bird, Sam Francis, John Grillo, Paul Jenkins, Robert McChesney, Robert Motherwell and Gustavo Ramos Rivera.
A fine body of work that is indeed affordable!
About the featured-work artist:
California born abstract expressionist painter Sam Francis, is regarded as one of the 20th century’s leading interpreters of light and color. Sam Francis maintained studios in Bern, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tokyo, making him the first post World War II American painter whose reach was truly international.
Throughout a long and prolific career, Francis created thousands of paintings as well as works on paper, original prints, and monotypes. His work holds references to Abstract Expressionism, Color Field painting, Chinese and Japanese art, Impressionism, and his own Bay Area roots.
Sam Francis’ later life was divided between Santa Monica and West Marin. He is buried in a small cemetery in Olema, Marin County.
ADMISSION INFO
Free admission
Additional time info:
First Tuesday ArtWalk: March 1/April 5, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Gallery Hours: Fri-Sun 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Thu by appointment)