“Refigured: Radical Realism” unites 12 of Austin’s best figurative artists for an exhibition as the Dougherty Arts Center celebrates its 40th anniversary. For over a century realism was sidelined by modern and conceptual approaches but in a world of alternative facts, realist figurative art is finding new audiences as a new wave of artists are transforming classical art training into a new realism movement. The show will showcase Austin’s best figurative artist and their newest, most exciting work, including painting and sculpture in a variety of mediums.
“Refigured: Radical Realism” unites 12 of Austin’s best figurative artists for an exhibition as the Dougherty Arts Center celebrates its 40th anniversary. For over a century realism was sidelined by modern and conceptual approaches but in a world of alternative facts, realist figurative art is finding new audiences as a new wave of artists are transforming classical art training into a new realism movement. The show will showcase Austin’s best figurative artist and their newest, most exciting work, including painting and sculpture in a variety of mediums.
“Refigured: Radical Realism” unites 12 of Austin’s best figurative artists for an exhibition as the Dougherty Arts Center celebrates its 40th anniversary. For over a century realism was sidelined by modern and conceptual approaches but in a world of alternative facts, realist figurative art is finding new audiences as a new wave of artists are transforming classical art training into a new realism movement. The show will showcase Austin’s best figurative artist and their newest, most exciting work, including painting and sculpture in a variety of mediums.