Painting with Light: The Art of Bunch Washington

McCleary Bunch Washington was an African-American artist who designed, authored and edited the first major book ever produced about a black American artist: The Art of Romare Bearden: The Prevalence of Ritual (Abrams, 1973). Romare Bearden is now considered one of America’s preeminent artists. Conversely, Washington struggled with chronic poverty and trauma-induced mental illness during much of his life, and spent his last few years homeless in New York City. Painting with Light uses Washington’s signature technique, the Transparent Collage, as a catalyst for reflection about the relationship between art, culture, and mental health.

Opening Reception: September 10, 4.45PM, The Dana Gallery, Steinman College Center