Artwork by Dorothy Fratt Essays by SMoCA Curator Lauren R. O'Connell and SMoCA Director & Chief Curator Jennifer McCabe Illustrated biography by Dr. Ashley Busby Conversation with exhibition curators and Teresa Baker, Caroline Kent, and Rebecca Wardhis is the first major monograph on the prolific yet underrecognized American painter Dorothy Fratt (1923–2017). Born in Washington, DC, and associated with the Washington Color School in the early 1950s, Fratt moved to Arizona in 1958 and forged her own style of abstraction more closely tied to the American Southwest. Although Fratt’s paintings are often classified as Color Field and Abstract Expressionist, her use of color and rendering of landscape idiosyncratically emotes atmosphere, gesture and mood on her own terms. Spanning five decades of the artist’s oeuvre, Dorothy Fratt includes a selection of foundational early works alongside numerous paintings that exemplify Fratt’s vibrant, distinct style. The book also features a biography, ephemera from Fratt’s life and a conversation with artists Teresa Baker, Caroline Kent and Rebecca Ward.
Artwork by Dorothy Fratt Essays by SMoCA Curator Lauren R. O'Connell and SMoCA Director & Chief Curator Jennifer McCabe Illustrated biography by Dr. Ashley Busby Conversation with exhibition curators and Teresa Baker, Caroline Kent, and Rebecca Wardhis is the first major monograph on the prolific yet underrecognized American painter Dorothy Fratt (1923–2017). Born in Washington, DC, and associated with the Washington Color School in the early 1950s, Fratt moved to Arizona in 1958 and forged her own style of abstraction more closely tied to the American Southwest. Although Fratt’s paintings are often classified as Color Field and Abstract Expressionist, her use of color and rendering of landscape idiosyncratically emotes atmosphere, gesture and mood on her own terms. Spanning five decades of the artist’s oeuvre, Dorothy Fratt includes a selection of foundational early works alongside numerous paintings that exemplify Fratt’s vibrant, distinct style. The book also features a biography, ephemera from Fratt’s life and a conversation with artists Teresa Baker, Caroline Kent and Rebecca Ward.
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Language in Times of Miscommunication is a thought-provoking book that delves into the complex ways in which language can both facilitate communication and create misunderstandings. The book explores the impact of cultural differences, linguistic nuances, and the use of technology on communication. It also examines how miscommunication can arise due to social and political factors, such as inequality and power struggles. Through insightful analysis and real-life examples, this book provides valuable insights into the challenges of communication in today's globalized world. This publication was written to coexist with the current exhibition at SMoCA. Plan a visit today and take home this catalog as a memento or order your copy here.
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