Historical March 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Elliot Smith Gallery, 360 North Skinker Boulevard at McPherson, will feature new paintings and charcoal on paper drawings by Joseph Piccillo March 20 through April 17 in Gallery I.
In Gallery II, Mary Sprague will exhibit new mixed media on paper works March 20 through 17. Both exhibitions open Sunday, March 20 with a reception from 2 to 5 p.m.
This exhibition marks the second time Elliot Smith Gallery has shown new works by Joseph Piccillo. Characterized by bold figures often oddly posed against rich, black backgrounds, his paintings and drawings are in many public and private collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Mary Sprague introduces a new series of works in pastel and charcoal for her first oneperson exhibition at this gallery.
This series reflects her recent study of the American artist Frederic Remington whose work is the subject of a major exhibition opening at the St. Louis Art Museum.
A long time favorite among St. Louis collectors, Sprague’s work was featured three years ago in a “Currents” exhibition at the Museum.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. or by appointment.
For more information, contact Roseann Weiss or Elliot Smith at 314/726-1170.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, March 1988.
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Archival transcription note: Sprague’s exhibition dates print March 20 through 17, omitting the end month. Preserve ambiguity; do not infer April from the separate Piccillo listing.
Original source: SD_Times1988_03.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.
