Iván Carmona and James Lavadour | Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU

Iván Carmona and James Lavadour both have work included in Color Outside the Lines, opening August 20 at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University.

“An ongoing debate in the field of art history centers around the dominance of form versus color. From ancient Greece to modern times, artists and critics have weighed which element holds greater significance. In his book Chromophobia (2000), artist and writer David Batchelor argues that color is often linked with groups that have traditionally faced discrimination within mainstream society, including women, people of color, and queer communities. This exhibition aims to explore whether such groups can reclaim color as a tool for challenging established norms. 

Color Outside the Lines from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation examines the ways artists have used color to question institutions, beliefs, and expectations. Some of the artists included here celebrate and amplify colors intrinsic to their cultures, showcasing beauty once dismissed or rendered invisible. Artists like Faith Ringgold and Christopher Myers, for instance, create works inspired by African quilts and stories; these pieces emphasize the vivid contrasts in color often prevalent in African textiles.”

Color Outside the Lines
August 20 - December 7, 2024
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU
1855 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97201

For more information: https://sites.google.com/pdx.edu/jsma-at-psu/color-outside-the-lines?aut...