Iván Carmona and James Lavadour both have work included in Color Outside the Lines, opening August 19 at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Washington State University.
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. Other artists employ color to confront stereotypes and subvert expectations. Derrick Adams’s Eye Candy (2022) incorporates images of a Black man wearing brightly colored leotards; these images are borrowed from 1970s underwear advertisements, prompting contemplation of ideas around masculinity, sexuality, and who is considered worthy of being portrayed.
Color Outside the Lines
August 19, 2025 – March 14, 2026
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at WSU
1535 NE Wilson Road
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
For more information: https://museum.wsu.edu/exhibit/2025-color-outside-the-lines/