Happy 100th Birthday Fritz Bultman! Celebrating an American Abstract Expressionist Painter, Sculptor and Collagist
On this day in 1919, American Abstract Expressionist painter, sculptor and collagist, Fritz Bultman, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. At a young age, Bultman knew he wanted to be an artist. When he was just 16 years old he left home and moved to Germany to join the Bauhaus Art School. There, he met… Read More
Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Still Life Collage Inspired by Benny Andrews
Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours highlighted Benny Andrews who incorporated fabric into his paintings, creating a signature look with textured surfaces. Use fabric and collage to create a still life. Benny Andrews is known for his use of collage and fabric in his paintings. He often depicts people and scenes from… Read More
Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Geometric Collage Inspired by George Andrews
This O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours takes a look at George Andrews’ signature style. Use geometric shapes and dots to create your own dot artwork. George Andrews was the patriarch of a highly creative family of artists and writers, who were deeply rooted in rural Georgia. Adorning rocks, furniture, women’s shoes and “anything… Read More
Celebrating Women’s History Month The Work of MaPo Kinnord
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re focusing our attention on the amazing work of female artists featured throughout the O! This piece, for example, is a ceramic sculpture by local artist MaPo Kinnord. Kinnord is a sculptor and potter primarily, but she’s also an educator and woman dedicated to female empowerment. Her work is… Read More
Ogden After Hours O-riginal Art Activities Abstract Drawing Inspired by Willie White
Last night’s O-riginal Art Activity at Ogden After Hours explored abstract art through Willie White’s colorful drawings. Create an abstract drawing using color, line and shape. Willie White was born in 1910 in Natchez, Mississippi to a farming couple. He later moved to New Orleans where he worked as a waiter. Inspired by the artists… Read More
Celebrating International Women’s Day Learn More About the Women Behind the Work
Happy International Women’s Day! We are celebrating by highlighting a selection of work by women artists currently on view at the Ogden Museum! Minnie Evans Minnie Evans was an African American folk artist, surrealist and visionary who was born in Pender County, North Carolina in 1892. Evans did not begin to draw or paint until… Read More