The Real-Life Art History of M. Louise Stanley @ SVMA
M. Louise Stanley stands a bit apart from other Bay Area Figurative artists like Robert Arneson, James Albertson, and Peter Saul, who also embrace humor (both light and dark, high and low) and comic-style treatments to comment on the more serious side of life. Stanley’s work is celebrated for its wildly imaginative narratives and distinctly female perspective, shaped by her keen observations of everyday life and setting her apart from her male contemporaries.
In SVMA’s exhibition, Stanley’s large-scale acrylic paintings, gouache and watercolor works on paper, and sculptural objects are presented alongside selections of the artist’s sketchbooks, studies, photos, and notes from her personal archives, revealing her artistic process and her relentless creative pursuits.
Exhibition Reception
Saturday, September 26, 5 – 7 PM
Event is free for SVMA Members/$10 for non-members.