ArtsArt Directions: Papay Solomon
Mirelle InglefieldJuly 20, 2021
Papay Solomon connects Arizona & Liberia through the subjects depicted in his vibrant, large-scale paintings.
SMoCA Archives
The PHiXScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s New Text-Based Artwork Aims to Connect the Community
Madison RutherfordAugust 6, 2020
“A good piece of art tells you that you are not alone.” This comforting sentiment has stuck with multimedia artist Kristin Bauer since one of her professor’s said it several years ago while she was studying painting at Arizona State University. She went on to study art therapy in grad school. Though she is not currently practicing art therapy, she does acknowledge the therapeutic aspects of art in her work. “My interest in studying art...
The PHiXScottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Celebrates Female Artists All Year
Madison RutherfordJanuary 21, 2020
A recent study of art museum collections across the country revealed that female artists make up an average of 12 percent of all artists. “Considering this revelation, SMoCA [Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art] dedicates a yearlong exhibition to women artists to bring attention to this inequity, to foster awareness and to promote inclusivity,” says Jennifer McCabe, the museum’s director and chief curator. The all-female exhibition – “Unapologetic: All Women, All Year” – includes a selection...