World-famous artist LeRoy Neiman, known for his colorful depictions of celebrities and sporting events, will be in residence at Tamarind Institute from March 2-12, 2008. The artist will work collaboratively with Tamarind’s Master Printer to make an original lithograph inspired by the University of New Mexico men's basketball team.
Image: Artist LeRoy Neiman
Neiman has generously donated all proceeds from the sale of the lithograph to Tamarind’s capital campaign. Neiman has been following the Lobos in preparation for his visit. For additional first-hand experience, UNM President David J. Schmidly, a devoted fan of both the Lobos and Neiman, will accompany the artist to the final Lobo home men's basketball game on Tuesday, March 4 against UNLV.
Subsequently, the artist will complete the drawings for his lithograph at Tamarind, where the limited edition will be printed by Tamarind master printers from the drawings.
President Schmidly will attend a private reception honoring the artist on March 11 at Tamarind, and will unveil the new lithograph at that time.
Tamarind Institute is a division of the University of New Mexico’s College of Fine Arts and is recognized worldwide as a leader in collaborative lithography. It will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2010 with a major traveling exhibit and a new home at 2500 Central Avenue, S.E.
Media Contact: Marjorie Devon, (505) 277-3901; e-mail: mdevon@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at February 29, 2008 03:32 PM