Works by Washington Painter Anita Philyaw Chosen for Inaugural Exhibition in New Law School Gallery
September 25, 2007
Contact: University Relations
Phone: 410.837.5739
Works by renowned Washington, D.C. painter Anita Philyaw will be on display for the inaugural exhibit in the University of Baltimore School of Law's new art gallery, now through Nov. 30. Philyaw's large-scale acrylic paintings, which often depict people of color in contemplative poses or at labor, have been praised for their use of bold hues and collage. Seventeen of these works on canvas will be on display in an exhibit entitled "Aspire: Paintings by Anita Philyaw" in the newly opened gallery, which is located adjacent to the lobby of the school at 1415 Maryland Ave. The gallery’s hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.
Philyaw's dramatic paintings are on display in a number of prominent collections both public and private across the country. She is represented by several major galleries, most notably the Gallery Petalouth in the Washington-Northern Virginia area and the Stella Jones Gallery in New Orleans. Philyaw was among the 14 high-profile black artists commissioned by Absolut for its Absolut Expressions Collection. Petalouth's noted director, Elaine Ligelis, curated the current exhibit.
With about 1,000 students, the UB School of Law is the largest law school in Maryland and the sixth largest public law school in the nation. Members of the student body hail from 20 states besides Maryland and the District of Columbia, and they specialize in a wide range of coursework including intellectual property, family law, tax and estate planning, international law, business law, community planning, environmental law, and so on.
"Aspire" will be on display in the School of Law Gallery through Nov. 30. Future exhibits will be announced in the coming weeks. More information about the gallery is available by calling 410.837.6797.
The University of Baltimore is a member of the University System of Maryland and comprises the School of Law, the Yale Gordon College of Liberal Arts and the Merrick School of Business.