Inspired by History--Rick J. Delanty and California Masterworks, Exhibition Catalog

This catalog, prepared by the artist and designed by Jeff Girard, accompanies artist Rick J. Delanty's solo exhibition, "Inspired by History," Rick J. Delanty and California Masterworks." The exhibition was presented at the Casa Romantica Cultural Center in San Clemente, CA, between March 16 and June 4, 2023. Consisting of 22 contemporary originals painted by Rick J. Delanty, and paired with 22 historical California historical works from the Boseker Family Art Collection, the...
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This catalog, prepared by the artist and designed by Jeff Girard, accompanies artist Rick J. Delanty's solo exhibition, "Inspired by History," Rick J. Delanty and California Masterworks." The exhibition was presented at the Casa Romantica Cultural Center in San Clemente, CA, between March 16 and June 4, 2023. Consisting of 22 contemporary originals painted by Rick J. Delanty, and paired with 22 historical California historical works from the Boseker Family Art Collection, the exhibition invites contrasts and comparisons between the works. The catalog includes an introduction to the exhibition by noted art historian and former executive director of the Irvine Museum, Jean Stern, information regarding the origination of the concept for the show, captions identifying both the historical and contemporary images, and head-shots of the historical artists. Photography of the large majority of the paintings is attributed to the artist Rick J. Delanty, and was underwritten by John Hazeltine of the Traditional Fine Arts Organization and collector Yvonne Boseker. Measures 6x9 inches, softcover, 48 pages.