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September 3 – October 3, 2008
"My newest paintings are heavily influenced by early Hispano and Native American textiles. I have spent much time thinking about the work of my two great-grandfathers who were both weavers. I think often about their choice of colors and arrangements. I am interested in the mathematical as well as the seemingly mystical repetition of horizontal lines on a surface. The act of building a composition one element, one thread at a time." - Emilio Lobato
Andrea Schwartz Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition for Emilio Lobato III, opening Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Tomando Medida (Taking Measure) refers not only to the process of producing the geometry of Lobato's newest work but more specifically it describes the constant self examination integral to the creative act. His work has been inspired by both his rural upbringing and current urban existence. The combination of growing up on a family farm in Colorado, and secluding himself daily in his studio have helped him realize how his stark surroundings helps him focus his attention on the power of imagination and creation.
Emilio Lobato received a BA in Studio Art from Colorado College, Colorado Springs (1982). He was presented with the "Fra Angelico Artist of the Year" in 2001 by the Dominican Vocation Foundation, Denver, CO. Lobato has had solo exhibitions at the University of Wyoming Art Museum, Laramie, WY; the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center; the Arvada Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, Arvada, CO; and the Nicolaysen Art Museum, Casper, WY as well as galleries including Nuart Gallery, Santa Fe, NM; William Havu Gallery, Denver CO; and Costello Childs Gallery, Phoenix, AZ. This is Lobato's third exhibition at Andrea Schwartz Gallery.