To the Max! | di Rosa

Gallery 2
September 8, 2023 — August 25, 2024

To the Max! brings together California artists resisting the minimalist ethos of 20^th century modernism. Beginning with the Pattern & Decoration movement of the 1970s, these artists reject minimalist austerity in favor of excess and abundance. Spanning a variety of media, works drawn from the permanent collection defy minimalist dictates with bold layers of color, pattern, material and texture.

Featured Artists

Franklin Williams
K. Lee Manuel
Mike Henderson
Tom Holland
Carlos Villa
Jim Melchert
Roy De Forest
Frank Hamilton
Tim Cooper
Robert Hudson
Sono Osato

A hallway with artworks, including a mixed-media sculpture in the foregrond — "To the Max" exhibition view. Foreground: Robert Hudson, "Running Through the Woods," 1975; taxidermy deer, wood, found objects, mixed media; 76 x 49 in. Photo by James Joiner.

Various artworks in a large gallery. — "To the Max" exhibition view. Photo by James Joiner.

A large gallery with assorted artworks — "To the Max" exhibition view. Foreground: Martin Myers, "Cheryl," 1980; acrylic on novopoly; 92.5 x 32 x 11 in. Photo by James Joiner.

A large sculpture framed by several paintings — Left: Christine Demeo, "Down the Wall I" and "Down the Wall II," 2000. Center: Tom Holland, "Cooper," 1981; epoxy on aluminum; 85 x 63 x 35 in. Left: Tony Ligamari, "Leaving Doubts Behind," 1987; 33.5 x 30 in. "Stop in the Name of Love," 1986; gouache on paper; 22.5 x 30 in. "Untitled," 1989; gouache, acrylic on paper; 30 x 42 in. Photo by James Joiner.

A painting of a street scene with people and cars — Rigo 92, "Making Room for the Train Under Chang-Hwa Road," 1999; acrylic and pencil on canvas; 80 x 202 in. Photo by James Joiner.

Two abstract paintings — Left: Michael Brennard-Wood, "Blue Crayola," 1979; comic strips, string, fabric on wood; 31 x 48 in. Right: Rachel Goodwin, "Scattered," 1999; acrylic on wood; 48 x 48 in. Photo by James Joiner.

An abstract painting — William Allan, Robert Nelson, Robert Hudson, William T. Wiley, "Combo," 1976; acrylic on unstretched canvas; 72 x 86 in. Photo by James Joiner.

Two abstract paintings — Left: Mike Henderson, "Core," oil on canvas; 44 x 36 in. Right: Mike Henderson, "Primetime," 1998; oil on canvas; 36 x 44 in. Photo by James Joiner.

A large abstract painting — Tony Ligamari, "Inside/Outside," 1989; mixed media paint on canvas; 71 x 92 in. Photo by James Joiner.

Six colorful tiles on a wall — James Melchert, "Untitled," 1993; ceramic; six pieces, each 11.75 x 11.75 in. Photo by James Joiner.

A painting of a figure in a field — Roy De Forest, "Camp of the Landscape Artists," 1991; polymer paint on linen with wood and mixed media; 87.5 x 116 in. Photo by James Joiner.