The two Dorothy Hood paintings facing the east entrance of the library are on loan as part of an exhibit at TAMU Corpus Christi celebrating her work, which runs from September 30, 2016 – January 8, 2017. The paintings are expected to return in January. Replacement artwork has recently been installed, and temporary identification labels are being prepared. Here is more information from Sara Lowman about the works and the artists:
John O’Neil
Taquaritinga,1974
acrylic on canvas
John O’Neil (1915-2004) was one of the first professors of art and art history at Rice. He was head of the Art Department until 1970 when he became the first director of the Sewell Art Gallery.
Robin Utterback
Number 2 1980, 1980
acrylic on canvas
Robin Utterback (1949-2007) was a Houston-based artist and a Rice Graduate (class of ’71).