Over the past six decades, artist Maurice Schmidt has created an impressive body of work, much of which focus on his interpretation of the South Texas region he calls home. In his first solo exhibition at Reaves |Foltz Fine Art, we are honored to present the work of this incredible artist to Houston and our gallery patrons. With his unique style, Schmidt creates a dynamic sense of motion and color in his works, many of which focus on his interpretation of the unique South Texas region he calls home. The exhibition includes paintings completed during his undergraduate years at the University of Texas, Austin, and pieces completed as recently as 2013. Schmidt pulls from excerpts in his book A Life in Art to give insight into the passion and meaning behind each piece, with wall labels guiding the viewer through the narratives. Family narratives and elements of his faith bleed through the bright colors and expressive strokes, evoking a deep love of the places and people that shaped him.
