In the Alcove, viewers will find a long-overdue tribute to three of Houston’s most active and visible artists of the 1950s and 1960s. Bill Condon, Paul Maxwell and Herb Mears were among the first wave of postwar artists to carve their niche in the Houston art scene. They epitomized the earliest modes of “mid-century” style in the Bayou City, and like the three pioneering women artists we feature this month, these artists were at the forefront of the development of Houston’s vibrant and energetic art scene after World War II. They made lasting contributions to the cultural life of the city through their art, as well as through their capable instruction and professional mentorship to succeeding generations of Houston painters. They were also mainstays in the establishment of the Contemporary Arts Association - Houston’s first local organization for contemporary art and artists.
