The Paul R. Jones Museum is pleased to present Eugene Martin: The Creative Act – An Exhibition from the LSU Museum of Art, from March 1 through May 3, 2024. The public is invited to a reception during Tuscaloosa’s First Friday Art Walk on April 5, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Born in Washington, D.C., Eugene James Martin (1938-2005) dedicated his life to living and working as a full-time artist, creating a body of work defined by distinct stylistic periods, ranging from black and white ink drawings to colorful acrylic paintings and collages. Throughout these styles, Martin’s hand is distinct and present. A mixture of organic forms, geometric shapes and even architectural worlds make up Martin’s universe of figures and creatures. Read more.

This exhibition is sponsored by the LSU Museum of Art; all work in this exhibition is part of their permanent collection. This is part two of an exhibition exchange series between the Paul R. Jones Museum of Art and the LSU Museum of Art.