LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is hosting a free public lecture entitled, “The Life and Work of Robert Reed”
presented by artist and Purdue professor emeritus Al Pounders. The lecture begins at 7:00p on Tuesday, February 19th.
Professor emeritus Robert Reed (1922-2007) taught printmaking and drawing at Purdue from 1958 until 1987. Reed’s life works include drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, and printmaking. He also created silver jewelry, masks, mobiles, and birdhouses.
The Robert Reed: A Retrospective exhibition at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette spans fifty years of Reed’s life. It is clear that he enjoyed experimenting and creating artwork in various media. He had many visions, both somber and humorous, which he interpreted through his art. This exhibition is sponsored by Westminster Village.
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is located at 102 South Tenth Street, Lafayette, Indiana. For more information, visit www.artlafayette.org or call 765-742-1128.
