Mitch Geisert - Mary Wilson Triptych
Coos Bay – From February 22 through March 30, 2019, Coos Art Museum will be presenting a selection of “Works from the Permanent Collection” filling its three main floor Galleries. This exhibition features painting, sculpture and fiber art including many of the larger works in the collection. A highlight of the exhibition will be the 17’ long Mary Wilson Triptych by North Bend, Oregon artist Mitch Geisert. The painting in three panels is a tribute to talents of jazz singer Mary Wilson and was donated to the Museum in 1993 by the family of the artist.
Douglas Purdy - Llama Family
Other works in the exhibition include two bronze sculptures, by Ophir, Oregon artist Douglas Purdy. The Coos Art Museum’s Permanent Collection now consists of over 610 artworks and is growing through donations and occasional purchases. The collection contains many original works by Pacific Northwest artists and this exhibition includes many notable Oregon artists.
