The Clackamas print., January 12, 2000, Page 6, Image 6

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A&E
WedNESÔAy, J anuary 12, 2000
ANGIE DASCHEL
A&E Editor
The first pieces of art to grace
the Pauling Gallery’s walls in the
New Year are the unique works of
Gerte Flores, a south Texas artist
and art instructor £t El Paso’s Uni­
versity of Texas.
“Hey, I Just Cracked My Knuck­
les” is the title of Flores’ show,
which is running Jan. 13 through
Feb. 17. Flores will deliver a free
lecture in Gregory Forum on Thurs­
day, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. to kick off
the exhibit, and a reception will fol­
low in the Pauling Gallery.
Flores said he will discuss his
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older works as well as his new ex­
hibit, as well as his feelings on
where he is headed artistically. The
show in Pauling features Flores’
interpretations of religious icons
stemming from his Catholic back­
ground.
Flores grew up near the Mexi­
can border in El Paso and he re­
ceived his Masters of Fine Arts in
printmaking from the University of
Iowa. He returned to El Paso where
he now teaches and is the director
of the art galleries at the Univer­
sity. He maintains a low-key ap­
proach to his art and exhibits.
“I don’t try to change people’s
minds with my work,” said Flores.
TIMOTHY A BELL / Clackamas Print
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