Natural Selections: Animals in Art

June 3–Sept. 4, 2022
J. Wayne Stark Galleries | Memorial Student Center, MSC 1110

 

Flora, fauna, and wildlife combine in this nod to natural selections from the Stark’s permanent collection. Whether depicted with Audubon-like accuracy or with expressive strokes, the animals in this exhibition allow us the chance to observe nature through the eyes of 35 artists from the 19th and 20th centuries.
 

Inside the Exhibition

Six mexican bandits rustling cattle and sheep. Central figure has his arms upraised and is bleeding from a chest wound. In far left background are pursuers on horseback.
White country home surrounded by a white picket fence. Red barn with green windows at the left. Cows and sheep are depicted with a horse and buggy stopped in front of the house. Two men standing and talking are shown in the center.
Interior view of the Stark Galleries. A tall, skinny sculpture of an abstract animal is on a pedestal on the left. A painting of a blue dog is hanging on the wall to the right of it. On the right side of the wall, it reads in teal colored vinyl: Natural Selections: Animals in Art, June 3–September 2, 2022.
Distressed, monochromatic painting on dark brown board (Masonite) depicting an abstract, tan in color, human figure (Peter) and a yellow and reddish animal figure (The Wolf) on a gray and cream colored background over a brown, terracotta colored gesso. Composition is in a primitive style, reminiscent of early cave paintings.
Oil painting of a roadrunner (brown and tan bird with long tail) standing in a desert landscape with blue sky and white clouds in the background.
Interior view of the Stark Galleries. Alcove with black art bench in the middle of the room. Four paintings hang on the wall depicting animals - goats, longhorns, ducks, and a roadrunner.
Large black monkey-like creature with yellow eyes climbs on and clutchesa large yellow pear. Small black monkey crouches at left and howls up at the pear. Vibrant red background and orange red floor.
Image of 3 black and white ducks in profile w/tan bills. 2 of the ducks are facing proper right and the third –in the middle of the stack- is facing PL. Heads, breasts and tails are black – bodies are white w/ some gray. Eyes are all red.
Cowboy holding symbol of State of Texas rides bucking horse in sky over city with several skyscrapers. Cowboy and horse are surrounded by stars.
Horned bison tossing coyote, protecting calf in grass. Three figure study.
Painting of three white geese in a barnyard with a bare tree and blue structure in the background. Two geese are rest together in the foreground with their heads tucked intother feathers, while the third stands at water/feed bucket with its back to the viewer.
Interior view of the Stark Galleries. A tall, skinny sculpture of an abstract animal is on a pedestal on the left. A painting of a blue dog is hanging on the wall to the right of it.

Virtual Tour

Step inside the galleries and view this exhibition virtually. This interactive tour lets you move through the space while viewing the artworks on display. You can find more digital resources to explore on our Virtual Tours page.