Eugene Martin: The Creative Act is on view at LSU MOA from April 7–October 2, 2022

• There is not an opening reception of this exhibition. Viewing hours on opening day April 7, 2022 begins at 6 PM.

Eugene Martin: The Creative Act presents LSU Museum of Art’s first major exhibition of the artist's work. It features a selection from a 2008 acquisition of 31 works and focuses on Martin’s unique brand of abstraction. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1938, Eugene Martin dedicated his life to living and working as a full-time artist, creating a body of work clearly defined by periods, from black and white ink drawings to bright and colorful acrylic paintings. 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. Though Martin’s compositions resemble elements of the natural world, they are also abstracted. Working only from within, Martin straddles styles and does not answer to any outside influence. Rather, his works satisfy the impulse simply to create. In his last decade, Martin lived and worked in Lafayette, Louisiana. He achieved much regional acclaim while continuing to exhibit work across the country and abroad. His works are held in the collections of several other Louisiana institutions. Click here to learn more.