A Pop of Color: The Tyler Museum of Art spotlights works of Jeffie Brewer

Palestine Herald-Press, Texas
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Oct. 11—The Tyler Museum of Art is spotlighting the colorful work of Nacogdoches-based sculptor Jeffie Brewer, a native of Palestine, in its latest exhibition, A Pop of Color.

"The exhibition is a lot of fun for visitors of all ages," said TMA Executive Director Caleb Bell. "Jeffie's subjects, style and color choices just make you happy."

This show was organized by the TMA and features an array of the artist's tabletop and large-scale sculptures alongside his paintings on paper.

Drawing upon familiar objects, Brewer's work is characterized by its stylized design and bold color palette. From a 10-foot blue moose to a 6-inch purple robot, the pieces in the exhibition depict a variety of subjects across several different sizes and scales. The objects are instantly recognizable yet presented in new, playful ways.

Growing up the son of junk yard owners, Brewer said his interest in steel and patina started at an early age. Over the years, his work has been featured in exhibitions throughout the United States, Mexico, and Japan. His works can be found in public art collections all throughout Texas.

Brewer holds a BFA from Sam Houston State University and an MFA from Stephen F. Austin State University.

A Pop of Color: Works by Jeffie Brewer is presented by The Ralph and Mary John Spence Exhibition Fund. The exhibition will remain on view through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

General Museum admission is $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens. TMA Members, students, children under 12, TJC faculty and staff, and City of Tyler employees are admitted free.

The TMA, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is located at 1300 S. Mahon Ave. across from Wagstaff Gymnasium on the Tyler Junior College main campus.

Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; the Museum is closed on Mondays and most major holidays. The TMA is supported by its Members, TJC and the City of Tyler.

For information, call 903-595-1001, visit www.tylermuseum.org, or follow the museum on Facebook and Instagram.