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Join us on Saturday, December 13th for an afternoon of engaging viewing and thoughtful conversation with Eli Ruhala. Enjoy a sip-and-see with hors d’oeuvres from 12pm – 2pm and an artist talk at 1pm.

Last month, Ruhala debuted new work for his current exhibition at White Columns in New York City. We invite you to the gallery to view a suite of nine watercolors that serve as the study for his installation in New York, titled Seeking. This series of nine works on paper reveal the artist’s creative practice within his studio as he explores form, movement, and color intended for the larger installation. A key step to the process of creating the monumental work for White Columns, these preparatory watercolors show the development of the composition prior to its final state of completion. On December 13th, Ruhala will discuss the process of creating Second Stage Watercolor (Dissolving) and its relationship to Seeking, as well as his broader artistic practice and more.

About Ruhala

Eli Ruhala (b. 2000) lives and works in Dallas, Texas.  He earned his BFA in painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art and his MFA at Texas Christian University.  Earlier this year, Ruhala was selected by Matthew Higgs of White Columns, New York to participate in “Open University” at the Dallas Contemporary where he was also named the inaugural recipient of the McReynolds Prize.  In addition, Ruhala has received numerous grants and awards including the Clare Hart DeGolyer Memorial Fund Award from the Dallas Museum of Art.