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    Art Talk

    Roy Dowell at As-Is

    Hunter Drohojowska-Philp talks about the recent work of the respected L.A. artist

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    By Hunter Drohojowska-Philp • May 10, 2019 • 3m Listen

    For 40 years, at least, artist Roy Dowell has been honing his appreciation for the broadest spectrum of visual art. He mines billboard and posters, folk art, fabrics, the shapes and textures of Arabic, African and Pre-Columbian cultures.

    Untitled #1121 2019 40" x 20" Vinyl on Line

    Untitled #1097 2016 36" x 24" Vinyl on Linen

    Untitled #1123 2019 48" x 36" Vinyl on Linen

    Otis will host a solo show of his work in June.

    Untitled #1103 2017 36" x 24" Vinyl on Linen

    through June 8.

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      Hunter Drohojowska-Philp

      Contributor, 'Art Talk'

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

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