January
24 - April 11, 2004
South Gallery
 |
James
Yoko (b. 1916) |
James Yoko has
demonstrated a remarkable versatility throughout a long and highly productive
career. An important and dedicated member of the Dayton art community,
he has had a strong connection to the Art Institute. He was born in 
Youngstown,
Ohio and studied art at Aliquippa High School in Pennsylvania. In 1938,
he was awarded a scholarship to the School of The Dayton Art Institute,
earning a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, and continued his education
by taking several post-graduate courses with John King. He has shown his
work in New York, California, Pennsylvania, and locally at the Butler
Art Institute, The Dayton Art Institute, Miami Valley Cooperative Gallery,
Rosewood Arts Centre, Dayton YMCA, Rutledge Gallery, and Antioch College.
His works reveal a consistent engagement with the styles, subject matter,
and materials of contemporary art throughout his career.
Admission: Free
Lower
Image: James Yoko (b. 1916), Slow Drift, c. 1970,
Acrylic on canvas, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Yoko, 2003.55.230