In Ridderhof Martin Gallery, the University of Mary Washington Galleries is pleased to present Mark and Method: Prints from the Bowman Collection. This exhibition showcases artworks recently donated by longtime art collectors Russell and Barbara Bowman. Barbara Bowman is an alumna of Mary Washington College and graduated in 1969. The artwork on display includes many examples from the Chicago Imagist movement, an important part of the Chicago art scene in the late 20th century, often characterized by vibrant colors, bold lines, and frequently distorted depictions of the human body. Connecting the many unique styles and subject matters on display is a willingness to push boundaries and break established “rules” of art.

This exhibition will be on view from March 31 until May 31, 2026.

Mark and Method: Prints from the Bowman Collection was curated by the students of UMW’s Art History 317 course, Laboratory in Art Museum Studies, with guidance from Dr. Tracy Stonestreet.