Weisman Museum Hosts David A. Leffel Art Exhibition
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The Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University had on display an
art exhibition entitled David A. Leffel: The Mastery of Light—A Retrospective, from May 14 through August 7, with a special opening reception to meet the artist
on May 14.
The exhibition was the first major retrospective for the 84-year-old Leffel, who is
regarded as a modern-day Rembrandt by art critics and collectors alike. Approximately
50 paintings from the past 50 years were featured, showcasing portraiture, still lives,
and landscapes of the revered artist, author, and teacher.
“With David A. Leffel: The Mastery of Light, we had a rare opportunity to examine how David Leffel developed a powerful, personal
style that explored the magic and mystery of light, as the exhibition chronicled his
journey in becoming one of today’s great masters of traditional realist art,” explained
Michael Zakian, director of the Weisman Museum.
Zakian authored a 144-page, full-color, hardbound book with the same title to accompany
the exhibition. The book illustrates in detail Leffel’s life and the development of
his art, while a documentary film, screened during the exhibition, shared more about
the artist’s life and art.