Exhibition Catalog Cover Appraisal

Ron Ownbey - From Mind Thru Hand: A 60 Year Retrospective 1953-2013 Exhibition Poster/Catalog Cover

This item is a graphic printed document, likely a large-format exhibition poster or the front cover of a retrospective art catalog. The central text identifies the artist as 'Ron Ownbey' and the title as 'From Mind Thru Hand', spanning works from 1953 to 2013. The design features a white background with a central black vertical bar containing the white printed text. Flanking this central axis are three columns consisting of fifteen distinct thumbnails showcasing the artist's multifaceted stylistic evolution. The imagery includes intricate line-work portraiture, vibrant abstract compositions, surrealist figures (such as a red-eyed tree frog), and geometric abstractions. The color palette is diverse, ranging from monochromatic charcoal-style sketches to highly saturated yellows, greens, and reds. Construction appears to be high-quality offset lithography or digital printing on a matte or low-luster heavy paper stock or cardstock. The condition appears to be excellent with no visible tears, foxing, or creasing, though there is a slight shadow on the right side indicating a non-flat surface. The layout suggests a contemporary printing date around or after 2013 to commemorate the 60-year career of the artist. The sharp typography and high-resolution image reproduction indicate professional graphic design quality intended for promotional or archival use in an institutional art setting.