Sunday, February 19, 2017

Rothko "Red" Commision. Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre

Artist John Williams creating Mark Rothko reproductions for the stage play "Red" produced by the Oklahoma Repertory Theater. Red is a stage play about Color Field painter Mark Rothko.

John's wife Bridget serves as his studio assistant, adding color splashes to the large studio easel, and drop cloths, giving the set a well used look.

John building up the layers of subtle color just as Rothko would have done.

The actor depicting Rothko studies his work during the production.. Photo by permission and courtesy of Mutz Photography.

Dialogue between Rothko and his studio assistant during the production. Photo used by permission and courtesy of Mutz Photography.

Rothko pontificates to his studio assistant during the production. Photo used by permission and courtesy of Mutz Photography.

Rothko works on one of his paintings during the production. Photo used by permission and courtesy of Mutz Photography

Rothko and his assistant have words during the production. Photo used by permission and courtesy of Mutz Photography.

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