Taking inspiration from a combination of High Modernism and the jazz sounds of Thelonious Monk, Gehring, a New York painter, brilliantly combines minimalist austerity with expressionist color and technique.  His works are a lovely combination of planar investigation and the relationships between music, literature, mathematics and art.

Light refreshments will be served at the opening reception from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 5. The exhibition will run through April 30. Admission to the reception and the exhibition is free.

The Dishman Art Museum is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is located at 1030 East Lavaca, Beaumont, Texas. Free museum-dedicated parking is available in front of the Dishman during museum hours.