The painting itself is revered for exquisite technique and its coded patterns. (magazine.art21.org)
In a career spanning more than forty years, Bates has combined exquisite technique with a deep understanding of American modernist traditions, resulting in a body of work that is at once sophisticated, soulful, and accessible. (bettycuninghamgallery.com)
In a career spanning more than 40 years, Bates has combined exquisite technique with a deep understanding of modernist traditions, resulting in a body of work that is at once sophisticated, soulful, and accessible. (talleydunn.com)