The most remarkable aspect here is the dexterous use of pattern in her paintings. Fields of color are laced by meticulous calligraphic designs. “Village Along Tropical Coast,” made around 1950, shows a fantastical settlement tucked within a red border. Its tight mass of cupolas, arches, towers and other geometric forms practically vibrates off the paper. It could have been made 500 years ago — or only yesterday. 

Chinese-American artist Mimi Chen Ting, once found inspiration through movement. Now her paintings are inspiring BYU dancers to create movement of their own.

Betye Saar’s wearable art, Alfredo Ramos Martínez’s mountain ranges, the world’s largest pop-up book, three South Asian artists redefine monumentality, and more [...]