One of the only Abstract Expressionists working in the Los Angeles area during the time of the New York School, Emerson Woeffler created this juicy painting and called it "Chicago."  He headed the painting department at the Otis School of Art and Design.   I always felt a great appreciation for his work not knowing the connections as I studied special painting there and have for several years been a member of THE GROUP.

THE GROUP is a support organization of the school.  Each year we donate a substantial sum for multiple student scholarships, contributing to the college building fund and underwriting the yearly publication of the Master of Fine Arts catalogue.