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Midgley's works apear eight decades of insightful, intelligent, and joyous creation. This long and productive career began in his native Utah during the early years of the twentieth century. In 1907 Waldo Midgley left Utah for New York City where his work would be profoundly influenced by the emerging Ashcan School under the direction of Robert Henri. Henri’s philosophy of immersing oneself in the city and painting the raw material of urban America would remain a pervasive force throughout Midgley’s prolific life. Under Waldo Midgley’s creative genius the subject matter of the Ashcan group, the city with its teeming inhabitants and ever climbing skyscrapers, its moments of work and play, are rendered in an exuberant and joyous manner. This unique style is expressive not only of the energy and spontaneity of urban America but are also expressive of Waldo Midgley’s kind and generous nature and his love of life. Waldo Midgley also turned his creative talents to urban and rural scenes throughout the North Eastern and Western United States, Canada and Europe. It is truly an honor to present this historically important and inspiring artist in this singular exhibition.