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CRUZ CONTROL CRUZ ORTIZ SOLOS AT NANCY LITTLEJOHN FINE ART. By Catherine D. Anspon. Photography Chris P. Bachman. O ne of the luminaries of the San Antonio scene, artist and activist Cruz Ortiz, came to town for his debut at Nancy Littlejo hn Fine Art, as part of the citywide "Latino Art Now!" initiative. The exhibition, "One Hundred Años," incorporated Ortiz's fi gurative painting — with his signature fauvist palette — and also introduced new sculpture. Contributing to the authentic nature of the night, the mariachi ensemble Trio Romantico performed, while guests partook of Ranch Water, fueled by Mezcal Joven. Post opening, Cruz and wife, Olivia Ortiz, were honored at a cozy dinner party at casa Littlejohn, with neighboring eatery Mina Ristorante serving. Canvas: Curry Glassell; Jana Cothren; Jay Corry; Caroline Cothren; artists Libbie Masterson, Rajab Ali Sayed, and Kristen Cliburn (whose show opens August 3); Melissa Richardson Banks (who's advising Cheech Marin on his new museum in California); Leigh and Reggie Smith and son Sam Smith; Dee Dawson; Laramie Justice; gallery director Emily Griffi th; assistant director Cody Fitzsimmons; and Erik Littlejohn and Isabella Littlejohn. Olivia & Cruz Ortiz, Nancy Littlejohn Pud Cusack, Kelly "Tigger" Schexnayder Dee Dawson, Kristen Cliburn Evelyn Worthington Reggie & Leigh Smith Jenna Worswick Haley Bowen Lehfeldt Isabella Littlejohn Sam Smith Jay Corry, Jana Cothren Emily Griffi th Mariah Lange Brandon Blackmon Veronica Medrano LA Auction License AB-363 | 25% Buyer's Premium Estates AUCTION: July 27-28, 2019 Catalogue Available Online July 11 www.neworleansauction.com 333 Saint Joseph Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 504-566-1849 | info@neworleansauction.com IDA RITTENBERG KOHLMEYER (American/Louisiana, 1912-1997) "Untitled – Cluster Series", 1981, oil on canvas, 47½" x 47½" BROWSE & BID New Orleans Auction g a l l e r i e s at neworleansauction.com