Preview: Rackstraw Downes in Season 6 of "Art in the Twenty-First Century" (2012) | Art21

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In this preview from the "Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season 6 episode, "Balance," artist Rackstraw Downes—shown at work amongst the landscapes of Presidio, Texas—describes the relationship between his paintings and the environments captured within.

"Balance" premieres Friday, May 4, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings).

For more information on Rackstraw Downes, please visit:
http://www.art21.org/artists/rackstraw-downes

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