The Regional Arts Center has two new exhibits on tap for Texarkana.
In the main, secure gallery is “Watercolor Views of WWII,” a series of beautiful and evocative watercolor works by artist Robert Andrew Parker. Here he is inspired by the poems of British soldier Keith Douglas, a writer who died from injuries sustained during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. His poems (and Parker’s watercolors) depict life on the battlefield in North Africa. Parker’s approach is fascinating because they’re pretty watercolors, on the one hand, and depict events that are gruesome in their nature, on the other hand. But there’s a subtlety here that seems to deepen the emotional impact. This exhibit runs through Dec. 5.
The 4 States Art Club/Decorative Artists also have new work up in the open gallery space at the RAC through Nov. 7. Local artists have considered the topic “My Favorite Subject.” In addition to landscapes and other works with a generally naturalistic approach, there are some fascinating and fun decorative and functional pieces on display, showing the diversity of artistic approaches in this area. You can meet some of the artists and see their work tomorrow, Thursday, during a reception at the Arts Center starting at 6:30 p.m. Both exhibits are free to see, of course, and the RAC is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a 7 p.m. close on Thursdays. More info: 903-792-4992.
- Aaron Brand
Staff photo by Tanner Spendley:
Bryan Phillips, TRAHC's director of community programs, directs spotlights to paintings in preparation for the "Watercolor VIews of WWII" exhibit by Robert Andrew Parker. The exhibit runs through Dec. 5.