“STR 107” by Donnie Copeland is one of many beautiful works at the September “Making Waves” exhibit at Justus Gallery.
Justus Fine Art Gallery will feature a solo exhibit of the striated paintings by Donnie Copeland, September 7-30. Copeland is an abstract painter who works primarily with painted paper to produce non-objective, collaged canvases that emphasize pattern, texture, color and mark.
His works are a synthesis of the visual elements of landscapes, such as the planted fields and prairie that run along the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers, as well as that of peoples and cultures, local and distant, rural and urban. Copeland earned a BA in Studio arts from Ouachita Baptist University and then continued his education at the University of Dallas where he obtained a MFA in painting.
Copeland currently serves as Associate Professor of Visual Arts and Chair of the Department of Visual Arts at Ouachita Baptist University where he teaches painting, drawing, and art history. “Making Waves” will open with a reception from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, September 7, in conjunction with the monthly Gallery Walk.
Owned by artist Dolores Justus, Justus Fine Art Gallery offers a wide range of original art including sculpture, paintings, ceramics, photography, and more by recognized artists.
Opening receptions are held in conjunction with Gallery Walk held from 5-9 p.m. the first Friday of every month in downtown Hot Springs. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment. Justus Fine Art Gallery is located at 827 A Central Avenue in Hot Springs, AR.
For more information, call 501-321-2335 or visit online at justusfineart.com.
