On Exhibit: August 9th to end of September 30th
Location: Blowers Gallery, Ramsey Library
Reception: August 17th 12-3pm in Blowers Gallery
Come see our first exhibit of the Fall 2021 semester: Women of Distinction by local artist Joseph Pearson. The exhibit will take place in Ramsey Library’s Blowers Gallery, which is on the main level just past our Circulation Desk.
Artist Statement: I created this body of work to honor the women in my family, women whose love, nurture and support made me who I am. These were women who worked hard at home and in the community. This desire was precipitated with the celebration of my last living aunt’s 96th birthday. (July 18,1922 – March 24, 2021). It led me to consider doing something to honor her and the women of her generation, including my mama and her older sister. Through this body of work I wanted to present a few of the many professional women from the local community as examples for younger women and girls as they strive to reach their goals and potential. It’s a way of giving back something of the nurture and encouragement I received from the women in my life.
I am Joseph Anthony Pearson. I am a resident artist at Pink Dog Studios in the River Arts District. I paint people as figures and portraits (as well as murals and pet portraits).I received the B.S. degree in Art education from Jackson State University and the Master of Education degree from William Carey College. I trained professionally for five years at the Art Students League of New York. A percentage of any donations and sales will be donated to local non-profit organizations.
Visit Joseph Pearson’s website for more information: www.josephart.net/
