COMING SEPTEMBER 2024!
Celebrating the Timeless Beauty of Folk Art: Drinking Gourd
Gallery Presents Solo Exhibition of Works by Corliss R. Owen
Drinking Gourd Gallery is proud to partner with Southeast Regional Library to present Corliss R. Owen: Roots & Rhythms. This solo exhibition of folk art explores the narratives of resilience, resistance, and empowerment. Inspired by memory, nature, history, everyday events, religion, and rural life, Corliss R. Owen creates a rich tapestry with vibrant, expressive works that capture the essence of life and heritage.
Through a retrospective collection of paintings and prints, Roots & Rhythms features more than 30 works created between 2006-2024. As a person who came of age
during the 1960s, Owen honors her heritage, by weaving the history of Black
people from slavery to Emancipation to the Civil Rights era to the present day with her art. The works speak to our perceptions and understandings of American history and art history. The power of Owen’s work rests with her ability to communicate a shared experience that resonates with people, regardless of their background or ethnicity.
The exhibition focuses on six key themes, each offering a glimpse into the artist’s inspirations: Ancestral Echoes, Historical Narratives, Daily Life and Community, Spiritual
Reflections, Femininity and Power, and Innovative Expressions.
Through Roots & Rhythms, Corliss R. Owen offers visitors a space for learning, reflection, and connection. Join us in celebrating Owen’s creativity and vision and experience powerful narratives that inspire and uplift.
The Roots & Rhythms exhibition will be on view at the Southeast Regional Library from September 1-September 30, 2024. Beyond the exceptional visual art, the exhibition will also offer free educational programs designed to provide exciting experiences and deeper
engagement with the art on display. Click the Learn More About the Exhibition button for details.
Artwork Image: Corliss R. Owen. Jam Session, 2013
