Join Us for the Small Works on Paper Exhibition Opening Reception!
Date: January 30 • Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Location: UA Little Rock's Windgate Center of Art + Design, Little Rock
I'm excited to share that my 7x7 watercolor piece, Provenance, has been selected to tour with the 2025 Arkansas Arts Council’s Small Works on Paper Exhibition. This annual showcase celebrates the creativity of Arkansas artists through a traveling exhibit that highlights outstanding small-format works.
2025 Small Works on Paper Touring Schedule:
January/February: UA Little Rock's Windgate Center of Art + Design, Little Rock
March: River Valley Arts Center, Russellville
April: Community Creative Center, Fayetteville
May: UA Rich Mountain, Mena
June: Arts & Science Center, Pine Bluff
July/August: Delta Cultural Center, Helena
September: SAU Magnolia, Magnolia
October: UA Monticello, Monticello
November: Harding University, Searcy
Opening Reception: January 30, 2025 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM • UA Little Rock / Windgate Center of Art + Design • 5617 W. 28th St • Little Rock, AR 72204
Provenance (7x7)
This work explores questions of chronology, ownership, custody, and the location of historical objects, as well as the challenges of determining their provenance and authenticity. It examines how objects considered to be art are often subject to evolving interpretations over time.
For example, crystal skulls were once believed to be pre-Columbian artifacts crafted by ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. However, modern research and technological advancements have revealed that these artifacts are more likely from the 19th century, possibly created in Europe.
Crystal skulls serve as a compelling illustration of how initial assumptions about the origins of an artifact can be reevaluated and reshaped through meticulous investigation and evolving methodologies.
