The first of three exhibitions of Blake Smith’s Arkansas Paintings will be held in Billings, Montana. After the first, the collection will move to Colorado Springs and Missoula. Both places are rich in Arkansas history and culture, and you’ll be able to learn about its people and scenery through the collection’s informative exhibits. You’ll find more information about Blake Smith’s life and work in the museum’s biographies.
The Joseph Blake Smith Arkansas collection features more than 500 watercolors and engravings, and an interactive lightbox enables you to see individual images in full. There are thirty Biblical watercolors, including several biblical pieces and excerpts from Virgil’s Pastorals. You can also find numerous prints and original works from this artist in online art galleries. There are a variety of styles in this Arkansas collection, and many collectors are eager to purchase one.
The exhibition explores the relationship between Native American culture and contemporary life in the United States. Many of Smith’s mixed-media pieces recall his father’s stories of older Native Americans, while other sculptural pieces respond to current debates surrounding climate change. The exhibition is free and open to the public, so don’t miss it! If you’re in the Boston area, make sure to check out his exhibition. There’s no better time to start a collection of new works, and you can even find inspiration for your next painting project.
