Clarksville, TN – Jennifer Bowman considers herself to be a “self-taught” artist. That is not to say there is anything academic or amateur about her paintings. On the contrary, her abstract landscapes are both earthy and sophisticated.
Industrial color palettes glide across canvases in a dream-like fashion of mixed media layers made up in varied combinations of molding paste, acrylic and oil glazes, coffee, fabric and found objects.
Through this repetitive process the work begins to find its own direction and path. Inspiration for my abstract paintings comes in everyday visual encounters such as weathered facades, rusted signs or battered pavement.
Surfaces reflect the passage of time and its transformative properties; all hinting at hidden languages and secrets withheld. I believe that uncommon beauty and profound truths can be found in the simplest of things. By avoiding preconceived outcomes and embracing the unpredictable, I hope to form a more spiritual and transcendent connection through my work.”
In conjunction with the exhibit, Jennifer will be doing a gallery talk on October 24th. As part of the museum Art & Lunch programming, this event is free to the public. Her paintings continue to develop a strong following and have been shown on HGTV.
The work of Jennifer Bowman can be found in collections throughout the U.S. including the University of Kentucky, Hopkinsville Community College, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, and Nancy Pruter Goodman. Entangled Roots will be on view from October 3rd through January 5th, 2014.
For more information on above events contact Terri Jordan, Exhibits Curator, at 931.648.5780 or terri@customshousemuseum.org.
About the Customs House Museum
Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State’s second largest general museum. With over 35,000 square feet of the region’s best hands-on activities and special events…people of all ages agree – the Customs House Museum is well worth the stop!
The Explorer’s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy in Aunt Alice’s Attic, McGregor’s Market and kitchen, and of course – the Bubble Cave! Finally, get “all aboard” to see our fantastic model trains. Our volunteer engineers “ride the rails” every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $7.00, Sr. Citizens and College ID $5.00, Ages 6 to 18 $3.00, and under six years and Museum members are free.
The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at www.customshousemuseum.org
