Predictable Patterns
18x18"
Mixed Media on Canvas
Painting #112 - I completed this painting for the Fine Arts Council's Third Annual Art Exhibition for teachers and students. Our exhibition will be titled, How Do the Arts Strengthen Communities? Each painting submitted will be accompanied by a narrative. Here is mine:
The arts strengthen communities economically and culturally.
Twice a year my business holds an art exhibition and sale in the community of
Bridgeland-Riverside. Our show brings tourists and visitors to the area who not
only spend money at our venue but also at local businesses. Additionally, our
art exhibitions build community identity and pride. With two annual shows it’s
become a meaningful event for community members. People come out to celebrate
and support the arts and to enjoy the wonderful neighborhood. Our biannual art
event adds to the vibe of the Bridgeland-Riverside community.
The flowers in my painting are called Checkered Lilies. Their checkered pattern is as predictable as the
benefits the arts bring to a community. The arts increase the attractiveness of
an area to tourists, businesses and people, and they promote a sense of
collective identity and efficacy.
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