Beverly & Sam Ross Gallery
CURRENT ART EXHIBITIONS AT THE BEVERLY & SAM ROSS GALLERY
JANA TRAVIS
A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING
March 18 – April 26, 2024
Artist Talk: Thursday, April 18 • 12:00 pm
Jana Broussard Travis holds an MFA in Fine Arts from the University of Memphis. She served as the Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Christian Brothers University, where she created the BFA degree in the Visual Arts and taught for 20 years. Prior to her tenure at CBU, she lived with her husband and two daughters in Guadalajara, Mexico for three years. It was in Mexico where she first observed nature in its most lush and untamed formed and began to use it as a catalyst for her work. Her lively and colorful paintings can be found in corporate and private collections throughout the United States and abroad.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Inspired by nature, I hint at both naturalistic and architectural forms in the paintings using a multi-layered approach to construct a connection between nature and memory. My current series grew from a conscious decision to seek a more fluid and organic path to the work. By first setting up compositional constraints using mixed media materials, I create a catalyst for a more reactive and engaging composition. Research and observations are derived from the seasonal changes in color and environments found in botanical gardens, rural country sides, or urban landscapes. Just as the seasons change, my perception of environment changes to reimagine the ephemeral qualities of time and place. — Jana Broussard Travis
The Beverly + Sam Ross Gallery is located on the lower level of Plough Memorial Library in the center of campus on the Buckman Quadrangle, easily accessible from the Central Avenue parking lot and the East Parkway entrance. All exhibits are free and open to the public.
CONTACT
Scott A. Carter, MFA
Assistant Professor and Gallery Coordinator • (901) 321-3243 • scarte20@cbu.edu