Ouachita Stories

Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will host the senior art exhibit of Abbey Fowler, a senior graphic design, mass communications and French triple major from Arkadelphia, Ark., from April 25-May 14 in Hammons Gallery, located in OBU’s Mabee Fine Arts Center. The exhibit is free and open to the public. A reception also will be held Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m.

Fowler’s exhibit, titled “Association,” will showcase an array of works inspired by the various interests in which she was involved throughout her years at Ouachita. The exhibit will focus heavily on graphic design, but also will include photography, watercolor, pen and ink, pastel, fashion design, woodwork and floral arranging.

“Through the multiple facets I have focused on during my time at Ouachita, I've pulled from multiple thought processes and styles to enhance my design work,” Fowler said.

The exhibit also will allow visitors to understand the artwork on a deeper level by giving them an interactive experience.

“I believe mixing art with music is a wonderful way to enhance the pieces,” Fowler explained. “In this exhibit, my designs are enhanced with music associations to combine the senses of sight and sound.”

Fowler said that her time at Ouachita has had a great impact on her development as an artist. “I have worked very hard on all of the pieces exhibited and love each of them,” she said.

Regular Hammons Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, contact OBU’s School of Fine Arts at (870) 245-5129.

 

By Ali Robinson