February 27 - May 22, 2021
From the Old Jail Art Center:
“Billy Hassell’s large-scale paintings depict perspectives and views of animals and nature we seldom or can no longer encounter. Deriving from images found in books and magazines, internet searches, and plein air sketches, Hassell composes engaging compositions that focus on Texas animal behaviors and habitats. Some of his subjects are now extinct or endangered—with titles using the descriptive “ghost” to indicate their current status. Other animal subjects are ubiquitous and are vibrantly painted; yet the artist symbolically and subtly warns of the threats to their environments by painting their landscapes with a muted palette. The contradictions in depiction convey a sense of wonder and appreciation for the subject, all the while promoting dialogue related to the viewers’ important role in ensuring that all of Hassell’s future works don’t include the moniker “ghost of….”
Penumbra is generously supported by Carolyn & Karl Rathjen with additional funding from Pam & Bill Campbell, Scott Chase & Debra Witter, Susan & Jeff Jones, Matson-Chisolm Charitable Foundation, Pati & Bill Meadows/TLR Ranch, BB Moncrief, Sally & Robert Porter, and Barbara M. Williams.”
On View: February 27, 2021 | 12:30–4:30 pm
201 S. Second
Albany, 76430 TX
325-762-2269
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