College of Saint Mary features ‘New Voices’ Art Exhibit Oct. 26

OMAHA, NEB. – Omaha native, Patty Talbert, will have her artwork on display in the New Voices Art Exhibit this month in College of Saint Mary’s Hillmer Art Gallery. The exhibit will feature several unique paintings, opening with a reception at 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, and will be on display through Friday, Dec. 8.

Talbert says her work is inspired by techniques used in ‘batiking’. This unique method is the foundation and inspiration of her more than 400 original paintings.

“When the elements of batiking are translated onto canvas or wood, there is a building up of different colors, patterns and textures,” says Talbert. “The relationship between these three elements creates a unique harmony within the elements of each design.”

Talbert earned her BFA in Studio Art at the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 2001 and completed her summer training with MacArthur Award winner, Debra Willis, at the prestigious Smithsonian African American Museum of History and Culture.

“As a proud African American female artist, there was a time when I felt this description itself would limit me or put me in a box,” says Talbert. “I now realize limits are something one puts upon him or herself.”

“I choose to celebrate my vibrant and colorful heritage with all its glory of patterns and textures of geometric forms.  I have learned to embrace my innate sensibility and connection to my African American culture that naturally exudes from me.”

The exhibit is open to the public.

PHOTO CAPTION: The ‘New Voices’ Art Exhibit will feature Omaha native Patty Talbert’s canvas work, on display Oct. 26 – Dec. 8.