Karen Clarkson: New Paintings

Karen Clarkson: New Paintings
On view: July 25 – August 5, 2025
Opening reception: Friday, July 25, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Blue Rain Gallery presents a compelling new exhibition by Choctaw artist Karen Clarkson, celebrating the strength, resilience, and individuality of Native women. Clarkson challenges stereotypes by portraying her subjects as powerful figures grounded in cultural identity. Each portrait, though based on real individuals, is reimagined to express emotional depth through symbolic color and design. Rendered in oil and watercolor, her monumental, impressionistic figures occupy the canvas with dignity and presence.