The Roads Less Traveled/Jon Flaming's Texas opens in Houston at William Reaves Fine Art on April 9, 2010.
A year ago, Bill Reaves graciously asked me if I would be interested in creating new work for a solo exhibit at his gallery. I jumped at the opportunity - and for the last 10 months have been working on paintings & constructions of people, places and things in Texas that are only found off the beaten path. From the Panhandle Plains, Big Bend Country, Hill Country and Prairies & Lakes to the Piney Woods, South Texas Plains and Gulf Coast, I've explored all 7 regions of Texas and created 40 new works that focus on the byways of the lone star state. - And like the state of Texas, the work is big & bold with a natural rugged quality that is characteristic of the people and places I've come across in my travels.
Also, I am very excited that Dr. Francine Carraro - director of the Grace Museum in Abilene - will be writing the essay for the catalog! - Thank you Francine.
Here's a sneak peak. - More to come!
Big Tex - Canyon, Texas
Pump Jack/Jack Rabbit - Pampa, Texas
Abandoned Buildings - Orla, Texas