The ARTx3 Campus will host the opening reception of the exhibition Blaque by Jonathan Wright. The event is free, and refreshments will be available.
Blaque explores how a single shade can carry grief, resilience, tradition, and transformation within the African diaspora. Blending technology with traditional techniques, the artist uses matte black on black paper to prompt slow, intentional looking—revealing layered histories, personal memory, and cultural legacy. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on their own heritage while confronting how stories can fade unless we choose to see them fully.
Wright is an art instructor at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts. He completed his Master of Fine Arts in printmaking this year at Arizona State University. His love of working with his hands is what drives him to combine traditional printmaking techniques, such as woodcutting, with modern technology. Moving back and forth between these areas makes his work quite interesting. His current body of work emphasizes the rich history of the African American Community, their experiences and their heritage.
Artwork: Sunday Morning by Jonathan Wright
