Mississippi Museum of Art presents Symbols of Faith, Home, and Beyond. The Art of Theora Hamblett a survey on view March 23 – June 23, 2013, of more than forty of Theora Hamblett’s best works from the Collection of the University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses.
Hamblett, born in Paris, Mississippi, in 1895, has been described as “the most recognized visionary painter in America.” She began painting at the age of fifty-five, creating hundreds of scenes of early-day remembrances like the childhood games “Drop the Handkerchief” and “Ring Around the Rosie,” as well as many of her own dreams and visions. This exhibition explores different memories of faith, home, and beyond through the eyes of the master Mississippi artist. This exhibition is sponsored by BancorpSouth. Admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 students (includes admission to Old Masters to Monet) www.msmuseumart.org