Connections
- Art Center of the Bluegrass 401 W Main St, Danville, KY 40422 Danville, KY, 40422 United States (map)
Untitled by Kaocrew “Yah” Kakabutra, 2018, acrylic on stretched canvas, 36 x 36 inches
Kaocrew “Yah” Kakabutra and Vincent Jackson selected as two of five commissioned artists
CE artists Kaocrew “Yah” Kakabutra and Vincent Jackson are featured in Connections, a major exhibition at the Art Center of the Bluegrass in Kentucky. Kakabutra uses diverse media including colored pencil, acrylics, pastels, and watercolor to create abstract, experimental works. Vincent Jackson is one CE’s longest practicing artists, known for his large-scale figurative oil pastel portraits.
The Art Center of the Bluegrass selected five artists from across the country, each of whom was commissioned to create brand-new, original artwork for the show.
“Commissioning new work is a way for us to invest directly in artists. It also allows us to produce exhibits that are immediate and timely, by inviting artists to respond to current issues and themes in their lives.”
— Niki Kinkade, Executive Director
Connections is the third in a series of exhibitions featuring artists from under-represented backgrounds, following The Art of Being Black: Conversation and Experience in 2021 and Appalachia from the Inside in 2022. The Art Center has planned a range of programs to accompany the exhibit, including free field trips for students and free open-studio art sessions for adults with disabilities and their care-partners. The Art Center plans to use Connections as a springboard for increased inclusive programming, including providing sensory backpacks upon request and accessible field trip experiences for all ages.
Check out the Art Center of the Bluegrass’s website to plan your visit ▸
ABOUT the art center for the bluegrass
The Art Center of the Bluegrass is a multi-faceted nonprofit organization. With a mission to connect people to art, culture, and creativity, the Art Center serves as a creative hub for the Southern Bluegrass region. Housed in a restored 1909 federal building in the heart of historic downtown Danville, the Art Center hosts rotating exhibits, a wide range of classes for children and adults, and arts-related special events. Admission to Art Center exhibits is free.
Browse more works by Kaocrew “Yah” Kakabutra:
Untitled by Kaocrew "Yah" Kakabutra, 2020
mixed media on paper, 18 x 24 inches
(KAKakabutra_7414-117)
Untitled by Kaocrew "Yah" Kakabutra, 2018
watercolor and paint pen on paper, 19.75 x 25.5 inches
(KAKakabutra_3366-142)
Untitled by Kaocrew "Yah" Kakabutra, 2018
marker and acrylic on paper, 11 x 14 inches
(KAKakabutra_0963-17)
Untitled by Kaocrew "Yah" Kakabutra, 2019
acrylic on paper, 18 x 48 inches
(KAKakabutra_3522-75)
Untitled by Kaocrew Kakabutra, 2020
mixed media on paper, 18 x 24 inches
(KAKakabutra_7415-118)
Untitled by Kaocrew Kakabutra, 2019
graphite, pen, and colored pencil on paper, 15 x 11 inches (signed on back)
(KAKakabutra_7433-136)
Untitled by Kaocrew Kakabutra, 2020
acrylic on paper, 21.5 x 30 inches
(KAKakabutra_4804-117)
Untitled by Kaocrew "Yah" Kakabutra, 2020
mixed media on paper, 17 x 14 inches
(KAKakabutra_3168-43)
Untitled by Kaocrew Kakabutra
acrylic on paper, 18 x 24 inches
(KAKakabutra_7420-123)
Untitled by Kaocrew Kakabutra
mixed media on paper, 18 x 24 inches (signed on back)
(KAKakabutra_7421-124)
Untitled by Kaocrew "Yah" Kakabutra, 2018
mixed media on paper, 18 x 24 inches
(KAKakabutra_3219-75)
Browse more works by Vincent Jackson:
![Untitled by Vincent Jackson [Framed]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efcf0787e8ae42dfd74870a/609d13f2-bdbe-4ada-a0a6-1417645756cb/Vincent+Jackson_IMG_4443-102.jpg)
Untitled by Vincent Jackson, 2016
colored pencil on chipboard, 18 x 13 inches
Framed 22 x 17 inches
(4443-102)
*This artwork is a framed piece that is currently being featured at an exhibition in downtown SF at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' front window gallery. If you are interested in purchasing this artwork, we will be in contact with you about pickup or shipping.
Untitled by Vincent Jackson, ca. 2009-2013
colored pencil on paper, 14.75 11.5 inches
(2299-40)
Untitled by Vincent Jackson, 2021
graphite and colored pencil on paper, 15 × 11.5 inches
(VJ_0051-48)
Untitled by Vincent Jackson, 2021
graphite and ink on paper, 8 x 11 inches
(VIJackson_3620-61)
Set of eight blank cards with white envelopes, includes two each of four designs
5 x 7 inches
Artwork by Vincent Jackson:
Creative Man (Blue)
Elegant Lady (Purple)
Handsome Prince (Yellow)
Mr. Cool Man (Brown)
Available as an individual card or as a pack of eight blank cards (same design) with white envelopes
5 x 7 inches, included in Vincent Jackson Portrait Greeting Card Set
Artwork by Vincent Jackson
Available as an individual card or as a pack of eight blank cards (same design) with white envelopes
5 x 7 inches, included in Vincent Jackson Portrait Greeting Card Set
Artwork by Vincent Jackson
Available as an individual card or as a pack of eight blank cards (same design) with white envelopes
5 x 7 inches, included in Vincent Jackson Portrait Greeting Card Set
Artwork by Vincent Jackson
Available as an individual card or as a pack of eight blank cards (same design) with white envelopes
5 x 7 inches, included in Vincent Jackson Portrait Greeting Card Set
Artwork by Vincent Jackson
Creativity Explored released a catalog of Five and Two Others (2019) memorializing the groundbreaking exhibition and curator Mildred Howard’s activist vision. The catalog includes additional artwork not featured on display as well as a curatorial statement from Howard outlining her process and vision.
100 pages, paperback
- Posted In: Group Exhibition
- Tagged: On View
Untitled by Kaocrew "Yah" Kakabutra, 2023
mixed media on paper, 21.5 x 16 inches
Framed 25.25 x 19.25 x 2 in
SKU:8201-28
*This artwork is a framed piece that is currently being displayed at an exhibition in downtown SF at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' front window gallery. If you are interested in purchasing this artwork, we will be in contact with you about pickup or shipping.