Barbara Able

Barbara Able’s new body of work is a series of paintings that emphasize the resilience of our community in the face of unprecedented hardships. The works were created in response to the strife of COVID-19, which has been one of the most disruptive events in recent history. Barbara has returned to figurative work after 10 years of working on abstract paintings and collages. According to the artist, “The social distancing has created a need for the return of the figure in my artwork to make the human connection. I found myself using the art not so much to push boundaries but to soothe and comfort me.” Barbara has been a resident artist at Archway Gallery since 2013. She has a B.F.A. in studio art from the University of Texas and has done post-graduate studies at Art League Houston and privately with nationally known artists.

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