Albrecht-Kemper showcases St. Joseph native’s art

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) --  The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is showcasing the work of Jacqueline Bishop in an exhibition called 'Above the Fruited Plain.' 

Bishop, who is originally from St. Joseph, is known for her detailed, emotional paintings and prints. Much of her work reflects her decades living in New Orleans and her travels to rainforests and other threatened environments.  

“I think people will find a lot to be interested in it since her work is full of detail and emotions, and she spent a lot of time travelling to rainforests and other threatened environments,” Exhibition Manager Meghan Benitz said.  

The exhibition includes several of Bishop’s prints from the past 10 years. The museum plans to rotate in new pieces over the next few months to keep the display fresh.  

“We have a collection (of) her prints as well from around here and it's mostly work that she has done in the past 10 years. We will be changing the exhibition in the next three months,” Benitz said.  

Benitz says the museum makes it a priority to feature a variety of artists and perspectives, giving visitors a chance to see the world through different lenses.  

She highlights that Bishop’s use of a deep red pigment is a unifying element of this exhibition.  

“Each individual’s artwork is great but the whole show together can help create this feeling in viewers because it's red and evokes things like pollution but also a historic pigment that’s (been) used for centuries,” Benitz said.  

The museum will also showcase works that celebrate creativity, resilience in women and the symbolic beauty woven into Bishop’s art. 

A free community reception is planned for Sept. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. The exhibition will remain on display through Nov. 2.