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A Harmonious Interplay of Complementary styles of Pointillism and Mosaicism: Exhibition by Anna Parker and Gopal Murti

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April 1-30, 2025
On view in the Visitors Center
Reception: April 6, 3-5pm

Dr. Gopal Murti:

“My art is eclectic in terms of style, subject, medium, and substrate. I am triggered into painting by many factors. The sudden bloom of flowers following a cold winter spell, or the cacophony of Canadian geese in the playground next door, or the spectacular formations of birds in the Memphis sky, or the global events like war in Ukraine, or the celestial event like a unique solar eclipse in the sky—all motivate me to paint. I started out as a scientist but ended up as an artist. I worked as a scientist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and as an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for over 33 years. As a scientist, I worked with sophisticated imaging technology using lasers, microprocessors and microscopes to study the architecture of molecules, viruses, bacteria, cells and tissues. I produced a number of powerful images which are used in medical and biology text books, displayed in visual media, and garnered national and international awards including the prestigious Nikon International small world competitions. When I retired in 2008, I wanted to add another dimension to my scientific vision by becoming an artist. I learned watercolor painting from the renowned Tennessee artist, Fred Rawlinson. In the last four years, I experimented with other media but settled on acrylic. I am a member of Memphis-Germantown Art League (MGAL), Artists’ Link, Bartlett Art Association, and Gibson County Visual Arts Association. Since 2011, I’ve entered 70+ local and national juried art shows, and received 30+ awards including “Best of Show” awards. The MGAL elected me as their President (2012-2014) and honored me with their highly selective Spectrum award for creative enthusiasm. I am a Platinum Star Artist of MGAL. I held solo shows at Tennessee Art Commission (Nashville), Memphis Botanic Garden, CBU Ross Gallery, Kroc Center, WKNO studio, Church Health Center, and Harrell Theater (Collierville), etc. I designed the 2020 Christmas Greeting card for the Church Health Center. I donate most of the sales proceeds from show to Church Health Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and local food banks.”

Anna Parker:

“What is Pointillism? In the mid 1880’s in Paris, Pointillism technique was pioneered by George Seurat & Paul Signac by painting using small strokes or dots of pure color which are blended by the viewer’s eye.

When I picked up painting after retirement and found Fred Rawlinson seven years ago, he was teaching watercolor which I was not familiar with, but I was willing to try something new. I painted all the assignments & tried all the techniques that he showed us. Then during Covid while classes had temporarily halted, I was trying to paint in a looser style and began to paint white dots in the sky and dot’s in landscapes & water. I was slowly beginning to paint in a pointillist style. With his suggestion that I continue with this way of painting, I have had fun painting landscapes, barns & even some abstracts. 

Even though Dr. Gopal Murti’s style of painting is different from mine, our two styles are very complementary & harmonious, as I hope you will come out to see for yourself.”

April 1-30, 2025
On view in the Visitors Center
Reception: April 6, 3-5pm

Dr. Gopal Murti:

“My art is eclectic in terms of style, subject, medium, and substrate. I am triggered into painting by many factors. The sudden bloom of flowers following a cold winter spell, or the cacophony of Canadian geese in the playground next door, or the spectacular formations of birds in the Memphis sky, or the global events like war in Ukraine, or the celestial event like a unique solar eclipse in the sky—all motivate me to paint. I started out as a scientist but ended up as an artist. I worked as a scientist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and as an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for over 33 years. As a scientist, I worked with sophisticated imaging technology using lasers, microprocessors and microscopes to study the architecture of molecules, viruses, bacteria, cells and tissues. I produced a number of powerful images which are used in medical and biology text books, displayed in visual media, and garnered national and international awards including the prestigious Nikon International small world competitions. When I retired in 2008, I wanted to add another dimension to my scientific vision by becoming an artist. I learned watercolor painting from the renowned Tennessee artist, Fred Rawlinson. In the last four years, I experimented with other media but settled on acrylic. I am a member of Memphis-Germantown Art League (MGAL), Artists’ Link, Bartlett Art Association, and Gibson County Visual Arts Association. Since 2011, I’ve entered 70+ local and national juried art shows, and received 30+ awards including “Best of Show” awards. The MGAL elected me as their President (2012-2014) and honored me with their highly selective Spectrum award for creative enthusiasm. I am a Platinum Star Artist of MGAL. I held solo shows at Tennessee Art Commission (Nashville), Memphis Botanic Garden, CBU Ross Gallery, Kroc Center, WKNO studio, Church Health Center, and Harrell Theater (Collierville), etc. I designed the 2020 Christmas Greeting card for the Church Health Center. I donate most of the sales proceeds from show to Church Health Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and local food banks.”

Anna Parker:

“What is Pointillism? In the mid 1880’s in Paris, Pointillism technique was pioneered by George Seurat & Paul Signac by painting using small strokes or dots of pure color which are blended by the viewer’s eye.

When I picked up painting after retirement and found Fred Rawlinson seven years ago, he was teaching watercolor which I was not familiar with, but I was willing to try something new. I painted all the assignments & tried all the techniques that he showed us. Then during Covid while classes had temporarily halted, I was trying to paint in a looser style and began to paint white dots in the sky and dot’s in landscapes & water. I was slowly beginning to paint in a pointillist style. With his suggestion that I continue with this way of painting, I have had fun painting landscapes, barns & even some abstracts. 

Even though Dr. Gopal Murti’s style of painting is different from mine, our two styles are very complementary & harmonious, as I hope you will come out to see for yourself.”

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When & Where
Apr 1, 2025, 9:00am to
Apr 30, 2025, 6:00pm Timezone: CDT
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Rd
Memphis, Tennessee
Free
No Registration required! Just show up!

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