“The #Merica exhibit" by Rodney D Butler
Jan 30-Mar 12, 2021
“This is an ongoing series of painting and sculptures representing the American Experience. In this series, my artwork is a visual depiction of the good, the bad and the ugly, of what has been long thought to be the greatest country in the world. The pieces illustrate her beauty, triumphs, tragedies, and resolution, along with her dirty little secret and less favorable truths. This series is designed to provoke mixed emotions and spark conversation encouraged by a crashing wave of conscious thought. This series is not painted from one perspective, rather from various points of view, whether it be race, gender, sexuality, religion or heritage. This series highlights the fact that America is still a melting pot of cultures and experiences. Because there are too many experiences to put on canvas at one time, like this country, this series will continue to grow as the American waking consciousness grows.” Rodney D Butler
9th Street Studios prioritizes the health and safety of its community and is limiting tours to groups of 8 or less to allow for social distancing. Face masks must be worn correctly at all times while inside the building.
Video statements about each piece of art are accessible via QR code and mobile devices to hear Butler speak about his inspiration and thought processes.
Call (940) 613-4797 to schedule private tours between 10:30am-5:00pm Monday - Friday February 1st-March 12th.
Rodney D. Butler is a native Houstonian, graduate of James Madison High School where he excelled at art, wood shop and drafting. After graduating from high school, received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Tuskegee University and later an Associate degree in Computer Animation at the Art Institute of Houston. While at the Art Institute, Rodney realized that he was an artist at heart. Rodney's work has been featured in various local festivals, galleries and museums such as First Saturday Art Festival, Houston Fine Art Festival, The Bayou City Art Festival, Houston Museum of African American Culture Bert Long Jr. Gallery, The Kemp Center for the Arts - Wichita Falls TX, JoMar Visions, Texas Southern University Museum, The Black Cowboy Museum, Harambee Art Gallery, 45 & Art, Gallery Baroness, Adam and Madam’s Gallery Bistro Shop, Aurora Studios and Gallery, Hardy & Nance Studios, DuVin Pintor Art Gallery, Le Chateau, BR Vino, Insomnia Gallery, 310 Gallery, Rockstar Gallery, 9th Street Studios and countless underground art shows.
Instagram: @rodneybutlerart
Twitter: @rodneybutlerart
The #MERICA exhibit:
Rodney D Butler speaks about his work
