About the Exhibition

“Having a strong sense of closure, and a habit of working in a series, this work is the result of an incomplete series of paintings begun in 2019. I had about 20 half finished paintings when my husband, Lloyd, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He helped me frame them and I tweaked them enough to hang for my exhibit in October, 2019.  They were not finished until now.  My direction is not what it was and it has not been easy to revisit . I have included several pieces to give a view of past work and maybe a couple that signal a new direction.”

Reception: June 20, 5:30-7:30PM 

About the artist - Katy Presswood

Katy Presswood has just completed her 61st year of teaching art in Abilene, Texas.

Her career began in 1964 at Franklin Junior High, where she taught until 1971. From 1972 to 2004, she was a dedicated art teacher at Abilene High School, serving a total of 40 years with Abilene ISD.

After retiring from the public school system, she continued her work in art education through the Juvenile Justice system from 2004 to 2014, and at the Taylor County Jail from 2008 to 2014. Since 2014, she has taught at Kenley School, continuing to share her experience and passion for art with students of all backgrounds.

Katy’s decades of teaching and her longtime involvement as a Signature Artist Member at the Center for Contemporary Arts embody our mission to inspire and empower people of all ages through the arts.