The opening reception for a solo exhibition by Ruston artist Hooshang Khorasani is set for 5-9 p.m. today, Aug. 3, at the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council as part of this month’s Downtown Gallery Crawl in Monroe and West Monroe.
Three genres of Khorasani’s work are on display: abstract, equine and floral. The exhibit will continue until Sept. 8.
Khorasani received additional recognition recently when Bayou Life magazine featured him as its Bayou Artist for July.
The current exhibit includes both acrylic and mixed media paintings, ranging from 6-by-6 inches to 48-by-48 inches.
Khorasani is an internationally exhibited artist whose paintings are displayed in private collections in Europe and across the United States as well as in several corporate collections. Museum collections include the American Saddlebred Museum and the International Museum of the Horse, both in Lexington, Kentucky; the Union Museum of History and Art, Farmerville; and Lake County Museum of Art, Tavares, Florida.
His bio states, “Hooshang’s work reflects a bold contemporary style, with hues alternating between muted and highly energized.”
The gallery crawl is held bimonthly, with the next events scheduled for Oct. 5 and Dec. 7. A dozen or more galleries and businesses participate, providing a free and fun environment for the community to interact with, observe, acquire and learn about fine art.
The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council gallery is located at 118 Cotton St. in West Monroe. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.
