Betsy Brackin is a Delta-born artist whose work is deeply tied to the places she's lived. From the banks of the Mississippi to the farms, fish frys, and juke joints that run along it, Betsy's landscapes are imbued with the rich culture of the region. Trained from the age of 7, she received her BFA from the Memphis College of Art. While commissions have taken her as far as Greece, she has also shown extensively throughout the Delta, including such notable venues as the Arkansas Governor's Mansion.
Statement
For the past ten years I have been drawn to the Delta time and time again. The distinctive scent of the muddy gumbo, the thick humid air permeating through the cotton fields, and the cypress grooves always lure me back home. Also, there is nothing like standing on the edge of a field at sunset and hearing cicadas. Their sound is so loud it vibrates your eardrums.
My inner perception of what these landscapes look like is my way of sharing how I experience the world.
Statement
For the past ten years I have been drawn to the Delta time and time again. The distinctive scent of the muddy gumbo, the thick humid air permeating through the cotton fields, and the cypress grooves always lure me back home. Also, there is nothing like standing on the edge of a field at sunset and hearing cicadas. Their sound is so loud it vibrates your eardrums.
My inner perception of what these landscapes look like is my way of sharing how I experience the world.
