David A. Yax

Since his first one-man show 30 years ago, he has sold his artwork to clients nationwide. Twenty years ago, he was inducted in the Southern Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen as the youngest member in the history of the group. David apprenticed for four years directly under Gisela Bly (Who’s Who; holder of four German Master degrees in Art.)

Yax graduated from Franklin-Simpson High School with honors and from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. As a master of multiple mediums he has always displayed a unique style.

He currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife and two year old daughter.

Yax recently donated an original sculpture “Native Girl” to the Tennessee Environmental Council. It was sold at auction during TEC’s annual Green Tie Event at Cheekwood Museum of Art in Nashville.

Mono prints: These one of a kind pieces of abstract art are not computer generated. Thin layers of pure, dry ground pigment along with gold leaf, silver and colored foil are therosealed onto paper. Each color and shape is added one at a time, therefore each piece is unique.

Sculptures: David Yax often uses wooden spoons, forks and owls to build his sculptures. He finds these beautiful pieces of wood at thrift stores and garbage sales, one step away from being permanently discarded. By using found objects, less refuse is sent to the landfill and no additional demand is put on the rain forest. The results are modern icons. The imagery is flowers, symbols and people.

Paintings: All the pieces shown are acrylic stretched canvas. They are recent works and images range from organic to architectural.

His work can also be seen at Lot 916 Gallery in Bowling Green or on his web site at www.davidyax.com.

James Pearson

James Pearson describes himself as a painter, songwriter, teacher, husband and father living in rural southern Kentucky. He has been creating original art and music all of his life. His painting are now part of private collections in the United States, France, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Japan, Chile, China and elsewhere.

Pearson has studied art for over 20 years and is his career and his family’s livelihood. Born in Louisville, he now resides in Franklin with his wife and child.

“In all things, I aim to simplify expression to something that is pure. Quite often, my paintings are influence by children art or indigenous art from around the world: particularly aboriginal Australian creation paintings, Japanese woodcuts, Peruvian weavings and Tibetan sand paintings. Western painters I admire include Henry Matisse, Paul Klee, Marc Chagall, Mark Rothko and Alexander Calder. My earliest influences were comic books and like Klee and many other artists, music greatly influences my work as a painter.” Pearson said.

“My subjects are based on personal experience and observations of life in the American south. In short, I’m a romantic. In technique, I’m a colorist in love with harmony, line, elegance and simplicity. Pearson said. Finally, my work is devoted to beauty, faith and compassion. Life is good. It’s a blessing to be here. Let’s try to be decent to each other.”

He is a member of the EBSQ, the original online self-representing artists group, and a juried member of EBSQ+. Peason is also a member and supporter of Arts Kentucky.

Pearson currently teachers art, beginning guitar and music theory/compostion classes at the Gallery on the Square.