Two Fort Worth artists, Abigail Faye Jackson and Jacob Lovett, have joined forces for a new exhibition titled "West of Real" at Bowie House in Fort Worth, opening April 27. Jackson's works focus on charrería, the national sport of Mexico, using 23-karat gold leaf backgrounds to create a surreal, timeless atmosphere. Lovett's paintings depict cowboys on horseback riding into blank white canvases, using window-like compositions to invite introspection and blur the line between reality and imagination.
The exhibition matters because it bridges Western heritage with modern surrealism, highlighting the cultural connections between Texas and Mexico through equestrian traditions. By showcasing two local artists who reinterpret classic Western motifs with contemporary techniques, "West of Real" reinforces Bowie House's mission to blend traditional Western art with modern style, offering a fresh perspective on regional identity and artistic innovation.