The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas is hosting the exhibition 'Blaque' by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff art instructor Jonathan Rashad Wright as a highlight of its 2026 Black History Month programming. The exhibition, on display through July 3, explores themes of identity, heritage, grief, and resilience within the African diaspora through Wright's innovative blend of traditional printmaking and modern technology, using black ink on black paper to create layered, introspective works.
The exhibition is deeply personal, inspired significantly by the passing of Wright's maternal grandmother, which he describes as a 'Blaque moment' of reflection. Wright, a Pine Bluff native and MFA graduate, credits mentors including Henri Linton Sr. and his high school teacher Cathy Burns. His work, which has been acquired by the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center's permanent collection, challenges viewers to look beyond first impressions and contemplate the preservation of African American history and experience.