Generational Roots Run Deep | Mixed Media Assemblage, Mulberry Tree Branch, Soil, Paper, Rope, Cowrie Shell, Figures, Wax, Cast in Aluminum | Barbara Hodges 
Generational Roots Run Deep | Mixed Media Assemblage, Mulberry Tree Branch, Soil, Paper, Rope, Cowrie Shell, Figures, Wax, Cast in Aluminum | Barbara Hodges
- Active: Murfreesboro (Rutherford County)
- Region: Middle
- Mediums: Mixed Media, Painting
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Barbara Hodges
Barbara Hodges has loved the idea of art making from the age of about seven, when she became fascinated by the works of Romare Bearden. She is a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Upon graduation from Oakland High School, Barbara earned her way to Middle Tennessee State University on an academic scholarship. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology, she obtained also the Master of Science degree in Analytical Chemistry. Dr. Hodges attended the Medical College of Wisconsin where she received her Medical Doctor degree. She now practices Family Medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Art has always been heavily integrated throughout every aspect of her life. In the late 1980’s, Barbara’s artistic journey evolved through self-study, workshops, and training under various artists. Hodges is a self-taught visual artist and strong “Arts” community advocate. She used her creative skills as an artist and teacher to develop free community art programming for youth and senior adults. She has received many civic and art awards during her career. Her works has been featured in the Smithsonian Documentary movies entitled House of Lead Belly Documentary; The New True Charlie Wu Short Film by Dr. Bob Padilla at Middle Tennessee State University, and “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” theatre production.
Barbara lives and paints with her husband Leroy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Artist Barbara Hodges often refers to herself as an “Artistic Storyteller.” Subsequently, it was not a surprise that as an artist, I love to weave a story around my art. Artist Hodges works with papers, textiles, paint, found and repurposed items telling stories through imagery with strong and intelligent conceptual solutions. Barbara feels that Art has always been a key to unlocking conversation, thoughts, and ideas that lead to revelation, reflection, and change. Hodges’ artistic style is described as bold, textural, gestural, expressive, thought provoking, and imaginative with a colorful and vibrant palette. Her artistic style ranges from memory (folk art) paintings, abstraction, traditional art, experimental art, and mixed media in 2D and 3D forms, and drip style paintings. Her art is meant to enlighten, inspire, elevate, empower, and educate the viewer.
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