Southern Roots-Revisited: Paintings by Sandra Bridges

Artist Sandra Bridges is primarily an oil painter and is from Chicago, Illinois.  Sandra is known for creating emotionally charged paintings - be it her ability to capture the energy of a jazz performance or the strength of character on a subjects face.  In a sense Sandra's work serves as a social bridge.  Her powerful work stands as an exploration of the past, present and future, revealing that we are all linked in some way.   

Southern Roots - Revisited is a showing of oil paintings, a visual journey taking you into an African American experience and glimpses into a timeless connection.  The artist describes this series by stating, “THIS IS….My sentimental journey, a déjà vu experience of the unexpected and of my reflections and memories revisited. It is a conjuring up and revitalizing story told by my parents and grandparents of a time unknown to me yet very familiar because of the visions that come before my eyes. These paintings are endearing and contemplative. They draw you into the deep experience of our human condition. My hope is that you feel it. I may not have been there physically but I can bring it to view as we ponder that experience together both mentally and spiritually. They are intended for you to go deep within.”

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.