Synopsis: Born to rural Texas farmers in 1943, Vernon Fisher's childhood exposure to painting was only as "something you did to houses." By the 1980’s, he was exhibiting alongside Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, establishing himself as one of the most important artists of the 20th century.

Michael Flanagan

Bio:

Michael Flanagan is a filmmaker from McAllen, TX. Covering a range of topics from politics to music and visual art, his work explores the historical context that informs contemporary social culture. His films have been exhibited at venues including the International Museum of Arts and Science in McAllen, TX; VUB Gallery in Brussels, BE; Thin Line Film Festival in Denton, TX; Docs Without Borders Film Festival in Nassau, DE; Dallas Video Festival in Dallas, TX; and Cadogan Contemporary in London, UK.

Statement:

As a fellow native Texan, Vernon Fisher's story of creative perseverance is particularly relatable. But it is also a story that resonates more broadly, with themes that turn an introspective eye on the emotional, psychological, and philosophical depths of the human experience.