Jessica Thornton’s art exhibition, "(In)secure Identity (Dis)abled Body," lines the walls of George Caleb Bingham Gallery on Saturday, March 11 at the Fine Arts Building in Columbia. Thornton is a professor at the University of Missouri, and focuses on issues such as race and identity in her artwork.
Jessica Thornton, left, and Catherine Armbrust introduce themselves and the gallery to people attending the reception on Thursday at the George Caleb Bingham Gallery in Columbia. Thornton is the focused artist, and Armbrust is the director of the Bingham Gallery. “We usually have student and outside exhibitions, but this is a special circumstance with a professor,” Armbrust said. “We wanted to celebrate her.”
Jessica Thornton and Matt Bryson hug in front of her gallery exhibit sign on Thursday at the George Caleb Bingham Gallery in Columbia. Bryson is Thornton’s partner and ADA assistant in the classroom. “It’s been great to watch her teach,” Bryson said. “She’s great at what she does, she’s a great professor.”
Flowers for Jessica Thornton sit on a table on Thursday at the George Caleb Bingham Gallery in Columbia. Thornton has been working as a professor of visual studies at the University of Missouri for 14 years.
After experiencing a stroke in 2013, MU art professor Jessica Thornton faced many challenges, including walking, speaking and writing her name. Several doctors told her she probably would not be able to paint again, which is her passion.
Jessica Thornton, left, and Catherine Armbrust introduce themselves and the gallery to people attending the reception on Thursday at the George Caleb Bingham Gallery in Columbia. Thornton is the focused artist, and Armbrust is the director of the Bingham Gallery. “We usually have student and outside exhibitions, but this is a special circumstance with a professor,” Armbrust said. “We wanted to celebrate her.”
Jessica Thornton’s art exhibition, "(In)secure Identity (Dis)abled Body," lines the walls of George Caleb Bingham Gallery on Saturday, March 11 at the Fine Arts Building in Columbia. Thornton is a professor at the University of Missouri, and focuses on issues such as race and identity in her artwork.
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Jessica Thornton and Matt Bryson hug in front of her gallery exhibit sign on Thursday at the George Caleb Bingham Gallery in Columbia. Bryson is Thornton’s partner and ADA assistant in the classroom. “It’s been great to watch her teach,” Bryson said. “She’s great at what she does, she’s a great professor.”
Flowers for Jessica Thornton sit on a table on Thursday at the George Caleb Bingham Gallery in Columbia. Thornton has been working as a professor of visual studies at the University of Missouri for 14 years.
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