The inaugural Lightner Local exhibition presents Antwan Ramar: Contemporary Impressions. In his work, Ramar brings a contemporary vision to landscape painting while embracing historic traditions and techniques. Presenting his plein air studies alongside larger studio works, Ramar’s exhibition at the Lightner Museum explores his process of art making from field study to final painting.
“My paintings tell stories through the ephemeral mood of natural light. I look for the subtle poetry of each subject, trying to paint the “adjective” ... view more »
The inaugural Lightner Local exhibition presents Antwan Ramar: Contemporary Impressions. In his work, Ramar brings a contemporary vision to landscape painting while embracing historic traditions and techniques. Presenting his plein air studies alongside larger studio works, Ramar’s exhibition at the Lightner Museum explores his process of art making from field study to final painting.
“My paintings tell stories through the ephemeral mood of natural light. I look for the subtle poetry of each subject, trying to paint the “adjective” and not the “noun” of the scene.” –Antwan Ramar
About the Artist
Originally from rural Wisconsin, Antwan Ramar has always been inspired by nature’s beauty. Ramar studied art in Southern California, in some of the finest ateliers under teachers with extensive experience in their fields. In that time, his curricular focus was on conceptual art. Learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting gave him the tools to take his art in any direction. Today, Ramar is a full-time painter, splitting his time between painting in his studio, teaching classes, and participating in plein air events around the country. He loves to travel and paint but spends most of his time in sunny Orlando, Florida.
Learn more about Antwan Ramar.
Awards and recognition:
Best in Show, 2020 Mineral Point, WI Plein Air
Plein Air Magazine’s best plein air painting Aug/Sept, 2020
Best in show, 2019 Cedarburg Plein Air
Cover artist of the year, 2020 NSB Florida Paint Out
1st place, St. Augustine Plein Air, 2019
1st place, St. Augustine Plein Air, 2018
The exhibition opening for Antwan Ramar: Contemporary Impressions will take place on Friday, April 2nd from 5:00-8:00 PM during St. Augustine’s First Friday Art Walk.
Antwan’s work will be on display during Lightner Museum operating hours from April 2 through May 23.
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