Artist Jan Golden is delighted to present CONNECTIONS, an exhibition of new work. Golden is a Houston based, LGBTQ+ artist who carefully constructs detailed explorations of line and shape through mixed media, encaustic, and collage. Her CONNECTIONS collection combines a vivid color palette with her love of textures and mark making. Also featured is a new series of wall totems that capture Golden’s love of symbolism and sculptural assemblage. Golden is an intuitive, multi-passionate artist who holds a BA in Art from St. Andrews University, Laurinburg, NC. A constant seeker of knowledge, she has continued studies at the Atlanta College of Art, Spruill Arts Center in Atlanta, and the Glassell School of Art, Houston. Golden was awarded Outreach United’s Artist of the Year 2018, was recognized as 2017 Artist of the Year in the John Palmer Escapist Program, and has also been a Runner-Up and Finalist for Out▼Smart’s Gayest & Greatest. Golden has had numerous solo shows and her art is held in many private and corporate collections both locally and internationally. The artist will be in attendance at the opening reception on Saturday, September 28th from 1:00pm – 6:00pm at the new Grace in the Heights Gallery, 1245 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008.