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Renowned African American Artist Paul Goodnight launches new

exhibit, “Imagination to Application” at Art for the Soul Gallery in

Springfield, MA
For the first time in nine years renowned artist Paul Goodnight is exhibiting his incredible
work with a launch of his new exhibit - "Imagination to Application" at Art for the Soul
Gallery in Springfield ( Tower Square),. This is Goodnight’s newest exhibit, and his first
show of 2018. It will be on exhibit at Art for the Soul Gallery from April 21 - June 30, 2018.

When asked what inspired this new “Imagination to Application” body of works, Goodnight
explained, “We all have an imagination. We all have the ability to apply or execute that
imagination. But it is a process, and it is a process that you have to learn in such a way
that helps you to understand the process. You never catch up with your imagination.” This
new show will feature black and white as well as color images created in oils. Goodnight
says that some of the images have a specific message and story to tell, and some are
stylistically challenging.

“I’ve learned that art is making me, Paul Goodnight -- Visionary artist who documents humanity across generations via the
rather than me creating it.” lense of culture

Paul Goodnight
Paul Goodnight one of the most celebrated African American artists in the world has
chronicled the depth of the human spirit since the 1970s. Paul Goodnight’s vibrant and
emotional work has often been a reflection of his life--from the demons he faced during the
Vietnam War to the time he was incarcerated “I’ve learned that art is making me, rather
than me creating it.” His creative efforts are nurtured and inspired by several local artists,
like Allan Rohan Crite and Dana Chandler. Goodnight had a close relationship with Master
African-American artist and mentor John Biggers (1924-2001), who carved the path many
contemporary black artists.