The South Arkansas Arts Center welcome the exhibition “Just a Lil’ Bit,” featuring the works of El Dorado native and Ruston, Louisiana-based cartoonist and illustrator Daisy Bright. The exhibition will be on display from February 24 through April 2, 2025. An artist’s reception will be held at SAAC on Thursday, March 6, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM

Bright earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Ouachita Baptist University in 2023 and is now pursuing a Master of Fine Arts at Louisiana Tech University School of Design. In her career since embarking as a freelance artist in 2020, Bright has showcased her work at various exhibitions, including the Southern Arkansas Arts Center Member Show, and the Arkadelphia Arts Festival. Notably, she has illustrated the published children’s book, “Braden’s Perfect New Shoes.”

As a disabled woman, Bright uses mixed-media comics to delve deep into the contrasts between discomfort and comfort, comedy and tragedy, drawing on her personal experiences. Her work not only raises awareness about the invisible nature of many disabilities but also invites viewers to reflect on the often-overlooked realities faced by disabled individuals. Through her unique lens, Bright challenges assumptions and promotes a broader understanding of disability by integrating humor and vulnerability into her art, “This series touches on themes like my everyday struggles with driving, and how I use imaginary friends, stuffed animals, and pets as tools for mental therapy. It also reflects the gap between my childhood view of adulthood—once imagined as exciting and glamorous rather than the more mundane, sometimes even straightforward reality I now experience.”

Join Bright at her reception in March where attendees will have an opportunity to meet her and discuss her art. This event promises to be an inspiring evening of conversation, creativity, and community connection.

The SAAC galleries, located at 110 East Fifth Street in El Dorado, are free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

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