Art
About The Art
John Mellencamp: Expressionist is an exhibition of the most recent art works from the multi-expressional, creative spirit of legendary musician, long-time activist and accomplished painter John Mellencamp. Though known primarily for his music, Mellencamp has seriously pursued painting for more than 35 years. He has evolved his style with an approach using color, free interpretation and strong brushwork, to create highly expressionistic imagery that successfully relays his concept. Mellencamp’s work is inspired by the same sources as his music and extends the rich American tradition of creating art which deals with wide ranging issues.
It would be fair to term John Mellencamp’s work, Neo Expressionistic since his paintings are a return to the emotionally based applications brought forth by German Expressionism, Fauvism and Abstract Expressionism. The paintings of John Mellencamp are rich in spellbinding imagery enriched by his understanding of visual organization and the power of color.
CATEGORIES: Exhibition
DATE: September 20, 2018 - November 18, 2018
LOCATION: N/A
RECEPTION: N/A
Selected Works
89th National Midyear Exhibition at the Butler
The 89th National Midyear Exhibition presents works by contemporary artists 18 years and older who reside within the United States or its territories. Two-dimensional works in all media, including digital work and photography, are in the exhibition. This year’s juror is Dr. Louis Zona, Director Emeritus of The Butler Institute of American Art.
Exhibit Details and Special Events:
Entries due by April 10, 2026
Exhibition Dates: July 12 – August 20, 2026
Reception July 12, 2026, with an Awards Presentation at 2pm
Located in MacIntosh & Finnegan-Hynes Galleries