The Drawing and Painting Association is proud to host contemporary painter Brett Baker for a lecture on his work in Giffels Auditorium on Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. There will be a question and answer period afterward.

Baker lives and paints in New York City. Before moving to New York, Baker painted huge works on the scale of murals. His condensed space in the City inspired him to create small paintings that have the presence of his large work. His new paintings take years to complete. They are layered with thick, pigment rich paint in colors that feel close to each other yet retain a clarity that reveals a gift for color.

Baker is also the editor of Painter's Table, an influential online platform that brings artist blogs about painting together in one space. It features blogs from arts magazines and websites, art schools and museums, and various news media sources.  As a painter and a blogger, Baker has an active role in the center of the contemporary art world.

This event is supported by the Student Activities Fee as a funded event by the Associated Student Government and is free to all currently enrolled University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, students who pay the student activities fee. For questions about the event or for accommodations due to disability please Elly Golterman, President, DAPA, dapauofa@uark.edu or call (479)575-5202.