A CREATIVE SPACE
GALLERY + ART STUDIO + LOFT
UPCOMING EXHIBIT
MAY 31 - JUNE 27 | 2025
BEN BRIDGERS
PAINTINGS
OPENING RECEPTION
SATURDAY, MAY 31
4:00-7:00PM
ARTIST TALK: 5:30PM
Light refreshments refreshments will be served. Open to the public.
Join us for the opening reception featuring Ben Bridgers. While he has extensively studied, taught and exhibited around the world, Wilson, NC is an important part of his story.
The Edge Wilson Gallery is proud to close our spring season with an exhibition of this stature—featuring the exceptional work of an artist of remarkable depth, experience, and vision. We are especially delighted to welcome Bridgers back to Wilson, where his creative path began.
Piney Creek Road, triptych. 14 x 11 inches each, oil on panel (can be sold separately)
Bridgers earned his BFA in Painting from Barton College (Wilson, NC) in 1995 before pursuing graduate work in Cortona, Italy, and later earning his MFA from the University of Georgia. Over the past three decades, he has exhibited nationally and taught extensively, holding tenured faculty positions and working abroad in Italy and across the U.S.
Since returning to North Carolina in 2012, he has continued his studio practice from Durham while also working in collections care for museums and private collectors. Occasionally, he teaches painting and drawing, sharing his passion for the craft and its rich history.
Artist Statement (excerpt):
"My painting practice is rooted in time and transformation—anchored by the tactile, enduring process of paint on canvas. I explore themes drawn from memory, perception, and fleeting sensations, using classical methods to shape spaces that are imagined, observed, and constructed. The work unfolds in the terrain between representation and abstraction, sustained by a deep fascination with the history of paintings. For more details about this artist, click here.
Walking Man, oil on gessoed paper, 15 x 12 inches
Since 1999, Ben Bridgers has actively exhibited his work and participated in the broader arts community through solo and group shows, fellowships, and speaking engagements. He has received several competitive grants and research awards supporting his studio practice and academic pursuits. Bridgers has been invited to share his work and insight at universities, museums, private galleries, and arts organizations across the U.S., including recent engagements in Wyoming, Missouri, Alabama, and North Carolina—reflecting his longstanding commitment to both making and sharing art.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exhibit of fine art at The Edge Wilson Gallery, All are welcome, and the gallery is open to the public at no charge. We are available during the hours listed below during this show, and also by appointment at a convenient time for you.