Kelley’s art being shown today at mansion

Rhythm, movement, sub-stance and feeling — when you view a work of art by Frank Kelley Jr., you see the story, and you feel the emotion. Jazz subjects are a natural for Kelley since his paintings draw directly from his life experiences and memories of growing up in rural Jackson and Lincoln parishes in Northern Louisiana.

The nationally recognized artist has arrived in Nashville with a selection of his jazz art, depiction of scenes from rural America and abstracts to be shown locally and during the Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society concert, featuring the music of the late Charles Mingus.

The show will take place today at 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Belle Meade Mansion. The gallery will be exhibiting a larger selection of his works from 2 to 5 p.m.

Kelley’s works share memories of childhood and the friendships he has made in his many travels across the country. His works reference family, friends, community, his religious background and hardships of others, but always couched in love. Even his abstracts have significance or they are based on something that is realistic in an abstract form.

For information on Kelley and his art, please visit www.frankkelleyjr.com or contact Creative Paintings by Frank Kelly, Inc. at 877-353-5539 toll-free or 318-348-9241. You may also e-mail him at [email protected].