The Songs of The Beatles: Folk Art by Barbara Younger

The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are happy to present the art of Hillsborough artist Barbara Younger. The new show, “The Songs of The Beatles: Folk Art by Barbara Younger,” will be on display starting September 6, 2024 at the Alexander Dickson House, the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center.

Artist Barbara Younger, inspired by an art class at a local senior center, is discovering how much fun it can be to listen to her own inner artist. The fun, it seems, is contagious, as her artwork is greeted with enthusiasm and support at local galleries, art shows, and online. She refers to her work as “happy art” and she is excited to be able to share both the art and the happiness!

Younger’s artwork consists of paintings and collages, many pieces containing elements of both. She enjoys learning about the lives of other artists and experimenting with their techniques, as well. Her subjects are illustrated with simple figures, including a wide array of people and animals enjoying life. The artist seeks out souvenirs and ephemera related to a theme for constructing her collages and enhancing her paintings.

The current show focusing on the songs of The Beatles is made up of forty pieces meant to trigger a memory or a smile from viewers who appreciate the music of the “Fab Four.” Each piece represents a song. Like many of her generation, Barbara Younger admires the band’s whimsical lyrics and musical innovations. She finds that more recent generations enjoy the songs as much as she does, so she hopes everyone will feel a spark of happiness in the show.

Barbara Younger invites everyone to join her for conversation and a little Beatlemania at the Hillsborough Visitors Center on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Exhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. Contact Mike’s Art Truck for information by email at mikesarttruck@centurylink.net, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com.

The Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St., in downtown Hillsborough. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough, including the Visitors Center, please visit http://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.