| The art of Pat Rawlings |
| Written by Sean French | |
 What will the future of space exploration look like? Pat Rawlings, the featured artist at the LBJ Library, will show us that space exploration may be very different from what we currently know and imagine. The LBJ Library features an exhibit featuring his interpretations of future space events, giving viewers a sense of being on the journey through images based on scientific and technical themes that appeal to both rocket scientists and regular folks.Rawlings, who lives in Austin, is a space artist producing artwork for NASA in Houston. As a space artist, he imagines and paints pictures of future space adventures while combining scientific and technical skills with the creative genius of a story teller. As part of the exhibit, Rawlings is painting a piece specifically about Lyndon Johnson's drive to bring electricity to rural Texas. He includes Johnson's support for NASA and the Apollo program. Entitled "Hill Country Lights," Rawlings will donate this original work to the LBJ Library. this show will be on display through september 09. |