Axe ’Em, Jacks!
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - As part of its monthly film series, the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art will present a free one-night film screening of "Roadsworth: Crossing the Line" at 7 p.m. Friday, July 3, in the Ledbetter Gallery of The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House, 329 E. Main St. in downtown Nacogdoches.
The 72-minute documentary focuses on renowned street artist Roadsworth (aka Peter Gibson) who spent three years making his "mark" on Montreal streets, overlaying city markings with home-made stencils and spray paint. Through his creative expressions, a crosswalk became a giant boot print, traffic dividers transformed into zippers and electrical plugs filled parking spaces. Director Alan Kohl examines the artist and his work that spawned a debate over art and authority and who owns public space.
The screening is sponsored in part by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Friends of the Visual Arts and Nacogdoches Junior Forum. Parental guidance is suggested. For more information, please call (936) 468-1131.