Poydras Center Pop Up Exhibit

The Poydras Center in New Roads hosts a joint art exhibition this summer by Pointe Coupee native Leslie Charleville and Baton Rouge artist Ellen Ogden. Charleville specializes in the seventeenth century Japanese art form of gyotaku, or fish rubbing; she uses the technique on alligators. Over the course of her career, she has printed massive gators and 600-pound tuna. Ogden works with Kouri-vini (Louisiana Creole) activists and is currently a student of the Master Naturalist program, a fellow of the Institute of Environmental Communication at Loyola University. Her art explores healing and accessibility, among other themes. In addition to work from each artist, the exhibition will feature a collaborative work. A meet and great reception is July 11 at 6 pm. artscouncilofpointecoupee.org.