Kenisha Webster

Atlanta’s own Kenisha Webster is now an award-winning artist. Webster placed third in the adult classification of TXK150’s Design Downtown Regional Art Contest out of several submissions from all over Bowie, Cass and Miller Counties.

Her award-winning art piece was a watercolor painting titled “Abandoned Beauty – Harrell Building”.

The winners had their artwork made into prints so they could be buried in the Sesquicentennial Time Capsule on Saturday, Dec. 8. The event coincided with the celebration of Texarkana celebrating 150 years as a community. The capsule is set to be opened on Texarkana’s birthday, Dec. 8, 2073.

As an artist, Webster dabbles in both visual arts and watercolor paintings. Her photography is top notch, and her paintings mimic what she captures through lenses.

Webster gave this description of what inspired her work, “In my practice, I explore the connection between photography and watercolor painting. Each brushstroke reflects the images I capture through my camera lens, merging the realms of photography and painting. I aim to capture the profound significance of old buildings as conduits between past and present. The allure of weathered facades and crumbling structures fascinates me, evoking nostalgia and timeless stories. My aesthetic deviates from traditional watercolor expectations— I strive to make viewers mistake my work for photographs. With meticulous brushwork, I capture intricate details, blurring the line between mediums. Through vibrant hues, subtle washes, and precise brushstrokes, I deceive perception, inviting viewers to question the medium. My work acts as a visual bridge, connecting the contemporary world with echoes of the past.”

“I hope viewers connect with the realism and historical significance of these enduring structures in our ever-changing society.”