Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight

Born in rural Conehatta, Mississippi, Joe Overstreet (1933–2019) spent six decades pushing the boundaries of abstract painting. His vibrant works break free from the edges of a traditional canvas, unfolding in space like kites, sails, or kaleidoscopes. This exhibition surveys Overstreet’s dynamic career, featuring geometric constructions from the 1960s, the sculptural Flight Pattern series of the 1970s, and the immersive Facing the Door of No Return series from the 1990s. “Joe Overstreet: Taking Flight” is organized by the Menil Collection, Houston. Its presentation in Jackson is supported by Teiger Foundation, Henry Luce Foundation, and Visit Jackson.