THE WOODLANDS, TX (October 21, 2025) – The Woodlands Arts Council (TWAC) is pleased to present “Where Distance Meets Connection,” a three-day pop-up exhibition featuring the semi-abstract paintings of local artist Annette Palmer. The exhibition will be on display October 28-30, 2025, at the TWAC Gallery, open Tuesday through Thursday, 1:00-4:00 PM. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist and explore her collection, which bridges the landscapes of her native Scotland with those of her home in Texas.
Palmer’s work explores the interplay of memory, emotion, and geography through atmospheric compositions that evoke both distance and connection. “My work brings memories to life,” says Palmer. “By exploring the energy of connections across vast dreamlike spaces, I envisage the possibility of another soul in the distance and wonder if they are mirroring my thoughts. Despite these painted locations being uninhabited, except for the occasional bird, these paintings feel like home. Relationships and love are integral; flight is the course across the horizon.”
Her creative process blends experimental and established techniques, including collage, vintage papers, and reflective fragments. “These elements represent optimism, memories, hope, dreams, and spirits,” she adds. “Painting the past, present, and the heart.”
A resident of The Woodlands for over 20 years, Palmer is an established artist whose work has been exhibited locally and internationally. She maintains a studio and gallery space at Winter Street Studios (#C145), part of the Sawyer Yards campus in Houston. Her work is featured in “50 Artists Houston Vol. 2,” and she has curated exhibitions for multiple galleries, including TWAC’s in-house programs. Palmer is also a published arts writer and has served as a juror for numerous art competitions.
A selection of paintings, small matted original works, and prints will be available for purchase during the exhibition, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The Woodlands Arts Council.
Exhibition Dates/Hours:
October 28 – October 30, 2025
Tuesday – Thursday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
TWAC Exhibition Space
9450 Grogans Mill Rd., Ste. 160
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Artist website: https://annettepalmerart.com/