Coopers’ Landing
On display in the hallway gallery at Central Bank of Boone County in downtown Columbia
November 18, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Artist Statement:
Inspired by the beauty of Cooper’s Landing and the wide Missouri River, this body of work incorporates paintings and photographs!
Artist Bio:
John Warren (Worsham) Travis is an award-winning designer and painter whose creative career spans more than 70 years. A pioneer in theatrical costume and set design, his early work in costume and scenic design shaped more than 150 productions across the U.S., including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, American Conservatory Theater, and San Francisco Ballet.
After retiring as Professor Emeritus of Dramatic Art at UC Berkeley, Travis turned to painting—studying in Paris and exhibiting in galleries across California and New York. His work reflects a lifelong exploration of light, space, and emotion, informed by deep roots in theater, architecture, and art history.
Now based in Columbia, Missouri, he continues to paint and write poetry, drawing inspiration from global art movements and the ever-evolving world around him. His current work—rooted in tradition, but always evolving—offers a window into an artist who’s never stopped exploring.
