Complicated backyard

“Backyard” (acrylic, oil, acrylic-based spray paint, paint markers and paper on canvas), by Bob Dilworth, in his show “Bob Dilworth: Backyard’’ at the Newport (R.I.) Art Museum through Dec. 31.

Partial gift of Dr. Joseph A. Chazan and partial museum purchase. Photo courtesy Newport Art Museum.

The museum says:

“Dilworth ‘draws on the memories and experiences from the [his] life in Providence and home of Lawrenceville, 50 miles south of Richmond, Virginia.; Dilworth describes his artwork as tackling ‘issues of race, culture, ethnicity, family, myths, folktales, and religious beliefs through metaphor and allegory." ‘

Memories of just people

“Self-Portrait 2021-22” (acrylic paint, fabric, paper, markers on canvas), by Bob Dilworth, in his current show, “Another Place,’’ at Cade Tompkins Projects, in Providence.

As shadows lengthen

“Venus’’ (oil and acrylic paint, acrylic ink, markers, fabric, photo transfer and rhinestones on canvas), by Bob Dilworth, in his show ‘‘Another Place,’’ at Cade Tompkins Projects, Providence, May 7-Sept. 7.

He says:

“My paintings employ an aesthetic gesture towards moments in history that run parallel to current times, often intersecting and exploring hidden and deeper meanings of my experience as an African-American male.’’