Ken Little and Cathy Cunningham- Little

 Beauty and The Beast 

Opening Date: September 5, 2025

Closing Date: November 7, 2025

Exhibit Opening Reception: Friday, September 5, 2025, 5-8pm

Closing Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5-8 pm

Location: cactus BARN

613 Mission Street

San Antonio, TX 78210; 

On view by appointment:

September 5 - November 7, 2025

Please call - 210-872-2364 for an appointment

cactusBARN is pleased to  presents Beauty And The Beast, a dynamic two-person exhibition featuring acclaimed artists Ken Little and Cathy Cunningham-Little, on view from September 5 through November 7, 2025. This special collaboration marks the first time in over a decade that the husband-and-wife team will share an exhibition space, offering viewers a unique juxtaposition of their distinct artistic visions.

Beauty And The Beast examines nature within our current environment—its splendor, fragility, and untamed energy. Ken Little’s work incorporates taxidermy animals, reimagined with his signature craftsmanship and conceptual edge, while Cathy Cunningham-Little contributes a suspended mobile that captures movement, light, and the shifting interplay of natural forces. Together, their works create a dialogue about the duality of the natural world—simultaneously serene and unpredictable.

Ken Little is known for his skillful manipulation of found materials, often transforming them into thought-provoking sculptures that address culture, identity, and nature. His works have been exhibited nationally and are included in numerous public and private collections.

Cathy Cunningham-Little is an artist whose work often engages with  light and perception. Through delicate structures and thoughtful use of materials, she invites viewers to experience the ephemeral qualities of nature and time.  

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Cathy Cunningham-Little

Cascading Fall 

Cathy Cunningham-Little’s spite specific glass installation transforms light, color, and shadow in San Antonio’s King William neighborhood

The installation features an exterior wall of dichroic glass pieces arranged in successive rows on stainless steel rods. These glass elements respond to shifts in wind and the changing angles of the sun, casting prismatic colors, shadows, and rippling light patterns onto the surrounding surfaces. The result is a continuously evolving visual experience that transforms with the natural elements, creating a “caustic” effect reminiscent of moving water.

Cathy Cunningham-Little is known for her masterful use of light, glass, and reflections to explore perception and change. Her work invites viewers to slow down and engage with the subtle shifts in their environment, blending art with natural phenomena. She has exhibited widely and is recognized for her innovative approaches to public and private art projects.

cactusBARN is an independent artist run exhibition space that is located in the King

William neighborhood. Established by Leigh Anne Lester and Jayne Lawrence in 2023.

Gallery Website: www.cactusbarn.org

Instagram: @cactusbarn2023 

Email: info@cactusbraspace.com

Image: Ken Little & Cathy Cunningham-Little, Beauty and The Beast, 2025