The Individual Artists of Oklahoma’s “IAO 24 Works on Paper” has traveled across the state showing contemporary pieces in a variety of media, and now is back home for its final exhibition, showing through July 27.
Twenty-four pieces by 16 Oklahoma artists were juried for the show, exhibiting a range of subject matter in paintings, collages, photography and more.
“We have such a variety of artists from all over Oklahoma. It’s a chance for people’s work to get seen in several different venues throughout the state,” said Jeff Stokes, IAO executive director.
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Michelle Martin was the show juror, and selected the pieces that are included.
“I was pleased to see a diverse cross section of work from artists working and living in Oklahoma, whether it be abstract, realism, social commentary, documentation or autobiographical subject matter,” Martin said in her juror’s statement. “The works selected demonstrate a diverse use of imagery and technique, with both traditional methods and new technologies successfully utilized.”
The show has returned to Oklahoma City after showing in Ada, Weatherford, Tonkawa and Tulsa.
“We’re proud of this show. We think it’s a nice way to get out into the community a little further,” Stokes said. “It’s good to have it back home “? a lot of the artists are from Oklahoma City.”
The IAO gallery is located at 811 N. Broadway. For more information, visit or call 232-6060.
“?Lauren Hopkins
This article appears in Jul 11-17, 2007.