As a retired teacher, Stephney-Roberson knows firsthand how difficult it is to obtain material about Oklahoma’s black history. “During my years of teaching, I tried to find tools to use, but it was a topic that we were unable to acquire much information on,” she said. Impact highlights the men and women who played pivotal […]
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Ox rocks
Making music comes naturally to Oklahoma City brothers Sam and Ray Ashford, who made it official by s tarting a band together in 2009. With big choruses and mellow verses, Oxford Town has been described as garage blues with a hint of grudge. A reflection of their shared musical taste, their band name is taken […]
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Roboshop
Having never lost that passion for artificial intelligence, he is creating some of his own through his company, Gear Box Robots. The Oklahoma City-based business uses cast-aside items to form good-as-new, gleaming ’bots. Some serve a specific purpose, as incense burners, shelves or beverage holders, while others are designed purely for aesthetic pleasure. “We are […]
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Breast intentions
It’s not unusual for pregnant women to feel less than beautiful, and Oklahoma City artist Kelly Brinkmeyer was no exception. During her pregnancy in 2007, she channeled this frustration and killed two birds with one stone: learning to love her body while creating art — some nudity required. It was a hot July day when […]
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Fringe group
When you read, what do you see? It is inevitable that our brains are busy cooking up images to fit what we’re reading, be it a book, a poem or even a verse. In order to get a visual of these images, Fringe presents its debut exhibition, I See What You Are Saying, on Friday […]
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Promises kept
It seemed too good to be true for some skeptics, who cautioned Smith, then a student at Western Heights High School, that there was no way this thing could actually fulfill its promise. “But here it is, 20 years later, still going strong,” she said. Among the first group of students to receive the scholarship, […]
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Prairie potter
With clay, John Frank captured the essence of Oklahoma, producing state-inspired dinnerware sets and trinkets that would gain nationwide recognition for his company, Frankoma Pottery. Now, in tribute to Frank and his work, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art presents Oklahoma Clay: Frankoma Pottery. The exhibition began April 20 and runs through Sept. 16. […]
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Dharma initiative
<span style=" “> To achieve meditation, some turn to yoga or music; others indulge in sacred geometry. At the Divine Dimensions exhibition at the Third Eye Gallery inside Norman’s Ashtanga Yoga Studio, visitors can view images inspired by the latter, an ancient practice. While researching the art of sacred geometry, artist Stephen Deckard decided to […]
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Hip anatomy
Despite a common misconception that they are all about partying, hip-hop lyrics often convey important messages regarding political and social problems. At Inclusion in Art’s latest exhibition, Cipher, which opened last weekend, artists display pieces of their work inspired by hip-hop lyrics. Cipher’s first run was last year in Tulsa, but because of statewide interest, […]
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Tokyo drift
A passion for drawing and a deathly milk allergy played a role in the creation of Brandon Reierson’s design line, Lactose Intoler-Art. His work will be featured in a special show Saturday at Cafe Oasis. Growing up in Stratford, Okla., Reierson was read children’s books with vivid illustrations. He then used markers and copy paper […]