“My practice explores aspects of human culture and information, in both narrative and dialog driven context,” London Huser said. “My work expresses ideas of distillation, dissection, examination, and archival practices related to intrinsic data and biopower. I am attracted to using materials such as blood, my body, and language in a way to exploit tension […]
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PRESS RELEASE Plaza District announces Plaza Support Fund and live stream event
The Plaza District is raising money to support retail and restaurant employees whose incomes are directly affected by district wide business closings due to the effects of the Coronavirus. The Plaza Support Fund aims to raise $16,000, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to workers in the district. The fundraiser will culminate in an […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Ann Dawkins
“My work is a visual investigation of the disconnection one can feel with their body. As a human, it can often feel that your body is an external object that is not within your control; that your physical being is prison or an enemy that is unpredictable, vulnerable, and susceptible to outside forces of evil, […]
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Children’s authors read their books online
We’ve been self-isolating for weeks now, and we’re all starting to get stir-crazy, but we have to admit that parents and caretakers of small children have most likely been feeling that way since day three. Luckily, children’s authors understand and have taken to the internet to distract your little monsters so you can get a […]
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Paseo’s First Friday art walk goes virtual
Artists in The Paseo Arts District haven’t given up on First Friday just because COVID-19 has forced us all to stay home and avoid contagion. Little D Gallery owner Denise Duong and artist and builder Gabriel Friedman’s Just in Quarantime: A Group Art Show Live Stream show features T.O. Bowman on display for the first […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Rubén
“My work is influenced by nothing more than moments that I enjoy; inspired by color, composition and emotion. These are people, places and things. What you see are moments captured when I happen to have a camera with me. Some of these were shot on 35mm and the others digital,” Rubén said. To see more […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Tony McMillan
“At first I wanted to do a series of black and whites. But as time went on in quarantine, I felt like I needed color and some life much like adding a plant in your house for fresh air. I think it’s extremely important to keep a good frame of mind during this time, so […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: NGHBRS
“I pulled a few old pieces that I did for my show at DNA Galleries last year.I was exploring themes of isolation. In our new climate, I thought these pieces took on new meaning,” said Aaron Cahill, a.k.a. NGHBRS. “My work explores the process of encoding, storage, and retrieval of information. I’m showing how our […]
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Artist of the Quarantine: Marissa Raglin
“I create ethereal, whimsical collage works of art. Creating with images delicately removed with a cutting blade from vintage magazines, books, and postcards, I work exclusively with unaltered imagery. The images are compiled and become unified, telling one story. Negative space in my work provides the images with room for conversation; the crisp background acts […]
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Norman Arts Council releases Norman-themed coloring pages
With all the uncertainty and extra stress surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is trying to find things to do to keep us busy and stay sane. March 19, Norman Arts Council released a set of coloring sheets based on its public art and events. The coloring pages are a great activity whether you’re trying to […]