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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The Sooner seen
Oklahoma’s long and abiding love affair with the movies dates back nearly to the dawn of cinema itself. Will Rogers was the biggest movie star of his day, and fellow Oklahomans like Tom Mix and Gene Autry weren’t far behind. Cimarron, which depicted the 1889 Land Run, was one of the earliest Oscar winners for […]
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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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Vault of Walt
Many big names can be found in the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman: van Gogh, Monet, Piglet. Wait … Piglet? The Winnie the Pooh character and his popped balloon are the focus of just one animation cel among 83 that constitute the venue’s latest exhibition, A Century of Magic: The Animation of […]
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Young at art
Now in its second decade, the annual exhibit Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still returns Friday and Saturday. Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition started Momentum 11 years ago to showcase young artists statewide. All featured artists are age 30 or under. “Momentum gives you a sense of what young artists in Oklahoma are creating,” said Kelsey Karper, […]
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New frame
“Certain people are intimidated by going to the gallery,” Reynolds said. “Others have this hesitation. I think we are just connecting the gap.” The Edmond resident stressed that 80 percent of her clients don’t go to physical galleries, a common site of sales for artists. Her teaching experience convinced her there is a place for […]
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Shortt stuff
When he was a child, Carl Shortt Jr. remembers taking long trips with his family. His father would hand the camera off to him and his siblings, Mark and Linda, giving each a roll of film. Ever since, he has made it a point to snag photographs while traveling. “There’s always something to take a […]
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‘Now’ or never
City Arts Center’s annual fundraiser exhibit, formally known as “Café City Arts,” is back, but with a new name, “Art Now.” At Friday’s event, patrons are able to view and purchase art, as well as speak with the local artists. Proceeds go toward the center’s Eleanor Kirkpatrick Gallery so admission can remain free year-round. A […]