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From a meeting of two artists at Aberson Exhibits to a bicycle-themed celebration to Egyptian artifacts, June is ripe with artistic happenings.
"Arancione et turchese," by Kim Fonder
As creative director at Aberson Exhibits, Kim Fonder loves bringing people together.
“I am so happy when artists and clients meet and form a relationship,” she says.
With the goal of facilitating connections, Fonder actively recruits a myriad of different artists and says she hopes that all who show at Aberson will see Tulsa as a “vibrant, exciting community of people who are excited to learn about new perspectives and talents.”
Aberson Exhibits, circa 2008, is located on Brookside in the Center 1 shopping center. Amidst restaurants, bars and retail shops, the polished gallery space is the eye of the storm. Bathed in an abundance of natural light, the crisp, white walls play host to artists such as Joe Andoe, Eric Daigh, John Brainard and, this month, Fonder herself.
Fonder’s paintings will show alongside French-native-turned-New-Mexico-resident artist Pascal.
The pair’s work shares an organic, elemental nature that exemplifies both artists’ effortless mastery over their media.
“My inspiration is simplicity,” Pascal explains. “I work every day very hard to be simple. It is the most difficult thing for me and many artists.”
His wood-based sculptures and wall pieces are playfully structured, resulting in objects whose soothing balance and visionary design reflect the artist’s talent for simplifying without compromising his craft.
Fonder’s atmospheric, textural canvases complement Pascal and her images swell with dimension and grace. The resulting body of work is rife with conversation and the pieces engage in their own narrative, affirming and questioning one another’s aesthetic.
“Everybody can be creative and should be every day,” Pascal says. “This is the key for the serenity we need in this world.”
The tranquil dialogue between Fonder and Pascal offers the inspiration to create and the opportunity to dwell in the moment, taking time to recognize the beginnings of serenity.
Aberson Exhibits, 3514 B S. Peoria Ave. Opening reception, 6-8 p.m., June 18; 10 a.m., runway show with Zero Maria Cornejo. Guests are limited. E-mail info@abersonexhibits or visit www.abersonexhibits.com.
Also this month is the Western Cycl-o-mania and Bike-in Cinema sponsored by Living Arts of Tulsa and Tulsa Hub. June 19 marks the celebration of bicycle day, Okie-style. The celebration includes a Bike Rodeo, an art-bike event and a “Bike-in Cinema” featuring the film “Bicycle Cowboy.”
For the full day’s events and locations, visit www.tulsahub.org.
June 6 marks the opening of “To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures” in the Helmerich Gallery of Philbrook Museum of Art. Through jewelry, statuary, funerary vessels and other artifacts, the exhibition explores the ancient Egyptian belief in life after death and highlights some of the ritual preparations undertaken to ensure a satisfactory afterlife.
Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Road. Call 749-4104 or visit www.philbrook.org.
