For November's First Friday Art Stroll, Ars Visualis (f/k/a Whitespace) and officeevolution are pleased to present an exhibition of new drawings by KATIE STRADER, entitled
IDENTITY FLUX
OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, Nov. 3 / 6 - 9 p.m.
According to Webster's Dictionary identity is a” fact of being”.
"I used to equate that with titles; woman, mother, artist etc... I look at my past and realize who I thought I was, was really a construct. The conglomeration of my upbringing, what I’d been taught to believe, who I associated with, and who I thought others wanted me to be. The title of the identity I chose was something to hide behind. A generalized idea of me that was safe to show the world, concealing my true passions. I wanted it to be fixed, easy to understand. But it was false, and I felt false.
This series is an acknowledgment to the complexity of self, as well as an attempt to embrace authenticity in “being”. Because “being” is in motion, it is fluid. Each layer of rice paper is a part of me and only when combined do I begin to see the truth of my identity."
is located at 221 Historic 25th St. in downtown Ogden.
The exhibition will open with a reception for the artist on
Friday, Nov. 3 from 6-9 p.m.,
coinciding with Ogden City Arts' First Friday Art Stroll.
The reception is free and open to the public.
The exhibition may also be viewed from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
M-F through November 25 (excepting TH Nov 23).
About the presenter: Ars Visualis, formerly known as Whitespace, is a social enterprise that produces and produces events, programs, and exhibitions for the purpose of developing artist-audience relationships in north central Utah.
COLLIN NOORTMANN CHANDLER
Amateur P***ography CLOSING TOMORROW at 4pm.
Curation is word commonly associated with art, but applies broadly to what we as individuals, families, communities and societies include or exclude, display or hide, value or ignore.
The shared theme of the two series represented in this show is our power to create via our discernment, consciously or otherwise.
exhibition on display @ officeevolution thru Nov. 2.
Also, TONIGHT ONLY .... don't miss this Professional Development seminar...
Wednesday, Nov. 1 / 6 - 7 p.m.
D. Scott Patria, a seasoned, high-energy Arts Professional addresses whether / how to approach and work with galleries, personal branding and marketing, and alternative revenue models. Chock full of examples and resources, this presentation will help lay the groundwork for success as an independent artist.
@ Union Station
2501 Wall Ave. // Wattis Dumke Room
free and open to the
