Untitled [ArtSpace]
1 NE 3rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
P: 405.815.9995 F: 405.232.9995
www.1ne3.org
Opening: January 11 and running through February 23, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY—Art meets function at the upcoming exhibition Dinner in the Deuce at Untitled ArtSpace. Referencing the historic Deep Deuce neighborhood where the gallery is located, this unique exhibition experience includes over a dozen themed dinner tables created by artists from Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. The exhibit showcases how practical objects can be viewed as artistic sculpture. The artists handcrafted everything from the silverware to the chairs to the tablecloths and their work blends the ingenuity and design that can be brought to everyday life.
Each of the tables has a separate theme and group of artists who brought their individual talents to their unique table. Their approaches to the simple concept of a table, chairs, plates, and utensils are a diverse combination of cultures and materials. The “Farmer’s Table,” for example, develops the idea of sustainability through the technique of “Himitsu-Bako,” a traditional Japanese puzzle box. The tables and chairs are made from reclaimed or recycled materials and the table runners and linens are woven from natural fibers. Another table, “Nights in White Satin,” is named after the famous Moody Blues song and has a swirled glass mosaic table illuminated by an LED light. “Modern Romantic” updates the idea of a picnic in the forest and incorporates natural elements like wood, clay, and water. Other tables include “Poised al Fresco,” which simulates dining underneath an Oklahoma Panhandle night sky, “Samurai Gothic,” which has the table hovering over a simulated koi pond, and “Drum Stick Dinette,” which is a cross between a drum kit and Russian nesting eggs.
The tables range from the elaborate to the delicate and reflect the different ways people share a meal. By bringing together a variety of artists to a single project, viewers can see how various artistic forms interact and how each artistic technique contributes to a cohesive setting. Dinner in the Deuce opens on January 11 and runs through February 23.
Untitled ArtSpace is a not-for-profit arts organization in downtown Oklahoma City committed to stimulating new ideas and creative thought through contemporary art. Untitled ArtSpace is dedicated to providing access to quality exhibitions, educational programs, performances, and publications and to involving the community in collaborative outreach efforts. Untitled ArtSpace’s exhibitions are free and open to the public Tues-Thurs 11 am–6 pm, Fri 11 am–8 pm, and Sat 11 am–4 pm at 1 Northeast 3rd Street in Oklahoma City.
For more information about Untitled ArtSpace or Dinner in the Deuce, visitwww.1ne3.org or call 405.815.9995.
