“Building Belonging” is a group exhibition featuring the work of five transplants to Oklahoma.
Northwestern First Stop for Art Exhibit “Building Belonging” is open through Nov. 21 in room 218 in Jesse Dunn building.
The exhibit will begin in Alva and continue to venues across the state. You can see the exhibit spotlighted at the University of Oklahoma, the Pogue Gallery at East Central University in Ada among many others.
“Building Belonging” comprises five pieces created by five artists who moved to Oklahoma. These artists include Thomas Cornell, an assistant professor of visual art at Northwestern; Christyn Overstake, assistant professor of art at East Central; Leticia R. Bajuyo, an assistant professor in the School of Visual Arts at the University of Oklahoma; Leticia R. Bajuyo, an assistant professor in the School of Visual Arts at the University of Oklahoma; Leticia R. Bajuyo, an assistant professor in the School of Visual Arts at the University of Oklahoma; and Cassidy Frye, assistant professor and studio manager at Tulsa Community College.
Cornell is featuring two pieces. The inspiration for these pieces come from his recent studies of “notations of humans being and invasive species.”
Cornell said he thought about “the extended ramification of humans hurting the animals.” Cornell’s work among many other artists showcases a form of Oklahoma from different points of views.
The gallery is located on the second floor of Jesse Dunn on the south side of the building. It is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.