of an assignment while others need that stability, organization, and encouragement to reach their full artistic potential. FRINGE meets those needs by bringing female artists together and holding one another accountable. They “hand out the projects� in the form of organized conceptual shows, volunteer projects and monthly gallery openings the last Friday of each month. FRINGE has recently completed renovations to their new gallery space in the downstairs portion of The Yoga Room at 4027 N Classen in Oklahoma City. A space that was once used for an office and storage has been transformed into a beautiful multi-room art gallery. The grand opening of the new space will coincide with their upcoming show I See What You Are Saying on May 18th, 6-10 pm. The premise of the show is that each artist collaborates with a writer or finds a piece of written material to create three to five inspired pieces. The participating artists have chosen writings that include poetry, novels, songs, and legal documents. Some artists have taken a literal approach by illustrating the inspiration piece while others have used the document for a
unifying theme. The varying approaches to the concept have made for a dynamic and diverse show crossing a multitude of mediums and presentation styles. More information about the artists, past shows and future endeavors can be found on their website at www.fringe-okc.com. n Krystle Brewer received her BFA from Oklahoma City University and will be pursuing her Master’s in the fall. She is currently the Project Coordinator at the Cultural Development Corporation.
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