Explore the power of the in-between.

Free Artist Reception: Thursday, February 6, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Across Spaces, featuring the innovative works of OVAC Member, Irmgard Geul and Farooq Karim, explores experiences between physical, emotional, and conceptual spaces. Visitors are invited to contemplate the feeling of being “in between”. Geul’s airy embroidery paintings and Karim’s sculptural paper blossoms provide space for contemplating how to traverse divides and navigate changing circumstances. This collaborative exhibition illustrates the power of art as a vehicle for navigating seemingly evanescent moments and discovering commonalities that can bridge our divisions.

The ongoing collaboration between Geul and Karim with a shared love for paper and fiber began in 2021 and continues to evolve.

Irmgard Geul, a Netherlands-born artist based in Pauls Valley, combines hand-stitched embroidery with acrylic painted paper, creating landscapes that reflect her rural Oklahoma surroundings. Her work, influenced by nature and her mother's career in haute couture, evokes the tactile, sensory experience of the natural world.

Farooq Karim, a Norman-based artist, uses intricately cut and glued paper to create stunning flower sculptures. His work, inspired by personal growth and healing, explores beauty and transformation. Staring with the creation of individual flowers from old maps, magazines, and letters, his art captures the essence of nature's most vibrant

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Gaylord-Pickens Museum | Oklahoma Hall of Fame