PRESS RELEASE: The love of art is in the air at the Paseo Arts & Creativity Center


The Paseo Arts & Creativity Center sends this information as posted below:


Oklahoma City, OK (Jan 30, 2025) – The Paseo Arts Association is hosting three new exhibitions that will open on Feb 7 during First Friday Gallery Walk. These shows will be on display at the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center, 3024 Paseo. These shows include The Art of Wandering in Gallery I, the PAA Members’ Show in Gallery II and The Trees and Me in Gallery III.

The Art of Wandering is the exhibit of landscape painter Greg Stone. Inspired by casual travels and spontaneous exploration, Stone intends to highlight the beauty of unexpected places found along backroads and rural paths. With scenes ranging from quiet creeks to open fields and winding country roads, “The Art of Wandering” is a celebration of discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary. When painting landscapes, Stone breaks down the scene to essential components, whether they are shapes or patterns of light, he believes the elements of the painting are what help capture the mood and feeling of the particular place. Stone theorizes that if his process can help capture an environment into a painting, then this can inspire his viewers to slow down, pay attention and appreciate what the nature world has to offer.

Every year, the Paseo Arts Association showcases the talents of its supportive members with an exclusive juried show: The PAA Members’ Show. This year, the show features work of all mediums from 40 local artists. It was juried by Clint Stone, an artist with over 25 years of creative experience. During that time, Stone has performed roles in organizations such as the Philbrook Museum of Art, the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center and the Individual Arts of Oklahoma. In 2024, Stone returned to creative works and launched the Clint Stone Creative Projects.

In a tribute to Will Rogers and his eponymous park in Oklahoma City, photographer SJ Barrymore presents The Trees and Me. A passionate photographer, SJ Barrymore began his journey with film photography on the streets of San Francisco. As time went on, photography became less of a priority to Barrymore, who was prompted to take a break from the medium due to personal experiences. In 2020, the purchase of a new camera prompted him to break a 15-year hiatus and re-immerse himself in the medium. For his first project since his break, Barrymore decided to capture the beauty and atmosphere of Will Rogers Park. Over six months, Barrymore captured images symbolizing how subtle beauty can be immersive and teach about the natural world around you.

For more information, call the Paseo Arts Association at (405) 525-2688 or email amanda@thepaseo.org. Visit thepaseo.org/join for membership information.


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