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In our unpredictable world, we require a degree of equilibrium, and the upcoming exhibition at the Gallery at Liggett Studios features two photographers whose creations could not be more dissimilar.
Sam Joyner will display his traditional black-and-white photographs that encapsulate the classic composition, graphic lines, texture, and essence of the pieces he has become known for throughout the years. He mentions he is “seeking that revealing light that initiates the magic to unfold” in his artwork. He triumphs in bringing it to fruition with this collection of building interiors that highlight geometric patterns.
Over the last 35 years, Joyner has learned from master photographers Bruce Barnbaum, John Sexton, Ruth Bernhard, among others at 14 educational centers, including the Ansel Adams Photography Workshop in Yosemite, California; the Maine Photographic Workshop in Rockport, Maine; and the Oklahoma Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain.
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Joyner’s artwork has been juried into numerous exhibitions, earning various accolades, including Best of Show at the 1995 Lawton Arts for All Festival and juror’s awards during the 1998 and 1999 Tulsa Mayfest Invitational Gallery Exhibition. His creations have been showcased in three solo exhibitions at the McMahon Gallery, Leslie Powell Gallery in Lawton, the Capitol Building Gallery in Oklahoma City, and in various collective exhibitions across the state, including the M.A. Doran Gallery, Gilcrease Museum, and Hardesty Art Center in Tulsa. The artist has also been featured in Nimrod Literary Journal.
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Joyner is retired from his role as a United States magistrate judge in Tulsa. According to the artist: “Despite the dark and discouraging elements, the photographer’s unique challenge is to transcend the cliches and stereotypes of our overvisualized, media-influenced reality and uncover the signs of ‘yes’ — to unveil scenes of awe, surprise, and curiosity with sincerity — to discover the subtle beauty of coherence, rhythm, and order. When the camera and the one who winks its eye perform their tasks expertly, the photograph can exceed the literal and resonate with the timeless and universal. Metaphor frequently features in the process. Light, line, and form convey meanings that extend beyond the subject.”
The second photographer, Michael McRuiz, investigates the external aspects of residences. “These
“Images are a collection of 25-40 distinct photographs merging effortlessly into a single composition,” remarks McRuiz. “Each creates a dreamlike setting that invites interpretation from the observer.”
Every image in this latest collection by McRuiz represents a fusion of surrealism and fantasy that investigates the essence of dwellings and households, the inhabitants residing within them, and their interactions with their surroundings. McRuiz’s art conveys the message, “observe, our world is on the brink of transformation” and stresses the necessity to maintain equilibrium between dystopia and utopia for our mental well-being.
McRuiz is an award-winning creator and photographer. A resident of Tulsa, he concluded his tenure at Tulsa Community College, where he served as an assistant professor of digital media. Before joining TCC, he instructed art, photography, and digital media at Union Public Schools and worked as a photojournalist for the Tulsa World. He pursued painting at the University of Tulsa, acquiring BFA and MA credentials, and focused on art education at Northeastern State University.
The accolades and exhibitions of McRuiz are equally notable, featuring the esteemed Photographer’s Forum Annual Spring Photography Competition and subsequent inclusion in the Annual Best of Photography from 2014 to 2016.
Utilizing Photoshop, he generates digital composites that serve as critiques of the increase in extremism. This is accomplished by employing unexpected juxtaposition of elements to create conflict. By delving into the disorder, anxiety, and insanity that encompass our lives, these pieces illustrate tensions with the aim of eliciting an emotional reaction from the viewer.
Both exhibitions will debut concurrently on Friday, Jan. 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Gallery at Liggett Studios, located at 314 S. Kenosha Ave., and will run through Jan. 30. Following the opening, gallery hours will be 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays and 5-8 p.m. on Thursdays. For further details: liggettstudio.com.
McRuiz will conduct a session on his Photoshop techniques on Sunday, Jan. 12 from 2-5 p.m. at Liggett Studios. Join McRuiz as he unveils his Photoshop strategies and methods that bring his imaginative visuals to life. His intricate artworks will be deconstructed and analyzed comprehensively. He will share insights into his artistic journey to assist you in elevating your digital creations. In this workshop, you will acquire skills in creating masks, adjustment layers, merging multiple images, artificial intelligence methods, and much more. A foundational knowledge of Photoshop is advantageous but not mandatory. Attendees may bring a laptop with Photoshop installed, though this is not required. Please bring a notebook and your inquisitiveness. Register at liggettstudio.com/25/surrealism.
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Steve Liggett is the proprietor of Liggett Studios in Tulsa.
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