Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery

Each month, the Equality Center gallery spotlights work by local artists. Meet the artist at our First Thursdays gallery openings, 6:00 – 9:00 pm on the first Thursday of every month. 

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2021 Art Exhibits

March 2021

Audrey Byrd: “The Divine Feminine”
“My bold colors and textures act to accentuate the femininity that is often so harshly judged and censored by the public eye. My main goal as a painter is to help people fall in love with their beauty and recognize their divinity. I use all reclaimed + repurposed canvases, frames, and miscellaneous oddities to create my pieces, in an effort to be as sustainable (and unique) as possible. I love manipulating my supplies to create one-of-a-kind paintings and sculptures that leave my viewers thinking “how did she do that?” and inspire them to try creating their own masterpieces.”
“I am a native Tulsan in my second year of medical school at OSU-COM, with hopes of becoming an obstetrician and gynecologist. I have always been an artist of sorts, mainly photography and 2-D art, but I picked up painting in March of 2020 when COVID restrictions began. Now, it has blossomed into a full-blown business that helps me make the most of my study breaks. A lot of what I hope to embody in my medical practice is reflected in my art – that women deserve to feel sexy and powerful and worthy; that they deserve to celebrate their beauty and feel empowered in their skin. I want to use color and texture to accentuate the parts of femininity that I sometimes struggle to appreciate about myself. More than anything, my work has helped me accept my beauty and power and helps me feel confident enough to empower other women in my professional life. I hope to incorporate creativity and artistry into my medical career to inspire change in the world of medicine.” - Audrey Byrd