Tulsa artist finds city an “invigorating environment”
27-year-old Ralph Weidling was working long hours at an industrial job, when travel and an opportunity combined to re-ignite his creative passion. He has found Tulsa to be the invigorating environment to nurture that creativity through a variety of materials and expressions. His work is featured in the May Oklahomans for Equality showcase and exhibit of local artists.
Weidling’s work in metal and glass, wall pieces, free standing works and some even functional art are all coming from a place of optimism and beauty. The exhibit is titled, “Colors of a Rogue City Resident”.
His expression in his art is echoed in his written musings: “There’s this beautiful world and it’s waiting for you… just let it in and let it out. Don’t be shy, let those colors shine bright; it’s going to take a lot of light to win this fight!
“The beauty & power of the Rogue City … a small blue bubble of Change…. resistance, rising up for the rights & equality for all! The front lines for the decade long battle of Marriage Equality in Oklahoma that was rightfully won!”
The May Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) showcase and exhibit of local artists at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center (621 E. 4th Street in downtown Tulsa) begins with a reception on Thursday, May 4 from 6-9 p.m. and continues throughout the month.
There will be a door prize drawn of the artist’s work.
Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. www.okeq.org
Copyright 2017 The Gayly – April 30, 2017 @ 2:10 p.m.