By Darla Shelden, Metropolis Sentinel Reporter —
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Skirvin Hilton Lodge and Paseo Arts Affiliation have named Petra Germany as its ninth artist for his or her Artist in Residence SPACE program. A designer and producer of pop-culture jewellery for players, geeks, and cosplayers (costume play) via Etsy, conventions, and private commissions, Petra will work within the Skirvin’s studio house via January 2023.
“We’re delighted to have our SPACE (Skirvin Paseo Artists Creativity Exposition) program again open at The Skirvin Hilton,” stated Amanda Bleakley, govt director of the Paseo Arts Affiliation. “This can be a partnership that started in 2012 and continues to be extremely wanted and was the primary of its variety within the state of Oklahoma.”
SPACE is a singular city artist in residence program during which members of the Paseo Arts Affiliation can apply for a yearlong on-site residency in Oklahoma Metropolis’s premier downtown landmark lodge, based on Bleakley.
The Skirvin’s Artist in Residence program supplies a one in every of a form studio house the place the artist can create his/her work. This system reinforces the significance of arts in the neighborhood whereas giving lodge visitors and guests the chance to watch Oklahoma artists and take part within the inventive course of.
Because the SPACE Artist in Residence, Petra invitations visitors of all ages to an in-depth expertise with their favourite characters, which is able to supply native residents insights into numerous inventive methods which will discover sensible software within the Oklahoma movie trade, which is taking over a brand new degree of curiosity within the state, the press launch said.
Petra plans on creating an in depth costume and a collection of props monthly, with supplies sourced from native companies wherever attainable.
Impressed by totally different genres like Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historic, or Western, these would correspond with popular culture tendencies like Marvel (Black Widow), DC (Marvel Lady, The Suicide Squad), Hamilton, Incredible Beasts, and basic movies corresponding to Star Wars or Frozen.
Themed workshops for all ability ranges on costuming fundamentals corresponding to sample making, stitching, leatherworking, or EVA foam builds, will supply a brand new expertise for all members.
Visitors will be capable to view costumes, deal with props and revel in taking images with Petra in costumed character. Small equipment and craft kits will probably be out there on the market.
All tasks are household pleasant, non-hazardous, and compliant with COVID-19 security protocols.
A reception was held in Petra’s honor on July 23, on the Skirvin, positioned at One Park Avenue in Oklahoma Metropolis.
For over 100 years, the Skirvin Hilton Lodge has been a supporter of the humanities. All through its historical past, the Skirvin has showcased all the main arts organizations, together with the Oklahoma Metropolis Philharmonic, the Oklahoma Theater Heart, the Oklahoma Metropolis Ballet, and Allied Arts.
“We’re proud to once more accomplice with the Paseo Arts Affiliation showcasing our metropolis’s numerous artwork neighborhood and offering a platform to problem, enlighten and creatively have interaction our visitors,” stated Skip Harless, Normal Supervisor of The Skirvin.
“It was instantly obvious that Petra’s power and recent method to participating others together with her distinctive artwork was excellent for the restart of this program,” Harless added. “We’re thrilled to have her in our House and can’t wait for everybody to expertise Petra in motion.”
For extra info, go to skirvinhilton.com.
