Framing the Frontier

The American West has long served as a symbol of freedom, ruggedness, perseverance, myth, and muse. But who gets to frame that story? And how does the image of the West evolve when seen through the eyes of today’s artists?

This exhibition features Oklahoma-based artists who bring fresh perspectives to this storied region. Through photography, painting, and sculpture, these artists reflect on life in the West, depicting the West not as a static ideal but as a complex, living place shaped by tradition, environment, and identity. From intimate portraits with echoes of classic cowboy culture to portrayals inspired by modern artistic movements and pop culture, this exhibit invites viewers to reconsider what the West looks like, and how different Oklahoma artists choose to define it. Featuring works by Aldo Delara, Amy Jenkins, Bobby C. Martin, Charisa Dene Jacobs, Clayton Beavers, LaQuincey Reed, Leondre Lattimore, Pamela Winters, and Shirley Quaid

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