Geoffrey Krawczyk describes his
Focus project for the Concept/OK: Art in Oklahoma exhibition as “part dinner
party, part political action” Breaking Bread is a performance that involves
confronting different social, political, and cultural issues facing the Native
and Non-Native communities of OK today through cooking and eating of food.
Krawczyk explained, “Both our common heritage and the challenges of
today’s environment demand serious consideration and sharing a meal is an
excellent way to begin. Part dinner party, part political action, the idea is
to come together as people and frankly address the difficulties that stand in
the way of mutual progress.”
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| Geoffrey Krawczyk preparing the table |
Growing up in a family with a disabled veteran gave him an interest in
the nature of sacrifice and violence and would greatly influence his art
practice. In 2006, he completed his BFA at the University of Oklahoma and
received his MFA in Visual Studies in 2010 from the State University of New
York - Buffalo. His work has been shown in numerous galleries and locations
throughout the world. Geoffrey is currently Assistant Professor of Art at
Southwestern OK State University and resides in Norman.
Read more in this Art Focus Oklahoma
magazine article about the Focus artists. The Concept/OK:
Art in Oklahoma exhibition opens December 16, 1-5 pm at the new Tulsa
Arts and Humanities Council’s Hardesty Arts Center. Through a partnership
with the Charlotte Street Foundation, the Focus artists will also present their
work at the La Esquina gallery in Kansas City. See www.concept-ok.org for more
information.
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