by Vanessa Stewart on July 6, 2009 (photo by Brani Dolls, available under a CC license)

Alison Polk, art show, Brent Logdson, Brittany Momyer, Dreamer Concepts Studio and Foundation, Exhibits, fashion show, Jamie McCarty, Kelsey McMurray, Lauren Singrey, Norman, Oklahoma, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Trami Nguyen, When Barbie Met Siouxsie

Dreamer Concepts Studio & Foundation (DCSF), a non-profit art gallery located at 324 East Main Street in downtown Norman, is hosting the opening reception for Dreamer 20: When Barbie met Siouxsie on Friday, July 10th from 6-10pm. The exhibit will open to the public that evening in conjunction with DCSF’s annual fashion show. The fashion show will begin at 7:30pm featuring designs by the Dreamer 20 featured artists, outfits from Campus Corner’s clothing boutique, Blush, and hair and make-up by Norman’s own Lollie’s Beauty Bar located in Redbud Plaza.

Jamie McCarty, guest curator for Dreamer 20: When Barbie met Siouxsie, will return to Norman from studying at Parsons, the New School for design, NYC to share her latest fashions along with a video installation, paintings, sketches, clothing, jewelry and handbags made by local artists. Featured artists for Dreamer 20 include Brent Logsdon of oddfab studio workshop, Jamie McCarty, Kelsey McMurray, Brittany Momyer, Trami Nguyen, Alison Polk and Lauren Singrey.

Dreamer 20: When Barbie met Siouxsie comes from the idea of taking two things that are completely opposite i.e. super-girlie fashion queen Barbie, and over the top, outrageous, often offensive, and powerful punk icon Siouxsie Sioux, of Siouxsie and the Banshees and combining them for an interesting result. How would Barbie dress to attend a sex pistols show? How would Siouxsie dress for a dream date with Ken?

Brent Logdson
Brent Logsdon graduated OU with a BA in interior design and has a varied portfolio spanning two decades. His recent work has shown a focus on stenciling and other graffiti – influenced spray paint techniques. This project was underway at oddfab studio/workshop when the call to artists went out concerning Dreamer 20, and Brent felt it was a good match for his motivation for the Big Pink Bandsaw.

Jamie McCarty
Jamie McCarty is a fashion designer and the guest curator for Dreamer 20: When Barbie met Siouxsie. The idea is an extension of her junior thesis collection at Parsons, the New School for design. She will be presenting a women’s wear collection that is based on the idea of picture perfect girly girl Barbie meeting and becoming influenced by punk icon Siouxsie Sioux.

Kelsey McMurray
Kelsey McMurray is the head designer of Conundrum Clothing, a unique teen/young adult line and just recently started Uccello Piccolo, her baby/children’s wear line. She will be presenting a women’s wear collection based on the When Barbie met Siouxsie theme.

Brittany Momyer
Brittany Momyer of Claude & Monique bags has been making stick bags for drummers and handbags since she was 18. She uses a variety of materials, whatever is lying around, in a creative way to add to the uniqueness of her designs. A broad age range of women like Claude & Monique bags, but the majority market are teens and young adult women.

Trami Nguyen
Trami Nguyen works with paint, lithography, and sculpture. Her compositions are discovered through breaking up and assimilating forms of the human figure and nature. Her pieces contain a repeating motif of the perpetual cycle of the self conquering and self defeat all humans face. Her work is meant to evoke a waking dream.

Alison Polk
Alison Polk is a local artist; her work includes fashion accessories and photography. All of Alison’s work for When Barbie met Siouxsie revolves around the punk rock Barbie theme. It will include headbands, brooches, and photography.

Lauren Singrey
Lauren Singrey is a Norman artist who began painting modern abstracts on canvas in 2002 after studying layering acrylics and color theory. Her influences include artists Robert Delaunay and Mark Rothko.Driven by her love of pop culture and fashion. Lauren launched Ploom Accessories in 2008 after a popular response from friends and local boutiques to create “classic accessories for the modern debutante”. She strives to evolve her fashion designs and artwork by maintaining a fresh look and always having a creative perspective on life.

This event was made possible by the wonderful support of DCSF members, Republic Bank & Trust, Fancy That, Othello’s, Native Roots Market, Blush, Lollie’s Beauty Bar and Coach’s Brewhouse.

DCSF’s mission is to encourage, promote and provide opportunities for growth for new artists in our community. For more information or questions concerning DCSF or this event, please contact DCSF at 405.701.0048/info@dreamerconcepts.org or visit our web site: www.dreamerconcepts.org.

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