In these spaces of public use Ive activated them into exhibition spaces. Ive done collaborations and shown my own work. All in all ive wanted to bring the community out of the gallery space into a DIY atmosphere where people are in the space for more than just the art itself. Ive colaborated with organizations such as Open MFA Houston & FLATS through these curated exhibitions
In this space, I put together a poetry show where 15 individuals submitted poems. I wanted to bring writing from a book, magazine, or phone on the walls of a modern space. From this, you can choose between reading poems and gazing at the Houston Skyline. I installed it with the intention of poems being the art work/installations on the walls.
Ryan Hollaway & sal.ma bowan.ya - a memes to cope with reality
With support from The Idea Fund, Hollaway and bowan.ya will continue to develop conversations around internet culture in Houston developed through their exhibition a memes to cope with reality. Together they will work to highlight the use of absurdism and dark humor found in memes as a coping mechanism within the digital sanctuary and showcase how memes have moved from digital jokes to a significant art form that resonates with a collective consciousness. The project will uplift original works by local Houston artists that embody the chaos, absurdity, and at times, grim humor of our human existence, bridging the gap between the interweb universe and the physical realm. This project will serve as a time and location capsule that preserves internet culture in the unique context of Houston's creative landscape.