Midnight Art Festival Brings Artists Together in Virtual Galleries

Artists and visitors gathered in Carda Station for the first virtual Midnight Art Festival, where a gallery tour brought the stories behind the work into the conversation.

Presented by ArtForce in the Road Art universe, the two-day event combined exhibitions with opportunities to meet creators from the Midnight community. During the opening day, participants discussed photography, family memories and a digital art concept inspired by Midnight imagery.

Remembering BonePool Through Art

One stop on the gallery tour was dedicated to BonePool, whose work was included in his memory. Road Art founder JCoco showed visitors his photographs and recalled his support for the community and its earlier art shows.

The tour also featured Jimbo James, a Road Art administrator and co-host who spoke about being encouraged by JCoco to experiment with photography. Jimbo, who is also a chef, presented a photograph of flowers that he described as an early work he was happy with.

Another piece, Generational Poverty, began with a photograph of a miniature hamburger prepared at work. Its title plays on the phrase “generational wealth,” an expression often used in conversations about crypto.

Mona Mulligan Shares the Stories Behind Her Work

Mona Mulligan discussed art influenced by the culture and landscapes of Louisiana, where she moved after living in Canada. She described how places and memories find their way into her images.

An old barn in one piece evokes memories of the past, while a house beneath an oak tree reflects the Louisiana scenery that has come to feel like home. Mona also described a work inspired by the experiences of her husband, Thomas Mulligan, known in the community as Tom Jon.

The couple shared a connection to another Midnight community project. Mona explained that she designed the Midnight Radio logo after Tom Jon suggested a speaker with a moon at its center.

Poetry was part of the program as well. A participant read a poem titled Mama after introducing an approach to writing grounded in personal experience and family.

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Digital Mosaics and the Carda Station Galleries

The first day also included a presentation of Mosaic Relics, a digital art concept inspired by Midnight imagery. Its creator described the pieces as imagined remnants of ancient mosaic floors, with cracked and missing tiles suggesting the passage of time.

The designs explore ideas including freedom of expression, association and trade. The artist also discussed interactive elements that would allow a viewer to explore a darkened image with a virtual light.

The project remains in development. Its creator outlined an idea for 25 pieces, some potentially intended as gifts for community members, while noting that the technical requirements for a possible future release on Midnight still need to be checked.

The festival took place across Carda Station’s virtual spaces, including the Road Art galleries. The program also included a treasure hunt, artist conversations and other activities. The galleries remain open for visitors to explore beyond the live program.