Midnight Art Festival Bring Artists Together for Virtual Galleries

Artists and visitors gather for Carda Station for the first virtual Midnight Art Festival, where one gallery tour bring the stories wey dey behind the work enter the conversation.

Presented by ArtForce inside the Road Art universe, the two-day event join exhibitions with chances to meet creators from the Midnight community. During the opening day, participants discuss photography, family memories and one digital art concept wey Midnight imagery inspire.

Remembering BonePool Through Art

One stop for the gallery tour dedicate to BonePool, and dem include him work to honor him memory. Road Art founder JCoco show visitors him photographs and remember how him support the community and earlier art shows.

The tour also feature Jimbo James, Road Art administrator and co-host, wey talk about how JCoco encourage am to try photography. Jimbo, wey also be chef, present one photograph of flowers wey him describe as early work wey him happy with.

Another piece, Generational Poverty, start with one photograph of miniature hamburger wey dem prepare for work. The title play on the phrase “generational wealth,” one expression wey people dey use often for crypto conversations.

Mona Mulligan Shares the Stories Behind Her Work

Mona Mulligan talk about art wey the culture and landscapes of Louisiana influence, where she move go after she live for Canada. She describe how places and memories dey enter her images.

One old barn for one piece bring back memories of the past, while one house under oak tree reflect the Louisiana scenery wey don begin feel like home. Mona still describe one work wey her husband, Thomas Mulligan, known inside the community as Tom Jon, him experiences inspire.

The couple share connection to another Midnight community project. Mona explain say na she design the Midnight Radio logo after Tom Jon suggest speaker wey get moon for the center.

Poetry join the program too. One participant read poem titled Mama after e introduce one approach to writing wey stand for personal experience and family.

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Digital Mosaics and the Carda Station Galleries

The first day also include presentation of Mosaic Relics, one digital art concept wey Midnight imagery inspire. The creator describe the pieces as imagined remnants of ancient mosaic floors, with cracked and missing tiles wey suggest the passage of time.

The designs explore ideas like freedom of expression, association and trade. The artist also discuss interactive elements wey go allow viewer to explore darkened image with virtual light.

The project still dey development. The creator outline idea for 25 pieces, some fit be gifts for community members, and e note say dem still need to check the technical requirements for possible future release on Midnight.

The festival happen across Carda Station’s virtual spaces, including the Road Art galleries. The program also include treasure hunt, artist conversations and other activities. The galleries still open make visitors explore beyond the live program.