ROBERT MULLENIX “TREELINE”  EXHIBIT HEADLINES FEBRUARY’S SECOND FRIDAY AT THE OXFORD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER

Robert Mullenix’s exhibit, Treeline, opens with a reception at 6 pm on February 10, 2010 at the Oxford Community Arts Center. Treeline reflects Mullenix's dual interests in photography and painting. At times, his pieces are revelations of emotional states. More frequently, they are the result of deliberations regarding the endeavor of painting itself—painting in the age of mechanical reproduction. 

On the surface, the paintings' content is rather stark, dense forest scenes. There is a forbidding and ominous presence to the composition in some of the work, which Robert highlights with titles drawn from literature and Scripture, such as, long watch, and hour come 'round, and through it all darkly. These works speak to the primordial mind and spirit, the lost-and-found part that, even in our suburbs and cities, dimly remembers the terror of the forest. 

There is a placid tranquility in other works. Mullenix’s technique gives the sense of depth and space, of near and far, of sharp foregrounds and deep, hidden distances. Mullinex also exudes a playfulness with his craft. “I love paint….. getting my hands dirty, and attempting to solve visual puzzles I incessantly set for myself,” he says.  (Excerpts taken from 39STEEPS review of Mullenix work ) 

The Second Friday event on February 10, also includes a group exhibit of Fiber Artists including work by Joyce Ponder, Kathy Baxter, Nelly Bly Cogan, Pamela Howard, Carol Burke and Linda Kramer. “Making quilts is about discovering the artist within me, and challenging myself to create beautiful objects that are visually exciting.” Joyce Ponder says when discussing her work. “ Some of my work is the result of an idea incubating for many months before it begins to materialize in the wee hours of the morning when it’s difficult to decipher dream from reality. Then, finally it appears.” 

Quilting is only one style of fiber arts being represented. Woven pieces, re-purposed fibers, and paper pieces are all included.  In addition, several featured exhibits will open with a reception to meet the artists at 6:00 pm. 


OCAC’s Second Fridays Art Evening is a celebration of the arts. From 6 to 10 pm, this free monthly event features live music, exhibits of visual art, a book reading by 3-time award winning author, licensed Medical Massage Therapist, and self-care expert Gini Maddocks. Deep Midwest is bringing their vibrant sound to the Oxford Community Arts Center's ballroom at 8 pm.  There will also be open studios on the third floor and the Art Shop will be open from 5:30 to 9 pm, giving guests the opportunity to view creative art space, as well as purchase one-of-a-kind artwork directly from the artists.  


Ballroom Dance, with Nancy Sturgeon and Janet Holmes offering gentle instruction, also begins at 8 pm in the North Parlor, with open dancing between 9 and 10pm. (There is a small $5 fee but no sign-up is required.) 

The Oxford Community Arts Center is located at 10 S. College Avenue, in Oxford, Ohio. For additional information about Second Friday, or about the Arts Center itself contact 513-524-8506, email info@oxarts.org, or visit their website at www.oxarts.org.