contnued from pg. 11 “What is so important about Momentum and other similar programs is that it allows young artists to make that first, difficult step of getting their art out to an audience,” said Gavaghan. For all three artists, Momentum is a major showcase and, as Stone said, “introspection, experimentation and good craftsmanship can be expected from all three artists.” Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still will be held March 4-5, 2011 at the Farmer’s Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave. in Oklahoma City. For more information and to view video interviews with the Momentum Spotlight artists, visit www.MomentumOklahoma.org. n Sasha Spielman is a freelance writer, who has covered a variety of stories from entertainment to hard news. She currently hosts an online travel show and in her spare time writes for magazines.
(above right) Sarah Engel in her Norman studio. (below right) Sarah Engel, Norman, Buffaltopia Map, Circa 1500, a part of her Momentum Spotlight project Ghosts of Buffaltopia Past, Present, and Future.
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