Fragment VIII

'Fragment VIII' by Byron Perdue Jr, Hand Cut Paper, Spray Paint, Ink, Works on Paper

This 26" x 29" is a irregular five sided shape with geometric abstracted patterns made from hand cut paper in black. The inside of the pentagon is divided into 12 shapes each featuring a different design. The work is situated between two pieces of glass in a black frame.

Bryon Perdue Jr is a Native American mixed media artist out of Oklahoma City who creates nonrepresentational work based on his interests in science. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2013 with his BFA in Studio Art. He is an active member of the Oklahoma arts community serving as grant reviewer for the Oklahoma Arts Council, committee member for Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition projects and past president of the nonprofit group Inclusion In Art. Through his efforts with Inclusion In Art, he has curated exhibitions in spaces such as Oklahoma Contemporary and has participated as a mentor to emerging artists. In his individual pursuits, he has had projects funded by Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition and has exhibited his work nationally and regionally.