The Owsley Moment

Vivid descriptions of art on display in our part of the state

An abstract painting with vertical rows of rounded, brick-like shapes in various bold colors including browns, blues, reds, purples, and golds, arranged in a grid-like pattern with textured brushstrokes.

S04 E05 – June Edmonds, Convictions I, 2019

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In Convictions I, artist June Edmonds reimagines the American flag using bold, textured brushstrokes and rich tones of brown to center Black American history and challenge traditional narratives of freedom and identity. Part of a larger series, the 2019 work reflects on civil rights, conviction, and the enduring fight for equality.

 

Research by Stephanie Breeze
Voiced by Blake Chapman

Produced by Blake Chapman in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.

Music used in this episode:
Fanfare for the Common Man
Composed by Aaron Copland
Performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Original air date: June 6, 2025

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Created by Ball State School of Art professor Dr. Lara Kuykendall, The Owsley Moment is a brief, informative program that describes one work in the David Owsley Museum of Art's collection every week. Each Moment takes the listener on a small adventure, often telling the history of the piece, recounting the life of the artist, or vividly detailing the characteristics of the work.

The Owsley Moments are written by Ball State art history students. They are produced in collaboration with the David Owsley Museum of Art and Indiana Public Radio and are voiced by Ball State students.

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