The Owsley Moment

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

S01 E05 – Walter Von Nessen – Lazy Boy Smokers Stand – 1930

February 9, 2017

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A convergence in utility and art, industry and craft explored with the work featured in this Moment.

Written by Zeke Brewer
Voiced by Courtney Martin
Produced by Sean Ashcraft in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.

Music used in this episode:
Le globe-trotter, Op. 358: IV. United States
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Los Angeles Chamber Ensemble

S01 E05 Walter Von Nessen – Lazy Boy Smokers Stand – 1930 – Photo by Steve Talley

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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.

The Owsley Moment

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

S01 E05 – Walter Von Nessen – Lazy Boy Smokers Stand – 1930

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