The Owsley Moment

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

S01 E47 – Alfred Leslie – Pythoness – 1959

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Abstract expressionist art is just that – art that expresses something through the use of abstract form. But what makes a work eye-catching, emotionally connecting, or otherwise subjectively pleasing?

Written by Allyson Stewart
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:
Big Sky
Composed by Joan Tower
Performed by Chee-Yun, André Emelianoff, and Joan Tower

Original air date: Nov. 30, 2017

Alfred Leslie – Pythoness – 1959 – 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.

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