SYNESTHESIA is a new immersive art experience by Factory Obscura, inspired by the color and textural elements in the permanent collection of the Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art. In particular, the Factory Obscura team is inspired by the work of Olinka Hrdy, who began her career as an art student at the University of Oklahoma from 1923-1928. SYNESTHESIA will ask participants to open their senses and explore what exists between the layers of a Hrdy painting, and what memories live in the spaces in between. What does lavender sound like? What does fuchsia smell like? Answers and exploration await you.

Join us for the PARTY ON THE PATIO celebrating the opening of SYNESTHESIA at the Fred on June 23, featuring music by Bronte, live performance from Inspyral Circus, and food trucks. While you're there, be sure to visit the new Factory Obscura pop-up shop inside the museum!

5:30-6:30 - Early Access for Members of the Fred & Mix-Tape
6:30-8:30 - Open to everyone

The artists invite you to wear monochromatic attire, in shades of one of the following colors: soft yellow, chartreuse, baby aqua, lavender, or fuchsia.

SYNESTHESIA continues through June 4, 2023. The Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Sunday.

SYNESTHESIA is organized by Factory Obscura in collaboration with the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Norman Arts Council.