Upcoming Exhibitions

​Art Noir is an immersive evening happening every first Friday of the month celebrating the opening of a new Exhibition at ArtWRKD. The evening may consist of an artist dialouge, performance art, live music, interactive making and other unexpected additions to the exhibition preview.

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About the event

This collaboration between artist Kirby Fredendall and musician Will

Fredendall (flute), along with his free jazz trio (Jonathan Paik, Piano and Alex Yoo, drums), explores the intersection of visual art and music in an innovative and dynamic form. The artwork, created on acid-washed tin, serves as a canvas for expression—both as a standalone piece and as a catalyst for the sonic interpretation that follows.

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Observation is central to this project. Each viewer brings a unique

perspective, interpreting the mood, colors, and forms differently. Likewise, the trio responds to these paintings in real time, translating the visual experience into music. Will Fredendall and his musicians engage with the artwork through free jazz, a genre known for its improvisational nature and emotional depth, forging a direct dialogue between sound and sight. They approach the paintings as living, breathing entities—capturing shifts in

mood, rhythm, and feeling, and transforming them into sonic expression.

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We are indebted to the generations of artists and musicians who came

before us, each contributing to the evolution of their craft. But in a world that constantly changes, we ask: what can we offer that is fresh, that is uniquely ours? We believe the answer lies in shared, immediate observation. A response to art is never static; it evolves with each viewer and, in this case, with every note played, every moment of improvisation.

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In this fusion of visual and auditory expression, we explore how art and music interact, reflect, and respond to one another in ways both deeply personal and universally resonant. Through this collaboration, Kirby Fredendall’s paintings become more than images—they become a conduit for exploring perception, a living experience interpreted not just through the eyes but also through the ears.

 

In turn, Will Fredendall and his trio embody the freedom of jazz,

responding instinctively to the energy and emotion of the artwork,

highlighting the ever-changing interplay between sight, sound, and

sensation.

 

Also on view is "Invitational", a celebration of ArtWRKD Represented Artists. They will be available for discussion and we invite you to see why ArtWRKD supports their vision as creatives.