Divya Mehra
Hadi Fallahpisheh
Christine Wang

Add Space is a project created to bring artworks to public spaces traditionally used for advertising in Tulsa, OK. The third iteration of this project, curated by Lindsey White, will feature works by artists Christine Wang, Hadi Fallahpisheh, and Divya Mehra on billboard spaces throughout downtown Tulsa.

Growing up in Tulsa, I often looked for a sign I wasn’t alone—in my musical tastes, interest in art, and political leanings. Early on, I realized that humor was the most subversive and welcome strategy to tackle complex subjects. Even across political or religious divides, you can probably crack a joke to find some sort of footing with one another.

Divya Mehra, Christine Wang, and Hadi Fallahpisheh are three artists who incorporate humor to take the edge off humanity’s impending doom while pushing back against hierarchical social and political structures that continue to oppress educational systems and how people move through the everyday. This project feels personal as my hometown skyline is physically altered by a dialogue about the importance of freedom of expression and what happens when we ignore the critical issues at hand.

-Lindsey White

Add Space was made possible by the generous help and support of the Tulsa Artist Fellowship.