Taking its title from a Japanese term describing the bittersweet awareness of impermanence, Mono No Aware (物の哀れ) brings together artworks by Nashville-based artists Rima Day and Lanecia Rouse. Both Day and Rouse construct works that evoke the temporal nature of memory and the human body. The artists use found objects, photographs, and books as carriers of inherited and collective history, and curator Sai Clayton’s pairing of these two artists bring out beautiful connections between the materials and themes used in the collage and textile work.
OZ Arts supports the creation, development and presentation of significant performing and visual art works by leading artists whose contribution influences the advancement of their field. Through performances, exhibitions, and community events, OZ Arts focuses on producing and presenting the work of local and visiting artists who reflect our diverse society, utilize new artistic forms and technology in creative ways, and provide opportunities for meaningful engagement with audiences, students and cultural and civic leaders.