Past Exhibitions
ArtLords
December 2022 – February 2023
About ArtLords
ArtLords - a collective of self-styled "artivists" - creates street art in Afghanistan and around the world. They use art as a tool to educate and engage with communities through shared experiences. ArtLords takes on challenging social and political issues, yet at the heart of their works is a vision for healing and peace.
ArtLords has an underground office in Afghanistan, an office in Tysons Corner, Virginia, United States, and a space in Istanbul, Turkey. One of Fairfax's newest arts organizations, ArtLords has 53 employees and artists and is an ArtsFairfax Grant recipient.
You can learn more about ArtLords at www.artlords.co or emailing info@artlords.co
About the Exhibition
ArtLords Curator and President Omaid Sharifi has selected thirty artworks representing the wide range of paintings from ArtLords artists. The artworks are in varied sizes, styles, mediums, and each one tells a different and fascinating story. The artworks range from paintings 36 by 24 inches oil on canvas to 16 by 12 inches acrylic on wood and rare miniature paintings.
The paintings were rescued from Afghanistan when the Taliban took over in August 2021. The artworks have travelled from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan to Turkey to France to the United States. Additionally, some of the paintings are painted by the recently evacuated artists of ArtLords from Afghanistan who are settled in North America.
Photos from the ArtLords Exhibition
The Art of JP Muller
Five original interactive metal work sculptures were on display in the upper level Bloomingdale’s wing.
Photos from the JP Muller Exhibition
Art Wall
By artists from the Workhouse Collaboration
February – April 2023
Resident artists from the Workhouse: Marni Maree, Britt Conley, Joan Hutten and Dean McIntyre were all chosen to display selected pieces on Tysons’ Art wall. This exhibit featured a wide range of visual art by artists of a diverse background. These artists were specially selected to showcase diversity in watercolor, infrared photography, ink, and fiber art.
"Pathways" Mural by Fernando Osorio
April 2023 – January 2024
This mural was created as part of the Workhouse Collaboration and displayed on the Upper Level. Fernando’s educational background in art and design influenced his style in modern art by capturing the “realms of spirituality.” Shoppers could witness this work being created in real-time.
"Phases" Mural by Kevin Bednarz and Tonia Crawford
June 2023 – January 2024
"Phases" was a four-panel graffiti mural by artists Kevin Bednarz and Tonia Crawford representing the vibrancy, color and excitement of Tysons Corner Center throughout the seasons of the year. Each panel stood alone in composition, but they also worked together creating a seamless flow and blended style from the two artists.
"Overboard" Installation by Andy Yoder
October 2023 – January 2024
This pop-art installation featured 280 Nike Air Jordan sneakers, fashioned out of recycled materials featuring popular brands and imagery, and explored the connection between art, fashion, and sustainability.
More Photos from the "Overboard" Installation
The Tolerance Project (January – September, 2024)
In a world increasingly split by our human differences, The Tolerance Project utilizes the unique power of design to remind us what we all have in common. The Tolerance Project is a travelling poster collection that celebrates and honors the starting point of all meaningful discourse: Tolerance. This Exhibit has brought a message of social acceptance to more than 500,000 people through 180 shows in 47 countries worldwide. Founded by artist-activist Mirko Ilić, this bold initiative showcases the work of over 200 designers—some established, some up-and-coming, all wildly talented. The project is dedicated to reaching people who don’t ordinarily visit galleries or museums.
"Treasures" by SEE DAVIS Studio
February - May 2024
While two storefronts were undergoing renovations, TurningArt and Tysons Corner Center sourced Chris Davis’ stunning piece, Treasures, and produced it as a large-scale vinyl wall graphic to bring color and dynamism to the space during its transformation.
"Synergy" by Matthew J. Leavell
June – September 2024
Synergy is a dynamic epoxy coated steel sculpture by Pennsylvania sculptor Matthew J. Leavell. The work was initially completed in 2017 as a maquette of a much larger proposed piece. The sculpture has been exhibited in several U.S. States. The distinct colors used in the piece represent the concept of individuality in the midst of diversity, while the manner in which each hue blends almost imperceptibly into a multicolored circular form represents a synergistic relationship between diverse elements in a healthy society.
"Cherry Twist" by David Boyajian
June - December 2024
Cherry Twist is a large-scale, original sculpture inspired by various forms in nature and their intrinsic relationship to color and the natural environment. Connecticut-based artist, David Boyajian describes the piece: “An iconic form is created in the moments when nature deconstructs itself: a seed caught in the wind; the green shoots of a wildflower pushing through the soil…It is these natural sculptural moments that inspire my work.”
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