Oklahoma native, Roger Miller, made a bold statement in his hit song, “You Can’t
Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd,” but we respond with, “Yes, I Can Roger!” Twenty-five large
hand-cut wood veneer marquetry art pieces use 1/48 inch wood veneer with up to 700 parts each arranged in stained-glass type puzzles to create a “graphic novel” feel to this one-of-a-kind experience. Vibrant colors and swirling wood burls come alive to bring Jayzik Azikiwe, Buffalo, and Magic Rabbits to life. Jayzik struggles to overcome her “buffalos” in a world where she is eventually celebrated for her courage and determination. Vintage record players with 45 rpm records of “You Can’t Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd,” Roger Miller, “Buffalo Gals,” traditional and “Skate Away,” Dire Straits will be participant operated. “Yes, I Can Roger” will show at Norman MAINSITE Contemporary Gallery May 12 - June 9. Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. Our goal is to provide hope for audience and artistic futures.