HOOFPRINTS
by Sally Pat Williamson
Through complementary color contrast and bright pops of deep reds and pinks, “Hoofprints” explores gender tropes as they relate to physical pain. The artist uses humor in the work to process physical trauma from a horse accident in 2011.
The Spirit Room is pleased to present “Hoofprints”, a colorful exhibition that engages the viewer in ironic humor focused on how gender norms affect the way feminine bodies present pain. Curated by the artist, Sally Pat Williamson, and on view from February 3, 2025 to May 1, 2025, this solo gallery exhibition explores the intersection of humor and pain as they relate to our bodies. The opening reception, which is free to the public, for “Hoofprints” will take place on Sunday, March 23rd from 3:00 to 5:00pm. The Spirit Room Galleries are open weekdays from 1:00 to 5:00pm.
Details
On display February 3rd - May 1st, 2025
Opening Reception: March 23rd, 2025
from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Artist Talk @ 4:00 pm
Meet The Artist
Sally Pat Williamson
Sally Pat Williamson is a surrealist multimedia artist from Athens, Georgia, currently based in Fargo, North Dakota. Sally’s work tends towards ‘girly’ bizarre aesthetics made with mostly unconventional media and traditional oil paint renderings. She is drawn to feminine imagery and absurd abstraction, which is what most of her work consists of (something her older sister graciously coined, “surrealist Phunk”). Conceptually, most of Sally’s artworks revolve around her intimate relationships with those closest to her and the absurdities of living in a world so enamored with upholding the antiquated gender binary.
In 2019, Sally Pat displayed her work in Cortona, Italy at “La Mostra”, as well as UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art Cortona Exhibition. Sally Pat received a BFA in interdisciplinary art at the University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. She is currently focusing on public art in the local Fargo-Morehead area.
In 2025, Sally joined the Spirit Room as our Resident Artist and administrative assistant. If you stop by during office hours you might be able to catch her working on her art!