PIRATE

Pirate, 2008 (Hand carved wood wrapped in stingray skin) 40 x 40 x 0.75 in101.6 x 101.6 x 1.9 cmEdition: 1 of 1   NORMAN, Okla. — Artist, Xvala, is introducing two new art series at MAINSITE Contemporary Art. The opening is scheduled for Friday, October 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 122 East Main Street in Norman. The works will be exhibited through November 29. The artist, Xvala, says he, wants to “look like Jeff Koons, feel like Damien Hirst, and be a prince like Richard Prince.” His first art series — “Eco Celebrity” — has two components: “Amusing Ourselves to Death,” and “Pirate.” The table top pieces in “Amusing Ourselves to Death” focus on inner beauty; “Pirate” concentrates on outer beauty. The table tops are taken outside of their practical use and wall mounted. The wall-mounted circular tabletops communicate the historical relevance to the use of natural beauty in furnishing lifestyle. Each table top bears the non-descriptive title “Amusing Ourselves to Death” and each has a des