License Plate Design

Inspired by the powerful text-based works of Oklahoma-based artist, Edgar Heap of Birds, and his exhibit HONOR SONG at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, this activity transforms a blank license plate into a meaningful art piece by selecting four words that evoke emotion, using stickers to spell them out, and then applying layers of acrylic paint with a brayer. Once the stickers are peeled away, the words remain in white, creating a striking contrast against the painted surface, echoing Heap of Birds’ signature “wall lyrics.”

This program is generously funded by Kirkpatrick Foundation in collaboration with Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center.