A brief story from the Daily Oklahoman:
EDMOND — Opening Thursday at Shadid Fine Art, 19 N. Broadway, is a show by New Mexico artist Bruce Cody. Among the paintings are Oklahoma landmarks found along U.S. Route 66. An opening reception is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. The show will remain on view through March 1.
The Shadid gallery’s site has a several of Cody’s paintings on display. Many more can be seen here, including this painting of Joe and Aggie’s Cafe in Holbrook, Ariz.
Here’s a description of Cody’s work:
Currently, Mr. Cody’s work is the result of road trips, often the less traveled roads, throughout the Southwest and Southern California. The subjects that have caught his attention are old movie theaters, cafes, diners, motels, gas stations and their colorful signage. His subjects are familiar but at the same time contain strong visual intrigue. Cody is quick to point out that his work is not about nostalgia; it is an effort to capture the places we all encounter but often fail to fully appreciate as significant parts of our daily lives. He simply seeks elegance and subtle beauty in the commonplace.