He’s not interested in grand, familiar vistas. Instead, he loves “finding those small, out-of-the-way and ordinary spaces that we all pass by without recognizing how beautiful those spaces can be.” This eye for everyday beauty connects him to his roots in northeast Oklahoma, where he was born and raised.

What sparks a lifelong passion? For Robert Wakeley, the journey began with a one-megapixel Sony digital camera while living in Australia.

The highly anticipated 5 x 5 Show and Sale is a cornerstone annual fundraiser that has become a vital part of Tulsa’s art landscape.