Still Life With Tiger

Still Life With Tiger

Tulsa, OK

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Domestic bliss gets a wild makeover as artist David Morrison and his eight-year-old daughter, Lucy, unveil their collaborative pop-up exhibition, “Still Life with Tiger,” promises a whimsical collision of jungle and home, where tigers lounge beside citrus, eye your snacks, and blend seamlessly into patterned interiors—equal parts charming and slightly suspicious.

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Inspired by Henri Matisse’s bold colors and unapologetic compositions, the mixed media works explore “what happens when the jungle crashes the dinner party.” Morrison describes it as “still life with bite, floral arrangements with fangs, and just enough chaos to keep your fruit bowl on edge.”

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For David Morrison, the collaboration grew from a place of shared joy and a long-standing tradition of making art together. The initial spark came from a humorous image Lucy conjured during their morning runs.

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“One day, she burst out laughing about the idea of a tiger in a business suit,” Morrison said. “That bizarre, funny image kept resurfacing in our conversations. We built whole scenarios around it and eventually said, ‘We should draw this!’”

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While this pop-up marks their first public exhibition together, the father-daughter duo has been creating side-by-side since Lucy was a toddler. Morrison emphasizes his role as a supporter, not a teacher.

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“My role has always been to make sure she has access to tools, space, and support,” he said. “I want her to develop her own eye, her own voice. I’m just the backup dancer.”

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Working with his daughter reconnected Morrison with the joy of creating for creation’s sake. “This collaboration reminded me how fun and freeing it is to just make something weird, bright, and joyful,” he said. “Her confidence and playfulness are contagious.”

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For Lucy, the process is all about fun. When asked about her favorite part of working with her dad, she said, “Just spending time with him and thinking of silly ideas to draw. My dad is very funny, and we laugh a lot when making art.”