Through the Window

Through the Window

Whit Todd

Tulsa, OK

Whit Todd, a lifelong Tulsan and renowned architect, has been an admirer of Andrew Wyeth since his fifth-grade days. Inspired by Lewis Myer’s promotion of a Wyeth book on a local TV show, Todd’s fascination with the artist has spanned over five decades.

Now, Todd is sharing his own artistic vision with the opening of his solo watercolor exhibition, “Through the Window,” at the Tulsa Artists’ Coalition (TAC) gallery on Friday, November 1st from 6-9 PM. The exhibit features a series of watercolors inspired by the Wyeth compound in Maine.

Todd’s artistic journey has taken him on a unique path. While his career as an architect has led to the design of notable Tulsa landmarks like the Hardesty Library and Riverwalk Crossing, his passion for painting has remained a constant. His watercolors, rendered in a subdued palette with expressive drips and splatters, offer a refreshing contrast to Wyeth’s hyperrealism.

The paintings in “Through the Window” focus on doors and windows, inviting viewers to contemplate the fragments of reality glimpsed through these openings. Todd’s choice of subject matter reflects his belief that windows limit our understanding of the world, leaving room for imagination to fill in the gaps.

Todd and his wife, Amy Rocket-Todd, have made numerous trips to the Wyeth compound in Maine, where Todd has captured the essence of the buildings through his photographs. These images have served as inspiration for his watercolor series.

Beyond his architectural accomplishments and artistic pursuits, Todd is a dedicated member of the Tulsa community. He has been actively involved with the Tulsa Artists’ Coalition and has received numerous awards for his artwork. As both an architect and an artist, Todd continues to inspire and enrich the cultural landscape of Tulsa.