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Time is not a currency

Context and time, the story of a pop-up art exhibit that appeared downtown
An art installation in a window featuring counterfeit money and blue lights.
The art installation will disappear on Wednesday, Oct. 25. | Photo courtesy of the artist ATB
If you’ve been downtown the past few nights, you might have noticed a blue glow coming from the abandoned Starbucks across from Rupp Arena.

Those blue lights and the counterfeit money are actually part of a SOULED pop-up exhibit from the artist ATB called, “WAVE 5 | WHAT YOU GET AWAY WITH.”

When asked about the meaning behind the specific release, the artist ATB posed this thought: “We say we ‘spend our time,’ but it’s not a currency, because the accounting is a paradox when we spend our balance. The more we spend, the more valuable our remainder becomes.” Is your mind blown yet?

The artist ATB’s work is released in WAVES, hence the titles. The WAVES feature 12 identical pieces, that are available for in-person viewing + purchase for 12 days. The starting price is based on the WAVE number, and when a piece is sold, the price for the next one is doubled. The first piece in this WAVE sold for $5. The 12th is valued at $10,240.

A room with blue lighting and pieces of art in various locations.

At the time of publish, the price of the next available piece is $640. | Photo courtesy of the artist ATB

His art is all about context. “Where a painter uses paint and ceramicist uses clay, I’m using context itself...And I think that the most important piece of context that we experience as people, is time. It feels like it goes forever, but it doesn’t — we have a very finite amount of time on the planet.”

You can read more about why time has such a special meaning to the artist ATB, especially as it’s a theme you’ll notice throughout all of the work he has (and will continue) to release.

“WAVE 5 | WHAT YOU GET AWAY WITH” opened at 10:13 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13 and will close on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 10:13 a.m. Any work that isn’t purchased, will be destroyed in the performance of a WAKE.
 
Events
Thursday, Oct. 19
  • Monarch Butterfly Tagging | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Lower Howard’s Creek Nature & Heritage Preserve, 1925 Athens-Boonesboro Rd., Winchester | Free | This hands on activity + hike will showcase the area’s conservation efforts while you help tag Monarch butterflies.
  • Pagan Babies Gallery Talk at Institute 193 | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Institute 193, 215 N. Limestone, Lexington | Free | Head downtown for a gallery talk with artist Robert Morgan and historian Jonathan Coleman, founders of the Faulkner Morgan Archive.
Friday, Oct. 20
  • Bourbon Tasting | Friday, Oct. 20 | 5-6 p.m. | 33 Staves, 4174 Rowan, Lexington | $20 | Savor each sip, engage in lively conversations, and learn fascinating tidbits about the history and craftsmanship behind five different bourbon samples.
  • Wild and Scenic Film Festival | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. Third St., Lexington | $15-$20 | Come see up to 11 outdoor adventure films and talk climate activism with like-minded folks.
Saturday, Oct. 21
  • Discovery Saturday | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington | Free | See water-related planetarium shows, participate in a geocaching workshop + community art project, and be sure to check out the Art by Nature exhibit.
  • Boo-seum at Explorium of Lexington | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Explorium of Lexington, 440 W. Short St., Lexington | $5-$10 | Spend a fun-filled spooky day at the children’s museum with activities and programming — admission is $5 if you show up in costume.
Sunday, Oct. 22
  • October Makers Market | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 2-6 p.m. | Rock House Brewing, 119 Luigart Ct., Lexington | Free | Bring out the whole family to browse various vendors + come meet your new favorite local maker.
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Seasonal

5 Halloween things you still have time to order
A front door decorated with hay, pumpkins, and floating witch hats.
Grab a 12-pack of floating witch hats and bedazzle the front porch. | Photo via Amazon
It’s not too late to celebrate the most wonderful time of fear — we mean, of the year. Snag Halloween essentials that will ship in time:
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News Notes
Development
  • The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved a zone change for an area on Old Richmond Road, making room for a new development. The project off of Athens Boonesboro Road is expected to include apartments, townhouses, a restaurant, and the convenience store Wawa. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Cause
  • This Saturday, Oct. 21, Baptist Health will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch. Along with bra fittings and mammogram scheduling, doctors will be available to discuss the importance of routine exams, early detection, treatment, and more. Register. (WKYT)
Sports
  • The UK softball team will host their final game of the 2023 season at John Cropp Stadium this Friday, Oct. 20. Gates to the annual Big Blue Boo open at 6:30 p.m. where you’ll find fun games (like cornhole + bingo) face painting, photo booths, unlimited candy, and carnival-style concessions.
Seasonal
  • Drink up, witches. This Saturday, Oct 21. Mirror Twin will host its “Boos & Brews” event, where Halloween movies will be on rotation all day. Show up in your best costume for $1 off flagships, plus enjoy themed cocktails + mocktails.
Giveaway
  • What’s poppin’? Big Blue Deli wants to give you a chance to see Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow when he comes to Rupp Arena this December. Head to the restaurant and order either The Harlow, an elevated grilled cheese, or The Urban, a meat lovers’ delight, and you’ll be entered to win.
Health
  • Tates Creek High School has become the first “Heart Safe” school in the state. Employees were put through a cardiac emergency drill this week, where the school’s CPR and AED-trained staff were tested on the proper protocol for addressing such a situation. (LEX 18)
Drink
  • Love whiskey? Join Vinovest’s exclusive whiskey investing community and own your own casks hassle-free. Sell casks for a profit, or opt to bottle them to drink.*
Arts

The clay on the wheel goes round and round

Adult art classes from the Living Arts & Science Center
The exterior of the Living Arts & Science Center in Lexington
The doorway to a new skill and hobby awaits. | Photo by LEXtoday
If you resolved to learn something new this year, the Living Arts & Science Center is here to support you. And while the nonprofit is a haven for kids’ camps and experiences, it just announced the lineup of classes for its Adult Art Club. Think: Pasta-making, herbalism, mug-making, and wheel-throwing.

Classes will take place every Tuesday in February + March, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with two bonus classes in April. The club offers attendees two creative outlets to choose from — cooking or ceramics.

If Tuesdays don’t work for you, maybe one of these workshops will fit your schedule:
  • Couple’s Wheel-Throwing | Just like in the movie “Ghost,” you + your partner are invited to a fun, messy, and romantic time throwing clay. Tickets are $70-$80 and good for two attendees.
  • Beginner Basketry: Learn to Weave | Learn basketry techniques and tricks to make your very on egg basket from reed material. Tickets are $70-80.
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The Wrap
 
Molly Thompson in a black shirt

Today’s edition by:
Molly
From the editor
If I only had all the time and space to fit my whole conversation with the artist ATB in, I totally would. I highly encourage you to take a moment + read about the story of his childhood. It is so eye-opening and gives great insight into his creative mind. Thank you for sharing you talents with us, ATB.
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