The Gallery At Steel Pixel Studios Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-gallery-at-steel-pixel-studios For each exhibition at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios, we will publish audio descriptions of all the pieces on display. Each exhibition will be published as a season of the show and each piece will have it's own dedicated episode. © 2025 Steel Pixel Studios 124ec6cf-cddc-5782-9e3b-411722d71d62 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:08:24 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:14:26 -0500 https://SteelPixelStudios.com https://img.transistor.fm/Xw68J9hx1xwuCk0Q6QJeLyyf78ptUdQfo6iE1gE9nJg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI1MjM5LzE2MzQx/NTU4MDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Gallery At Steel Pixel Studios https://SteelPixelStudios.com episodic Steel Pixel Studios For each exhibition at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios, we will publish audio descriptions of all the pieces on display. Each exhibition will be published as a season of the show and each piece will have it's own dedicated episode. For each exhibition at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios, we will publish audio descriptions of all the pieces on display. arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley Steel Pixel Studios No No Untitled found by Melissa R. Strom 4 4 9 9 Untitled found by Melissa R. Strom full c36e65b0-2dfb-405f-85f4-b186b4f70f83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c385cb6 “Untitled”

Found broken transistor radio

2.375 x 0.875 x 3.25 inches

Found in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom


This piece of art is a found object. It is a small, green-gray, rectangular transistor radio. Covering about half of the front of the radio is a silver speaker that has a circular indentation pressed into it. There appears to be a few small areas where the metal speaker is stained or scratched. 

On the front of the speaker, the text “Westinghouse” is written in tall and narrow, metal, blocky letters. To the right of the text is a small metal crown emblem, underlined, and centered in the middle of a thin circle. All of the metal is silver in color. The same circled and underlined crown emblem is situated in the bottom, left corner of the speaker as well. In this area, the flat, metal speaker appears to be starting to peel away from the rest of the radio’s plastic body.

Along the bottom left side of the radio is a crack in the green-gray plastic. At the top of the left side is what appears to be a small hole, where an attachment may be plugged into the radio. Along the top left and the top right sides, there are two areas where a dial can be spun. The top dial does not appear to change anything. The right dial causes a thin white number to appear in a small window next to the logo on the speaker. It can be turned to 53, 6, 7, 10, or 16, moving from the upper portion of the numbers to the lower.

On the rear surface of the radio appears to be a horizontal, rectangular vent. There are slats that go in two opposing directions that meet at the middle. Above the vent in small, raised letters reads the text, “6TRANSISTOR” upside down.

This object was not manipulated by the artist, who found the object as it was.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


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Found broken transistor radio

2.375 x 0.875 x 3.25 inches

Found in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom


This piece of art is a found object. It is a small, green-gray, rectangular transistor radio. Covering about half of the front of the radio is a silver speaker that has a circular indentation pressed into it. There appears to be a few small areas where the metal speaker is stained or scratched. 

On the front of the speaker, the text “Westinghouse” is written in tall and narrow, metal, blocky letters. To the right of the text is a small metal crown emblem, underlined, and centered in the middle of a thin circle. All of the metal is silver in color. The same circled and underlined crown emblem is situated in the bottom, left corner of the speaker as well. In this area, the flat, metal speaker appears to be starting to peel away from the rest of the radio’s plastic body.

Along the bottom left side of the radio is a crack in the green-gray plastic. At the top of the left side is what appears to be a small hole, where an attachment may be plugged into the radio. Along the top left and the top right sides, there are two areas where a dial can be spun. The top dial does not appear to change anything. The right dial causes a thin white number to appear in a small window next to the logo on the speaker. It can be turned to 53, 6, 7, 10, or 16, moving from the upper portion of the numbers to the lower.

On the rear surface of the radio appears to be a horizontal, rectangular vent. There are slats that go in two opposing directions that meet at the middle. Above the vent in small, raised letters reads the text, “6TRANSISTOR” upside down.

This object was not manipulated by the artist, who found the object as it was.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:09:43 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 115 “Untitled”

Found broken transistor radio

2.375 x 0.875 x 3.25 inches

Found in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom


This piece of art is a found object. It is a small, green-gray, rectangular transistor radio. Covering about half of the front of the radio is a silver speaker that has a circular indentation pressed into it. There appears to be a few small areas where the metal speaker is stained or scratched. 

On the front of the speaker, the text “Westinghouse” is written in tall and narrow, metal, blocky letters. To the right of the text is a small metal crown emblem, underlined, and centered in the middle of a thin circle. All of the metal is silver in color. The same circled and underlined crown emblem is situated in the bottom, left corner of the speaker as well. In this area, the flat, metal speaker appears to be starting to peel away from the rest of the radio’s plastic body.

Along the bottom left side of the radio is a crack in the green-gray plastic. At the top of the left side is what appears to be a small hole, where an attachment may be plugged into the radio. Along the top left and the top right sides, there are two areas where a dial can be spun. The top dial does not appear to change anything. The right dial causes a thin white number to appear in a small window next to the logo on the speaker. It can be turned to 53, 6, 7, 10, or 16, moving from the upper portion of the numbers to the lower.

On the rear surface of the radio appears to be a horizontal, rectangular vent. There are slats that go in two opposing directions that meet at the middle. Above the vent in small, raised letters reads the text, “6TRANSISTOR” upside down.

This object was not manipulated by the artist, who found the object as it was.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No $953 by Melissa R. Strom 4 4 8 8 $953 by Melissa R. Strom full 6951122f-91c5-444f-bc9f-a997b8b212d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d2010a6 "$953"

Created in 2023 by Melissa R. Strom

Acrylic, receipts, glue on found fabric on canvas

8 x 24 inches


This piece of artwork is made of a long, narrow, vertical canvas wrapped in plaid fabric that the artist found. It has a green, red, and tan plaid pattern on it. About three quarters of the way in from the left, there is a long seam that runs down from the top to the bottom of the canvas. It appears that the fabric was cut and shifted so that the plaid pattern no longer matches up with the fabric it meets at the seam.

On top of the fabric, pieces of torn-up receipts and checks have been glued, some of which still have the items and store names legible. Some wrap around the right edges of the canvas. On top of this, there is white acrylic paint that obscures some of the receipts, checks, and the pattern of the fabric. Letters have been stenciled out of the paint to read “58.8 cents per dollar” and “37% of men’s median income” running sideways down the left side of the canvas. Some of the plaid is clearly visible through the letters to the furthermost left.. The letters are easier to read in some places than in others, as they overlap diagonally under layers of paint.

Although difficult to read, after careful scrutiny, viewers will find statistics on the status of women’s income in the United States from the years 1950 and 1975. In 1950, women who worked full-time all year received 58.8 cents for every dollar earned by men. In 1975, women’s median income was $953, or 37% of men’s median income. Continuing to engage pattern shifts in her work, a bed of plaid is interrupted by layers of receipts for items such as food and other necessities, mailed bills, and checks that the artist collected over time from their own travels and encounters. She considers these items to be tokens from the so-called “real world.” 


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm and a closing reception on June 28 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> "$953"

Created in 2023 by Melissa R. Strom

Acrylic, receipts, glue on found fabric on canvas

8 x 24 inches


This piece of artwork is made of a long, narrow, vertical canvas wrapped in plaid fabric that the artist found. It has a green, red, and tan plaid pattern on it. About three quarters of the way in from the left, there is a long seam that runs down from the top to the bottom of the canvas. It appears that the fabric was cut and shifted so that the plaid pattern no longer matches up with the fabric it meets at the seam.

On top of the fabric, pieces of torn-up receipts and checks have been glued, some of which still have the items and store names legible. Some wrap around the right edges of the canvas. On top of this, there is white acrylic paint that obscures some of the receipts, checks, and the pattern of the fabric. Letters have been stenciled out of the paint to read “58.8 cents per dollar” and “37% of men’s median income” running sideways down the left side of the canvas. Some of the plaid is clearly visible through the letters to the furthermost left.. The letters are easier to read in some places than in others, as they overlap diagonally under layers of paint.

Although difficult to read, after careful scrutiny, viewers will find statistics on the status of women’s income in the United States from the years 1950 and 1975. In 1950, women who worked full-time all year received 58.8 cents for every dollar earned by men. In 1975, women’s median income was $953, or 37% of men’s median income. Continuing to engage pattern shifts in her work, a bed of plaid is interrupted by layers of receipts for items such as food and other necessities, mailed bills, and checks that the artist collected over time from their own travels and encounters. She considers these items to be tokens from the so-called “real world.” 


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm and a closing reception on June 28 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:08:46 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 79 "$953"

Created in 2023 by Melissa R. Strom

Acrylic, receipts, glue on found fabric on canvas

8 x 24 inches


This piece of artwork is made of a long, narrow, vertical canvas wrapped in plaid fabric that the artist found. It has a green, red, and tan plaid pattern on it. About three quarters of the way in from the left, there is a long seam that runs down from the top to the bottom of the canvas. It appears that the fabric was cut and shifted so that the plaid pattern no longer matches up with the fabric it meets at the seam.

On top of the fabric, pieces of torn-up receipts and checks have been glued, some of which still have the items and store names legible. Some wrap around the right edges of the canvas. On top of this, there is white acrylic paint that obscures some of the receipts, checks, and the pattern of the fabric. Letters have been stenciled out of the paint to read “58.8 cents per dollar” and “37% of men’s median income” running sideways down the left side of the canvas. Some of the plaid is clearly visible through the letters to the furthermost left.. The letters are easier to read in some places than in others, as they overlap diagonally under layers of paint.

Although difficult to read, after careful scrutiny, viewers will find statistics on the status of women’s income in the United States from the years 1950 and 1975. In 1950, women who worked full-time all year received 58.8 cents for every dollar earned by men. In 1975, women’s median income was $953, or 37% of men’s median income. Continuing to engage pattern shifts in her work, a bed of plaid is interrupted by layers of receipts for items such as food and other necessities, mailed bills, and checks that the artist collected over time from their own travels and encounters. She considers these items to be tokens from the so-called “real world.” 


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm and a closing reception on June 28 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Keep Your Friends Close, but Your Enemies Closer by Melissa R. Strom 4 4 7 7 Keep Your Friends Close, but Your Enemies Closer by Melissa R. Strom full 833aad56-ec06-438f-be20-92a166380945 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51508bf4 “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Magnetic videocassette tape, ink, and glue on canvas

8 x 8 inches


This piece of art is made of a square canvas wrapped in magnetic videocassette tape. The tape itself is black, shiny, and has a reflective quality to it. One long piece of tape, about half an inch wide, loosely wraps the entire canvas vertically/in a vertical manner, from the front all the way across and around the upper and lower sides, and back. The edges of the tape are visible, forming overlapping, layered stripes as they appear to have been hastily wrapped with the tape drooping from the bottom at various lengths. If the viewer examines closely, they may find an obscured reflection of themselves. Black ink has been painted along the left and right sides of the canvas where tape does not fully conceal the edges of the canvas.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Magnetic videocassette tape, ink, and glue on canvas

8 x 8 inches


This piece of art is made of a square canvas wrapped in magnetic videocassette tape. The tape itself is black, shiny, and has a reflective quality to it. One long piece of tape, about half an inch wide, loosely wraps the entire canvas vertically/in a vertical manner, from the front all the way across and around the upper and lower sides, and back. The edges of the tape are visible, forming overlapping, layered stripes as they appear to have been hastily wrapped with the tape drooping from the bottom at various lengths. If the viewer examines closely, they may find an obscured reflection of themselves. Black ink has been painted along the left and right sides of the canvas where tape does not fully conceal the edges of the canvas.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:07:43 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 55 “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Magnetic videocassette tape, ink, and glue on canvas

8 x 8 inches


This piece of art is made of a square canvas wrapped in magnetic videocassette tape. The tape itself is black, shiny, and has a reflective quality to it. One long piece of tape, about half an inch wide, loosely wraps the entire canvas vertically/in a vertical manner, from the front all the way across and around the upper and lower sides, and back. The edges of the tape are visible, forming overlapping, layered stripes as they appear to have been hastily wrapped with the tape drooping from the bottom at various lengths. If the viewer examines closely, they may find an obscured reflection of themselves. Black ink has been painted along the left and right sides of the canvas where tape does not fully conceal the edges of the canvas.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No The Greatest Human Drama that the World has Ever Known! by Melissa R. Strom 4 4 6 6 The Greatest Human Drama that the World has Ever Known! by Melissa R. Strom full 838166cc-fa3f-4165-8a1c-8bb9ce22c766 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4f89bfc "The greatest human drama that the world has ever known!"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Magnetic videocassette tape and glue on canvas

8 x 8 inches


This piece of art is made of a square canvas wrapped in magnetic videocassette tape. The tape itself is black, shiny, and has a reflective quality to it. One long piece of tape, about half an inch wide, tightly wraps the entire canvas horizontally/in a horizontal manner, from the front all the way across and around the left and right sides, and back. The edges of the tape are visible, forming stripes as they just meet each other as opposed to overlapping. If the viewer examines closely, they may find an obscured reflection of themselves.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> "The greatest human drama that the world has ever known!"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Magnetic videocassette tape and glue on canvas

8 x 8 inches


This piece of art is made of a square canvas wrapped in magnetic videocassette tape. The tape itself is black, shiny, and has a reflective quality to it. One long piece of tape, about half an inch wide, tightly wraps the entire canvas horizontally/in a horizontal manner, from the front all the way across and around the left and right sides, and back. The edges of the tape are visible, forming stripes as they just meet each other as opposed to overlapping. If the viewer examines closely, they may find an obscured reflection of themselves.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:06:32 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 44 "The greatest human drama that the world has ever known!"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Magnetic videocassette tape and glue on canvas

8 x 8 inches


This piece of art is made of a square canvas wrapped in magnetic videocassette tape. The tape itself is black, shiny, and has a reflective quality to it. One long piece of tape, about half an inch wide, tightly wraps the entire canvas horizontally/in a horizontal manner, from the front all the way across and around the left and right sides, and back. The edges of the tape are visible, forming stripes as they just meet each other as opposed to overlapping. If the viewer examines closely, they may find an obscured reflection of themselves.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No And I'm Gonna be 40! by Melissa R. Strom 4 4 5 5 And I'm Gonna be 40! by Melissa R. Strom full 6f4c9d86-5abf-4388-a897-71e2c6713c0b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2430cded “And I’m gonna be 40!”

Created in 2023 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, acrylic on polystyrene

20 x 24 inches


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “Charlie Chaplin had babies when he was 73” are hand painted, spaced over the middle of the piece in a thick black ink. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits in the bottom right corner of the piece. Although the center of it is smashed, we can see through two smashed pieces that the text originally read, “for best picture please adjust on your screen”,. The inner tape of the VHS spills and snakes up to the top left corner of the artwork. Bits of black and clear plastic from the smashed tape are sprinkled around the piece.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> “And I’m gonna be 40!”

Created in 2023 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, acrylic on polystyrene

20 x 24 inches


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “Charlie Chaplin had babies when he was 73” are hand painted, spaced over the middle of the piece in a thick black ink. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits in the bottom right corner of the piece. Although the center of it is smashed, we can see through two smashed pieces that the text originally read, “for best picture please adjust on your screen”,. The inner tape of the VHS spills and snakes up to the top left corner of the artwork. Bits of black and clear plastic from the smashed tape are sprinkled around the piece.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:04:52 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 53 “And I’m gonna be 40!”

Created in 2023 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, acrylic on polystyrene

20 x 24 inches


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “Charlie Chaplin had babies when he was 73” are hand painted, spaced over the middle of the piece in a thick black ink. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits in the bottom right corner of the piece. Although the center of it is smashed, we can see through two smashed pieces that the text originally read, “for best picture please adjust on your screen”,. The inner tape of the VHS spills and snakes up to the top left corner of the artwork. Bits of black and clear plastic from the smashed tape are sprinkled around the piece.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 


]]> arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Job Switching by Melissa R. Strom 4 4 4 4 Job Switching by Melissa R. Strom full 212dcf7e-8912-4bc1-87cd-993912090f28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7dba668 "Job Switching"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, soft gel on polyester 

20 x 24 inches 


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “I've never been so bored in my life” are hand painted, spaced over the majority of the entire piece in a thick black ink. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits in the top right corner of the piece. Although the center of it is smashed, we can see the text reading, “I Love Lucy.” The inner tape of the VHS spills and curls down the artwork, wrapping around the clear, circular plastic film reel. Bits of black and clear plastic from the smashed tape are sprinkled around the piece.

During the taping of I Love Lucy, season 2, episode 1 titled “Job Switching” (1952), Lucy and
Ethel go to work in a candy factory as their husbands do the housework. During the candy
striping scene, Lucille Ball allegedly worked on set with Amanda Milligan, a worker at See’s
Candies in Los Angeles, painting the swirls atop chocolates. As the story goes, when Lucy
asked Milligan if she enjoyed her stint in show business, she responded, "To be honest, I've
never been so bored in my life." Supposedly, her favorite pastimes were watching Monday
evening wrestling on television and candy dipping. “Job Switching” is one of the most infamous
episodes of the show to this day.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> "Job Switching"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, soft gel on polyester 

20 x 24 inches 


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “I've never been so bored in my life” are hand painted, spaced over the majority of the entire piece in a thick black ink. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits in the top right corner of the piece. Although the center of it is smashed, we can see the text reading, “I Love Lucy.” The inner tape of the VHS spills and curls down the artwork, wrapping around the clear, circular plastic film reel. Bits of black and clear plastic from the smashed tape are sprinkled around the piece.

During the taping of I Love Lucy, season 2, episode 1 titled “Job Switching” (1952), Lucy and
Ethel go to work in a candy factory as their husbands do the housework. During the candy
striping scene, Lucille Ball allegedly worked on set with Amanda Milligan, a worker at See’s
Candies in Los Angeles, painting the swirls atop chocolates. As the story goes, when Lucy
asked Milligan if she enjoyed her stint in show business, she responded, "To be honest, I've
never been so bored in my life." Supposedly, her favorite pastimes were watching Monday
evening wrestling on television and candy dipping. “Job Switching” is one of the most infamous
episodes of the show to this day.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:03:55 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 48 "Job Switching"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, soft gel on polyester 

20 x 24 inches 


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “I've never been so bored in my life” are hand painted, spaced over the majority of the entire piece in a thick black ink. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits in the top right corner of the piece. Although the center of it is smashed, we can see the text reading, “I Love Lucy.” The inner tape of the VHS spills and curls down the artwork, wrapping around the clear, circular plastic film reel. Bits of black and clear plastic from the smashed tape are sprinkled around the piece.

During the taping of I Love Lucy, season 2, episode 1 titled “Job Switching” (1952), Lucy and
Ethel go to work in a candy factory as their husbands do the housework. During the candy
striping scene, Lucille Ball allegedly worked on set with Amanda Milligan, a worker at See’s
Candies in Los Angeles, painting the swirls atop chocolates. As the story goes, when Lucy
asked Milligan if she enjoyed her stint in show business, she responded, "To be honest, I've
never been so bored in my life." Supposedly, her favorite pastimes were watching Monday
evening wrestling on television and candy dipping. “Job Switching” is one of the most infamous
episodes of the show to this day.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No What I Hate is Agnosticism, People Who Do Not Choose by Melissa R. Strom 4 4 3 3 What I Hate is Agnosticism, People Who Do Not Choose by Melissa R. Strom full c8e19a63-4f96-4146-8f9d-8e569c311105 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9f5577f “What I hate is agnosticism, people who do not choose.”

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, soft gel, gravel, and leaf on polystyrene

20 x 22 inches


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “What I hate is agnosticism, people who do not choose.” are hand painted, spaced over the middle of the piece in a thick black ink. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits to the center-left of the piece. The top cover of the VHS tape’s casing lies just above the main part of the tape’s casing. Printed on a sticker in the middle of the tape casing, we see the words “King of Kings” which was the title of the movie and “MGM Studios” indicating the movie’s original production company. The inner black spool of tape of the VHS droops down the middle of the piece and connects to a white spool that sits to the center-right of the piece. Broken and ripped bits of black plastic and tape from the smashed VHS are also sprinkled around the piece.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> “What I hate is agnosticism, people who do not choose.”

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, soft gel, gravel, and leaf on polystyrene

20 x 22 inches


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “What I hate is agnosticism, people who do not choose.” are hand painted, spaced over the middle of the piece in a thick black ink. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits to the center-left of the piece. The top cover of the VHS tape’s casing lies just above the main part of the tape’s casing. Printed on a sticker in the middle of the tape casing, we see the words “King of Kings” which was the title of the movie and “MGM Studios” indicating the movie’s original production company. The inner black spool of tape of the VHS droops down the middle of the piece and connects to a white spool that sits to the center-right of the piece. Broken and ripped bits of black plastic and tape from the smashed VHS are also sprinkled around the piece.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:02:35 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 70 “What I hate is agnosticism, people who do not choose.”

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, soft gel, gravel, and leaf on polystyrene

20 x 22 inches


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “What I hate is agnosticism, people who do not choose.” are hand painted, spaced over the middle of the piece in a thick black ink. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits to the center-left of the piece. The top cover of the VHS tape’s casing lies just above the main part of the tape’s casing. Printed on a sticker in the middle of the tape casing, we see the words “King of Kings” which was the title of the movie and “MGM Studios” indicating the movie’s original production company. The inner black spool of tape of the VHS droops down the middle of the piece and connects to a white spool that sits to the center-right of the piece. Broken and ripped bits of black plastic and tape from the smashed VHS are also sprinkled around the piece.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Salute by Melissa R. Strom 4 4 2 2 Salute by Melissa R. Strom full b600988e-5832-4e65-8540-2ee0aa9344d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/572aced5 "Salute"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, soft gel on polystyrene

20 x 25 inches


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “As long as you have your health” have been scrawled in a seemingly angry manner using a black ink. The ink has dripped straight down in some areas. The letters are large enough that the words take up the majority of the space. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits in the lower right corner of the piece. Upon careful inspection, the words “Godfather Part II” are legible on a fading white label. The inner tape of the VHS swirls around the artwork, seeming to blend in with the letters in some areas, and a clear, circular plastic film reel is visible through the casing. Bits of black and clear plastic from the smashed tape are sprinkled around the piece.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> "Salute"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, soft gel on polystyrene

20 x 25 inches


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “As long as you have your health” have been scrawled in a seemingly angry manner using a black ink. The ink has dripped straight down in some areas. The letters are large enough that the words take up the majority of the space. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits in the lower right corner of the piece. Upon careful inspection, the words “Godfather Part II” are legible on a fading white label. The inner tape of the VHS swirls around the artwork, seeming to blend in with the letters in some areas, and a clear, circular plastic film reel is visible through the casing. Bits of black and clear plastic from the smashed tape are sprinkled around the piece.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:01:25 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 63 "Salute"

Created in 2022 by Melissa R. Strom

Broken VHS tape, ink, soft gel on polystyrene

20 x 25 inches


On a clear piece of polystyrene, the words “As long as you have your health” have been scrawled in a seemingly angry manner using a black ink. The ink has dripped straight down in some areas. The letters are large enough that the words take up the majority of the space. Layered over top of the text are the smashed bits and pieces of a black VHS tape. Most of the outer casing of the VHS tape sits in the lower right corner of the piece. Upon careful inspection, the words “Godfather Part II” are legible on a fading white label. The inner tape of the VHS swirls around the artwork, seeming to blend in with the letters in some areas, and a clear, circular plastic film reel is visible through the casing. Bits of black and clear plastic from the smashed tape are sprinkled around the piece.


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Feedback by Melissa R. Strom 4 4 1 1 Feedback by Melissa R. Strom full c4191c8c-4cfa-4385-92d1-4093a5ecdcea https://share.transistor.fm/s/69a31144 “Feedback"

Created in 2023 by Melissa R. Strom

Acrylic, receipts, tape on polyester

20 x 24 inches


This piece of art is made of a black rectangular piece of polystyrene covered almost entirely in black acrylic paint. The paint appears fairly matte but is rubbed away in some places, making the background look rough and aged. 

In addition, five lines of text are formed from negative space where black acrylic paint has not been used. The letters are in all capitals and appear stenciled and blocky. The letters are cut out of receipt paper. In the top left corner of the piece reads “TRENDING” and a thick red line underneath, separating it from the rest of the text on the work. 

On the reverse side of the piece, found receipts have been taped to the polystyrene so that they are visible from the front through the stenciled letters, much like a window.

Underneath in slightly larger text reads, “JOJI FANS SLAM COACHELLA 2022 A SINGER PERFORMS AMID HEALTH CONDITION.” 


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> “Feedback"

Created in 2023 by Melissa R. Strom

Acrylic, receipts, tape on polyester

20 x 24 inches


This piece of art is made of a black rectangular piece of polystyrene covered almost entirely in black acrylic paint. The paint appears fairly matte but is rubbed away in some places, making the background look rough and aged. 

In addition, five lines of text are formed from negative space where black acrylic paint has not been used. The letters are in all capitals and appear stenciled and blocky. The letters are cut out of receipt paper. In the top left corner of the piece reads “TRENDING” and a thick red line underneath, separating it from the rest of the text on the work. 

On the reverse side of the piece, found receipts have been taped to the polystyrene so that they are visible from the front through the stenciled letters, much like a window.

Underneath in slightly larger text reads, “JOJI FANS SLAM COACHELLA 2022 A SINGER PERFORMS AMID HEALTH CONDITION.” 


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 13:00:05 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 64 “Feedback"

Created in 2023 by Melissa R. Strom

Acrylic, receipts, tape on polyester

20 x 24 inches


This piece of art is made of a black rectangular piece of polystyrene covered almost entirely in black acrylic paint. The paint appears fairly matte but is rubbed away in some places, making the background look rough and aged. 

In addition, five lines of text are formed from negative space where black acrylic paint has not been used. The letters are in all capitals and appear stenciled and blocky. The letters are cut out of receipt paper. In the top left corner of the piece reads “TRENDING” and a thick red line underneath, separating it from the rest of the text on the work. 

On the reverse side of the piece, found receipts have been taped to the polystyrene so that they are visible from the front through the stenciled letters, much like a window.

Underneath in slightly larger text reads, “JOJI FANS SLAM COACHELLA 2022 A SINGER PERFORMS AMID HEALTH CONDITION.” 


Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Welcome to the Real World: Show Description 4 4 Welcome to the Real World: Show Description full 241d9717-8faf-4631-b585-69b60a85882c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ce3854d Welcome to the Real World presents a collection of pop cultural, historic, and anecdotal
references from the lens of the artist's everyday life. Each piece tells a unique story through
which personal connection and universal struggle converge. Often depicting a moment in time
when the artist recalls being told, “Welcome to the real world,” a sense of relatability comes forth
that the artist hopes to share with the viewer.

This show is a solo exhibition featuring the works of Melissa R. Strom.

Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> Welcome to the Real World presents a collection of pop cultural, historic, and anecdotal
references from the lens of the artist's everyday life. Each piece tells a unique story through
which personal connection and universal struggle converge. Often depicting a moment in time
when the artist recalls being told, “Welcome to the real world,” a sense of relatability comes forth
that the artist hopes to share with the viewer.

This show is a solo exhibition featuring the works of Melissa R. Strom.

Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 12:58:50 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 23 Welcome to the Real World presents a collection of pop cultural, historic, and anecdotal
references from the lens of the artist's everyday life. Each piece tells a unique story through
which personal connection and universal struggle converge. Often depicting a moment in time
when the artist recalls being told, “Welcome to the real world,” a sense of relatability comes forth
that the artist hopes to share with the viewer.

This show is a solo exhibition featuring the works of Melissa R. Strom.

Welcome to the Real World will be on display at The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios from May 15-July 7, 2023. There will be an artist reception on May 25 from 6:30-8pm. The Gallery at Steel Pixel Studios is located at 701 N New St. FL1, Bethlehem, PA 18018. 

]]> arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Go For A Walk by Abbey Rosko 3 3 7 7 Go For A Walk by Abbey Rosko full 9ec63640-e175-47b9-86bb-0df5788a5b96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58cc6698 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:47:52 -0500 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 47 Go for a walk. 2021. Oil on canvas. 12 x 24 in. 2021. A male figure, located off center to the right, is in mid-stride. He walks towards the left side of the canvas. His face is in profile but not given much detail. It is cropped at his thighs. He looks at a shop window. An unseen light source illuminates the building’s facade (to the right of the figure). The wall is light grey with black letters and numbers. The storefront window, to the left of the figure, is painted with neutral blue, grey and gold tones. There are loosely rendered objects in the window, and a fluorescent ceiling light can be seen beyond the window pane. The bottom has abstractly painted dabs and squiggles of dull umber and burgundy. Go for a walk. 2021. Oil on canvas. 12 x 24 in. 2021. A male figure, located off center to the right, is in mid-stride. He walks towards the left side of the canvas. His face is in profile but not given much detail. It is cropped at his thighs. He look arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Living Room by Abbey Rosko 3 3 6 6 Living Room by Abbey Rosko full 57e8bbb3-1579-47e4-a33f-b04ff2f91ed0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bf2fa60 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:47:09 -0500 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 30 Living room. 2020. Oil on canvas. 12 x 24 in. This painting is of a dim living room facing a window. Towards the bottom, left corner of the piece, in front of the window, we can see the silhouette of a man. To the right-hand side, there is a dusty blue colored couch, and a ruby red lamp. The arm of the sofa contains a mandarin colored floral design. Background is the window, curtains and wall of the living room. The perspective of this piece is low, like we are sitting in the room. Living room. 2020. Oil on canvas. 12 x 24 in. This painting is of a dim living room facing a window. Towards the bottom, left corner of the piece, in front of the window, we can see the silhouette of a man. To the right-hand side, there is a dusty blue arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Open the Door, and Let Me In by Abbey Rosko 3 3 5 5 Open the Door, and Let Me In by Abbey Rosko full 1ba1ff16-7a35-4a8a-b962-2c46362e2101 https://share.transistor.fm/s/600273e6 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:46:23 -0500 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 47 Open the Door, and Let Me In. 2021. Oil on canvas. 12 x 24 in. A hand is the focal point of this painting. It is located at the top of the painting one third from the left. The hand is pressing against a black rectangle. The thumb points to the left, and the digits are straight up and close together. We see a three quarter view of a figure’s head. He stands facing towards the door. His black garb blends seamlessly into the black of the door. The right side is occupied by a light grey wall. The light source is from above. Another black door is on the far right edge. Haphazardly written words float in the space below the hand and head. Open the Door, and Let Me In. 2021. Oil on canvas. 12 x 24 in. A hand is the focal point of this painting. It is located at the top of the painting one third from the left. The hand is pressing against a black rectangle. The thumb points to the left, arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Do I Repeat Myself? by Abbey Rosko 3 3 4 4 Do I Repeat Myself? by Abbey Rosko full f55add0d-2d6e-45da-a18f-6c65d3de3d2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f200db30 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:43:44 -0500 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 53 Do I repeat myself? 2020. Oil on paper. 8 x 15 in. In a dim room, a figure slouches in a mid-century modern art chair. We are looking at the chair from the side and it faces towards the right of the painting. The figure is a masculine silhouette with subtle inferences for skin, hair, collar and black suit. He appears to look back at the viewer but the eyes are indiscernible. He rests his right elbow on the arm of the chair, and holds his relaxed fist up. It is level with his head. The viewer’s perspective is low. To the right of the male figure is a side table with drawers, and a dull red colored lamp with grey figurines loosely rendered. Behind these elements is a window with the sheer curtains drawn shut. To the far right is the arm of a dark blue sofa. Do I repeat myself? 2020. Oil on paper. 8 x 15 in. In a dim room, a figure slouches in a mid-century modern art chair. We are looking at the chair from the side and it faces towards the right of the painting. The figure is a masculine silhouette with su arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Do I Repeat Myself? (2) by Abbey Rosko 3 3 3 3 Do I Repeat Myself? (2) by Abbey Rosko full cc98b01a-ef9f-48cc-9ddc-1a0730cc53bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a19abb8 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:42:23 -0500 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 52 Do I repeat myself? (2) 2020. Oil on paper. 8 x 15 in. This piece is a second study of “Do I repeat myself?” The focus is on a figure slouching in a mid-century modern arm chair on the left-hand side. We see the chair from the side. The design of warm gray flowers and dark green leaves is prominent on the chair’s upholstery. The figure is mainly a silhouette with subtle inferences for skin, hair, collar and blacksuit. The male character rests his elbow on the arm of the chair. He holds a relaxed fist up. It is level with his head. The background is abstract. A source of light pours in from the left. To the right are dark teals and grays. A raw sienna colored structure takes up the space in the background to the right of the figure. Do I repeat myself? (2) 2020. Oil on paper. 8 x 15 in. This piece is a second study of “Do I repeat myself?” The focus is on a figure slouching in a mid-century modern arm chair on the left-hand side. We see the chair from the side. The design of warm arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Cards by Abbey Rosko 3 3 2 2 Cards by Abbey Rosko full 3919bae7-5834-45e7-a728-cd06a08d8664 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56a2abb1 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:40:53 -0500 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 49 Cards. 2021. Oil on paper. 8 x 15 in. The perspective of this piece points across, and slightly down upon a dark brown table top. We see the figure of a man wearing a black suit sitting at the table, but only from the neck down. His hand is holding several red and white playing cards. Below this hand, on the table, are playing cards lying face-up. Two white serving plates are visible on the viewer’s right-hand side of the composition. Yellow cheese, bologna, and a silver butter knife rest on one plate. The far plate contains a light brown piece of cracker, a jar of mustard, and non-descript off-white objects. The background is dominated by a person wearing a stark black suit. The necktie is visible but the view crops at the neck. Behind all of these, there is chestnut colored wainscotting. Cards. 2021. Oil on paper. 8 x 15 in. The perspective of this piece points across, and slightly down upon a dark brown table top. We see the figure of a man wearing a black suit sitting at the table, but only from the neck down. His hand is holding seve arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Red Kitchen by Abbey Rosko 3 3 1 1 Red Kitchen by Abbey Rosko full 05066646-6838-46ed-895d-cd93cdf7c4b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2a0a246 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:40:04 -0500 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 40 Red kitchen. 2020. Oil on paper. The view is of a portrait of a slouched, male figure sitting at a table. A corner of the white table occupies the left foreground. On this table are vaguely painted objects and a shiny steel toaster. Most of the figure sits behind this table. He is His lightly dipping in a glass of water. The left side of the background is made up of a cool crimson hue. Then a black vertical stripe separates a block of cool grey behind the man’s head. The bottom right section of the composition exposes the bottom most layer of the surface. Small drops of paint and thin lightly drawn brush marks occupy the bottom right corner. Red kitchen. 2020. Oil on paper. The view is of a portrait of a slouched, male figure sitting at a table. A corner of the white table occupies the left foreground. On this table are vaguely painted objects and a shiny steel toaster. Most of the figure arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No The Return Home by Nina Boodhansingh 2 2 8 8 The Return Home by Nina Boodhansingh full da410d7d-3d5f-4b71-b0df-4bb138653a90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fbbf608 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:45:06 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 33 The Return Home 2019 Acrylic on Canvas 16” x 40” This long, narrow abstract painting is done on canvas and rests in landscape orientation. The paint in this piece envelopes the entirety of the canvas in a soft, water-like meld of purple, blue and indigo. The top corners of the piece are darker blue and lightens a bit towards the center. Light purple paint reached up from the bottom of the painting and blends with the rest of the piece. In the bottom lower left of the piece and into the center, we see flecks of more concentrated teal paint. Flakes of gold leaf were applied sporadically throughout the painting. The Return Home 2019 Acrylic on Canvas 16” x 40” This long, narrow abstract painting is done on canvas and rests in landscape orientation. The paint in this piece envelopes the entirety of the canvas in a soft, water-like meld of purple, blue and indi arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No When I Was Young by Nina Boodhansingh 2 2 7 7 When I Was Young by Nina Boodhansingh full 59be2b29-5391-4cb2-a8e0-4cc935a3e812 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7beabb3e Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:45:02 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 30 When I Was Young 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 16” x 40” It is an abstract piece done on canvas. From the center of the work spreads deep, rich purple tones that blend into the lighter purple at the outer edges of the canvas. Peeking from behind the purples is a light blue however muted by the thinly brushed purple paint over it. Patches of a clear, cool blue, light pink, and aquamarine have been made in strokes around the canvas. The technique used to blend the pink, purple, and blue in the background creates a soft and cloudy look. When I Was Young 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 16” x 40” It is an abstract piece done on canvas. From the center of the work spreads deep, rich purple tones that blend into the lighter purple at the outer edges of the canvas. Peeking from behind the purples arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Ice Castles by Nina Boodhansingh 2 2 6 6 Ice Castles by Nina Boodhansingh full 6170d993-a62c-4d85-aed3-8dfb474df9d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b568060b Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:44:57 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 37 Ice Castles 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 30” x 24” It is an abstract piece done on canvas. The background of the canvas is completely absorbed in a beautiful blend of blue and purple. Although these colors are the primary tones, differences in color cover the canvas in cooler shades of blue, purple, and just a bit of white. The variations of blue and purple-ish tones in the background and blending technique used to lay the paint creates an appearance almost like water or ice reflecting the environment around it. A palette knife was used to spread a pale peachy pink, light purple, and white paint in collected, vertical strokes sporadically around the canvas. Ice Castles 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 30” x 24” It is an abstract piece done on canvas. The background of the canvas is completely absorbed in a beautiful blend of blue and purple. Although these colors are the primary tones, differences in color cover t arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No You Are Not Lost by Nina Boodhansingh 2 2 5 5 You Are Not Lost by Nina Boodhansingh full b7e4974e-b0e7-4e1c-893e-890b28cb29f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17b50420 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:44:53 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 30 You Are Not Lost 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 24” x 24” Shades of dark teal and warm gray make up the background of this square abstract painting. Small blotches of a rusty red paint spread randomly around the piece fading into the dark background. In some spots, the darker gray paint has been watered down and drips and trails towards the bottom of the painting. Peeking from behind the darker tones is a watered down mix of teal and lavender-colored purple; a color that makes small reappearances throughout the painting in short, distinct brushstrokes. You Are Not Lost 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 24” x 24” Shades of dark teal and warm gray make up the background of this square abstract painting. Small blotches of a rusty red paint spread randomly around the piece fading into the dark background. In som arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Cities of Gold by Nina Boodhansingh 2 2 4 4 Cities of Gold by Nina Boodhansingh full b53c3f69-f929-4841-a82d-1474a39688b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b28e472 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:44:49 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 30 Cities of Gold 2018 Acrylic on Canvas 36” x 12” This long, narrow painting is in portrait orientation on canvas. It is primarily deep indigo colored paint with thinned brushstrokes of dark purple and dark blue with patches of gold paint scattered around the canvas. We can see the underpainting on this piece peeking through with teal from behind the darker tones. Sparse, soft patches of light blue seem to shine through from the bottom layer of the painting. Cities of Gold 2018 Acrylic on Canvas 36” x 12” This long, narrow painting is in portrait orientation on canvas. It is primarily deep indigo colored paint with thinned brushstrokes of dark purple and dark blue with patches of gold paint scattered arou arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Mount Desert Island Nights by Nina Boodhansingh 2 2 3 3 Mount Desert Island Nights by Nina Boodhansingh full 8c2d0ebd-af3e-4046-9c1b-33c9066d085d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d88db074 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:44:45 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 24 Mount Desert Island Nights 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 12” x 16” The entirety of the canvas is covered in a deep, rich purple blended in small areas with a lighter purple paint. This creates a slight differentiation in color in the background, giving it a shadowy appearance. Deliberate patches of light orange and Payne’s gray are strewn around the painting. Mount Desert Island Nights 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 12” x 16” The entirety of the canvas is covered in a deep, rich purple blended in small areas with a lighter purple paint. This creates a slight differentiation in color in the background, giving it a arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Fantasia by Nina Boodhansingh 2 2 2 2 Fantasia by Nina Boodhansingh full 3d7c6dc5-019f-4d00-a929-18f51238bcb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0b36e90 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:44:41 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 45 Fantasia 2020 Acrylic on Canvas 30” x 30” This square, abstract painting is primarily aquamarine, blue, and light green. The light blue in the top third of the canvas covers the canvas in a thin layer. Over the top, in the same color, is thicker paint applied in a way that leaves small dots and peaks of paint, rough in texture. From the top left corner of the piece, light blue and aquamarine paint appear in the form of soft brush strokes going toward the center. In some spots, the paint drips and trails down the painting towards the bottom. Moving into the middle of the piece, the blue begins to blend with the green and the sharp purple-ish pink patches of paint that continue down into the bottom of the piece. Fantasia 2020 Acrylic on Canvas 30” x 30” This square, abstract painting is primarily aquamarine, blue, and light green. The light blue in the top third of the canvas covers the canvas in a thin layer. Over the top, in the same color, is thicker paint arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Monday Morning by Nina Boodhansingh 2 2 1 1 Monday Morning by Nina Boodhansingh full dc9ea7e2-dd8a-4bd6-95d1-7990950e4ca4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/591b3b90 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:44:35 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 38 Monday Morning 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 12” x 16” This abstract piece is brushy in texture, composed of a blend of purple, pink, aquamarine, and a golden yellow. The pink, although light in color, makes up the general center of the piece with the purple blending into the background at the top of the canvas. Mimicking the soft transition from early evening to sunset, with a stroke of shiny gold cutting through the pink paint. The aquamarine pulls faintly in from the lower left of the canvas, fading into the golden yellow at the bottom. Small strokes of shiny golden paint are marked around the rest of the canvas. Monday Morning 2021 Acrylic on Canvas 12” x 16” This abstract piece is brushy in texture, composed of a blend of purple, pink, aquamarine, and a golden yellow. The pink, although light in color, makes up the general center of the piece with the purple arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Trapped In The Darkness by Michael Freeman 1 1 7 7 Trapped In The Darkness by Michael Freeman full 2ee8d21f-6286-4004-93bb-dda72f4d2d83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e1f7c6c Trapped in the Darkness

Michael Freeman

2019

Acrylic on canvas
30 x 40 in

It is an abstract piece done on canvas. Michael’s work is created with a technique called pour painting in which the artist mixes the colors in a cup beforehand, and instead of using a brush, pours the paint over the canvas. The canvas is in landscape orientation and entirely covered by paint. The paint envelopes the canvas in a rippling combination of white, light gray, dark gray, a coppery metallic and a shiny gold color. The colors ripple and meld together and oozing in different directions around the canvas. towards the bottom of the canvas. Appearing almost like marble, the white and gray commands most of the piece. However, this creates a stark contrast for the metallic copper and gold that move throughout the piece.

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Michael Freeman

2019

Acrylic on canvas
30 x 40 in

It is an abstract piece done on canvas. Michael’s work is created with a technique called pour painting in which the artist mixes the colors in a cup beforehand, and instead of using a brush, pours the paint over the canvas. The canvas is in landscape orientation and entirely covered by paint. The paint envelopes the canvas in a rippling combination of white, light gray, dark gray, a coppery metallic and a shiny gold color. The colors ripple and meld together and oozing in different directions around the canvas. towards the bottom of the canvas. Appearing almost like marble, the white and gray commands most of the piece. However, this creates a stark contrast for the metallic copper and gold that move throughout the piece.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:54:57 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 54 Trapped in the Darkness Michael Freeman 2019 Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 It is an abstract piece done on canvas. Michael’s work is created with a technique called pour painting in which the artist mixes the colors in a cup beforehand, and instead of using a brush, pours the paint over the canvas. The canvas is in landscape orientation and entirely covered by paint. The paint envelopes the canvas in a rippling combination of white, light gray, dark gray, a coppery metallic and a shiny gold color. The colors ripple and meld together and oozing in different directions around the canvas. towards the bottom of the canvas. Appearing almost like marble, the white and gray commands most of the piece. However, this creates a stark contrast for the metallic copper and gold that move throughout the piece. Trapped in the Darkness Michael Freeman 2019 Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 It is an abstract piece done on canvas. Michael’s work is created with a technique called pour painting in which the artist mixes the colors in a cup beforehand, and instead o arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Untitled 2021 by Michael Freeman 1 1 6 6 Untitled 2021 by Michael Freeman full f47d6b7e-0441-4041-a8b7-92d623b8f959 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc0a8ee4 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:54:53 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 27 Untitled Michael Freeman 2021 Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20 This abstract piece is primarily Light tan in color with a mix of black light gray and reddish brown. The colors, that were poured over the canvas, are definitive on the right side of the piece swirling together in thin lines. Moving towards the left side of the painting, the colors begin to blend more and appear brushy and texture. In the section the paint appears dominantly light gray. Untitled Michael Freeman 2021 Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20 This abstract piece is primarily Light tan in color with a mix of black light gray and reddish brown. The colors, that were poured over the canvas, are definitive on the right side of the pi arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Untitled 2019 by Michael Freeman 1 1 5 5 Untitled 2019 by Michael Freeman full cd1f1357-0025-485d-8804-1363f1f03485 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bf5a2a4 Untitled

Michael Freeman

2019

Acrylic on Canvas
16 x 20

This abstract pour painting is primarily a brilliant red color with light gray, rich dark purple, and black swirling in tight patterns around the piece. The flow of the paint seems to travel from the left of the piece to the right semicolon however, some of the colors swirl in vertical patterns. The overall piece has a copperish tone to it and hints of a very light peachy pink can be seen in small spots throughout the painting.

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Michael Freeman

2019

Acrylic on Canvas
16 x 20

This abstract pour painting is primarily a brilliant red color with light gray, rich dark purple, and black swirling in tight patterns around the piece. The flow of the paint seems to travel from the left of the piece to the right semicolon however, some of the colors swirl in vertical patterns. The overall piece has a copperish tone to it and hints of a very light peachy pink can be seen in small spots throughout the painting.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:54:48 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 27 Untitled Michael Freeman 2019 Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20 This abstract pour painting is primarily a brilliant red color with light gray, rich dark purple, and black swirling in tight patterns around the piece. The flow of the paint seems to travel from the left of the piece to the right semicolon however, some of the colors swirl in vertical patterns. The overall piece has a copperish tone to it and hints of a very light peachy pink can be seen in small spots throughout the painting. Untitled Michael Freeman 2019 Acrylic on Canvas, 16 x 20 This abstract pour painting is primarily a brilliant red color with light gray, rich dark purple, and black swirling in tight patterns around the piece. The flow of the paint seems to travel arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Sea Life by Michael Freeman 1 1 4 4 Sea Life by Michael Freeman full 1f0d0759-eed8-4da5-add9-8470c88a92e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e2bcebf Sea Life
2019
Acrylic on Canvas
20x20
This abstract pour painting is primarily a rich blue color with red, pink, black, white and turquoise swirling around the canvas. In both the center of the piece and bottom left corner, the paint swirls in tight, fine lines. In the top left and right corners the paint flows more open and freely. The contrast of tight swirls and free flowing paint creates the feeling of underwater movement.

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2019
Acrylic on Canvas
20x20
This abstract pour painting is primarily a rich blue color with red, pink, black, white and turquoise swirling around the canvas. In both the center of the piece and bottom left corner, the paint swirls in tight, fine lines. In the top left and right corners the paint flows more open and freely. The contrast of tight swirls and free flowing paint creates the feeling of underwater movement.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:54:44 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 30 Sea Life 2019 Acrylic on Canvas 20x20 This abstract pour painting is primarily a rich blue color with red, pink, black, white and turquoise swirling around the canvas. In both the center of the piece and bottom left corner, the paint swirls in tight, fine lines. In the top left and right corners the paint flows more open and freely. The contrast of tight swirls and free flowing paint creates the feeling of underwater movement. Sea Life 2019 Acrylic on Canvas 20x20 This abstract pour painting is primarily a rich blue color with red, pink, black, white and turquoise swirling around the canvas. In both the center of the piece and bottom left corner, the paint swirls in tight, arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Purple Haze by Michael Freeman 1 1 3 3 Purple Haze by Michael Freeman full b21cbc5c-af7f-4ce0-8cd3-64a648ae018e https://share.transistor.fm/s/956b28d3 Purple Haze
Michael Freeman
2021
Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30

This abstract piece is primarily red and a muted purple. Also present in the background are hints of various light blues, oranges, and white. The top layer of the painting has white, black, and bright orange dripped on top with 2 different sizes of glitter spread across the canvas. When shown under a black light, the orange paint and glitter glow brightly and reveal a more minimalistic abstract piece.

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Michael Freeman
2021
Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30

This abstract piece is primarily red and a muted purple. Also present in the background are hints of various light blues, oranges, and white. The top layer of the painting has white, black, and bright orange dripped on top with 2 different sizes of glitter spread across the canvas. When shown under a black light, the orange paint and glitter glow brightly and reveal a more minimalistic abstract piece.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:54:37 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 30 Purple Haze Michael Freeman 2021 Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30 This abstract piece is primarily red and a muted purple. Also present in the background are hints of various light blues, oranges, and white. The top layer of the painting has white, black, and bright orange dripped on top with 2 different sizes of glitter spread across the canvas. When shown under a black light, the orange paint and glitter glow brightly and reveal a more minimalistic abstract piece. Purple Haze Michael Freeman 2021 Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30 This abstract piece is primarily red and a muted purple. Also present in the background are hints of various light blues, oranges, and white. The top layer of the painting has white, black, a arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Pink Magic by Michael Freeman 1 1 2 2 Pink Magic by Michael Freeman full 8dc0fff7-fd74-4beb-bcec-5431bc58a6c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7d8fd46 Pink Magic
Michael Freeman
2021
Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30

This abstract piece has grey, green, and pink paint poured across it. Hints of purple, blue, and gold are present in the finer details of the piece. The center of the piece has a concentration of pink, the top left corner has a concentration of green, and the bottom left corner has a larger concentration of purple. When shown under a black light, the pink glows bright and the rest of the canvas shows a muted glowing purple.

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Michael Freeman
2021
Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30

This abstract piece has grey, green, and pink paint poured across it. Hints of purple, blue, and gold are present in the finer details of the piece. The center of the piece has a concentration of pink, the top left corner has a concentration of green, and the bottom left corner has a larger concentration of purple. When shown under a black light, the pink glows bright and the rest of the canvas shows a muted glowing purple.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:54:31 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 33 Pink Magic Michael Freeman 2021 Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30 This abstract piece has grey, green, and pink paint poured across it. Hints of purple, blue, and gold are present in the finer details of the piece. The center of the piece has a concentration of pink, the top left corner has a concentration of green, and the bottom left corner has a larger concentration of purple. When shown under a black light, the pink glows bright and the rest of the canvas shows a muted glowing purple. Pink Magic Michael Freeman 2021 Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30 This abstract piece has grey, green, and pink paint poured across it. Hints of purple, blue, and gold are present in the finer details of the piece. The center of the piece has a concentration arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No Sakura Rainforest by Michael Freeman 1 1 1 1 Sakura Rainforest by Michael Freeman full cb82fb42-8f17-49d1-9a94-62fa89e2bb33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a5f0f79 Sakura Rainforest
Michael Freeman
2021
Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30

This abstract piece is primarily red, black, and white. Hints of a mint green are also present and more prominent at the bottom of the piece. The top layer of the painting has 2 different sizes of glitter spread across the canvas. One larger in size and one incredibly fine. When shown under a black light, the larger glitter pieces glow displays a more minimalistic abstract piece.

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Michael Freeman
2021
Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30

This abstract piece is primarily red, black, and white. Hints of a mint green are also present and more prominent at the bottom of the piece. The top layer of the painting has 2 different sizes of glitter spread across the canvas. One larger in size and one incredibly fine. When shown under a black light, the larger glitter pieces glow displays a more minimalistic abstract piece.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:54:06 -0400 Steel Pixel Studios Steel Pixel Studios 35 Sakura Rainforest Michael Freeman 2021 Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30 This abstract piece is primarily red, black, and white. Hints of a mint green are also present and more prominent at the bottom of the piece. The top layer of the painting has 2 different sizes of glitter spread across the canvas. One larger in size and one incredibly fine. When shown under a black light, the larger glitter pieces glow displays a more minimalistic abstract piece. Sakura Rainforest Michael Freeman 2021 Acrylic on Canvas, 24x30 This abstract piece is primarily red, black, and white. Hints of a mint green are also present and more prominent at the bottom of the piece. The top layer of the painting has 2 differe arts, gallery, audio description, descriptive audio, steel pixel studios, Lehigh Valley No