Anson the Ornery

Anson the Ornery’s artwork combines his artistic disciplines to create interactive installations that make the viewer a part of my creative process. These interactive artworks are a satirical comment that parodies controversial issues to give a more nuanced and alternative view. Anson constructs full sensory environments with his backgrounds in music, visual arts, writing and acting to immerse the viewer in his artwork strengthening the connection between the viewer and the content. To build these elaborate installations he uses the latest technology along with a wide variety of materials from flowers to social media to entice the viewer into engaging with the artwork. Anson’s artwork is a conversation not a lecture. It is not meant to be placed on a pedestal but instead sculpted by others’ hands resulting in surprising and unpredictable outcomes. Anson shares creative control with the viewer to develop a communal experience where the viewer is in direct contact with the subject matter breaking down defenses to new ideas leaving space for a change of thought.

Anson also runs the art installation company DeOrnery Fine Art Services. DeOrnery (Dee-On-Ray) Fine Art Services provides installation for fine art in Kansas City and the surrounding areas. Their wealth of experience in art installation comes with a knowledge of design and placement. DeOrnery Fine Art Services is available for any sized job from large corporate installs to that perfect painting you need hung over your couch. They specialize in all mediums and will help you find the best way to securely display your art.