Olay + ArtWorks Light As Air Contest

ArtWorks and Olay are partnered to produce “Light as Air” –a public art design contest, that sought submissions from female-identifying artists in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana in response to Olay’s new product line, Olay Whips.

Proposals included both two-dimensional mini mural designs and three dimensional sculptural/installation works, with all original designs inspired by the theme “Light as Air” and the Olay Whips product line. Five winning designs/designers were selected by a panel of local jurors from ArtWorks and Proctor & Gamble. The selected designs were fabricated and installed in areas around Downtown and Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, Ohio the summer of 2018. This project provided an opportunity for ArtWorks and Olay to showcase regional talent and promote Olay Whips through interactive public works of art and creative storytelling.

First place
Jessica Wolf, “She Is.” Jessica, who is from Cincinnati, used her favorite medium—paper—with ambient or integrated light for her public sculpture.

Second place
Nora Salazar, “Limitless.” Nora, from Wyoming, Ohio, is a painter, created a work which was reproduced as mini murals for her installations.

Third place
Shannon Timura, “Feminine Alchemy.” Shannon is from Strongsville, Ohio, with her concrete and fabric sculptures focusing on poseable art dolls and animal pieces.

Fourth place
Jess Summers, “Bubbles on Walnut.” Jess, from Cincinnati, is a surreal fantasy photographer.

Fifth place
Cassidy Foley teamed up with Nikole Friend to create a computer generated piece, Head in the Clouds.” Cassidy is from Cincinnati and designed a mini mural for her Light as Air inspired piece.