Tiny, Little Fable

By Nonney Oddlokken

Opening Reception: Friday, April 17, 2026 || 7 PM - 9 PM

The Hammond Regional Arts Center is proud to present Tiny Little Fable, an enchanting exhibition by Nonney Oddloken. Known for imaginative and narrative-driven work, Oddloken creates a world where art and storytelling intertwine on an intimate scale.

In Tiny Little Fable, each piece acts as a visual vignette, small in size but rich in detail, inviting viewers to slow down and look closely. These works evoke the feeling of discovering a hidden story, blending whimsy, curiosity, and a touch of mystery. Whether playful or contemplative, each “fable” offers a moment of connection and interpretation, encouraging visitors to bring their own imagination into the experience.

This exhibition celebrates the magic found in the miniature and the power of art to tell stories both seen and felt.

Tiny, Little Fable will be on view until May 22, 2026.

Artist's Biography

My life was greatly colored and shaped by my agoraphobic aunt who raised me with my working class mother. Unlike my mother, a cafeteria waitress, my aunt was unable to leave the house due to her mental illness. However, what could have been a catastrophic environment was turned into a world of magical realism. So colorful was my childhood, that it took me until the age of seven to realize how unique and peculiar our household was My entire childhood was filled with her daily magical creations: baby birds leaving Juicy Fruit gum at the windowsill, voodoo spells, a child named Toots that lived in the huge pear tree outside our door. Life was filled with magic and wonder… but secrets.

It’s with the mixture of my own childhood “fables,” Catholic references, Cajun folklore, New Orleans Voodoo and use of only the indigenous landscapes of Louisiana swamps and bayous and its flora and fauna, I've created these stand alone art pieces that also piece together a larger Louisiana narrative entitled “Tiny, Little Fables.”

To best express my vision, I created my own fiber art technique comprised of handmade paper substrates, stitched collage elements, finished with hundreds of yards of hand-stitched gold thread embellishments. The encircled eye symbolizes the enchanted people and creatures that live among us.