Christine Olejniczak with Electric Dirt

Christine Olejniczak has been performing the sound of drawing on instruments of her own making since 1994. Forming her band, Electric Dirt, with her musician husband Ray Freese and Alex Garza, heavy-mellow singer-songwriter of Houston band Big Green Machine, they have surprised crowds with their pencil rock at Houston venues such as DiverseWorks, The Station, Project Rowhouse, the Blaffer Gallery and Pete's Dancing Marlin. Described by one fan as "John Cage with a beat," they draw neo-tribal rhythms with graphite, pen and pencil. Olejniczak and Electric Dirt will bring new compositions to the exhibition opening on July 2; throughout the exhibition, visitors will be able to watch a video recording of the performance, and view remnant drawings.