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Houston, TX (September 23, 2024) —Meow Wolf is proud to share a behind-the-scenes peek of Obsidiodyssey, one of the many amazing spaces within the highly anticipated Houston exhibition, opening in Fall 2024. Created by Santa Fe-based artist Janell Langford, Obsidiodyssey is Langford’s second permanent installation with Meow Wolf following her celebrated installation ‘CJ’s Temporal Lobby’ at House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe.
Langford, a visionary artist known for her intricate world-building and retro-futuristic illustrations, brings her signature blend of fantastical comic book narratives and deep personal introspection to this new Houston installation. Drawing on her experiences as a woman of color and an artist, Langford’s work continues to forge spaces of beauty where her characters can shine. Langford has also collaborated with Meow Wolf on a capsule collection featuring Obsidiopolis ranging from art prints, shirts, and more. The new collection can be found at obsidiopolis.com.
Obsidiodyssey promises to be one of the central attractions at Meow Wolf Houston, featuring a series of spaces that represent different stages of the creative process. Participants will join Langford’s iconic character CJ, an art director tasked with creating the perfect music video for Fantastrophe, a godlike pop star wrestling with the limits of her ego.
“I wanted to make an experience that takes guests through the ebb and flow of darkness and joy that comes with putting your whole self into works of art,” said Langford. “For me, making art can be the most beautiful, euphoric thing in the world; but often, getting it out requires facing many of my demons. I hope this journey I’ve put before our guests resonates with creatives across the artistic spectrum.”
This six-room meta-installation offers a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with the creative journey in real-time, from storyboarding in CJ’s Studio to navigating the challenges of Insidiopolis, an alley inspired by film noir style that symbolizes the artist’s fears and anxieties.
Visitors will also encounter interactive elements such as paint-by-number experiences, a clock that plays with the perception of time, and a final celebration at Fantastrophe’s House Party, complete with an interactive DJ booth. Through these interactive moments, Langford explores the balance between ambition and vulnerability, creativity and fear, and offers a poignant reflection on the artistic process.
As the Houston exhibition prepares to open its doors, Obsidiodyssey stands out as a bold continuation of Langford’s mission to create spaces where Black women and femmes can see themselves in all their complexity, power, and beauty. This installation invites participants to step into a world that celebrates both the highs and lows of being an artist, making it a must-see attraction in Houston’s dynamic art scene.
For more information on Meow Wolf Houston and the upcoming opening of Obsidiodyssey, please visit meowwolf.com/visit/houston.
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Meow Wolf is not your typical arts and entertainment company; they’re the creators of extraordinary, mind-bending experiences that transport millions of adventurers of all ages into breathtaking realms of imagination and wonder. As the proud recipients of numerous accolades, including Time Out‘s #1 Immersive Experience in the US (2023), Fast Company‘s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies (2024, 2022 and 2020), and USA Today‘s Top 10 Best Immersive Art Experiences (2022), Meow Wolf is committed to engaging curious seekers through the magic of discovery and play. They are distinct in their collaboration with hundreds of visionary artists who infuse creativity into every Meow Wolf experience. The journey began with the THEA Award-winning House Of Eternal Return in Santa Fe (2016), a mystery house with hidden passages and mesmerizing art exhibits. In Las Vegas, Omega Mart (2021) presented a surreal grocery store experience. Denver’s Convergence Station (2021) appeared as a maximalist architectural marvel linking four alien worlds. Meow Wolf unveiled Webby
Award-winning The Real Unreal (2023) in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Meow Wolf’s fifth and newest location Radio Tave, a community radio station that spans dimensions, opens in October 2024, with their sixth location opening in Los Angeles in 2026. As a certified B-Corporation, Meow Wolf leads in themed entertainment, innovating and celebrating human imagination. All are invited to join a journey that defies convention, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
