Sometimes a tree branch isn’t just a tree branch.

Starting March 20, those visiting Ohio University Southern’s art gallery will have the opportunity to see a variety of common, everyday objects transformed through Dylan Collins’ “Once Familiar” series.

“Beneath their seemingly placid exteriors, the common objects we live with have the power to trigger both deep-seated memories and a wide range of often contradictory emotions,” said Collins. “In the ‘Once Familiar’ series, I transform some of these ordinary items that populate our world, imbuing them with surreal, dreamlike qualities.”

“Once Familiar” will be on display March 20 – April 20 at Ohio University Southern’s gallery located in Room 111 in the Dingus Technology Center. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and there will be an opportunity to meet the artist via Zoom on Friday, April 14 at 3:30 p.m. Register to meet the artist.