How can the realm of the artistic world be described by a word like typical?

The employees and featured artists working amongst the Tarble Arts Center would weep at the thought they were considered standard beings.

Whether the individuals involved sculpt, draw, paint, hang installations or prepare schedules and budgets, Tarble is nothing less than a think tank of creativity and uniqueness from both employee and artist.

One might think art management, which can include jobs like budgeting and answering phone calls, is a fairly typical nine-to-five job, or, in Tarble’s case, eight-to-four.

The main focus of employees at Tarble is finding a subject to feature in the center and an event for the public to view.

Michael Watts, director of Tarble, said the work Tarble receives is a joint effort between artists, agents and employees. Some artists are invited by the center itself, while others request to be featured in Tarble.

Watts also explained that the process of setting up a showcase could take days, depending on the content.

Artist Paul Ramirez constructed his show ‘Spin’ in one day. This was a record-breaking feat, said Watts.

Ramirez installed what he described as “playful red, pink and orange” printed panels with magnets behind each canvas.

Viewers are instructed to wear white gloves and turn each painting in any way they please, making the show a hands-on experience.

“The beauty of it is it becomes active,” Ramirez said.

Each pattern is part of a set of three recurring patterns, and each set is repeated throughout the exhibit. Ramirez explained that, while each pattern is the exact same as another in the installation, each panel is unique in its on way.

This installation is a first for both Tarble and Ramirez in that the audience is permitted to physically interact with the art.

“The viewer comes into the belly of the work, ” Ramirez said.

A lecture was held Thursday in the Atrium of Tarble regarding Ramirez’ work.

Ramirez said he wanted to use his art career as an educational tool. He addressed the work he had done over the past 10 to 15 years to set an example for aspiring artists and art students.

Ramirez’s show is featured in Tarble from Friday to Feb. 22.