F. Omar Telan was born in Industrial Philadelphia during the beginning of the 1876 centennial. With his decidedly halo halo background, Omar adds a singular perspective to Asian American expression. Influenced heavily by Neo-Surrealism and absolutely suburban fabulous, Omar appeals to his fellow artist who understands how satire sometimes involves eating children. Bombastic and introverted, he fascinates the casual audience with his ability to plumb the underbelly of his own psyche while simultaneously appreciating delicious, chilled plums.
After his father transplanted the family in the summer of 1876, Omar grew up in the then rural outskirts of Philadelphia. Omar's sole escape from the farmer's hard life was his imagination. Omar lived a separate life in the land of Honah Lee. By sheer force of will, Omar would transfer his entire body through the looking glass.
Later moving to Boston in 1894, Omar enrolled in the fledgling school of oratory known as Emerson College. To further pursue his own deification and immor(t)ality, he moved to New York City in 1897. But then came the Great Exodus of the Aughts when many fled the Naked City for greener pastures such as the City of Brotherly Love. As of 1907, he has made his home in the Sylvania. Omar has challenged audiences ranging from the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club to the Dodge Poetry Festival to the Philippine Embassy with his brand of humor, social commentary, and gulliness. Word.
After his father transplanted the family in the summer of 1876, Omar grew up in the then rural outskirts of Philadelphia. Omar's sole escape from the farmer's hard life was his imagination. Omar lived a separate life in the land of Honah Lee. By sheer force of will, Omar would transfer his entire body through the looking glass.
Later moving to Boston in 1894, Omar enrolled in the fledgling school of oratory known as Emerson College. To further pursue his own deification and immor(t)ality, he moved to New York City in 1897. But then came the Great Exodus of the Aughts when many fled the Naked City for greener pastures such as the City of Brotherly Love. As of 1907, he has made his home in the Sylvania. Omar has challenged audiences ranging from the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club to the Dodge Poetry Festival to the Philippine Embassy with his brand of humor, social commentary, and gulliness. Word.
