On April 3rd, from 6-9 pm, join us for First Friday! Enjoy these openings, alongside a community sing along in the Underground Gallery, hobby horsing in the gym, and more!
In the Harrison Gallery, Reverie in Revolt by Elise Howell. Howell’s latest body of work offers encouraging paintings as a refreshing alternative to the exhausting flow of information, unapologetically embracing feminine energy while revealing a connection to nature's dynamic gestures and resilience. Through gentle and attentive brushwork, these works invite viewers to reflect on tender emotions, memories, and desires, merging anthropomorphic qualities with the essence of the garden.
In the Gallery Annex, Of Earth and Sea by Emily Wingate. Through this collection of watercolor paintings, Wingate invites viewers to turn towards the beauty and tranquility of nature as a guide through life's challenges. In moments of heaviness, the soft petals and bold colors remind us that gentleness and strength coexist, while the calming waters soothe our frayed nervous systems.
In the Speck Gallery, Taoist Composition by Ting Waddles. Engaging with Taoist philosophy, Waddles embraces the continuous process of becoming through abstract assemblage. Her thoughtful use of repurposed materials and a minimalist palette blurs the boundaries between painting and sculpture, reflecting on the impermanence of existence and the emotional responses that arise from the process of creation.
In the City Gallery, Awaken Your City by Emily Winslow. Through both watercolor and oil, Winslow portrays the warm and soft light of Indianapolis just beginning to rise. Inspired by her faith in God, this collection looks for moments of hope in ordinary places and the joy that comes in the morning.
In Hank & Dolly's Gallery, RESURRECTION BLOOMS by Carolyn Springer. In her latest exhibit, Springer explores the beauty of flowers through the ancient technique of encaustic painting, infusing each piece with vibrant colors and depth. By channeling her emotions and thoughts into her work, she invites viewers to connect with the universal feelings of beauty and spirituality that flowers evoke.
In the Lift Gallery, Loopz by Valencia Bullock. Crafted using abstract shapes, asymmetry, and colors, Bullock creates a collection of crocheted purses that serve as wearable art. In crochet, a loop is formed when the beginning is connected to the end, symbolizing the constant ebb and flow of life's path. Just as people may "wear their heart on their sleeve," you can express your life's story by wearing this art on your shoulder.
