Journey Magic Mountain with Kyle Ragsdale |
Whimsical, gestural, colorful: three words to describe the art of painter Kyle Ragsdale. In his latest show, Magic Mountain, there is an air of melancholy that borders on wistfulness, of waiting. Because he creates a new body of work to be displayed each November, Ragsdale must have a new concept for each show. Magic Mountain is a collection of ethereal depictions of assemblies standing atop mountains, people from different backgrounds brought together to behold the beauty of the peaks.
Earlier this year, Ragsdale had the opportunity to participate in a 2-week residency at Lake Chautauqua in New York. During that time, he spent his days working in small studios and created a series of prints in a print shop that directly influenced the work in Magic Mountain.
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Collaborating Through Osmosis: EMO x Blac |
In their recent collaboration, aptly titled Osmosis, artists EMO (Caleb Keitt) and Blac (Kenny Mason) have created a show that perfectly blends their two distinctive creative styles. Keitt is primarily a textile artist who blends his graphic design knowledge and skills with the tangibility of fabric and clothing, and Mason is a painter and graffiti artist who blends fields of bright color with his gestural portraiture. Osmosis is a series of pieces that integrate their unique styles and become something entirely new.
This collaboration occurred in different ways, from Mason showing Keitt how to make paper and sharing old photographs that hold significance that would be turned into cyanotypes, to Keitt showing Mason how to embroider on apparel and use his tufting gun to create custom rugs and framed pieces. "The mediums we work in are very different, but we both admire each other's abilities," says Mason. Online Gallery | Blog |
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| Get to Know Our Interns: John |
"I am a sophomore at Herron High School, and I recently moved to Marion County over the summer. I hope that working with other artists in my community will help me grow as an artist and as a person. I look forward to whatever projects I may work on in my time here, and I will make an effort to step out of my comfort zone."
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| Meet the 2027 Greatriarchs: Loraine |
We’re excited to begin announcing the 2027 Greatriarchs, featuring Andre Parnell as this year's portrait artist.
"Ms. Loraine Morris is the epitome of a changemaker. A proud graduate of Arsenal Technical High School and Martin University, she truly believes that children are the future. As an educator, she taught within all IPS schools and tremendously enjoyed her time. She often jokes that she is like the lady in the shoe, but instead of being overwhelmed by all of her children, she is driven by a deep purpose to uplift them. Continuing to be guided by the assertion that she “never meets any strangers,” Loraine urges the next generation to live lives of pure compassion too."
Watch for more Greatriarchs each week in the newsletter, and find full bios and artist notes in the 2027 calendar. |
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Relive November First Friday Highlights |
Thank you to everyone who came out for First Friday! From live dance performances of Thriller to seven brand-new gallery shows and the unveiling of our annual Winter Window Walk, it was a night to remember. Your support and curiosity are what help keep these events free and accessible to the public.
Missed the fun, or want a second look at your favorites? You can browse our Online Galleries anytime, or visit us from Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm to see the details of each piece in person. Relive some highlights of the evening through recap video by Najah Tai. See you at the next one!
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