On September 5th, from 6-9pm, enjoy the opening of 6 new shows, Open Studios all night, large-scale outdoor installations, food trucks, a celebration with the Indianapolis Recorder on the Sky Deck, and more!
In the Harrison Gallery, Modern Baroke by Ellen Leigh. This unique exhibition features assemblage pieces built around the concept of Modern Baroque themes. Leigh creates work using discarded domestic materials that she deconstructs and then reassembles to create interior landscapes that explore identity.
In the Gallery Annex, Totems & Topographies by Jess Hogue. Hogue merges architecture and art using personal data and parametric modeling to create sculptural works. In this body of work, she transforms plywood into organic forms that honor the sacred in everyday life.
Circle² by Chris Bowman. This show explores the relationship between form and meaning through wood sculptures that merge circular turning techniques with square formats. Bowman expands on themes from his earlier show Encompass, using patterns and textures to symbolize both personal connection and the evolving possibilities of his medium.
In the Speck Gallery, Double or Nothing by Molly Wolfe in the Speck Gallery. This exhibition of watercolor paintings explores the iconic Rorschach Test. These pieces invert the process; instead of creating a painting by interpreting an inkblot, these inkblots were made by interpreting and simplifying the paintings, inviting the viewer to find meaning through inserting themselves into the ambiguous imagery.
In the City Gallery, Art Teacher Vibes by Katie Pourcho in the City Gallery. This playful, chic collection features 10–15 works across various media, including paintings, garments, ceramics, and digital stills. The work will pair with the children's educational video series that Pourcho is partnering with HCA to create.
In the Underground Gallery, Black Sheep by Sam Penaloza. This exhibition explores the darkness within the human experience and challenges societal norms. As one of the few dark artists in the city, Penzola creates an experience that confronts uncomfortable truths and emphasizes that darkness is an essential aspect of life.
