Interloper

Garfield Park

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Interloper exhibits collage and shadow box artwork that explores Kipp Normand’s relationship to Indianapolis. 

When Normand moved to Indianapolis after studying History at Notre Dame, he never expected he would stay more than a few years. However, 30 years later, Normand considers Indianapolis to be a rewarding place to call home. The title of Normand’s show, Interloper refers to Normand’s feelings of being out of place when he first arrived in Indianapolis. 

“Interloper is a provocative word; it means a person who finds themselves in a situation in which they don’t belong or fit.” Says Normand. “That’s how I saw myself when I first came here. I feel like this is my home now. It’s my reflection on thinking I was only going to stay here a few years. Just thinking about all the places I've lived and worked in this city over time and gleanings from my collection over 33 years.” 

Industrial Experiment #2

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The artwork in Interloper has material and titles that reference Normand’s personal history in Indianapolis. For example, “Crown Hill Cemetery” refers to where Normand’s first Indianapolis-based job was. The exhibit includes a series of assemblages that incorporate industrial materials, which nods to Normand’s interest in American history, specifically the industrial history of the Midwest. “Garfield Park” is reminiscent of the gardens that Normand frequents in the wintertime. Another collage, titled “Like Home,” boldly spells out “No Place” over Indianapolis maps. 

Normand reflects on this specific piece: “The phrase ‘no place’ is used when people say it's a boring town. This city has a reputation for being uninteresting. People who live and grew up here cast disparages on it all the time. And I thought, ‘Well, if you think this town is boring, it's because you’re not looking carefully enough.’ Indianapolis has a really fascinating history. I like people who take the time to investigate and look for things because this city will reward the curious viewer.” 

The show can be viewed anytime during the month of October during Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The works can additionally be viewed and purchased on our online gallery through November.