Camaraderie

The Harrison Center has been such a welcoming space in the three years, and even before I had a studio here. I truly see my fellow artist as part of an extended family. This building houses such talent, and the artists here are devoted to the hard work of being an artist and to the culture of Indianapolis. It is a privilege to be counted among these artists and to give glimpses into the lives of some of my fellow Harrison Center compatriots.

Lorie Lee

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

Photographing Lorie Lee is like everything about her, full of color and joy and openness.

Kate

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

I have photographed Kate so many times over the years and it never gets old catching her in a moment of joy surrounded by her work.

Kipp

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

Angel of the Harrison Center.

Beth

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

Photographing Beth was all energy and words and thoughts.

Johnson

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

Johnson is always such an uplifted and uplifting joyful person, catching a moment of his seriousness was a gift.

Lindsey

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

Lindsey balances life and art and motherhood and chaos with aplomb and true beauty.

Carolyn

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

There was just magic photographing in the gorgeous light and color of Carolyn’s studio.

Cierra

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

Cierra, like her artwork, is full of energy and colorfulness and light.

Courtland

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

As a fellow parent of a large family, photographing Courtland in his studio with his kids hanging out was just so great and familiar.

Megan

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

Megan’s easy going and quiet nature makes time spent time in her studio a study in beauty and Grace.

Rebecca’s studio fills the senses and her easy way in front of the camera is a delight.

Kristi

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

I enjoyed photographing Kristi in her own space, where her energy and efforts permeate.

Benaiah

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

There’s both a solemn quiet, and a colorful energy, with being with Ben in his studio, I loved photographing him and seeing a whole side of him that I had not really experienced.

Johnny

Photograph on paper

24” x 36”

Johnny’s spaces are like him, dark and light, sorrowful and joyful, stormy and bright; a constant enigma….

See Emily’s show in the Harrison Center’s Underground Gallery throughout the month of August. The exhibit features Emily’s photographs of the artists above paired next to each artist’s work.

Emily Persic