November 2024: & Behold
Untitled by Kyle Ragsdale
First Friday Gallery Opening
6 pm - 9 pm Friday, November 1, 2024
FREE EVENT
Registration is not required.
On November 1st, join us for First Friday! Enjoy these openings:
In the Harrison Gallery & Gallery Annex,
& Behold by Kyle Ragsdale. In Ragsdale's newest body of work, diverse inspirations come together to inform a show that is hard to pin down…elusive and mysterious but full of whimsy and wonder. Experience spiritual and theatrical pageantry in wild places, waterbirds and animals and elaborately costumed ladies, explorations of Mexican cowgirl traditions, Mexico City boat rides and mariachis, adventures into American Southwest folklorico, and visitations from rough-hewn angels of Vermont.
In the City Gallery,
Hibernacula by Katie Ito. This exhibition intertwines Ito's paternal Japanese heritage—highlighting the displacement and resilience of her grandparents during wartime—with her personal journey of community building and seeking refuge in new landscapes post-undergrad. Through a fusion of sashiko, a traditional Japanese embroidery technique, and found natural materials, the pieces evoke a dialogue between generational healing and cultural creation.
In the Speck Gallery,
Savor by Jeremie Riggleman. Showcasing a multimedia collection that spans wood sculptures, darkroom prints, bark readymades, and polychromed ceramic paintings, Riggleman draws inspiration from the tactile and sensory textures of everyday life. He encourages viewers to engage in moments of mindfulness, fostering a deeper connection with the world through the exploration of its ephemeral and overlooked aspects.
In the Hank & Dolly’s Gallery,
Reimagining Building Possibilities by Lorie Lee Andrews. In a vibrant collaboration with elementary students, Lori Lee Andrews has masterfully guided the creation of unique prints inspired by the repurposing of old buildings, as detailed in her book "Building Possibilities." The artworks, ranging from simple relief prints crafted by second graders to intricate plexiglass prints by older students, showcase the imaginative potential of reimagining spaces for new uses. This project was made possible by the Indiana Humanities Historic Preservation Fund.
In the Sky Gallery,
Sender/Reciever by Eric Lubrick. Lubrick’s latest body of work offers a unique exploration of the impact of technology on human connections through the lens of still-life photography, merging natural and man-made elements to evoke a sense of nostalgia for pre-digital socialization. Utilizing innovative techniques, including Liquid Nitrogen and a BB gun, these photographs capture the fleeting moment of impact between objects, inviting viewers to ponder the beauty of real-life abstractions and reconsider the value of genuine human connections in the digital age.
Guests can also enjoy the opening of the annual Winter Window Walk outside around the perimeter of our building. This year, we introduce art and literature to the Window Walk with the theme BookTok. Local artists created three-dimensional displays in our street-level basement windows, recreating the nostalgic feeling of reading their favorite literature.
All shows will open at 6 pm on Friday, November 1st.
Visitors can take in-person gallery tours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Online galleries will open on November 2nd. You can make an appointment or view the online galleries at harrisoncenter.org/buy-art.
Special Senior Hours are every Friday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. No appointment is needed.
With support from Indy Arts Council, City of Indianapolis, Indiana Arts Commission, Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment, and Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation.
About the Harrison Center
The Harrison Center is a community-based, nonprofit arts organization that seeks to be a catalyst for renewal in the city of Indianapolis. Founded in 2001, the organization's work is two-fold. The Harrison Center is for the Arts by hosting 40 artists' studios and 8 galleries. It provides programming to foster the creation of new art, build community among artists and emerging patrons, and provide a forum for public conversation. The Harrison Center is for the City by connecting people to culture, community, and place to strengthen Indianapolis's core neighborhoods. For more information on the Harrison Center, call 317.396.3886 or visit www.harrisoncenter.org. Connect with the Harrison Center on social media at Facebook/@HarrisonCenterArts, Instagram/@harrisoncenterarts, or Twitter/@HarrisonCtrArts.