The whole city of Indianapolis is buzzing with anticipation of the Super Bowl festivities. Here at the Stutz it is no different. The gallery is hung, artist’s statements and titles still to come. It’s amazing to see how different artists have taken inspiration from various ‘yards’ in the city and morphed that inspiration into works of art in their chosen mediums.
I’ve always been fascinated with archeology, loving bones and fossils and evidence of the past. In the urban setting of the Stutz Business center, there is a whole history of time passage to be found in the floors. Scuffed tiles, cut off pipes, layers of paint and even footsteps in some of the old concrete. I can be found sketching, photographing, or just examining the floors in various parts of the building. My new exploration into encaustic painting, with it’s layering and scratching into wax, has proven to be an exciting way of responding to these wonderful floor patterns and textures.
My two pieces, ‘Urban Fossil I’ and ‘Urban Fossil II’ will be on view starting on Feb 2nd from 5-9PM, and open on First Friday during our open studios from Noon-5PM. Oh, and on First Friday, while you are wandering from studio to studio, look down at the floors!
Carol L. Myers
President Stutz Artists Association
It’s great to see local efforts to raise our consciousness (and hopefully appreciation) of the visual arts! I hope the exhibit is a big success!