Benji Dorocke: Matters in E-6 - 'Drawings From The Well'

Drawings From The Well explores sources of individual creative spirit and drive. Within the well lies all parts of the self; from the surface we draw from daily, to depths seldom acknowledged. At the point of overflow, the depths begin to rise, allowing those motives and feelings to become visible. I find these periodic wellings to be helpful in self-understanding, and important to growth. Every well contains all of our influences, memories, and perspectives; the fibers of the self held at varying depths. Multifaceted in our nature, humans take on more interests, roles, and traits than we are often aware of. Trips to the depths of the well can feel treacherous; however, with exploration comes clarity upon surfacing.

Benji Dorocke is an Indianapolis based artist currently working in photo, audio, and video. They have been working in digital imaging since early childhood, largely focusing on photography and design. In 2019, they began attending the Herron School of Art and Design, majoring in photography. Much of their work deals with themes of identity and documenting their experiences, presented typically with a hybrid analog-digital process.

Find them on Instagram: @stp.lte

Located in the Guichelaar Gallery, this exhibit is part of a Herron School of Art and Design Photography Senior Thesis series curated by Jane Sun Kim, a visual artist in Big Car’s long term residency program, APLR.

The Guichelaar Gallery and Residency House located next door to Tube Factory at 1135 Cruft St. is a contemporary art space operated by Big Car Collaborative APLR artists. It also serves as a home for visiting artists.