Rock, Paper, Hammer

This exhibit celebrates friendship and whimsy by way of the hand game Rock, Paper, Scissors. The game is usually played between two people and involves each player simultaneously forming one of three shapes with an outstretched hand, representing either rock, paper, or scissors. But in this case hammer takes the place of scissors since Lee is a metalsmith. Murray takes on paper (collage), stone (ceramics), and Lee takes on hammer (metal) together with vitreous enamel.  The artists bring together their work to express ideas about the childhood joys that come with making art.  The two cherish the luxury and privilege of being artists and friends and have curated a body of work that is at once playful and full of wonder. Murray and Lee have elevated rock stacking, Dr. Seuss stories, bugs, flowers, and strange sea creatures into fine art. The two artists have created works that conjure a time when we were all a bit more care free, but bring to it decades of creative experience.

Opening Reception: October 4, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the First Friday Art Tour. The exhibit will take place in the Schwitzer Gallery on the second floor of the Circle City Industrial Complex. Exhibit hours following the reception will be Saturday October 5^th 12-4 p.m. and Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The show will close October 25, 2019.