Jun 02 2023
Harrison Center First Friday Gallery Opening

Harrison Center First Friday Gallery Opening

Presented by Harrison Center at Harrison Center for the Arts

In the Harrison Gallery,

Enamoiré by Hannah Paz-Westbrook. Through multimedia painting and installation, the artist examines relationships mediated by technology and the interworlds they create. Terrains of abstracted portraits create interwoven webs of love connection.

In the City Gallery,

Known / Unknown by Dan Handskillz. As a graffiti artist, Dan familiarized himself with Indianapolis primarily by painting on it. Now he learns it again by making paintings of it, or the people or things which bring it to life. The painting, and the seeking, continue to reveal the precious things of this city, its places, and its wonderful non-places.

In the Gallery Annex,

Mudskipper by Mailinh Ho. This collection of oil paintings is a range of Western-themed portraiture and moments or people from the artist’s daily life that have inspired her to keep painting.

Kindred by Bobby Gilbreath. Combining vintage Life magazines and his grandmother’s collection of family photos with painting as an editorial tool, the artist reveals family as a concept and its similarities with society. The identity we choose, the capability for good and bad that we all carry, and the horrors of humanity are mirrored in both concepts.

In the Speck Gallery,

Braille by Abi Ogle & Kayb Joseph. The artists use ginkgo leaves, felt, needles, and grapefruit membranes to map unseen realities in this exhibition. Conversations rooted in suffering, delight, the body, and the elements will ask viewers to hold in tension the dignity and depravity of what it means to be human.

In the Hank & Dolly’s Gallery,

Vivid by Emily Archer. Bright colors and juxtaposing patterns stand in for the chaos of daily life in this mixed-media exhibit. These works vividly show themselves begging to be seen in a world that wants us to stay silent, well-behaved, and within the lines.

In the Underground Gallery,

Post Traumatic Growth by Emily Wingate. This series of watercolors features the body, flowers, and plants, exploring how we are all connected. It reflects the beauty of learning, healing, and growing after trauma.

All shows will open at 6 pm Friday, June 2nd. 

In-person gallery tours will open for visitors Monday-Friday from 9 am – 5 pm. Online galleries will open on June 3rd. 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, and Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation.

Admission Info

Free Admission

Phone: (317) 396-3886

Email: info@harrisoncenter.org

Dates & Times

2023/06/02 - 2023/06/02

Location Info

Harrison Center for the Arts

1505 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202