From the artist:  “For many of us, our introduction to sports and games were made on the dirt and asphalt playgrounds of our youth. Bounce recalls memories of the beginning of the school year when a teacher or coach would empty a bag of newly purchased balls onto the court or field and they would roll and bounce everywhere. These experiences held the potential for both organized and made-up games and became the first time we scored goals, passed to each other, and made shots in baskets.  As a leading sports city in the United States, Indianapolis holds that same spirit for me–offering up a variety of sporting and athletic events for us all to enjoy and participate in. Each of these experiences holds the same potential as the bouncing balls–the ability to get us moving and inspired to imagine and play. It is my hope that when you look at Bounce, it brings back a childhood playground memory and encourages you to go out and have fun.”

Reagan Furqueron is a visual artist and educator who resides in Indianapolis, IN. He received his Master of Fine Arts in Woodworking and Furniture Design from Rochester Institute of Technology. Reagan’s work balances traditional woodworking skills with metal sculpture fabricating techniques, and explores the interplay between the viewer and objects. He exhibits nationally and has work in the permanent collection of the Museum of Art and Design in New York, NY.