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SUMMARY:TJ Reynolds:We Catch the Light\, Reflections on Black Skin
DESCRIPTION:Those of African descent are the most underrepresented group in the world of fine art.  Black faces are beautiful. Digging deeper\, we see that by working on black surfaces with white ink & paint\, Reynolds draws in the light instead of the shadow\, with emotive figures emerging from the deep\, catching light in the way only melanin can. The stylized nature of the drawings reveals a complexity of shapes and linework\, in patterns that evoke both ancient art and futuristic graphic design. The artist is also exploring his own ethnic heritage\, examining roots he can only piece together\, going so far as to trace his last name to the tradition of slaves taking on the surname of their master\, in this case the RJ Reynolds tobacco fields. Prints will also be available of all work.\nTJReynolds.net\n\n~~~~~~~~~~\n\nTJ Reynolds is a multi-discipline artist and educator whose mission it is to spread the power of creativity and community. Visual artist\, animator\, director\, M.C.\, producer\, multi-instrumentalist and poet are just some of the creative avenues Reynolds travels on his exploits. As an educator\, he has worked with thousands of students and adults in every conceivable setting; preschool through college\, prisons and gifted schools\, though his message remains the same; we must use art and expression to connect to each other and the world around us. Reynolds has been the recipient of numerous awards\, including a Nuvo Cultural Visionary Award\, Spirit of Herron (School of Art) Award\, and the first ever hip-hop artist to be named a Creative Renewal Fellow from the Arts Council of Indianapolis. His music has been featured nationally on NPR\, and he has won rap battles\, poetry slams and a Moth Story Slam. This is Reynolds first solo art show.\n\n~~~~~~~~~\n\nWith performances by TJ Reynolds\, Teresa Reynolds\, Tatjana Rebelle\, Derrick Slack\n\n\nAs part of my We Catch the Light\, Reynolds asked some prominent black Indianapolis poets & singers to select someone who was influential to them in their life. He will create a portrait of that person\, and the guest artist will perform a piece dedicated to them at the opening Feb 7 for a unique\, one time happening bringing poetry\, song and visual art together.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/tj-reynoldswe-catch-the-light-reflections-on-black-skin/
LOCATION:Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi)\, 1125 Cruft St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garfield Park
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SUMMARY:Kipp Normand: Snake Oil\, A Fantastical American History
DESCRIPTION:Artist and historian Kipp Normand’s practice is a physical and conceptual investigation into the power of objects and images as a narrative device. Inspired by the Dada traditions of assemblage\, collage\, construction\, and performance\, Normand employs the acts of appropriation\, reuse\, and recontextualization to explore contemporary perceptions of time\, community\, and memory. In Snake Oil\, Normand distills four centuries of history to illustrate the deep-seated American penchant for fantastical thinking. Part world’s fair exhibit\, huckster wagon\, dime museum\, and midway arcade; Snake Oil is a multifaceted installation that challenges the viewer to re-examine the ideas of American Exceptionalism. Imbued with satire and mixed with painful truths\, this haunted temple of junk casts a sideways glance at the tales we tell our children and ourselves about who we are and how we got here.\nNormand — who maintains a studio and workspace in Indianapolis where he creates dynamic works of visual art infused with narratives of culture\, community\, and history — is a scavenger and an obsessive collector. He searches back streets and alleys\, junk stores and abandoned buildings\, looking for clues to explain the mysteries of our world. Normand finds stories in discarded things: Stories about all of us\, our cities\, and our shared history. He first began making collage images\, shadow boxes\, and installations as a way to justify his relentless collecting. But the work soon became much more than that. It is Normand’s way to dig deeply into the vast attic of this world and to share his finds with anyone who takes the time to look. He holds a Master’s degree in American Studies from the University of Notre Dame and worked nearly 30 years in the field of heritage preservation and housing reform before turning to the practice of art. 
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/kipp-normand-snake-oil-a-fantastical-american-history/
LOCATION:Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi)\, 1125 Cruft St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garfield Park
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