Few artists can say they have the title of their upcoming exhibition tattooed on their body. But, for Indianapolis artist Paul Harris, the title: Wanderlust appeared along his collarbone long before he even developed the idea for his show openingNov. 7 at our Fountain Square location, 1043 Virginia Avenue.
Harris has created a new installation that includes antique doll heads, crosses, pine needles, and 3-D collages. Harris hasn't shown his work for nine years. His last solo show happened 13 years ago. iMOCA executive director Shauta Marsh is excited to be hosting Harris's exhibition: "He's one of Indianapolis's most important artists. Not only did he help lay the foundation for the art scene we have today. But, through his work, he offers an experience like no other."Harris, an Indianapolis native, tends to use religious imagery in his works. In the past, some considered his work to be anti-religion which attracted protestors outside his show One Night Stand. However he explains: "Religious imagery is comforting. I don't know that I am religious but what I like about using it in my work is that everyone brings his/her own baggage or interpretation. It invokes an immediate response."Photo Credit: Paul Harris, Waiting For Love But I Can't Get Up, mixed media, 2014
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