Harrison, Kleeman and Miller

The first Friday of every month, IDADA (Indianapolis Downtown Artists and Dealers Association) presents “First Fridays.” Twenty five downtown venues open their galleries, spaces and artists studios to the public.

This month’s show at the Harrison Center (HCA) is entitled, “Harrison, Kleeman and Miller.” The reception runs from 6-9pm and is located at 1515 N. Delaware (on the southeast corner of 16th and Delaware). For all of you attorneys out there, at 5pm there is a free Continuing Legal Education Session on art and law presented by Sally Zweig. Come for the CLE’s and stay for the art!

If you are looking for something to do in Indy this Friday consider a “First Friday” event. It is a great way to get some exposure to your local arts and artisans (and grab a free glass of wine!). If you come to the Harrison Center feel free to pop into my studio (studioamf) and say ‘Hi.’

Avant Garde Theater – Cosmokinetic Theatre

 Dragan Živadinov- NOORDUNG, Cosmokinetic Theatre

as forwarded by Charles Krafft via facebook

 

-Dan ®

The Demoulin Bros.

Vintage illustration has always been a great source of inspiration for any artwork that I do. So when I came upon this, it touched on two planes: 1) Vintage illustration and 2) Freemasonry.

The Demoulin Brothers company was established in Greenville, Illinois. From what I can garner, at one point they were in the business of distribution of Masonic lodge supply. Though, their website says that since 1892 they are best known for marching band uniforms.

Here is a link to the vintage catalog.

I have always found the lodge mysterious. Heck, anything bound by an oath that stipulates death if any secrets are told certainly carries a certain ‘hole in the fence’ appeal.

Myself being a fan of metal, I have always been aware of the appeal of the goat. The tricks that a horned beast plays on the best of man. The fascination with death and the occult. Is Satan real? Is Hell? In my opinion, probably not. But certain things come to mind when looking at the pages of this catalog. The ritualistic nature of proceedings, the constant doubt that would fill any initiate, the fact that someone else knows more than you and is unwilling to share until you aspire to be like them. It sounds harmless and silly, but there has to be more to it than pure fraternity. Right? Who knows maybe I should just swallow my non-conformity, the unwillingness to except what is handed to me, and take the oath, follow the path of so many good men into subjugation, conformity and fraternity. I am sure they could help me get a job.

Drink the blood of the goat and take the oath.

-Dan ®

Cuddly Graffiti

Subversive knitters, crocheters, and textile artists unite! “Knitta Please” has found it’s way to Indianapolis. The goal is to create soft and fuzzy graffiti, non-destructive vandalism. Check out www.knittaplease.com for photos of these yarn bombs. Additional information listed below:

Where: Our base is the gymnasium at Harrison Center for the Arts (1505 N. Delaware, Indianapolis , IN 46202 ).
Who: The gang leader/curator is Indianapolis based artist, Beth Eisinger
When: Our rendevouz time is every first Friday of the month (beginning on February 6th) up until the first Friday of May when our first “bombing” will take place.
What: The plan is to first vandalize the entire inside of the Harrison Center (we have permission for this, by the way) with knit graffiti.

What to Expect: In the initial meeting on February 6th (First Friday) knitters will have the chance to meet each other and will have the opportunity to scout out the building and stake out their territory for their first project. Beth will also be bringing numerous images from past Knit Gangs and graffiti artists for inspiration. This time will also be used to brainstorm a large collaborative knit project to work on collectively during our following meetings. Artists will also have a chance to think about his/her “tag” or symbol that will be used to identify his/her artwork.

Additionally, Beth will be holding a pre-meeting on Saturday, January 31st at 7:30 pm at the Harrison Center for anyone who may be interested in working more closely with Beth in making this event and gang happen. The meeting will be a time of crazy brainstorming and planning for what this gang should be called and could become. Bring project ideas and anything related that you are working on!

If you are at all interested in joining or just want more information, write Beth at bethjeisinger@gmail.com or call her at (317)910-9513.

The Knitters are Coming!