Join Joseph Mella, director and curator of the Herron Galleries, for a virtual reception with guest curator and Herron alumnus Samuel Levi Jones and exhibiting artists Alicia Henry, Clayton Hamilton and Shamira Wilson.

The virtual reception will take place on Zoom from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3. To participate, register in advance online at go.iu.edu/3w90 or watch the livestream at facebook.com/HerronGalleries.

Visit HerronGalleries.org or call 317-278-9410 for more up-to-date information on health and safety protocols, exhibitions, virtual tours, gallery hours, and parking.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITIONS

“The Sum of Unity,” curated by artist and Herron alumnus Samuel Levi Jones, is a composite exhibition in response to the divisive climate in which we all find ourselves. The main thrust of the exhibition will be protest signs – an art form that is often overlooked – created by more than 50 Indiana and Chicago-based artists, including Herron students, alumni, faculty and staff. As an auxiliary part of “The Sum of Unity,” Indianapolis artists Shamira Wilson and Clayton Hamilton have been asked to create new large-scale murals that will be seen alongside the 2018 animated video by Kota Ezawa, “National Anthem.” The exhibition will be on view in the Berkshire, Reese and Paul Galleries from Feb. 3 to April 17.

“Repercussions II” is a solo exhibition of mixed media and textile works by Tennessee-based artist Alicia Henry exploring how gender, race, culture and socio-economic disparities influence us and drive our perception of the human figure. The exhibition will be on view in the Marsh Gallery from Feb. 3 to March 13.

Image: Alicia Henry, “Untitled,” 2005-2020. Wood, compressed board, acrylic, graphite pencil, colored pencil, coffee, tea, marker, 5 ft. by 15 ft. Courtesy of the artist.