The Indianapolis Public Library welcomes a new month-long art exhibition celebrating color and rhythm.
Presented by Elevated Culture, Universal Drip is a dynamic, new multi-artist exhibition that invites guests to “step into a vibrant universe where color, rhythm and emotion collide,” according to a press release. The exhibition — which features the works of more than 25 Hoosier artists on display Aug. 4-30 — aims to celebrate creative expression through various powerful artworks demonstrating how art’s “universal drip” can awaken joy, uplift the spirit and connect communities through shared creative experiences.
“Universal Drip represents the flowing, continuous nature of creativity and its power to transcend boundaries,” a representative from Elevated Culture said in a statement. “This exhibition demonstrates how art serves as a universal language that connects us all, regardless of background or experience.”
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The diverse group of artists represented in Universal Drip combine elements of a variety of artistic styles, mediums and perspectives to create a “comprehensive showcase of contemporary creative vision” which speaks to the universal themes celebrated among individual artistic voices, according to a press release.
Curated by Omar Rashan, artists featured in the exhibition include:
- Mechi Shakur
- Gav Brown
- Jordyne Adam
- Vann Jones
- Rianna Butcher
- Xavier Gray
- Matt DeLoughery
- Rainy Stover
- Anthony Snow
- Joshua E. Benedict
- Gary Gee
- Tony Radford
- Finger Creations
- Christopher “Picassoul” Burns
- Rob Sloan
- Johnson Simon
- Omari Jones
- Charlotte L. Brown-Parrot
- Makwolf
- Razyah Jones
- Cierra Johnson
- Derek Tuder
- Omar Rashan
- Paris Brady
- Micah Wilson
- MyKailyn Anye
The library will also host an Artist Reception for guests to view the artwork and meet the featured artists of Universal Drip from 5-7:45 p.m. on Aug. 12. The exhibition, which is made possible through the support of the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, represents Elevated Culture’s “ongoing commitment to showcasing diverse artistic voices within the Indianapolis community,” according to a press release.
Universal Drip is on view at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair. St., Aug. 4-30. The exhibition and artist reception are both free and open to the public.
For more information, visit indypl.org.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe has a bachelor's in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and has previously worked for Indy Maven, The Lantern, and CityScene Media Group. In her free time, Chloe enjoys live theatre, reading, baking and keeping her plants alive.
