The most recent exhibit, “Overtaken,” looks at the secrets and hidden truths of life in the Midwest through the eyes of Danielle Urschel, a printmaker, and Mike Waddell, a photographer.
The opening reception Aug. 7 included showing of recent work by both artists. The exhibit runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day through Sept. 25.
Sanders said Urschel found Waddell’s photographs online and was fascinated. She reached out to meet her fellow artist, and the two decided on a joint show in Bloomington.
“‘Overtaken’ is the name the artists chose for their works that depict the ravages of time, the elements and forceful actions,” Sanders said in an email.
Urschel has displayed at Blueline before as part of a 2014 gallery walk. The work she shared in that show was based on the idea of nature as a template for overcoming life’s obstacles.
This exhibit will follow a similar vein, taking a closer look at the natural oppositions one faces in life, with a focus on how the self deals with outside tensions.
Waddell is the artist behind Annica Photography in Bloomington. According to his website, his photography is inspired by "Annica," which is one of the central doctrines of Buddhism.
"In my photographs I look to capture things left behind, the passing moments, and things that are arriving," Waddell says on his website.
Waddell’s shots play with light and color, depicting such scenes as lush fields of gold in stark contrast to a dark, storm-ridden sky and an overgrown shell of a house, among others.
Sanders said this exhibit falls directly in line with the objectives of the Blueline Gallery as a local artisan hub while also introducing a non-local artist in the mix.
“Our goal and mission is to present the work of Bloomington area artists to the public,” Sanders said. “This exhibit is an example of our efforts, and we hope the viewer will find resonance in the work when engaging the images.”
