The following is a press release written by Jim Krause for the Backspace Gallery.
What happens when three longtime artist friends join together for an exhibition? The result is Intersections and Abstractions, a show featuring work from Bloomington artists Dale Enochs, Jim Krause and Kurt Larsen. The show features stone and metal sculptures from Dale Enochs, landscape photography and paintings by Jim Krause, and abstract paintings from Kurt Larsen. While politics aren’t the focus of the exhibit, Enochs, Krause, and Larsen are aligned with Fall of Freedom, an organization uniting artists, musicians, creators, and communities to support free speech, democracy, and immigration rights.
“In this show I’m exploring intersections of sky and water, water and land, and civilization and nature,” says Krause. “My work focuses on capturing wild places-miles from civilization. Wilderness provides a refuge, far removed from the trappings of society. All are welcome and equal, regardless of race, religion, nationality or politics. It’s interesting to consider these things alongside nature. For me, the appeal of being in the wilderness or on the water is that human constructs don’t matter.”
“Ultimately, I believe that art has the power to address people on many levels,” Enochs adds. “Art has thepotential to bring diverse images and ideas together, making them whole. Art also has the potential to bringpeople together and speak of their shared ideals. These challenges are at the heart of what motivates the workthat I do.”
Larsen shares, “I enjoy making art that attempts to honor the wonder of nature in all its glory. It’s an almost impossible task given that nature rules. It’s fun however to try and my abstract paintings attempt to imitate the vibe of it all.”
The exhibit opens at 5 PM Friday, April 3, at the Backspace Gallery, 112 W 6th Street (inside Bonne Fête) and will remain on view through the end of April. For information on the exhibit, contact Jim Krause, jkrause@ttop.com. More information about Fall of Freedom can be found at https://falloffreedom.com.
Artist Bios:
Dale Enochs is a sculptor known for transforming Indiana limestone—considered among the finest in the world—into striking works held in prominent public and private collections. Educated at Indiana University and based in Bloomington, he began sculpting with stone sourced locally and later incorporated metals into his practice. His work ranges from small furnishings to monumental installations, including major commissions for the Indiana State House Bicentennial Plaza, the Monroe County Courthouse, and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Enochs’ sculptures appear in collections internationally, including the Zhejiang Foreign Affairs Department, Hangzhou, China and the private collection of Sir Paul McCartney. https://daleenochs.com
Jim Krause is a photographer, documentary producer, and an instructor for the Media School at Indiana University where he teaches documentary production, animation, and filmmaking. He has produced TV shows and documentaries and is a musician and composer, with two albums of guitar compositions, Madeleine Bayand Crossing the Inland Sea. He loves adventuring and traveling through the wilderness by foot, kayak, and sailboat. http://ttop.com
Kurt Larsen was raised and educated in California where he worked professionally creating custom faux finishes and began developing a unique style, creating portraits and abstract paintings out of oils, acrylics, and mixed media. In 1993, he moved with his wife to Bloomington to be part of the area’s creative community. Kurt continues to make art for enjoyment, commission, and to benefit not-for-profit organizations and worthy causes.
Lunar Corona sculpture by Dale Enochs
Silhouettes photograph by Jim Krause
Alignment painting by Kurt Larsen
