Loaned exhibit from Wildwood Press to be displayed through Jan. 16
The Indiana University Northwest School of the Arts is excited to announce the opening of Traces of Her: Wax Drawings and Other Ephemera by Valerie Hammond, an extraordinary exhibition on loan from Wildwood Press.
The show will be displayed now through Jan. 16, 2025, in the School of the Arts Gallery located in the Arts and Sciences Building (2nd Floor) at 3415 Broadway in Gary, Indiana.
This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to engage with art that straddles the line between the tangible and the intangible, inviting viewers to reflect on the fleeting nature of memory and experience.
About the Artist
Valerie Hammond, known for her innovative and dynamic approach to art, blends mediums to
evoke the fragile interplay between memory, materiality and spirituality. Hammond’s work, which often involves tracing hands and integrating botanical elements encased in wax, embodies the physicality and ephemerality of human experience.
Her artistic practice reveals a delicate balance between presence and absence, serving as a testament to the passage of time and the quiet dissolution of memory.
Hammond’s artwork has been featured in prominent public and private collections, including the Walker Art Center, the Library of Congress, The Fine Arts Museum of Houston and the Getty Museum.
She has received numerous awards and fellowships and has exhibited her works in both solo and group shows nationally and internationally. Her distinctive use of printmaking, wax and mixed media has made her a significant figure in contemporary art.
Artist Talk & Reception
At 4 p.m. on Dec. 5, Maryann Simmons of Wildwood Press will discuss her studio and her relationship with Valerie Hammond, followed by a reception.
The School of the Arts Gallery is open Monday through Thursday from 12-5 p.m. A special Saturday viewing will take place on Dec. 7 from 12-5 p.m.
Please note, the gallery will be closed from Dec. 25 through Jan. 1.
For more information, email iunsoa@iu.edu.
