INTROSPECT
an exhibition by the teen residents of RedLine Milwaukee
COMB Gallery
832 S. 5th Street
Milwaukee, WI
June 27-July 6, 2015 *
opening reception
Saturday, June 27, 6-9 p.m.
Introspect is a pool of explorations in print, paint, and mixed media — many utilizing the human form in order to mirror or dissect its psychology. Spirituality, mindfulness, transcendence, and ancient mythology appear throughout, each artist developing an iconography that informs the outcome.
participating artists
JESUS HILARIO
ELLIS KALKOSKE
AARON MUSICKANT
NADIA PEPPLER
LILY SOLHEIM
NIA WILSON
This exhibition is the culmination of work from the past twelve months of the Teen Residency program at RedLine Milwaukee. We would like to thank COMB and Khine Hline for offering this space!
* After the opening reception, the exhibition is on view by appointment only. Please email redline.education @ gmail.com or call (414) 491-9088 to schedule a viewing.
about the teen residency
RedLine Milwaukee’s Teen Residency program serves Milwaukee teens who are committed to further developing their involvement in visual art. Teen Residents receive mentoring from RedLine’s established and emerging artists, collaborate with internationally and locally recognized visiting artists, and lead demonstrations for their peers once a month at Contemporary Teen Nights.
While a great deal of time is devoted to personal portfolio development, the program also asks residents to consider the socio-political role of art in local and global contexts — and how their own practice can provide compelling insights in these arenas. Through engaging with the RedLine community, honing professional skills as they relate to art and social practice, and visiting artist-run spaces throughout Milwaukee, residents explore the lasting effects that an engaged artistic practice can have on community.
