Reimagined Journeys is a multidisciplinary art collaboration organized by Lafayette artist Bekki Canine. This exhibit and performances are funded by a grant from The Arts Federation and The National Endowment of the Arts. It seeks to engage the community members of Tippecanoe, Carroll and Clinton counties in experiencing the interrelated nature of the arts.
A musician, painter, and three poets combine talents to create an exhibit and performance focused on the theme of Journeys. The process began with the song “Dangerous Journey” composed by Carl Koelling 1831-1914. Journeys is a broad theme that each artist could interpret through their own perspective, background and personal experiences. Observers will find these poems, paintings and song not only explore ideas of physical journeys, but also express internal journeys of growth and change, discomfort and regret.
The poets, Kanika Ahuja, JK Anowe, and Logan February, each wrote a poem inspired by the Journeys theme. Painter, Bekki Canine, also used the theme to create three paintings using collaged pieces of the actual sheet music from Koelling’s song. Once these first pieces were completed the poets and painter exchanged work. They then moved beyond their own interpretations and created new paintings and poems inspired by the imagery, ideas and words of the other artists’ work.
Musician Sheeza created a new interpretation of Koelling’s song, working with acoustic guitar, saxophone and adding vocals to the now altered melody.
Each venue will host an exhibition of the paintings and printed poems as well as a live musical performance and poetry readings.
Exhibitions-
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, 102 S 10th St, Lafayette, IN
Reception June 17, 2023 at 4:30pm Performances at 5:00
Hubbard Gallery, Frankfort Community Library, 208 W. Clinton St., Frankfort, IN
Exhibition August 3- 31
Reception and Performances August 19 at 1pm
The Depot Museum, 104 W Main St, Flora, IN
Reception and Performances October 19 from 6:00-8:00pm