The Lens

The Lore of the Pawpaw by Madeleine Hordinski is a photographic and video installation that examines the history, existence, and fascination behind Ohio’s state fruit. Hordinski examines why Ohio is the heartland of pawpaw fruits; how influential Ohioans have changed the way people relate with the native fruit; and Ohio’s role in the pawpaw’s global profile.

Lore first looks at the hundreds of pawpaw trees growing on researcher Ron Powell’s grove in Sharonville, Ohio, and his scientific contributions to the field. Included in the exhibition is a selection of Kodak slides of Powell’s... Continue reading Madeleine Hordinski: The Lore of the Pawpaw

Chapter 2, A Subtle Farewell to the Inner Child, Gee Horton's second solo exhibition, delves into the artist's exploration of the inner child. Weaving together personal narratives and collective experiences, this exhibition invites visitors to embark on voyages of healing and self-discovery.

Inspired by a soul-stirring pilgrimage to Senegal, Horton's journey commences with a "spiritual cowrie shell reading," unveiling his father's ailing health. This revelation sparks a cathartic quest, enabling Horton to confront childhood traumas and mend fractured bonds. The artist's individual life experience is juxtaposed with the collective narrative of six middle-aged... Continue reading Gee Horton: Chapter 2, A Subtle Farewell to the Inner Child

Skate Downtown Cincy presents Rollin’ in Rhythm, a group exhibition of street photography, portraiture, and sport videography. Intertwined with the birth of funk music in southwestern Ohio, Cincinnati is home to a vibrant, underground roller skating culture that thrives in two of Cincinnati’s iconic, downtown skating rinks. In these rinks, the act of roller skating, a timeless source of joy and personal freedom, transcends leisure to become a canvas for new art and activism. Through photography and film, eight local artists explore themes surrounding personal expression, resilience, athleticism, and the power of public spaces.

Got it on Tape focuses on lens-based video works as technology continues to evolve, innovate, and innovate again. This exhibition invites artists from across the globe to present work first recorded over 20 years ago in an attempt to preserve the translation of ideas into emerging forms in ways that parallel new technology. Each artist highlights their past work by translating it into the present through re-recording, projection, spoken word, performance, and physical or virtual screenings. 

The curated show of video art advises viewers to exercise caution before all of the first-wave video art caught on tape goes the... Continue reading Got it on Tape

We are greater than me. In this era of divisive attitudes and actions, this exhibition focuses on the power of telling the ongoing story of the 10th largest city in Ohio, Hamilton, by uniting multiple perspectives and interpretations. In a partnership between the Fitton Center for Creative Arts and the citizen-led initiative, 17STRONG, a regional artist is matched with each of Hamilton’s 17 diverse neighborhoods to find visual narratives that define community. Selected photographers roam their assigned areas to find the aspects, aesthetics, and personalities they wish to capture in images. By spending time within the neighborhoods’ borders and interacting with residents,... Continue reading We > Me: 17 Artists Explore Hamilton Neighborhoods