Muncie Triptych picks up on a subject that has been the focus of a recent series in the StarPress. The newspaper series has spotlighted the abandoned and decaying buildings that blight the city's landscape. Many Muncie residents see a pattern emerging: Empty and decaying buildings have been allowed to remain while some historically significant buildings were destroyed. Downtown Muncie is a "shadow" of the intricate fabric of life that it once was, says Professor Blalock.
In Muncie Triptych, the three architects use a three-part model to tell the story of Muncie's past, present and future. On one "side" of the triptych is Muncie as it once was, on the second is Muncie as it currently is, and on the third is a hopeful and positive vision of what Muncie could become.
The architects hope that the exhibition will help to stimulate a positive, creative and thoughtful discussion about the unique regional qualities that are Muncie.
Blalock, Deeg and Hollars will also present the program for Gallery 308's Living Art series on Thursday, June 19, at 7 p.m. They will discuss Muncie Triptych in detail. Public policy makers, community leaders, and everyone who cares about Muncie should plan to attend the free presentation.
About the exhibitors:
* Joseph C. Blalock, Jr., ASLA, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Registered Landscape Architect, is an urban designer interested in urban issues and community, places and placemaking. Blalock has an M.S. in Urban Design from the Pratt Institute, a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture degree from SUNY College (Syracuse, NY), and he studied relevant courses at Onondaga Community College. He has taught design, landscape architectural engineering, landscape architecture history, and numerous other courses since joining the Architecture faculty in 1999.
* Lohren Deeg, Instructor of Architecture and Professional Illustrator, ASAI, is an urban designer and illustrator who has helped communities create visions of who they want to be in more then 30 communities in at least three countries. He is a Midwest native and resident of Muncie with a B.A. and M.S. from Ball State (Architecture) as well as a Bachelor of Science degree. He has illustrated design studies and charrettes, and been involved in numerous community-based projects and competitions.
* Brian Hollars, Instructor of Architecture, is an architect and builder whose work reflects the unique qualities of this region with sensitivity to the area's heritage. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree (1991) and Master of Arts (2004-present) in Career and Technical Education from Ball State. In addition to teaching, he has numerous commercial and residential projects on his resume, as well as furniture and cabinetry experience.
All three are Muncie residents.
Gallery 308 is a 501(c)(3) community art gallery which exists to provide exhibition space for artists, encourage innovative work and serve the community as a cultural and educational resource. Contributions to Gallery 308 are tax-deductible. For more information about gallery hours, volunteer and donor opportunities, please call 765-289-8575.
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