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Weave of Life Project: In Progress

This Work Won't Exist After September

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

This Work Won't Exist After September

On June 22nd, Weave of Life — Seed of Life 2 opens at the Indy Art Center in Indianapolis as part of Art From the Heartland, a group exhibition running through September 13th.

This is the first time this particular arrangement of panels has been shown in a formal exhibition setting. And it will be the last time it exists in this form.

Here's what I mean by that.

Weave of Life is a long-term, modular installation — hundreds of individual encaustic panels that can be arranged, rearranged, and recombined as the project grows. For this exhibition, I've curated a selection of panels into the Seed of Life — the foundational geometric shape at the heart of the entire project. Together they form something complete. Something you can stand in front of and take in as a whole.

But when the exhibition closes, the panels come apart. They return to the larger project. The specific arrangement you'd see on the wall in Indianapolis — that exact conversation between those exact pieces — ends.

If you're in Indianapolis or can make the drive, I'd love for you to see it in person. I'll be at the artists' reception on June 25th, 5pm-8pm — come find me, say hello, and spend a few minutes with the work.

The Indy Art Center is located at 820 E. 67th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220.

Weave of Life is a living, growing installation. To follow the project as it develops, subscribe above.

Weave of Life Project: In Progress

Nancy Fritz

Weave of Life is an evolving, living project—growing panel by panel, story by story. This space offers a glimpse into the process as it unfolds: from early material gathering and studio moments to community contributions and new installations. You’re invited to follow along as the work develops and to see how memory, nature, and community connection are woven together over time. Subscribe to get updates directly to your e-mail! For project details visit: https://www.nancyfritzart.com/weave-of-life

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