‘Citizen’ and ‘Lapse’ exhibits open at Lubeznik Center in Michigan City

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Anne Heisler's "Carrying the Weight," an acrylic on canvas painting from 2020, is one of the works included in the exhibit "Citizen" from March 3 to June 16, 2023, at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City.
Anne Heisler's "Carrying the Weight," an acrylic on canvas painting from 2020, is one of the works included in the exhibit "Citizen" from March 3 to June 16, 2023, at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City.

MICHIGAN CITY — The exhibits “Citizen” and “Lapse” open with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. CST March 3 at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. Second St.

“Citizen” explores the complex perspectives of residents of the United States of America as many communities struggle for justice, freedom and basic human rights.

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The exhibit focuses on excluded histories of marginalized communities and the current state of those communities as they face the realities of climate change and political setbacks.

The artists in the exhibit are Sarah Atlas, Nicci Briann, William Estrada, Anne Heisler, Sergio Maciel, Brittany Maldonado, Joseph Josué Mora, Hillesh Patel, Czr Prz, André Rodríguez, Cristian Roldán, noemi rose, Denise Ruiz, Jessica Sabogal, Diana Solís, Angie Vasquez, Vanessa Viruet and Mer Young.

Sergio Maciel's "Fresh Air," an oil on canvas painting from 2023, is one of the works included in the exhibit "Citizen" from March 3 to June 16, 2023, at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City.
Sergio Maciel's "Fresh Air," an oil on canvas painting from 2023, is one of the works included in the exhibit "Citizen" from March 3 to June 16, 2023, at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City.

Chicago artist Sam Kirk curated “Citizen.”

Other “Citizen”-related events include a director’s gallery talk at 11:30 a.m. Central March 11, an artist panel discussion at 5 p.m. Central March 26 and Family Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Central June 3, which includes printmaking with Estrada.

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A solo exhibit by Neil Gainer, “Lapse” uses visual illusions and ambiguous symbols to criticize tropes within society and unify people through their commonality. Born and raised in northwest Indiana, his work is influenced by the dichotomy of class and wealth seen in the urban/rural landscape of the region.

“Citizen” continues through June 16, and “Lapse” continues through March 24.

Vanessa Viruet's "Race Flags: Unsportsmanlike Conduct and Disqualified," a fabric, wood, ink and metal work from 2017, is one of the works included in the exhibit "Citizen" from March 3 to June 16, 2023, at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City.
Vanessa Viruet's "Race Flags: Unsportsmanlike Conduct and Disqualified," a fabric, wood, ink and metal work from 2017, is one of the works included in the exhibit "Citizen" from March 3 to June 16, 2023, at the Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Saturdays and Sundays.

Admission is free.

For more information, call 219-874-4900 or visit lubeznikcenter.org.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Michigan City's Lubeznik Center for the Arts opens two exhibits