Ignite

An arts-inspired makerspace in the lower level of the Fishers Library.

Summer 2021 Maker-inResidence:

Boxx the Artist

Ignite Studio welcomes our next Maker-in-Residence, Boxx the Artist. Visit Ignite Studio May-August 2021 to meet her! Boxx is a self-taught visual artist. Her artwork employs acrylic, digital, and mixed mediums to capture different elements of life from the African diaspora. She focuses on people and experiences, and often documents history as she sees it being created. We caught up with Boxx to learn about her artistry:

Where do you draw artistic inspiration from?

I draw inspiration from my personal experiences, aspirations, and the world around me. Specifically, from the culture and influential people. These people could be familiar or just impactful. I enjoy drawing inspiration from photography, so iconic photos or moments captured in history definitely drive my inspiration.

What is your favorite art tool/supply?

My favorite art tool is the [palette] knife. That’s the one tool that I use to be creatively free when working on abstract pieces. My second favorite is my digital pencil. I really enjoy the digital pencil because it can literally be any brush from a dry or wet acrylic brush to a can of spray paint.

Who are your art heroes?

I spent a lot of time contemplating this question, and in the grand scheme of artistic heroes, I don’t have any. I’ve never studied the Picassos or Michelangelos. Art or art appreciation wasn’t anything readily taught to me [or] to even know to learn about it. Even with the familiar names and work I know, it’s even more scarce when it comes to creators like me. I do, however, appreciate the new digital age connecting us to things like social media. [There are] phenomenal artists doing amazing work like Wak (also known by Kevin Williams), Brionya James, and Madam Adrienne Muse, who are inspiring.

What else do you want the HEPL community to know about you?

I look forward to working in the studio and interacting with you. I really hope my creative practice can be inspiring and aid toward your own creativity.

Maker Schedule

Basics: Acrylic Painting* Thu. May 6 • 6:30-7:30 pm Tuesday, Jun 1 • 6-7 pm Thursday, Jul 1 • 6-7 pm Tuesday, Aug 3 • 6-7 pm

Community Canvas @ Fishers Farmers Market* Saturday, May 8 • 9-12 pm Saturday, Jun 5 • 9-12 pm Saturday, Jul 24 • 9-12 pm

Open Studio (In Person)* Saturday, May 8 • 2-4 pm Thursday, May 20 • 3-5 pm Saturday, May 22 • 3-5 pm Tuesday, May 25 • 3-5 pm Tuesday, Jun 1 • 3-5 pm Thursday, Jun 3 • 3-5 pm Saturday, Jun 5 • 2-4 pm Tuesday, Jun 8 • 3-5 pm Thursday, Jun 10 • 3-5 pm Saturday, Jun 12 • 3-5 pm Tuesday, Jun 15 • 3-5 pm Thursday, Jun 17 • 3-5 pm Tuesday, Jun 22 • 3-5 pm Tuesday, Jul. 6 • 3-5 pm Saturday, Jul 10 • 3-5 pm Thursday, Jul 15 • 3-5 pm Tuesday, Jul 20 • 3-5 pm Saturday, Jul 24 • 2-4 pm Saturday, Aug. 7 • 3-5 pm Saturday, Aug 21 • 3-5 pm Lines: Creating From a Stencil* Tuesday, May 11 • 6-7 pm Thursday, Jun 3 • 6-7 pm Tuesday, Jul 6 • 6-7 pm Thursday, Aug. 5 • 6-7 pm

Discovery: Identity and Art Style* Tuesday, May 18 • 6-7 pm Tuesday, Jun 8 • 6-7 pm Thursday, Jul 8 • 6-7 pm Saturday, Aug. 7 • 1-2 pm

Blended: Acrylic and Mixed Medium (In Person)* Thursday, May 20 • 6-7 pm Thursday, Jun 10 • 6-7 pm Saturday, Jul 10 • 1-2 pm Tuesday, Aug. 10 • 6-7 pm

Acrylic: Painting on Wood (In Person)* Tuesday, May 25 • 6-7 pm Thursday, Jun 17 • 6-7 pm Thursday, Jul 22 • 6-7 pm Saturday, Aug 21 • 1-2 pm

Framework: Building a Custom Frame (In Person)* Wednesday, May 26 • 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, Jun 22 • 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, Jul 13 • 6-7:30 pm Thursday, Aug. 19 • 6-7:30 pm Creating a Collection* Saturday, May 22 • 1-2 pm Saturday, Jun 12 • 1-2 pm Thursday, Jul 15 • 6-7 pm Thursday, Aug. 12 • 6-7 pm

Hobby to Profession* Tuesday, Jun 15 • 6-7 pm Tuesday, Jul 20 • 6-7 pm Tuesday, Aug. 17 • 6-7 pm

*Registration required.

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for their support of Ignite’s Maker-in-Residence program.

To register for Ignite programs, please visit our events calendar at http://bit.ly/IgnitePrograms.