Wasn’t that a time (piece)?

 

Mary Shaw, a part-time faculty member and graduate of the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis, designed this collage to publicize the annual Janus Ball which is scheduled April 23 as a fundraiser. That’s John Herron’s face you see, gelled from elements of 20th-century artists. Can you name them? Starting with Salvador Dali’s clock and moving clockwise, you’ll see the ear and hat of Max Beckmann, circular works of Alexander Calder and Marcel Duchamp, then Jasper Johns (the "1" above Herron’s signature), and Henri Matisse (neck and shoulders). On closer inspection, you also will notice that Dali’s clock is set to 7, the time the ball begins. Also, the number "100" can be seen in reverse, starting at the outer right side with Johns’ "1", the center "0" formation using the shape of the face/wheels on top, and the last "0" shape seen in Dali’s clock.

The Herron School of Art’s annual costume/black tie fundraiser, hosted by the Friends of Herron, is slated Saturday, April 12, at the Union Station Grand Hall in downtown Indianapolis.

In addition to dinner, a costume parade and dancing, the event will include a silent art auction comprised of clocks, to represent time passing—Herron is marking its century anniversary this academic year—and an exciting future ahead for the IUPUI art school. Artists have been given the clock "guts"—hands and the timing mechanisms—and will create artwork for which attendees may bid.

The event runs from 7 p.m. to midnight, with a special patron party beginning at 6 p.m. Patron tickets are $175; individual tickets are $125; and those with a Herron affiliation may attend for $75.

With the theme of "Celebrating A Century," those attending may dress formally or come costumed. Celebrants are encouraged to come costumed as a favorite artist of the 20th century, as a famous art representation or as a particular art movement.

Music will be provided by Trinia and the Gypsies. For tickets, contact Jennifer Martin at 317-920-2494 or jlmartin@iupui.edu