“Abstract Tulips” by Sofia and Fernando Casanova, seen above right. (Art & photo provided)
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In December, Noblesville Creates will showcase artists Craig Mullins, Michael Levine, and Sofia and Fernando Casanova, along with Gifted: Handmade Wonders at the Judge Stone House and NobleMade.
Details on exhibit locations, dates, receptions, and featured artists can be found below.
Judge Stone House & Noblemade
Gifted: Handmade Wonders
Our annual celebration of artistic creativity returns for another holiday season in Gifted: Handmade Wonders. Shop hundreds of unique handmade items at both NobleMade and the Noblesville Creates on 8th campus.
You can view the full holiday exhibit-turned-gift-market, Gifted: Handmade Wonders, through Dec. 27 in the Judge Stone House gallery on the Noblesville Creates on 8th campus and at NobleMade.
The Noblesville Creates on 8th campus is open Wednesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. NobleMade is open Wednesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Stephenson House
Nova Dream Space
Nova Dream Space has returned to the Stephenson House Gallery this December! Duo Sofia and Fernando Casanova bring vibrancy and warmth with bright hues and carefully constructed mediums. Their artwork reflects a deep relationship with nature and a desire to protect it through found materials.
The pair reflect on their journey and goals thus far:
Fernando: “I am an Ecuadorian-American artist. I grew up in Guayaquil, and in California, where I took my first art classes. I am an alum of the School of Art Institute of Chicago, with an emphasis in Painting and Drawing. I met Sofia during my time at SAIC and in 2020, Sofia and I founded Nova Dream Space. We are an artist duo that aims to stop the pollution of our planet, especially the ocean, by bringing awareness to single-use plastics and other harmful practices.
“Over time I have drawn my inspiration from a variety of sources. Initially, I made works based on comics or cartoons, lyrics from a song, or a phrase from a movie. These things would catch my attention and I would make art with that in mind. My current work is more conceptual and I’m more sure of myself as an artist. Recent themes in my work include community, family, and personal responsibility to sustainability.”
Sofia: “I am a graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Fall BFA Show 2017) with concentrations in Printmaking, Fibers, and Painting, and Latin American & Caribbean Studies. My work is about the human connection to nature and transforming discarded materials. Fernando and I created Nova Dream Space envisioning spaces of collaboration with infinite possibilities.
“For many years, I have been experimenting with various materials and techniques. As I have developed my artistic voice and style, I have a deeper understanding of how these materials relate to the viewer and the message behind my work has become more clear. I used to paint paintings all in one sitting, but now I’m way more comfortable with developing an idea over time, letting my work grow with me, and working at a slower pace. I take inspiration from naturescapes and plant life from my travels.”
See the full exhibit, Joy, in the Stephenson House Gallery at the Noblesville Creates on 8th campus now through Dec. 27. The full campus is open for exploration Wednesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can meet Sofia and Fernando during their free public open house reception from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Noblesville Creates on 8th.
Four Day Ray
Craig Mullins
You can view the full COLORS exhibit through Dec. 27 at Four Day Ray Brewing, 11671 Lantern Road, Fishers, Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Meyer Najem
Michael Levine
See the full exhibit, Paintings Thus Far, through Dec. 26 at the Meyer Najem 2nd floor gallery, 11787 Lantern Road, Fishers, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
