Artists Jasper Johns, David Hammons and Yves Klein are well known for using the human body as a paint delivery system, as if it was a paintbrush. Add former Louisvillian Keltie Ferris to this list. Over time, she has developed a unique technique that involves covering her body in oil, lying on a large sheet of paper, and then sprinkling dry pigment over the oil stain. The results are colorful images of androgynous bodies underlining Ferris’ own fluid gender identity. Now living in Brooklyn, Ferris is showing in Louisville for the first time. The exhibition features her body prints and spray paintings.
THROUGH FEB. 3
Speed Art MuseumFree with admission