Artist: Lexi Musselman

Project Title: don’t worry, no hurry

Location: Corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Highland Ave in McCulloch Park

Project Statement: don’t worry, no hurry was designed as an experiment to see how my paintings, and in particular, the textures and color I’m drawn to, influence an area. Most of my paintings are seen indoors, and this is a good opportunity to see how the public reacts to and involves itself with my art outside. I’ve chosen a location close to a park and green space because I’m hoping to contrast the space while reflecting activity that would take place in that area, both human and natural such as plants and wildlife. I’m hoping more public art will provide a welcoming and attractive feel to Muncie, especially in our outdoor space that we share with others to connect and relax. Most of my artwork is autobiographical, and I am interested in how making something for a space and other people influences my choices, and I’m interested in the interactions I might have with others during the process.

Artist Bio: Lexi Musselman is an artist and artist advocate. She received her BFA in painting from Ball State University in Spring of 2017. While her primary practice takes the shape of large scale painting, she also works across the fields of video, installation, and performance. Her work deals with personal history, relationships, trauma, and perceptions of personality and across Indiana and Ohio, and has recently returned to Muncie, IN after working at Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Social Practice Arts from the University of Indianapolis.