The Darkness Artist Talk

The Darkness Artist Talk

November 13th, 2025 from 5:30-7pm in Hanes Gallery & Scales 102. Reception to follow in Scales lobby outside Hanes Gallery.

Join us on Wednesday, November 13, from 5:30-7:00pm for an artist talk with exhibiting artists Rudy Shepherd and Molly Kaderka. The evening will begin in Hanes Art Gallery with a guided tour of The Darkness, where both artists will speak about their process and the works on view. Kaderka’s large-scale wall paintings and hand-marbled paper collages explore the celestial and terrestrial, evoking a sense of vastness and human wonder. Shepherd’s ongoing drawing series, reflecting on current events, social justice, and cultural icons, appears alongside his sculptural works, the Black Rock Negative Energy Absorbers, which embody themes of healing and transformation.

Following the walkthrough, the conversation will continue in Scales 102 with a moderated discussion, offering deeper insights into their artistic practices and the works they selected for this exhibition.