If there’s anything we have a lot of at City Museum, it’s junk. But to Indiana-based sculptor, puppet maker, and reclaimed material artist Kevin Titzer, it’s an exciting opportunity. He specializes in taking piles of what anyone else might consider trash, scavenging pieces of usable parts, and turns them into faces, figures, and other massive structures for his gallery installations.

“My approach is improvisational, using only materials gathered from the community. I arrive a few weeks in advance with nothing, collect all of the reclaimed building materials, and construct the final piece,” Titzer explains as he crisscrosses through towering storage racks of scraps and half-finished projects that occupy some of the private floors within City Museum.

“The overall design of my installations will develop during creation, and they depend on what materials or resources are available. I’ve learned to stay open to new directions and utilize the unexpected,” he continues. “For my project at City Museum I’ll be creating an installation utilizing only things found in the building. I feel privileged to be given the opportunity to dig through the Museums’ extensive collection of reclaimed materials and objects.”

So what is he building out of all those old brooms and ladders in Skateless Park? We won’t know until it’s done! Even Titzer doesn’t know yet. He says, “The only thing I can tell you is that it will have a face,” and that he often incorporates a narrative into each exhibit, allowing viewers to discover their own interpretations.

Join us for the unveiling of “And Who Should I Say Is Calling?” and meet artist Kevin Titzer at the Opening Reception on Friday, January 30 from 5pm–9pm. If you want to come back for a closer look, the installation will be in the northwest corner of Skateless Park through Saturday, April 4.

Exhibit Dates
Friday, Jan. 30 – Saturday, April 4, 2026

Opening Reception
Friday, Jan. 30 from 5pm–9pm

Skateless Park on 3rd Floor. Included with General Admission or Member Pass.