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Artist Jamie Pawlus Sends Simple, Meaningful Message Through Her Work

Indianapolis creative Jamie Pawlus makes what she calls “Transit Art” -- large installation pieces using words and phrases that make people think as they are on the way from point A to point B.
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Indianapolis creative Jamie Pawlus makes what she calls “Transit Art” -- large installation pieces using words and phrases that make people think as they are on the way from point A to point B.

Indianapolis creative Jamie Pawlus makes what she calls “Transit Art” -- large installation pieces using words and phrases that make people think as they are on the way from point A to point B.

Some of her most popular pieces have been seen by IndyGo Red Line riders -- two signs that say "Coming Soon" and "Seriously" -- and airline travelers might be familiar with a sign that says "Happiness" with an arrow forward.

From WFYI's Arts and Culture Desk, Jill Ditmire spoke over the phone with Pawlus about her most recent installations -- a simple but meaningful window design on East 10th Street in Indy, and a historic and humorous large scale public transit stop in downtown Chicago.

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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