Memphis-based artist Scott Andrew Carter will bring his innovative sound sculptures to Lyon College this fall with Unity Gain, an exhibition running Oct. 6 through Nov. 14, 2025, in the Kresge Gallery inside the historic Alphin Humanities Building at Lyon College, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville, Arkansas. Admission is free and open to the public.
A reception and artist talk are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., offering visitors a chance to meet Carter and learn more about his creative process.
Carter, who holds a Master of Fine Arts in sculpture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, is known for creating interactive installations and furniture-like sculptures that generate sound when activated by viewers. His work explores the connections between art, architecture, design, and sound.
His career includes numerous honors, such as the Eldon Danhausen Fellowship for Sculpture, the Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowship, and the Tri-Star Arts Current Art Fund Grant. His art has been featured in 100 Sculptors of Tomorrow (Thames & Hudson) and supported through residencies at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Kohler Arts/Industry Program, Crosstown Arts, Vermont Studio Center, and the Ox-Bow School of Art.
“Materiality, process and function are at the forefront of my practice,” Carter said. “A balance of aesthetics and tactility allows me to create objects that engage both the physical and sensory world.”
Dustyn Bork, professor of art and director of the Kresge Gallery, said the exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the region:
“Scott’s work invites the audience to listen as well as look. Visitors will find themselves drawn into a dialogue between sculpture and sound, making this show an unforgettable, multisensory experience.”
The Kresge Gallery hours are Monday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
For more details about Unity Gain and the Lyon College Kresge Gallery, contact Dustyn Bork at dustyn.bork@lyon.edu
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