“The Fortress is a complex of workshops and residency studio spaces in North End, Detroit, which has been operated by artists Steven Kuypers and Steven McShane for almost a decade. This exhibition explores their collaborative partnership. Their work encompasses the use of traditional and experimental materials and techniques, and the aesthetics of social and relational sculptural practices. The Fortress is a nexus for contemporary art in Detroit and the values of labor, craftsmanship, community involvement and the production in supports.” – Dick Goody