Monday, October 30, 2017

Gelbke Exhibition to showcase photographs redeveloped in volcanic environments

From film to digital, photography as an art form has been evolving for more than a century. Some artists prefer digital and the ability to edit and manipulate images with technology. Others enjoy working with film and the hands-on approach of developing photographs in a classic dark room.

Artist Jon Verney sees photography from an unconventional perspective. In his ongoing project “Thermophile” he finds new ways to manipulate and develop images. Works from this collection will be on display at the Hiram College’s Gelbke Fine Arts Center in an exhibition, “Mantle: Photographs as Material,” November 3-December 13, 2017.
Verney takes silver-based photographs and redevelops them in volcanic environments such as geothermal springs and mud pots. The process, intertwining manufactured chemicals and the forces of nature, leaves a lot to chance. No two redeveloped photographs look the same.

“I approach photography as a raw substance that can be mined, dissected, sculpted, and dissolved, revealing through its dissolution processes of transformation that act as microcosmic foils for larger forces of flux and change,” Verney writes in his artist’s statement.

The finished prints are haunting and surreal. Their metallic colors are reminiscent of x-rays. They reflect transformations of the self and question the idea of permanence.
“By approaching his photographs with the haptic sensibilities of a painter, Verney’s experiments dissolve and morph the supposed reliability and integrity produced by photographic processes, creating painterly effects that seem to flow from paint bottles as well as photochemical reactions,” says Christopher Ryan, associate professor of art and director of the Gelbke Fine Arts Center Gallery.

Verney earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and his Master of Fine Arts from the Stamps School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan. He was recently a visiting artist at Adrian College in Michigan and is preparing to be an artist in residence at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina in December 2018.



The “Mantle: Photographs as Material” exhibition will kick off on November 3 with a reception from 5-7 p.m., including a talk by the artist at 6 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided.

The Gelbke Fine Arts Center Gallery is located on 1200 Winrock Road in Ohio. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. (The gallery will be closed November 21-28 during Hiram’s term break.)

Friday, October 27, 2017

New Ross Art Museum Exhibit Includes Photographs of Delaware Community Members

‘PRECIOUS OBJECTS’
New Ross Art Museum Exhibit Includes Photographs of Delaware Community Members

DELAWARE – What is your most precious object? The item you’ve had a long time, that means the most, and that you couldn’t or wouldn’t replace if it were lost?

Cleveland visual artist Charles J. “Chuck” Mintz has created an ever-expanding photography exhibition that asks people those questions. He then photographs them with their “Precious Objects” and obtains hand-written notes explaining their item’s significance. Examples include Loli’s letters from the mother she never knew and Muriel’s red hat that always ensured her husband would find her in a crowd.

Mintz’s “Precious Objects” exhibit is on display now through Dec. 14 at Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum, 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware.
For the local exhibit, Mintz –winner of two Ohio Arts Council grants – came to Delaware and took photographs of several local residents, including Joe Diamond, Linda Shearer, and Sally Leber, Ohio Wesleyan’s director of community service learning.

In her photo, Leber poses with a life-size, wooden artist’s mannequin. In explaining her precious item, Leber says: “He stands obvious and ever-present as a reminder of some lessons learned and values held: the importance of being flexible; the value of being able to approach situations from a different angles; the wisdom of being willing to adjust one’s point of view.”

As part of its “Precious Objects” exhibit, the Ross Art Museum is inviting people to share photographs of themselves with their most treasured items via Instagram and the museum’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/RossArtMuseum. Be sure to tag the museum’s Instagram account @The Ross Art Museum and to use the hashtags #preciousrossobject and #rossartmuseum with all posts.

During the academic year, Ohio Wesleyan’s Ross Art Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is handicap-accessible and admission is always free. Call (740) 368-3606 or visit www.owu.edu/ross for more information.




Local resident Sally Leber poses with an item that holds special significance for her as part of the ‘Precious Objects’ photography display on exhibit through Dec. 14 at Ohio Wesleyan University’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum. (Photo by Tammy Wallace)]


Monday, October 23, 2017

NEW EXHIBIT AT UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SHOWCASES ART ELEMENTS OF CHINA'S GRAND CANAL

NEW EXHIBIT AT UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SHOWCASES ART ELEMENTS OF CHINA'S GRAND CANAL

DAYTON, Ohio — A new University of Dayton library exhibit will feature art elements of the oldest and longest canal in the world, the Grand Canal of China.

“Heritage Today: The Grand Canal of China” runs Monday, Oct. 23, to Dec. 1 on the first and second floors of Roesch Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

It showcases the canal’s history through physical and virtual elements, including paintings, photos, designs, audio, animation, text and geographical information.

“The exhibit creates a space for cultural exchanges, where the audience can not only learn about the Grand Canal, but also experience the feelings, emotions and imaginations of people who are living with it,” said Weiping Wang, associate provost and dean of the University of Dayton China Institute, who curated the display.

Sponsored and organized by the University of Dayton China Institute, Jiangsu Arts Foundation, Nanjing Museum, Nanjing University and Nanjing University of the Arts, the Project of Multimedia Database and Platform of Living Cultural Heritage of the Grand Canal of China initiative began conducting research on the canal in 2016. Researchers and specialists in architecture, art, computer science, design, photography, social scientists and statistics worked to represent a virtual image of the Grand Canal of China in the era of modern media. The Grand Canal of China has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014 for its “outstanding universal value.”

“Our visit to the canal helped me grasp its importance in connecting people, both culturally and economically, a thousand miles away, thousands of years ago,” said Jason Demeter, a senior River Steward who studied abroad in China this summer. “The canal can help visitors understand the importance of often forgotten forces, such as the canal and other waterways, in shaping the lives of people and the development of civilizations.”

The exhibit is open 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It will be closed Nov. 23-25, and offer limited hours Nov. 22 and 26. Free parking passes are available at the visitor parking information center.

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For more information, contact Meagan Pant at mpant1@udayton.edu or 937-229-3256.

Friday, October 20, 2017

Senior Exhibition features work of Lourdes art majors

Senior Exhibition features work of Lourdes art majors

Erin Palmer Szavuly, MFA, Lourdes University Associate Professor and Chair of Art, is pleased to announce a Senior Art Exhibition of works in the Canticle Center Gallery, 5335 Silica Drive, Sylvania. The exhibition runs November 4 to December 8, 2017 and is free and open to the public.

Featured artists
  • Lydia Bugaj of Holland, OH
Ms. Bugaj is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with a Pre-Art Therapy concentration and a Psychology minor.

  • Maya Dent of Delphi, IN
Ms. Dent is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art.

  • Allison Rausch of Swanton, OH
Ms. Rausch is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with a minor in Business.

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“The Rest is Still Unwritten…” Artist Reception: Sat, Nov. 4, 7-9 p.m.

Exhibition Hours: Nov. 5 – Dec. 8
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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For more information, contact Ms. Palmer Szavuly at 419-824-3684 or email eszavuly@lourdes.edu

Artist talk with Vail visiting artist Paul Mpagi Sepuya

Artist talk with Vail visiting artist Paul Mpagi Sepuya

GRANVILLE, Ohio — Denison University’s Department of Studio Art welcomes Paul Mpagi Sepuya, a Vail visiting artist, presenting an artist talk at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Knapp Performance Space (300 Ridge Road). This talk is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dyan Couden at 740-587-6596 or visit Denison.edu.

Sepuya’s work is rooted in portraiture, homoerotic visual culture, and the role of the studio. His highly crafted photographs, in which his subjects are often revealed in fragments, alert viewers to the artifice and performance that are an integral part of the photographic process; a constant negotiation between the artist, the sitter, the viewer, and the work itself.

EXPLORE BEHIND THE SCENES: UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON NATIVITY COLLECTION


EXPLORE BEHIND THE SCENES: UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON NATIVITY COLLECTION

DAYTON, Ohio — The University of Dayton this year is taking a “behind-the-(Nativity)-scenes” approach to At the Manger, its annual exhibition of Christmas crèches, because of a major library renovation project slated to start in early 2018.

For the first time, visitors will be able to tour the Marian Library’s crèche workshop on the fourth floor of Fitz Hall to see how volunteers plan and construct exhibits.

“This will be a chance to have questions answered and learn how we keep this wonderful collection at its best,” said curatorial assistant and volunteer coordinator Michele Devitt.

Devitt said volunteers work year-round to care for the collection, which contains more than 3,500 sets from more than 100 countries.

“It’s impressive to see the craftsmanship, creativity and ingenuity it takes to showcase these crèches,” she said. “Our volunteers are so devoted to the display of these Nativities, which capture both the universality of the Christmas story and the individuality of the cultures and artists they come from. I believe this will be a wonderful experience helping families keep their tradition of visiting our crèche exhibit during Advent.”

The workshop is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays Nov. 27 to Jan. 5, 2018. It will be closed Dec. 8, and Dec. 22-Jan. 1. There also will be special hours 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10.

Nativities will be displayed in the Marian Library on the seventh floor of Roesch Library. The first and second floors of the Roesch Library, which typically feature exhibits for At the Manger, will be closed. The open house event, usually held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, will be on hiatus this year.

The three Marian Library displays include:

  • Nativity sets of the long-hidden but rich and colorful artistic tradition of Eastern Europe, especially of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Russia.
  • Nativities from Africa, including a large Nativity from Malawi, carved from native wood and presented to University of Dayton President Eric Spina in 2016.
  • Twelve monotype prints by artist Michelle Arnold Paine about Advent leading into Christmas.

Crèches also will be on exhibit at Bergamo/Mount St. John, 4400 Shakertown Road, Beavercreek. Nativity sets from France — the birthplace of the Marianist orders — and Spain will commemorate the Marianists’ 200th anniversary. They’ll be featured in the Gallery St. John, Bergamo Center, Queen of Apostles Chapel and the North American Center for Marianist Studies.

For more information on hours, parking and other information, see the event website.


For more information, contact Meagan Pant at mpant1@udayton.edu or 937-229-3256.

Living Vincent opens at Gateway

Loving Vince is the first feature length film to be completely made of oil paintings. Don't miss your chance to see this historic film!




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Monday, October 16, 2017

Senior Exhibition features work of Lourdes art majors


Senior Exhibition features work of Lourdes art majors

Erin Palmer Szavuly, MFA, Lourdes University Associate Professor and Chair of Art, is pleased to announce a Senior Art Exhibition of works in the Canticle Center Gallery, 5335 Silica Drive, Sylvania. The exhibition runs November 4 to December 8, 2017 and is free and open to the public.

Featured artists
  • Lydia Bugaj of Holland, OH
Ms. Bugaj is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with a Pre-Art Therapy concentration and a Psychology minor.

  • Maya Dent of Delphi, IN
Ms. Dent is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art.

  • Allison Rausch of Swanton, OH
Ms. Rausch is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art with a minor in Business.

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“The Rest is Still Unwritten…” Artist Reception: Sat, Nov. 4, 7-9 p.m.

Exhibition Hours: Nov. 5 – Dec. 8
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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For more information, contact Ms. Palmer Szavuly at 419-824-3684 or email eszavuly@lourdes.edu

Friday, October 6, 2017

Artist Talk with Tim Buckwalter


Artist Talk with Tim Buckwalter

GRANVILLE, Ohio -- The Department of Studio Art welcomes Tim Buckwalter, Mellon Arts Across the Curriculum artist-in-residence, giving an artist talk at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, in the Knapp Performance Space at Blair Knapp Hall (300 Ridge Road). This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dyan Couden at 740-587-6596 or visit Denison.edu.

For the past 25 years, Buckwalter has been remixing found imagery to produce works that explore how images and ideals from the past are still present and active today. His exhibit explores the idea that sometimes when you look back at your younger self, you feel as if you are looking not at yourself, but at another person, and that other person still exists somewhere.

Buckwalter’s paintings are in numerous corporate collections as well as the holdings of the Oakland Museum of California. Over the last decade, Buckwalter has organized both live and online exhibitions. He is the gallery director of Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development (NIAD) Art Center in Richmond Calif., a studio arts program that is redefining contemporary art by assisting artists with disabilities.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Buckwalter now lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area. He graduated with honors from Philadelphia's Tyler School of Art in 1988.

‘The Art of Recovery’ opening reception

‘The Art of Recovery’ opening reception

GRANVILLE, Ohio -- An opening reception for three exhibits that embody the art of mental illness, disabilities and addiction and recovery will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Denison Art Space in Newark (23 West Church). This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jonathan Vega at 740-587-6325 or visit Denison.edu.

The first exhibit, "Songs in the Key" by artist Timothy Buckwalter, is composed of several new wall pieces based on records that he listened to at key moments in his life. He views the objects as a kind of Top Ten. Each piece is a digitally printed canvas about the size of a record album. Also in the exhibition will be a small selection of recent works loosely based on his interest in music. Buckwalter lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area where he is the director of Exhibitions & Marketing at the National Institute of Art & Disabilities (NIAD) in Richmond, Calif. He currently is a Mellon Arts Across the Curriculum artist-in-residence at Denison.

In conjunction with "Songs in the Key," the second exhibit titled “Caption” features artwork from Buckwalter’s organization NIAD which celebrates the diversity of artists with disabilities and offers studios, workshops and professional development. As part of the exhibit, Denison students created artwork in response to the work by NAID artists.

The third exhibit, "The Art of Recovery" by Mental Health & Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties, recognizes the talent of community members who live with mental illness and addictions and the role creative outlets such as art can play in the recovery process.

The exhibits will be on display from Tuesday, Oct. 10, to Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Denison Art Space in Newark. Denison Art Space in Newark is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Friday, and by chance or appointment.

“Ego” Exhibit Coming to Schnormeier Gallery

“Ego” Exhibit Coming to Schnormeier Gallery

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host “Ego” by artist Kevin Frances at Schnormerier Gallery, 221 S. Main St., from Oct. 6 to Nov. 17, 2017. A gallery talk will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. 

Frances is a multi-disciplinary artist based in New York City, N.Y. Frances lives and works as an artist in Boston, Mass. He received a B.A. in Art Studio while attending the University of California in 2010, and his MFA in Printmaking while attending the Rhode Island School of Design in 2013. In 2012, Frances participated at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture.

This exhibition unifies two complete series of his work — one as a character study of a fictional teenage boy, and the other as a young woman moving into her first apartment. Situated within two key developmental stages, “Ego” addresses both conscious and unconscious decision-making responsible for a person’s sense of identity. “Ego” is free and open to the public.

For more information on Schnormeier Gallery visit mvnu.edu/artgallery.

Event Update: TU Supports Veterans through Art and Charity

Contact:         Lisa W. Williams, Executive Director of University Relations
Telephone:   419.448.3444       Email:       lwilliam@tiffin.edu

Event Update: TU Supports Veterans through Art and Charity
EVAC - Experiencing Veterans and Artists Collaborations
TIFFIN UNIVERSITY, Tiffin, OH—Veterans commit suicide at an alarming rate of 20 per day – surpassing the civilian suicide rate in 2008. In support of veterans, Tiffin University will host events and a gallery exhibit.

Below is a list of different events planned at Tiffin University and the surrounding community:
·         10/3 and 10/17, Buffalo Wild Wings give-back
o   Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 15 percent of their sales to the EVAC project from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
·         10/7, TU art gallery opening
o   TU’s Diane Kidd Gallery will host an exhibit and opening reception for veteran-inspired artwork entitled, “Experiencing Veterans and Artists Collaborations (EVAC),” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
·         11/9, Silent auction
o   TU’s gallery director will host a wine tasting and silent auction of the veteran artwork at Feasel's Garden Center in Findlay, Ohio, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. All auction proceeds will benefit four veteran charities: Fisher House, Homes for our Troops, the Women in Military Service Memorial and Tiffin University Veteran’s Program.
·         11/10, Cleveland airport art gallery opening
o   The Cleveland Hopkins Airport’s Stephanie Tubbs Jones Art Gallery will host the EVAC exhibit and have an opening reception from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
About EVAC
Curated by Gallery Director Lee Fearnside, Assistant Professor of Art Joe Van Kerkhove and Assistant Professor of Chemistry John Schupp, EVAC works to combat the isolation common to veterans, and to bridge the sometimes precarious gap between military and civilian life through stories and art.

“Part of the goal of this project is to debunk stereotypes of military experience,” said Fearnside. “People tend to view the military as wounded warriors or heroes, which doesn’t allow for experiences between those extremes. We wanted to use this project to show a glimpse into military life people may not know.”

The Process
Twenty-one veterans, who served during WWII through Iraq and Afghanistan, were interviewed by 22 artists from all over the country and Denmark about their military experiences. These veterans and their stories were paired with artists who made an edition of prints based on their interpretation of what they heard.
EVAC is about the art of interpretation. Veterans and the artist did not talk to one another; rather, the artist interpreted the veteran’s interview. “It is interesting to see what part of the interview the artist chose to interpret,” said Van Kerkhove. “I hope veterans see how a civilian may hear and interpret their story.” Viewers will see the image and excerpts from the interviews side by side.

For additional information, contact Gallery Director Lee Fearnside at: