Title of Event: Artist talks and gallery
Date and time of event: Friday April 12, 5pm
Location of Event: Gallery theater and LC Samek gallery
Type of Event: lecture and exhibit
1.) Provide a brief detail-oriented technical description or summary of the event you attended. (This section should remain journalistic and should not be reflective of your opinion.)
First, five senior studio art majors discussed their journey as artists and the meaning behind their pieces. They then answered questions from the audience. Afterwards, everyone was invited for appetizers and to view the students’ work in the exhibit.
2.) Use the section below to write a well-structured paragraph focusing on your personal critical insight / response to the event. How did you interpret or react to what was presented to you?
I enjoyed learning about the pieces that my peers have been working on all year. I knew all of these students but was unaware that a couple of them were studio art majors. I most appreciated hearing about the stories and experiences that lead them to creating these pieces and exploring these themes. It was interesting that each of the students used distinct techniques and styles: mosaic, painting/layering, sculpture, painting/shooting and cartoon-style drawing. I think that each of these students had well developed concepts and especially after hearing about their concepts, I saw them depicted through their pieces. Additionally, it was interesting to hear about the artists’ processes and how they experienced frustrations even during something they love/
3.) What information, ideas, images, etc. most impressed you and why?
I thought Heather’s mosaics were very impressive. I liked that she incorporated letter writing. Also, I liked her set up including the desk and photographs of her grandparents.
4.) Overall, how would you rate this event (10 being the most worthwhile)?
(10 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 )
10
5.) Justify your rating in the question above:
I really enjoyed seeing the work of my fellow students and their successes.