The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's College of Visual and Performing Arts is pleased to present Cathie Tyler: Recent Work, an exhibition featuring the painting of Cathie Tyler, Chair of the Division of Fine Arts at Paris Juinior College, Paris, Texas. She holds and undergraduqate degree and a M.F.A. degree from the University of North Texas.
The exhibition is a series of paintings based on the landspae around her east Texas home, and can be seen as a commentary on, and a tribute to, the beauty, order and harmony within the disparity, complexity and contradiction of her own personal journey and in the nature that surrounds her.
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Variations in Color: The Work of Gilda Traywick now on display through June 26th in the A.R.T. Gallery, second floor.
The student art competition pieces are now on display in the A.R.T. Gallery.
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Now in the A.R.T. Gallery are sculptures and photographs. The photographs are by Susan Dunkerly and the sculptures are by Michael Maguire.
Artist Statement, Michael Maguire:
In my artwork, I have been challenged to apply certain ancient world methodologies, designs, and surface treatments to realize a contemporary idea/image. I have been exploring contemporary "mythic creatures": large-scale, figurative sculptures, visually rooted in the prehistoric and medieval imagery of Ireland for over 10 years. The rough and often crude, weather imagery strikes me as true: basic and powerful archetypal forms and patterns emanating from the gut or the unconscious, rather than from a "focus group" or marketing survey. I am also impressed with the ability of artisans from earlier times to make incredible artwork without elaborate mechanisms and systems. The resourcefulness of its makers and the expedient immediacy of the work challenge me to seek the more direct, simple route to produce my own work. I explore different fabrication methods and combination of materials to find the most appropriate approach to convey my ideas based upon the mythic creatures of Irish folklore and legendary gods.
I also enjoy playing with the boundary in perception between the abstract and the figurative. The personification of objects is a common thread of investigation in my artwork. Like my most recent abstract figures, these larger "mythic creatures" combine visual references to the prehistoric and medieval folklore of Ireland with contemporary influences. The essentials of understanding sculpture: weight, volume, scale, texture, placement and setting, are only as interesting as the journey it took into being. Like the Celtic artist, my intention is to make these figurative sculptures more expressive than descriptive. As the forms become larger and more streamlined, they will become fresh, lively interpretations of archetypal imagery.
Susan Dunkerly:
Susan Dunkerly has based her newest work on her new life as a mom. While pregnant, she was not allowed in a dark room, because the chemicals were bad for the baby she was carrying, so she taught Digital Art. Over the last year since her son, Cormac, was born, she has taken over 20,000 photographs. She still tries to keep art as her full time career, juggling parenting along with it.
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Now in the A.R.T. Gallery is a fantastic display of Islamic inspired art by Alena Burgen.
Artist Statement:
My work is a collection of images I have captured while living in Dubai. Dubai is a city of contrast and a cultural melting pot, which mixes rich heritage with gleaming skyscrapers, luxury hotels, white sandy beaches, and first class malls. My stay in Dubai permitted me to be exposed to Islamic art. Islamic art consists of three basic elements: calligraphy, flowers, and geometric design. Everything displays at least one of these elements. According to the article Basic Principles of Islamic Faith, unity, order, and balance are the laws of creating in Islam. Geometry expresses the unity found within the diversity of nature. The beauty of the city captured my imagination and I constantly explored it through photography. My experiences allowed me to understand the components of Islamic art and culture and inspired me to use these elements in my work.
Beyond photography, I find myself working with mixed media. I enjoy watercolors, acrylics, and piecing together works of art with found objects. Abstract formations emerge in my works, which are further shaped by the power of my imagination. After combining the key elements and principles of art in to one organized composition, I look at the piece one last time before I proclaim it complete.
I began my exploration of Islamic culture by photographing the people and places I observed. From that experience, I began to create art with a new understanding. My attempted goal is to pass on my love for Islamic tart and the memories I have captured from my travels to my children and future generations.
Melitza Rivera was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and moved to Texas with her parents at the age of five. She attended Belton schools, currently resides in Temple, with her family, and works at Boogie Shoes Dancewear while attending school full-time. Melitza has experience as a floral designer, praise dancer, and cake decorator, and has gotten her Associates degree from Temple College as well as a Certificate of Completion from Texas Bible Institute and Shachah Ministries International. She is finishing up her last semester at U.M.H.B. where she is majoring in art. View photos of her display.
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