Studio Notes

News

•On sabbatical for 2007-08 academic year from the University of Minnesota, Morris.

•Spring 2008 Artist-In-Residence for the Philip C. Curtis Visiting Artist Program at Albion College

in Albion, MI.

Exhibits:

•Dirty/Pretty, an exhibition of new works, opens at Albion College in Albion, Michigan in

January of 2008.

•Past and Present: University of Minnesota, Morris Studio Art Faculty Exhibit, opens

January 24th in Morris, MN.

•Paralleled: Amorphous Abstraction and Socially Conscious Artwork, at the Rocky Mountain

College of Art + Design, in Denver, CO, opens February 8th.

"The West Gallery showcases amorphous abstract

work, which challenges the viewer with the dialogue

of the abstract.  Abstract works include ceramic

sculptures by Scott Chamberlin, oil paintings by

Homare Ikeda, and sculptures made with pantyhose

by John McEnroe. The works in the West Gallery

were selected for their ability to inspire a

conceptual dialogue that encourages the viewer to

draw their own associations and conclusions.

The East Gallery showcases socially conscious works

that reflect on current issues that shape

contemporary culture. Showcased work of this genre includes Richard Notkin’s tile works, Yumi

Roth’s barrier pieces, Scott Johnson’s high definition video installation, and Jess Larson’s hand

made girdles. The works in the East Gallery were selected for the poignant messages that the

artists convey to the viewer through their imagery.

Paralleled: Amorphous Abstraction and Socially Conscious Artwork is an exhibition that

celebrates the many different ways, both in media and imagery, that artists express their

conceptual voices through their work."