Studio Art and Photography students host group exhibitions
(Cazenovia, NY – April 2013) The Cazenovia College Art Gallery in Reisman Hall will host exhibitions of work by students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program.
From April 17 to May 5, the gallery hosts Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates’ exhibitions by students from the Division of Art & Design. Four separate installments feature BFA thesis exhibitions by senior students from the Studio Art and Photography programs. These exhibitions include photography, photographic installation, sound installation, sculpture, painting and printmaking. Each group’s exhibition will host a reception.
Please visit www.cazenovia.edu/art-gallery for days and times of all exhibitions and receptions.
Among the students exhibiting their work are
Stephanie A. Joyce of Cazenovia, N.Y. is majoring in studio art, specializing in photography. The exhibition, titled Pretty White Horses, runs from April 18 to 21, with a reception on April 19, 5 to 7 p.m.
Joyce writes, “I am an artist working towards true equality, peace, and sustainability. I think I’m living in a daydream filled with nostalgia and sprinkled with bits of invention. My recent work is an exploration of my capacity as a human to perceive and understand life. I fall in love with fleeting moments of sublimity that transcend everyday experiences. I like to explore these moments further through the use of various photographic processes, by creating sculptural objects, and by incorporating play.”
Melissa Schleifer of Munnsville, N.Y. is majoring and specializing in studio art. The exhibition, titled Blame it on the Boys, runs from April 23 to 26, with a reception on April 23, 6 to 8 p.m.
Schleifer writes, “The experience artists go through to discover themselves influences the way they work and what they produce. On my journey to self-discovery I have allowed myself to become lost in story-telling and focus my artistic efforts on learning and developing as many creative skill-sets as possible. My works cover a broad range of media, including digital and traditional drawing techniques, ceramic, glass and various other 3D materials. Every piece contributes to my ongoing quest of self-knowledge. In my efforts to be self-aware and express my life’s experiences in my artwork I have found that I don’t like to take myself too seriously. I love to be lost in the playful elements that express my love of geek culture elements such as comic books and video games. However, there are injustices in life that I cannot ignore without addressing in some manner in my creative output. My art serves as an outlet for me to bridge the gap between what people see as frivolous and what I feel people need to pay more attention to.”
May 6 to 18: Art and Design Division Program Award Candidates Exhibition. Work by student candidates to achieve academic honors will be on display through commencement week, closing Saturday, May 18th when the award winners will be announced. (There is no reception for this exhibition.)
The Cazenovia College Art Gallery in Reisman Hall, 6 Sullivan St., is on the corner of Sullivan and Seminary streets in Cazenovia. Hours during the academic year are: Monday through Thursday, 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; Friday, 1-4 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 2-6 p.m. Summer hours vary. Shows and receptions are free and open to the public. The gallery is handicapped accessible.
For information contact Jen Pepper, gallery director, by e-mail to jpepper@cazenovia.edu.