Lee senior art major Justin Sigel working on his showcase piece
One of the pieces that will be on display through May 4
One of the pieces that will be on display through May 4
One of the pieces that will be on display through May 4
Lee University will host a senior art showcase April 25-May 4 for Lee art majors to display their original body of work focusing on a theme of their choice.
“This is our largest class of graduating art majors and features students with outstanding talents in both studio and graphic design emphases,” said John Simmons, assistant professor of art. “We are very proud of their accomplishments and urge the Lee and Cleveland communities to come out and enjoy their work.”
According to Ruthie Martin, a senior art major, her piece attempts to embody and honor the people who have influenced her during her time at Lee and helped shape her into the woman she is today.
“The use of color across the piece from cool to warm depicts the warmth that comes with feeling fully like yourself and the true peace that comes with loving yourself,” said Ms. Martin. “The ebb and flow that the colors make throughout my piece represents the fluctuation of my own journey, reflected through the people that have been present for it.”
According to Mary Mathias-Dickerson, assistant professor of art, “Ruthie is a fine example of what all the students are doing, which is displaying talent mixed with experiences they have attained throughout their college careers.”
Art is available for viewing beginning April 25 in the Communication Arts Building, the Helen DeVos College of Education, the Humanities Center, and at the Squires Library, all located on Lee’s campus, and at Cleveland Workspace, located at the Old Woolen Mill.
Each student also has one piece on display at the Museum Center at 5ive Points in downtown Cleveland, from April 25-May 4. A closing reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, at the museum.
The artwork at Cleveland Workspace can be viewed from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, by stopping at Glassworks next door, or calling Barry Currin at 618-3219 to arrange an appointment. An open studio reception will be held at Cleveland Workspace on Friday, April 28, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
According to Mr. Simmons, the university often purchases exceptional pieces to be added to the school’s art collection. Certain artwork will be available for purchase, and prices will be available upon request.
All art showings and the May 4 closing reception are free and open to the public.
For more information about the showcase and Lee’s art program, contact Mr. Simmons at jsimmons@leeuniversity.edu or Ms. Mary Mathias-Dickerson at mmathias-dickerson@leeuniversity.edu.