Contemplation exhibition curated by James Nakagawa and Mariko Takeuchi will continue through March 31 at pictura gallery
Contemplation opened with a reception Friday, Feb. 3 at pictura gallery—122 W. 6th St. Curators Mariko Takeuchi and James Nakagawa present work by four emerging female photographers from Japan—Tomoe Murakami, Ai Takahashi, Yuki Tawada and Yuhki Touyama. World renowned curator Takeuchi notes, “Just as the hands of the clock mark the linear passing of time, photography can mark our memory, consciousness, desires and emotions. This exhibition introduces the work of four emerging photographers who engage these invisibilities from various angles.” The show continues through March 31. Save the Date—Mariko, James and one of the photographers will be in the gallery Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. for a talk and reception.
Call for submissions to the Celebrate EveryBODY exhibition is open to students, faculty and staff
A call for submissions for a juried show of two- and three-dimensional artwork will coincide with Celebrate EveryBODY and National Eating Disorder Awareness weeks—these events to promote positive body image will be sponsored by IU Campus Recreational Sports, IU Health Center and the Coalition for Overcoming Problem Eating/Exercise (C.O.P.E.). The cosponsors will provide a setting for the event at the SRSC, open to all IU students and faculty for one week, (Feb 25th–March 3rd). As this is a grassroots project which recognizes the power of art to evoke a positive paradigm shift in and for the community, collaboration from the artists will be greatly appreciated.
Fine Arts BA, Emily Bornstein, one of five IU finalists for Big Ten Network’s ‘Live BIG’ Scholarships for Outstanding Service
Five IU students are finalists for the Big Ten Network’s “Live BIG” Scholarship for Outstanding Service. Fan voting will determine which student wins the $1,000 scholarship. The five IU finalists include Emily Bornstein, art program founder for Middle Way and a BA student in Fine Arts. Emily works with children of battered women, ranging in age from two to twelve years. These children came from homes in which they witnessed, heard or experienced domestic violence, some on a regular basis. She is trained in art and psychology and engage in art therapy projects with the children.
Artwork of Malcolm Mobutu Smith now being featured in Represent exhibition at the Indiana State Museum
Twenty four artists whose works are on display in Represent, an exhibition that focuses on African-American artists in Indiana and how they have influenced the Hoosier state. The exhibit will run through October 14. The exhibit includes 40 pieces, ranging from painting and sculpture to photography and textiles. The museum included several historical pieces that were already in its permanent collection, but this show largely focuses on contemporary works. Highlights include graffiti-inspired pieces by Indiana University Fine Arts faculty Malcolm Mobutu Smith, drawings by Vance Farrow and paper quilts by Carol White.
Exhibit at IUCA+D features the creative design work of new faculty Kelly Wilson and Kevin Lair
Kelly Wilson and Kevin Lair, the newly appointed faculty of the IUCA+D in Columbus, Indiana, will present a selection of works from each of their diverse practices including painting, drawing and site-specific installation. The exhibition will run from February 3rd to March 30th with a reception from 5:30–7:30pm on February 3rd. Public gallery talks will be scheduled during the length of the exhibition. Kelly Wilson’s work reflects his engagement with design and visual invention through drawing and painting from perceptual observation to architectural representation. Kevin Lair’s site specific installation includes built form with two-dimensional work.
School of Fine Arts Faculty exhibition at the Grunwald Gallery will run through February 11
The Grunwald Gallery of Art will continue to host the Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition. This exhibition will be open to the public through February 11. The show kicked off with an opening reception on Friday, January 13, 2012. This exhibition will be accompanied by noon talks and artist lectures. All events are free and open to the public.
Osamu James Nakagawa participates in group exhibition Supernatureal
Photographic work by Osamu James Nakagawa is presented by Miyako Yoshinaga art prospects in the group show SUPERNATUREAL. The exhibition also includes Ingo Günther, Terry Taylor, Yu Yamauchi and the collaborative team Robyn Voshardt & Sven Humphrey. The exhibition is on view from December 15, 2011, through January 28, 2012. Nakagawa presents a striking vertical image of the so-called “Suicide Cliffs” in Okinawa. Many civilians chose to jump hundreds of feet into the ocean from these cliffs (called banta in the Okinawan language) to avoid being captured by American forces prior to and during the World War II Battle of Okinawa in 1945. These hyper-real, highly detailed images of the cliffs were digitally photographed and then seamlessly put together. Based on his own experience of “standing between fear and beauty,” Nakagawa’s “Banta” series (2006) portrays the cliffs as quiet yet powerful witnesses of a tragic history.
Work of Fine Arts painting faculty will be exhibited among extensive Richard Harris Collection in Chicago
Work by Professor Caleb Weintraub, Hope School of Fine Arts painting faculty, will be exhibited along with nearly 1000 other works of art in, Morbid Curiosity, a showcase of collector Richard Harris, including creations by many of the greatest artists of our time, which explore the iconography of death across a variety of artistic, cultural and spiritual practices from 2000 BCE to the present day. The exhibition will take place in the Chicago Cultural Center and run through July 8, 2012.
Recent recognition for IU Bloomington MFA Painting students and alumni
Carmen Abbott Niichel, MFA 2011: Winner 2011 Joan Mitchell Award. This annual MFA Grant Program was created in 1997 to help MFA painters & sculptors in furthering their artistic careers and to aid in the transition from academic to professional studio work upon graduation. Each recipient will receive an MFA Grant in the amount of $15,000.
Nishiki Tayui, MFA 2010: Winner New American Paintings / MFA Edition
Joseph Borovicka, MFA 2008: 2010 New American Paintings / No 89 /
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Dave Rowe, visiting assistant professor, receives 2011 Efroymson Contemporary Artist Fellowship
Visiting assistant professor Dave Rowe received a 2011 Efroymson Contemporary Artist Fellowhip. The award period runs from Dec. 1, 2011 to Nov. 30, 2012, and includes a $20,000 award to assist in the creation of new works. Rowe earned his MFA in Studio Art in 2009, and joined the Hope School of Fine Arts as faculty in 2010. He teaches the 3-D Fundamentals class. As a result of the award Rowe plans to expand current skill sets, build a new web site, and include new technology in his art.
The School of Fine Arts celebrates and honors student achievements for 2011
The annual Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts Student Awards Ceremony took place Friday, December 9 the Fine Arts auditorium. The School and community came together to congratulate and honor many talented and creative students for their accomplishments in 2011.
2008 School of Fine Arts graduate is awarded a Fulbright Fellowship for 2012
2008 Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design graduate Molly Gabbard was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship for 2012 to study at Gray Street Workshop in Adelaide Australia. She will research the use of animals in Australian Indigenous art, endangered Australian wildlife, and study woodcarving with internationally renowned metalsmith Catherine Truman, co-founder and partner at Gray Street.
