Research Gallery 12 hosts PSC class artwork

The Art on Campus program and Research Gallery 12 in the Governors State University Library are pleased to present a selection of artwork by 3D Design students at Prairie State College. The assignment encouraged students to explore relief sculpture. Twelve of these sculptures will be available for viewing during library hours for the next few months. For more information, please visit the Art on Campus Blog.

Illinois Community College Preview

This year’s juror of the Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition, Kathleen Scarboro, was given the difficult task of surveying nearly 250 works of art from 18 colleges throughout Illinois to make her selections. Through their painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography and digital media these artists represent the future of art in Illinois. The following artists have works accepted into the exhibition at Governors State University’s Visual Arts Gallery. Images of all accepted artwork are available for viewing online. All accepted artists should download and carefully read the acceptance document which includes delivery and pickup requirements.

Black Hawk College
Tabitha DeFrieze - Tentacles U
Tabitha DeFrieze - Tentacles H
Tabitha DeFrieze - Tentacles V

Elgin Community College
Claudia Frost - Cold Pumpkins
Claudia Frost - Bits and Pieces
Claudia Frost - Autumn Gourds
Jeff Kolak - Found
Nick Morland - Deceive

Harold Washington College
Alex Cohen - In My Room

Harper College
Victoria Cacciatore-Claus - Core

Heartland Community College
Teandra M. Fleming - Virtue of Innocence

Joliet Junior College
Carrie B. Barrera - History
Carrie B. Barrera - First Time
Anna Dankova - I Shall Do More
Anna Dankova - In the Floating Alley
Robert Dennis - Bird on a Wire
Christina Donisch - Joy
Tamatha Francis - Helping Hand in Nature
Tamatha Francis - Sundamage
Sherri Kiefner – Epiphany
Vanessa Martinez - Flow
Rodrigo Montoya - While I Draw
Allison Stevens - Shrine Head

John Wood Community College
Amanda Rush - Me

Kankakee Community College
James Basham - Untitled
Christine Hallock - Undersea Dreaming
Lisa Hanley - Untitled
Candice James - Twisted Vase
Candice James - Electric Green Bowl
Candice James - Tube Vase
Bailey Maricle - Fossil
Alea N. Shea - Evidence of a Designer that Cares
Alea N. Shea - Girls Growing Up
Britni Ulrich - Faceted Flower

Kishwaukee College
Natalie Zographos - Cheers!
Natalie Zographos - Room for One More

Lincoln Land Community College
Hallie Hedinger - Nire no Ki
Tierra Reed - A Touch of Innocence

McHenry County College
Katia Chernyavskaya - Reflections in White
Maggie Hay - Disorder
Andy Lechner - Desert Flight
Andy Lechner - Green Dream
Andy Lechner - Black & White

Moraine Valley Community College
Eric Sterling - The Dream of Absolute Aloofness

Morton Community College
Kathryn A. Budd - Fall With Purple Ball
Kathryn A. Budd - Chicago Flurries

Parkland Community College
Rachel Rosenberger - Safety

Prairie State College
Michael Carr - Hinged
Michelle D. Cox - Chicago
Bruce Peerson - Balancing Act
Amy Yoder - The Oak Tree

Richland Community College
Sean Huskey - Joker

South Suburban College
Joe Walton - Eyes Glued to the Television

Triton College
Noel Marungo - Faceted Bottle

Winter Walk in the Park

Join Park Curator and Director Geoffrey Bates for the annual winter walk of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park on January 31, 2010, at 2 p.m. The quiet, often snow-covered landscape highlights the presence of each artwork.

The park collection includes 26 pieces by nationally and internationally recognized artists. The walk is along both paved and unpaved paths so appropriate cold weather gear is recommended.

Visitors should meet inside the Hall of Governors near the sculpture Art Ark by Terrence Karpowicz. For more information, email the park or visit the sculpture park website.

Art on Campus

From January 25, 2010 through March 31, 2010 the campus’ main entrance Atrium Gallery and the Upstairs Gallery at the Center for the Performing Arts will feature the paintings, photography, and poetry of seven members of the Union Street Gallery Collaborative Arts Guild.

The Collaborative Arts Guild based in Chicago Heights provides area artists a platform to develop their creativity, exhibit their art, and conduct business as professional artists. For more information about the Union Street Gallery and the Collaborative Arts Guild visit unionstreetgallery.org

For information of the Art on Campus program and its exhibition opportunities, please visit artoncampus.blogspot.com

Eye Candy - Group Graduate Art Exhibition

A group exhibition within the university's Gallery F1617 showcases the diversity of the Graduate Art Program at Governors State through a range of media such as collage, drawing, printmaking, painting, and photography. The exhibition will open with an artist's reception on Wednesday, November 18th from 7:30 to 10:20 p.m. in Gallery F1617 and continue with artists presentations and discussions on the following three wednesdays. Exhibitions and lectures are free and open to the public.

Participants include Sharon Burrink, Christopher Clark, Veronica Cook, Rick Edwards, Brenda Farris, Tiffany Gholar, Karen Keorpes, Russel Laske, Becki Moffett-Moore, Stephanie Monroe, Gail Pachyn, Craig West and Emmet V. Reeb Jr.

More information on the locations of exhibits and presentations can be found at eyecandy820.blogspot.com.

Catherine M. Ciosek - The Illusion of the Phenomena We Perceive

The Visual Arts Gallery at Governors State University is pleased to present "The Illusion of the Phenomena We Perceive" the thesis exhibition of MFA Candidate, Catherine M. Ciosek. This exhibit of Ciosek's photographic prints will be open to the public from November 19 through November 30. An artist's reception will take place on Monday, November 23, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

With this body of work Ciosek asks the questions "What is the true meaning of life? Are the objects, which surround us a function toward a universal goal, or do they simply relate to a cultural, material purpose? Are there natural realities that precede our mental realities? Is there a difference between our mental realities and natural realities? How do the objects in our reality relate to the meaning/purpose of our lives? Are these objects in our lives acting as the main character and we are simply the audience. Or are these objects a distraction to achieving our true goal in life? But how do we begin to understand what the main purpose of life is based on material objects, as so many of us do?"

Ciosek continues, "This thesis is an attempt at placing some clarity to the inquires and a look at different methods in achieving these goals. We must start to realize that the inner world of mankind is reflected by the world around us. We must try to recognize that to truly be free, to live in peace and happiness, we have to abandon what we have learned to pursue: the truth, the principles of the universe."