University Library Art Gallery Exhibits
“I Think I See What You Mean by That”
Thursday November 19, 2009- January 10, 2010
Opening reception for the artists: Thursday November 19, 2009
Sonoma State University Library Art gallery is pleased to announce the opening of 10 sculptural installations by emerging Sonoma County sculptors, “I Think I See What You Mean by That.” A reception for the artistswill be held on Thursday November 19, 4:00-6:00 pm in the Library Art Gallery located in the Schulz Information Center. The event is free and the public is warmly invited. The show runs from Nov 19, 2009 through Jan 10, 2010. The gallery is open 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Monday- Friday and Noon- 5:00 pm Sat & Sun.
This fall 10 talented young sculptors, under the direction of Professor Jann Nunn, are exploring the art of alchemy and its relationship to the development of their work.
On display will be works constructed of natural and synthetic materials that the artists have manipulated or otherwise transformed into provocative, fanciful, disturbing, or maddening installation pieces.
Each piece in the exhibition varies greatly in the use of materials, concepts, and technique just as each artist differs in personality and approach to their own studio practice.
Nick Harris, in an ongoing series of works dealing with tough social issues is displaying a gritty work addressing mob mentality, directly referencing disturbing recent incidents of brutal attacks. Diana Meehan is exploring water transportation devices and water use and abuse in her materially based installation. Greg Looney is using dog fur and sound elements in his sculpture while Missy Engelhardt is addressing the menacing nature of the ubiquitous plastic shopping bag and its deleterious affect on nature. Kyle Alexander is exploring how everyday technology is changing our lives. Dan Humke work delves into phenomenology. Kristin Palmer is fabricating a serene interior space made of grapevines. Arianna Vespe is fabricating ethereal shapes that have a disappearing effect, made from hot glue. Chris Collette is unearthing “modern artifacts” while Rodney De Bois is tackling the difficult, and personal, subject of the use of IEDs (improvised explosive devices) used in war torn areas of the world such as Iraq.
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these 10 talented artists and their diverse array of sculptural works.
Past Exhibits
For More Information
Those interested in exhibiting in the University Library should refer to the Arts and Lectures program policies and proposal guidelines.
Karen Brodsky (program coordinator) (707) 664-4240
