2016 Academic Honors Convocation -Art Department

Graphic Design Professor-Michael Bird "Inside my Head" Lecture Tonight@7pm

I Am, I Will, I’m Afraid (Ashland)- Art Project -Unveiling & Community Forum

I Am, I Will, I’m Afraid (Ashland), Digital Print on Vinyl, 8’x12’, 2016

Traci Molloy, Brooklyn, NY based artist and education activist, in collaboration with Ashland, OH female survivors of sexual assault and/or sexual harassment: Anamarie Coors, Emma Daugherty, Andrea Dennison, Devereaux Diaz, Mary Jean Ferretti, Kaylin Henry, Alicia Jones, Ellyn Kilpatrick, Keeleigh Myers, Abigail Nye, Caitlin Ann Rayburn, Samantha Rhonemus, Janice R. Richards, Rachael Santee, Randi Schimmoeller, Danielle Smith, Hannah Thome, Helen Weber, Emily M. Wirtz, and Kiana Ziegler.

I Am, I Will, I’m Afraid (Ashland) is a digital print made in collaboration with 20 female survivors of sexual assault and/or sexual harassment that attend Ashland University in Ohio. The print utilizes photographic and digital processes. The figure does not exist – it is a constructed composite portrait of the young participants. Individual photographs were taken of all the participants and then layered together to form one collective likeness. The female co-collaborators determined the pose. The surface text depicts personal, anonymous handwriting generated by the women in response to the three prompts: I Am, I Will, and I’m Afraid.

The following statement is from the female participants’ perspective:

To be heard – not just one of us, but all of us. There is power in our voices, in our stories. We are strong, brave women. We’ve gone through difficult experiences, thinking we are alone in our suffering, but this art piece shows that we are not alone. We hope this project inspires other survivors to stay strong and to be empowered.

Molloy’s visit is made possible by the generosity of AU’s Art Department, Coburn Gallery, Ashland Center for Nonviolence, Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology and Student Activities.

Congrats to Scholarship Recipient Kayla Bohuslawsky

Congratulations to 2016/17 incoming freshmen art major Kayla Bohuslawsky ( Brecksville-Broadview Heights HS ) ! Kayla was honored on Sunday as one of the 300 high school art students that had artworks selected for the 2016 Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. Over 12,000 artworks were submitted by high school students throughout the state of Ohio for the exhibition. Kayla is receiving a $2000 scholarship for her inclusion in the Governor's Show as well as a $2250 yearly portfolio scholarship from the AU Art Department. Kayla plans to study commercial art.

Art Scholarship Portfolio Reviews are still ongoing. Submit today !

https://www.ashland.edu/cas/art-department/scholarships 

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2016 URCA Symposium Pics

2016 Ashland University Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium-

Tuesday April 12, 2016

Participating Art Majors:
Alicia Jones-The Bruise
Emma Daugherty-Graphic Designers are Problem Solvers
Kaylin Henry-Design is Personal
Janice Richards-Inner Waking
Abigail Nye-Leaving OSU
Hannah Thome-Do I Have to Be Naked to Get Your Attention?
Rachel Yaeger-Challenges of Change
Dylan Moats & Ashley Herman MEDUSA: Monitoring Environmental Data Using Software Applications

URCA Symposium Tomorrow Featuring 8 AU Art Majors

2016 Ashland University Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium

Tuesday April 12, 2016 from 9:00am-4:30pm

Participating Art Majors:

Alicia Jones-The Bruise

Emma Daugherty-Graphic Designers are Problem Solvers

Kaylin Henry-Design is Personal

Janice Richards-Inner Waking

Abigail Nye-Leaving OSU

Hannah Thome-Do I Have to Be Naked to Get Your Attention?

Rachel Yaeger-Challenges of Change

Dylan Moats-MEDUSA: Monitoring Environmental Data Using Software Applications

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Senior Art Awards Announced

The 2016 Senior Art Exhibition awards were presented by Daniel McDonald, chair of the art department, on Thursday April 7 at the Coburn Art Gallery opening reception.

Hannah Thome was selected as the senior art award recipient by the AU art department faculty. Hannah’s artworks use art forms traditionally associated with woman’s work to emphasize the gap that still exists in the hierarchy of the fine arts. I am responding to the idea of women as “inferior” artists. Such art forms that can sometimes be considered “lower” include domestic crafts such as needlepoint, quilting, embroidery and decorative painting. By including forms of art that were sometimes the only appropriate expressive outlet for women Hannah is proving that a higher view of these skills should be the norm.  Hannah Thome is receiving a B.S. in Art Education, concentrating in Printmaking/Mixed Media and a minor in Art History and is from Amherst, Ohio. Hannah has been accepted into Ohio University’s history of art graduate program and has also applied to their museum studies program.

Kaylin Henry was awarded honorable mention for her senior art exhibition. Kaylin’s fine art pieces revolve around previous toxic people in her life and because of their prejudicial commentary, it resulted in questioning or doubting one’s of being and ego. In a way to counter the criticisms of others that affected the perception of herself, Kaylin uses self portraiture as a remedy to assist in the transition towards self acceptance by making herself the prime focus of the image. Kaylin’s graphic design style is polished, modern, and mechanical aesthetic to communicate an idea or brand creatively in a professional setting that will resonate with her clients and viewers. Geometric shapes and patterns are often composed to convey cohesion, solidity, and vitality within Kaylin’s designs to give each of the pieces their own presence since these elements also reflect the designer’s personality.

Kaylin is receiving a B.S. in Commercial Art- Graphic Design and Minor in Art History, and is from Circleville, Ohio. Kaylin recently accepted a graphic design internship position with Bendon Publishing International in Ashland.

Both Hannah and Kaylin will be participating in the Ashland University College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research and Creativity Activity symposium on Tuesday April 12, 2016.

The Senior Art Exhibition runs from April 7-May 14, 2016.

Dr. Wendy Schaller, Associate Professor of Art History "Oil & Wine " Tour of AU Art Collection

Join us next Friday, April 8th at 6pm for a progressive evening of oil paintings, wine pairings, and chef-inspired plated dinner!

Guiding you through a collection of oil paintings exhibited within the walls of Ashland University, you'll observe a myriad of pieces of varying eras while learning about the artists behind the brush. Ashland University houses many famous pieces which have been showcased in locations such as The Louvre in Paris. Take in the beauty of pieces by Jacopo Palma (16th-century Italian Renaissance); Peter Paul Rubens (17th-century Flemish); Francois Drouais (18th-century French); and Thomas Birch (19th-century American.) The tour features Dr. Wendy Schaller, Associate Professor of Art History at Ashland University.

The tour includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine pairings at each location, and a gourmet plated dinner. You may make your entree selection at the time of reservation. Transportation will be provided between locations.

To make a reservation, you may call 419-289-5249