2008 Woodie Awards
Faculty Art Exhibits Works of Art in All Media
Agnieszka Jazienicka
Issue date: 10/15/07 Section: News
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An exhibition of artwork created by William Paterson University's Art Department faculty is on display at the Ben Shahn South Gallery. The "Annual Faculty Art Exhibition: Works of Art in All Media" clearly shows that the WPU Art Department faculty members are people with extraordinary talent and the unique ability to perceive and express the world in artistic ways.
Through their work, we can see that they are careful observers, which is crucial in not only being a good artist, but a good teacher as well.
The exhibition presents a variety of types of artwork and techniques, representing different dimensions of expression. Artists used everything from the traditional canvas and paint to the more eclectic cotton and plastic. In her acrylic painting, "Wave," Lily Prince used a fingerprinting technique that gave the piece a characteristic personal feel.
The calming, capturing sea of color enticed the viewer by brilliantly mimicking the flow of water. Robin Schwartz's photographs "Vicky, Amelia and Jenny" and "Feeding Flat" are fascinating in the way they present a raw, caught-in-the-act spontaneity of man and animal interaction. They show the simplicity and calmness of nature that we seem to have forgotten in the hectic race of today's reality. Charles Magistro's "Sicilian Vespers" are undoubtedly challenging the brilliance of Picasso. The bold use of color and bright contrast create an alternate reality where the viewers can create a world of their own.
Sculptures are also an element of the exhibition. David Zavracky's "Now" provokes the viewer to rethink his or her approach to life. The clock, mercilessly measuring passing time, is a sign: The time is now; there is no time to lose.
Gina Miccinilli's "Cicada in Sand" is an example of artwork that transgresses the boundaries between art and science. By presenting an organism caught in a piece of stone, the artist shows that even biology can be viewed in an artistic perspective.
One of the most challenging pieces of art is Tiana Peterson's sculpture dedicated to Frank Lloyd Wright - an architect who left a legacy of genius and controversy. At first sight, it looks like a random stack of books. That impression is wrong. This piece of art has a deeper, hidden sense. Each book is about Frank Lloyd Wright. The books' red covers are not accidental - it was Wright's favorite color. They are stacked precisely to mimic a specific building designed by Wright. This piece shows the meaning of the exhibition - art is everywhere, you simply have to find it.
Through their work, we can see that they are careful observers, which is crucial in not only being a good artist, but a good teacher as well.
The exhibition presents a variety of types of artwork and techniques, representing different dimensions of expression. Artists used everything from the traditional canvas and paint to the more eclectic cotton and plastic. In her acrylic painting, "Wave," Lily Prince used a fingerprinting technique that gave the piece a characteristic personal feel.
The calming, capturing sea of color enticed the viewer by brilliantly mimicking the flow of water. Robin Schwartz's photographs "Vicky, Amelia and Jenny" and "Feeding Flat" are fascinating in the way they present a raw, caught-in-the-act spontaneity of man and animal interaction. They show the simplicity and calmness of nature that we seem to have forgotten in the hectic race of today's reality. Charles Magistro's "Sicilian Vespers" are undoubtedly challenging the brilliance of Picasso. The bold use of color and bright contrast create an alternate reality where the viewers can create a world of their own.
Sculptures are also an element of the exhibition. David Zavracky's "Now" provokes the viewer to rethink his or her approach to life. The clock, mercilessly measuring passing time, is a sign: The time is now; there is no time to lose.
Gina Miccinilli's "Cicada in Sand" is an example of artwork that transgresses the boundaries between art and science. By presenting an organism caught in a piece of stone, the artist shows that even biology can be viewed in an artistic perspective.
One of the most challenging pieces of art is Tiana Peterson's sculpture dedicated to Frank Lloyd Wright - an architect who left a legacy of genius and controversy. At first sight, it looks like a random stack of books. That impression is wrong. This piece of art has a deeper, hidden sense. Each book is about Frank Lloyd Wright. The books' red covers are not accidental - it was Wright's favorite color. They are stacked precisely to mimic a specific building designed by Wright. This piece shows the meaning of the exhibition - art is everywhere, you simply have to find it.
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