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The 54th Annual Fine Art Show |
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The Bessemer Blast Just Got
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Bessemer - June 25th, 2009 The Range Art Association is presenting its 54th
annual fine art show in Bessemer this year. The show is being
presented as part of the 2009 Bessemer Blast. The show is being hosted in
the Bessemer Heritage Center located on South Sophie Street. The
Heritage Center makes an excellent venue for the eighty plus
wonderful works of art on display there. The show demonstrates just how
many talented artists there are in the Range area.
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2009 Trout Creek
Art Show a Huge Success |
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| Trout Creek - June 6, 2009 It might be hard to believe that
such a small rural community is capable of producing great art
shows year after year.
But, as if by magic, the recreation room at Trinity Lutheran
Church
was once again turned into an Art Gallery exhibiting many
wonderful works of art.
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Reception Ushers
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| Hancock - May 30 2009 An opening night reception for Marquette artist John
Hubbard served as the backdrop for his latest exhibit. Many art
admirers and former students traveled great distances in order to
partake in the reception.
The exhibit showcases thirty-four of John's oil paintings. The
subjects of these paintings can be found right here in the western
Upper Peninsula. John found that he needn't travel too far from home
to find the subject matter for these wonderful oil paintings.
Hubbard takes thousands of photographs in the field. Then at his
studio he envisions his future art work.
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2009 Art & Design
Diploma Works Exhibition |
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HANCOCK, MI – May 15, 2009
The 2009 International School of Art & Design Diploma Works
Exhibition is currently featured at the Finlandia University
Gallery until May 22, 2009. This exhibit features the “diploma
works” of graduating Finlandia bachelor of fine arts (BFA)
students. Each individual’s exhibit represents his or her final
body of student work. The work takes the forms of intensive
research projects, series of individual artworks, or design
prototypes.
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2009 Diploma Works Exhibition |
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April 27, 2009
Finlandia University International School of Art & Design
2009 Diploma Works Exhibition
Exhibit Dates: April 27 to May 22, 2009
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 2, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
HANCOCK, MI - The 2009 International School of Art & Design
Diploma Works Exhibition is featured at the Finlandia University
Gallery April 27 to May 22, 2009.
A reception for the artists will take place at the gallery
Saturday, May 2, 2009, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The reception is
free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
This exhibit features the "diploma works" of graduating
Finlandia bachelor of fine arts (BFA) students. Each
individual's exhibit represents his or her final body of student
work. The work takes the forms of intensive research projects,
series of individual artworks, or design prototypes.
Graduating BFA seniors featured in the exhibit are: Colleen
Carroll (Calumet, Mich.), Chaslyn Duffek (Pelkie, Mich.),
Jennifer Hamel (Livonia, Mich.), Stacy Karvonen (Nisula, Mich.),
Jennette Katona (Negaunee, Mich.), Ansley Knoch (Madison, Wisc.),
Fred Knoch (Madison, Wisc.), Joss Martin (Crystal Falls, Mich.),
Jessica Millar (Acton, Calif.), Anne Patrick (Hancock, Mich.),
Jordan Siegler (Felch, Mich.), and Whitney Sirard (L'Anse,
Mich.).
The Finlandia University Gallery is located in the Finnish
American Heritage Center, Hancock. Gallery hours are Monday
through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m., or by appointment.
The 2009 Diploma Works Exhibition is on display through May 22,
2009. Please call 906-487-7500 for more information.
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HANCOCK, MI – Aril 28, 2009
An exhibit of work by
Finlandia University junior ceramics major Jaimianne Amicucci is
featured at the Reflection Gallery through August 15, 2009. |
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Amicucci, from Mahopac
Falls, New York, says the exhibit as inspired by the larger
questions, meanings, and answers in life.
The Finlandia University
Reflection Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m. It is located on the second level of Finlandia’s
Juitila Center Campus, 200 Michigan St., Hancock.
For additional
information, please contact Yueh-mei Cheng, associate professor
of studio arts, at 906-487-7375 or
yueh-mei.cheng@finlandia.edu.
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Student Talent Showcased
in Walker Show |
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by Dennis Walikainen, senior editor
Photos by IronwoodInfo
Students' paintings, sculptures, mixed media and new media creations
took center stage this week at McArdle Theatre, which played host to
the Walker Art and Design Show. The variety was incredible, as was
the level of talent on display.
Lisa Tincknell described her beautiful ink and paint creations as
extensions of "doodling" she had done since she was a child.
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The Rozsa's New Space to Showcase Art
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by Dennis Walikainen, senior editor
Made possible by a generous gift from Ilene Niva, an
empty space will come alive. The Rozsa Center for the
Performing Arts has a new art gallery.
"It's been in the plans for years," says Mike Morelli,
director of the Rozsa Center, "and we are very excited
to have a new gallery."
Working with the Department of Visual and Performing
Arts and Mike Wilmers of Facilities Management, the
Rozsa staff cleaned out storage space to make room.
The Rozsa's Design and Marketing Coordinator, Niki
Belkowski, has been designing the new room, which is
downstairs from the Horner Lobby. And it needs to be
finished by September, according to Morelli.
"We've got a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian
Institution coming in," he says. "It's called 'The
Dancer Within,' and it features 48 incredible photos,
including some from the Tchaikovsky Ballet Theater's
Swan Lake, which we hosted here last year."
The website for the exhibit is www.sites.si.edu/images/exhibits/Dancer%20Within/slideshow/index.htm
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Other possibilities in the future for the gallery
include featuring artists from the Keweenaw and
elsewhere.
"We've got a world-class watercolorist next door--Mary
Ann Beckwith," Morelli says. "And we are working with
a renowned illustrator from Time and Newsweek who we'd
like to bring in."
And art shows featuring student talent could also be
held in the new space.
"We are obviously very excited about this new campus
showpiece and can't wait to showcase art within it,"
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Fusion Fest 2009 |
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Hancock - April 18, 2009
Finlandia University
International School of Art & Design hosted its
second "Fusion Fest" Saturday at the university's Portage Campus.
There were many Fusion Fest activities including art
booths, community painting, tie-dying, hot-from-the-grill hot dogs
and bratwurst, a bake sale, art exhibitions and art sales,
glassblowing, and other activities and art demonstrations.
The day was filled with demonstrations and musical treats
performed by local bands.
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TIME. SPACE. BEING.
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| Hancock - April 11, 2009 A large gathering
of art
enthusiasts gathered at the Kerredge Gallery at
the Copper Country Community Arts Center Thursday evening. The group
came to the reception that was held for artist Yueh-mei Cheng
whose New Media Installation opened on April 7th. The
installation is really excellent, but the work also speaks to the
fantastic talent of the artist.
Yueh-mei Cheng is currently an Associate Professor of Studio Arts
at Finlandia University. She is also a visiting faculty professional
for the Frank L. Lloyd Wright School of Architecture.
Yeuh-mei has earned three Master of Arts degrees from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison. One for Studio Art and another MA
for Art Education. She has also earned an MFA, Master of Fine Arts
for Painting and Drawing.
Yeuh-mei earned a Teaching ertificate at the Taiwan Normal
University and she earned her B.F.A. for Painting and Drawing from
the Chinese Culture University, Taiwan. |
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This is one of many Solo Exhibits for Cheng. Her great work
has been exhibited at the Grace Chosey Gallery, Madison WI, the
Galarie L' ARTicle, Paris France, Galarie LaForge, France,
Beijing Art Museum, China, Kyoto Cultural Museum, Kyoto, Japan,
Chinese Cultural Center, T.E.C.O., Chicago, The Capital Museum,
Beijing, China, Chinese Cultural Center, T.E.C.O., New York, the
Aisian Arts & Cultural Center, Towson University, Maryland, Gallery
International, Houston, Silverton Center for Creative, Colorado, The
Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, Wisconsin, Divine Word
College, Iowa, Chinese Art Gallery, San Francisco, Taichung Municipal
Cultural Center, Taichung.
Yeuh-mei has been exhibited in many Group Exhibits around the world.
Those countries include: Australia, Canada, China, France, Japan,
Hong-Kong, Singapore,Taiwan and the U.S.A.
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2009
Annual Juried Student
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Hancock - April 5, 2009
The Finlandia University Gallery was a busy and exciting place to be
this past Tuesday evening. The Finlandia Art and Design students
displayed their talents in both a juried art exhibit and a spring
fashion show.
The juried exhibit of Finlandia University student artwork is
featured at the Finlandia University Gallery, from March 27 through
April 21, 2009.
A reception for the artists was held Tuesday, from 7:00 to 8:30
p.m., preceded by the fashion show. Awards for excellence were
presented after the fashion show.
“The annual juried exhibit showcases the talent of Finlandia art and
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The exhibition includes works by International School of Art and
Design students studying the fine art and design disciplines of
drawing, painting, illustration, ceramic and glass design, fiber and
fashion design, sculpture, product and interior design, graphic
design, digital media, and mixed media/installation.
The three-person exhibition jury included a Finlandia faculty
member, a Finlandia graduating art and design senior, and a
community member.
The Finlandia University Gallery is in the Finnish American Heritage
Center, Hancock. The Finlandia University International School of
Art & Design Annual Juried Student Exhibition will be on display
through April 21, 2009. |
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| Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Wednesday 8:30-7:00 pm, or by appointment. Please call 906-487-7500
for more information. We have included photographs of all the art
work of the talented art and design students on display in this
exhibit. We have also attempted to provide photos of the fashion
show for your enjoyment. |
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To begin viewing the amazing art work of the students click here.
To view photos of the spring fashion show click
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Reflection Gallery
Features
Bergland Artist
Chris Wirtanen |
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| Hancock - April 5, 2009
The Reflection Gallery currently is
exhibiting the art of Bergland artist Chris
K. Wirtanen. Thursday afternoon there was a
reception held for the artist at the
Reflection Gallery, which is located on
Finlandia's Portage campus. This is a "must
see" exhibit. Ironwood residents will be
doing themselves a big favor to make the
trip to Hancock and view the artistry of
this Ironwood native. Chris grew up in
Ironwood and is a graduate of G.C.C.
Wirtanen's Exhibit of beautiful watercolor
paintings will be on exhibit through April
10th.
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Cheng Art Installation at
Community Arts Center April 7th - 30th |
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HANCOCK, MI – Artist
Yueh-mei Cheng will create a
spatial-temporal chess board in the
Kerredge Gallery at the Copper Country
Community Arts Center, Hancock, this
April.
The New Media installation, titled
“TIME. SPACE. BEING.” will be on display
from April 7 to 30.
An opening reception for the artist will
take place at the Community Arts Center
Thursday, April 9, from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m.
New Media art describes creative
projects that make use of emerging media
technologies such as digital art,
computer graphics, computer animation,
virtual art, and interactive art
technologies. Their aim is to explore
the cultural, political, and aesthetic
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The genre emerged in the
1990s as the Internet and electronic
communication methods began to pervade
modern society. New Media projects are
often completed in collaboration with
other artists.
Cheng says her multi-media installation
places each visitor in a unique position
to play his/her own mind game of 3D
visual chess. Derived from her
meditative experiences, “TIME. SPACE.
BEING” creates images that echo the
existential reality of meditation.
Cheng adds that in art, time, space, and
beings are interwoven and inseparable.
She says that in this art installation,
one’s internal vision is represented by
pictographic images and metaphoric
symbols.
The letters of the alphabet become
beings that live beyond the ordinary
dimensions of perception, invoking the
ancient mystics. The viewer’s sense of
time and space is influenced externally
by the artist’s imagined appearance of
form, color, light, and sound.
To create the installation, Cheng is
collaborating with artists Aaron
Radzwilowicz, sound design, Jonathan
Soper, computer animation, Donica
Dravillas, glass design, and Karl
Larson, electrical support.
Yueh-mei Cheng is an associate professor
of studio arts at Finlandia University.
Her most recent book, “Visual Chess”
(2008), is closely related to the topics
of this installation.
For additional information, please
contact the Copper Country Community
Arts Center at 906-482-2333.
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Bergland Artist Exhibit at
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Watercolors by
Chris Wirtanen Featured
at Reflection Gallery March 22
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Hancock - March
19, 2009
An exhibit of
work by watercolorist Chris
Wirtanen is featured at the
Finlandia University Reflection
Gallery March 22 to April 10,
2009.
An reception and an artist's
talk will take place at the
gallery Thursday, April 2, at
1:00 p.m.
Chris Wirtanen says his
watercolors reflect the many
moods of Michigan's Upper
Peninsula. His impressions of
the rugged landscape and stark
beauty of his familiar haunts
are difficult to categorize, and
he shuns the idea of developing
a 'style.' He describes his
paintings as a reaction to the
moment.
"I have no particular approach,"
confirms Wirtanen. "Whatever I
am about at that instant, I will
paint."
Wirtanen is a retired art
educator who, after 37 years of
teaching, finally has an
opportunity to "practice what he
preaches". He completed a master
of arts with an emphasis on the
lost wax process of bronze
casting, and has completed
additional university study at
several institutions, including
University of Wisconsin,
Superior, and Northern Michigan
University, Marquette.
"Although education has been my
emphasis, the necessity to
create has always been there for
me," Wirtanen says. "Most of my
efforts have been in the
direction of mastering the media
I teach."
"The only thing constant in life
is change," Wirtanen states.
"The seasons change, our moods
change. My art will also change.
I am not content to continue to
travel one road. The excitement
of art is found in its
diversity."
A native of Ironwood, Michigan,
Wirtanen presently resides in
Bergland, Mich.
The Finlandia University
Reflection Gallery is open
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.
to 9:00 p.m. It is located on
the second level of Finlandia's
Juitila Center Campus, 200
Michigan St., Hancock.
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Finlandia Hosts Student Artists
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Hancock March 8, 2009
Story by Rachel ReidengaThe Finlandia
University Reflection Gallery is
currently hosting a group exhibit of
work by three very talented and creative
studio arts and illustration students .
The exhibit is open now through March
16, 2009. Last Thursday there was a
reception for the artists at he
Reflection Gallery which is located on
the second floor of the Jutila Center
Campus.
Pictured above, Co-curators for the
exhibition, (l) J. DeMers and (r) Rachel
Reidenga introduce the artists being
exhibit at the Reflection Gallery.
Both J. and Rachel are art students
studying at Finlandia University.
Reidenga, a sophomore from Wetmore,
Mich., is pursuing a dual major in
illustration and studio arts. |
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| Laura Metcalf discusses her Art
Installation "Home", with the audience
gathered at Thursday's Artist Reception.
Laura describes her installation called,
"Home" as a mixed media exploration of
how individuals are connected to certain
places and people. She says it attempts
to uncover the mysteries and secrets
that families guard, sometimes even from
each other. |
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| pictured above on far left is
Stephanie Trevino preparing vignette for
her exhibit. Standing to the far right
is Yueh-mei Cheng (Associate
Professor, Studio Arts) Stepanie's
series "Doll Dreams", is a photo-comic
about the lives and loves of a motley
group of dolls, toys, and figurines. |
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above, Sarah Anderson answers
questions from those gathered to see her
exhibit. Sarah sees her work as a way to
make people laugh. She points out that
comic pages are more than just
characters on a page, and that the text
is an important element of her artwork.
"Titles should do more than simply
describe a piece; they should be as much
a part of the piece as the composition
and pallet," Anderson says. "The story
should be enhanced by the image."
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Group Exhibit At
The Reflection Gallery |
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| There was a reception yesterday
afternoon for three young artist which was held at the
Finlandia University Reflection Gallery The group
exhibition includes an installation by Laura Metcalf
(Gwinn, Mich.), photographs by Stephanie Trevino
(Hubbell, Mich.), and comic book illustrations by Sarah
Anderson (Houghton, Mich.). |
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and styles to express their imaginative points of view,"
says Reflection Gallery director sophomore Rachel
Reidenga (Wetmore, Mich.). "All three artists
demonstrate their own unique talent in each piece they
have made." |
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| The group exhibition includes an installation by Laura
Metcalf (Gwinn, Mich.), photographs by Stephanie Trevino
(Hubbell, Mich.), and comic book illustrations by Sarah
Anderson (Houghton, Mich.). |
| Laura Metcalf describes her installation called, "Home"
as a mixed media exploration of how individuals are
connected to certain places and people. She says it
attempts to uncover the mysteries and secrets that
families guard, sometimes even from each other. |
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| The series "Doll Dreams" by Stephanie Trevino, is a
photo-comic about the lives and loves of a motley group
of dolls, toys, and figurines. |
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Sarah Anderson sees her work as a way to make people
laugh. She points out that comic pages are more than
just characters on a page, and that the text is an
important element of her artwork.
"Titles should do more than simply describe a piece;
they should be as much a part of the piece as the
composition and pallet," Anderson says. "The story
should be enhanced by the image." |
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| Comprehensive coverage of the group
exhibit will appear in the IronwoodInfo Sunday edition.
You can enjoy this exhibit even more by visiting the
Reflection Gallery and viewing the art work of these
talented artists for yourself.
Read Related Story
The Reflection Gallery is on the second level of
Finlandia's Jutila Center campus, Hancock. For
additional information, contact Yueh-mei Cheng,
associate professor of studio arts, at 906-487-7375 or
yueh-mei.cheng@finlandia.edu.
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Annie Morgan
Guest Artistry Lecturer |
March 5, 2009
Guest Artist Residency Lecture-Demonstrations March 19-22 to
Feature Annie Morgan - submitted by Visual and Performing
Arts
Michigan watercolor and collage artist Annie Morgan will
present Michigan Tech's Annual Guest Artist Residency March
19-22 in McArdle Theatre. The event is coordinated by
Professor Mary Ann Beckwith (Visual and Performing Arts).
Morgan, a signature member of the National Watercolor
Society and the International Society of Experimental
Artists, will give four free public lecture-demonstrations
on Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20, all aimed at a
general audience. The demonstrations will begin at 2 and 7
p.m. on Thursday, and on Friday, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
In addition to the public lecture-demonstrations, Morgan
will teach a two-day workshop March 21-22 for artists,
"Stretching the Limits with Painting and Collage." The
workshop is open to the first 20 paid registrants, with a
fee of $180. Registration forms and information are
available from Visual and Performing Arts, 487-2067, and
online at www.vpa.mtu.edu .
"The Guest Artist Residency brings gifted artists to the
Copper Country to share their energy and their insights with
all of us--Michigan Tech's students and staff, and the
community," Beckwith says. "We invite everyone to take
advantage of this opportunity to see a renowned Michigan
artist in action." |
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combining watercolor and collage. Originally a professional
metalsmith and jewelry designer, Morgan has studied at
Kendall College of Art and Design and the Art Institute of
Chicago-Oxbow. Her work has been exhibited in museums and
galleries throughout North America and Europe, most recently
in the traveling show of the National Watercolor Society.
She won the coveted "Gracie Award" for best of show from the
International Society of Experimental Artists. |
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| Morgan's work is at once simple and complicated, modern
and historical. A well-known teacher of other artists,
Morgan presents workshops in her studio in Grand Haven and
throughout the US. |
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Opening Reception for
Finlandia Faculty
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| Hancock - February 22, 2009 Thursday
evening the Finlandia University's
International School of Art and Design held
an opening reception to mark the opening of
the faculty exhibit at the Finlandia
University Gallery.
The must see exhibit is located in the
Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock
and will runfrom last Thursday through March
20, 2009.
As our readers are well aware
IronwoodInfo has been bringing you coverage
from Finlandia since last years Fusionfest.
We visited Finlandia for the first time to
at that time to see the art work of the
University's very talented students. Since
then, we have provided coverage of
exhibits of many, many talented
artists. Many of these artist were students
enrolled in the school's International
School of Art and Design. We have never been
disappointed that we made the trip to
Hancock. But, last Thursday's exhibit was
the greatest yet. Viewing the work displayed
for this exhibit it is no wonder why the
School's students are developing into
terrific artists. Their professors and
instructors are fantastic! If you enjoy
great art and don't wish to travel hundreds
of miles to view it, then you owe it to
yourself to visit this current exhibit.
As a bonus, you can also go to the Portage
Campus and see the current student exhibit
at the Reflections Gallery.
Featured in the photo above
Left to right: Phyllis Fredendall (Associate
Professor, Fiber Arts), Jon Brookhouse
(Adjunct Instructor, Ceramics), Denise
Vandeville (Interim Dean of ISAD, Assistant
Professor, Ceramics), Jonathan Soper
(Instructor, Digital Arts), Carrie
Flaspohler (FU Gallery Director, Adjunct
Instructor), Yueh-mei Cheng (Associate
Professor, Studio Arts), Greg Green (Adjunct
Instructor), Rick Loduha (Associate
Professor, Product Design
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"Pigeons and Digabees"
on Exhibit at the Reflections
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| February 8, 2009 - Thursday a reception was held at Finlandia's
Reflection Gallery. The occassion was to
introduce two of Finladia'a very talented
artists, D.C. Wilson and Lana Bosak. Both D.C
(Danielle)
and Lana are four year full scholarship
students. One visit to the Gallery demonstrates
why these two two young artists are recipients
of their scholarships. Ms. Wilson is from Iron
Mountain Michigan and Ms. Bosak is from
Underwood, Minnesota. Wilson and Bosak have
chosen illustrating as their majors. The work on
display at the Reflections Gallery supports the
fact that they have chosen well.
The exhibition is title "Pigeons and Digabees"
opened on January 24th and will close on
February 15th. The exhibition showcases
two books that these young talented artists have
produced.
Both books may be viewed on
IronwoodInfo.com |
| The Reflection Gallery is located on the second
level of Finlandia's Jutila Center campus,
Hancock. For additional information, contact
Yueh-mei Cheng, associate professor of studio
arts, at 906-487-7375 or
yueh-mei.cheng@finlandia.edu. |
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Click to View Wilson's Illustrations |
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