Exhibit- Student Art Show

The student show displayed a variety of student artwork and showcased what my peers have been working on. It was nice to see the creative and brilliant projects students have made over the semester. The show itself was beautifully put together and the gallery looked stunning.

A lot of my favorite pieces from the exhibit were minimalistic in some ways. Andy Gallian’s pieces were very strong, but not overwhelming. The contrast between the complex issues and themes in his work and the empty space on the drawings and the empty space in the Plexiglas book was fascinating.  Rachel Alger’s “Untitled 011” and Colby Stephen’s “A Gown for Lady Liberty” were also among my favorites. I loved the shadow-y, fairy tale images in the lanterns had a dark twist to them. The dress was definitely the focal point of the room and again it’s in some ways minimalistic but it also deals with deeper issues. From a distance it looks like a wedding dress, but it could represent the economy or body image issues and the fashion industry.

This exhibit was one of my favorite exhibits that I've seen in the McNamara Gallery. It was nice to see a wide range of types of art on display – everything from photography, to sculpture to books. It definitely showed the diverse amount of talent in UNR’s art program.