Univ. of Chicago exhibition curated by UF alum Kelli Wood
SA+AH alumna Kelli Wood (pictured), now a Ph.D. candidate in art history at the University of Chicago, has curated her first exhibition, “On the Edge: Medieval Margins and the Margins of Academic Life.” Dr. Elizabeth Ross, her B.A. advisor here at UF, visited the exhibition at the University of Chicago Library this week, and she reports that it was creatively conceived and beautifully installed.
UF Alumnus Jake Fernandez Talks about His Artwork in an Interview for Sarasota Visual Art
In an interview done by Sarasota Visual Art, Jake Fernandez answers questions on what has influenced his work and how he has created different aspects of his certain works. He is known for his “complex pictorial structures” that are created “through the observation of light and space” and has several public and private collections. Along with discussing his works, he discusses such things as the difference between working in the seventies versus working in today’s technology-fueled world, his view on the role of the artist in society today, and what he is currently working on.
Read the interview here:
http://sarasotavisualart.com/2012/05/featured-artist-jake-fernandez/
Pin-up girls − those iconic, perfectly proportioned beauties who have adorned magazine pages, posters, calendars and bedroom walls for more than a century – will come to life in a new musical set to debut with a New York staged reading this July.
The new show – Art of the Pin-Up Girl − is the culmination of a decade-long dream for UF alum Heather Storm, the Jupiter, Fla., based playwright, lyricist and singer/songwriter who has lovingly crafted the book and lyrics. The 15 original songs in the musical were composed by Gregory “Popeye” Alexander, Storm’s husband and a well-known South Florida composer, producer, singer and radio personality.
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“The Marvelous Wonderettes,” a hit off-Broadway musical, opens at the Hippodrome from May 30 and will run until June 24, with discount previews the first two days of the show.
This musical takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts. As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing such classic ‘50s and ‘60s songs as “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick On Your Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “It’s My Party” and over 20 other classic hits. You’ve never had this much fun at a prom, and you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderettes—a must-take musical trip down memory lane!
The show is produced by Mary Hausch, UF BFA alumna and 2004 Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award honoree, and directed by Lauren Caldwell, UF MFA alumna.
“The Marvelous Wonderettes” also features the work of Kent Barrett, set designer and UF MFA alumnus; Katrina Asmar, actress and UF BFA alumna; Marilyn Wall, costume designer; and Robert P. Robins, lighting designer.
SA+AH alumna Kristin Reeves will be premiering her experimental short “The White Coat Phenomenon” at the 19th Annual Chicago Underground Film Festival on June 2nd.
See full program here:
http://cuff.org/2012-fest/2012-full-program/
UF MFA Ceramics alums TJ Erdahl and Stephanie Steufer were awarded a one-month summer residency at Guldagergaard International Ceramic Research Center in Denmark. They will travel overseas to begin work in August.
The program offers artists, designers and craftsmen the opportunity to work together, therefore, increasing artistic development, professional experience and network.
TJ is known for his figurative sculpture style, and Stephanie is recognized for her gestural vessels.
The College of Fine Arts wishes them the best of luck!
Congrats to MFA ceramics aluma Missy McCormick, who accepted a position as ceramics faculty at Youngstown State University in Ohio!
Edward Walton Wilcox
Though You Slay Me
Twilight Drive, 2011, oil and tempera on panel
Exhibition Dates: May 26 – June 23, 2012
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 26, 8 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 S. La Brea Avenue
(in the ART 170 Building)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-933-4408Merry Karnowsky Gallery is proud to present
Though You Slay Me, the latest solo exhibition by Edward Walton Wilcox.
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Nathan Sapio (MFA 2012) has been awarded a Post-MFA Painting Fellowship at University of Georgia, Athens. He will teach painting and conduct creative research for the 2012-2013 academic year. The fellowship will culminate with an exhibition at the end of the academic year.
Kalina Winska (MFA 2012) who will be joining the faculty of Valdosta State University in a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Art/Foundations.
Current MFA Candidate Donald Keefe has also been awarded an artist residency at Contemporary Artists Center Woodside in Troy NY this summer. Keefe has work juried show into “Natural/Constructed Spaces” at the Painting Center http://thepaintingcenter.org/ 547 West 27th Street, Suite 500, NYC.
The show “Natural/Constructed spaces” will be on view from June 19 - mid August and will have a published catalogue.
BFA Drawing Candidate, Jay Rosen, has been awarded a University Scholars grant. This summer he has developed a research trip to Germany entitled “A Phenomenological Study of Light and Space”. Jay will visit several artist studios, museums and attend Documenta.
Go Gators!
