Art Galleries
Current Exhibitions
The Gage Family Art Gallery
September 4 – October 25, 2012
Godwottery: The Garden Reworked
Deborah Mersky & Joellyn Rock
Inspired by patterns found and imposed on nature and botanical references gathered from history, science and folklore, the artists duplicate, modify and combine these images through mixed media to generate a garden of hybrids.
Reception: Sat., Oct. 6, 1 – 5 p.m. – Part of the Fall Art Tour!
Artist Talk: October 8, 9 a.m., Adeline Johnson Conference Center, Oren Gateway Center
November 9 - December 19, 2012
FATHOM
Josh Johnson
Using the non-traditional sculpting materials of polystyrene, expanding foam and white glue, Johnson’s minimalistic forms seem both familiar and alien, creating a psychologically charged space.
Reception: Friday, November 9, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Artist Talk: November 13, 9 a.m., Adeline Johnson Conference Center, Oren Gateway Center
January 14 – March 14, 2013
Schema
Christopher Houltberg
Houltberg’s site-specific installation examines the architecture of mass culture, exploring how globalism and consumerism alter our interactions and communications.
April – May, 2013
Senior Art Exhibition
This group exhibition highlights the artistic achievements of the graduating art majors and minors of 2012-13.
The Christensen Center Art Gallery
September 4 - October 25, 2012
Vignette
Kristina Estell
Vignette reflects on the nature of value and decay with a time-based installation incorporating live plants and the unique architecture of the Christensen Gallery.
Reception: Sat., Oct. 6, 1 – 5 p.m. - Part of the Fall Art Tour!
Artist Talk: October 4, 8 a.m., Marshall Room, Christensen Center
November 9 - December 19, 2012
There’s Only One
Richard Barlow
Barlow’s site-specific wall drawing is a continuation of his “Welcome to the Open” series, based on the romantic landscape imagery in SUV advertisements. These drawings sit at the uncomfortable intersection of beauty, desire, commerce and the environment.
Reception: Friday, November 9, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
January 14 – March 14, 2013
Calle Lake
Xavier Tavera
A series of portraits of Latinos on Lake Street.
April – May, 2013
All-Student Juried Show
This annual student art exhibition features artwork produced by students at Augsburg over the past year.