Thursday, April 1, 2010
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Last year MFA grad students at University of New Hampshire decided to put together a show of grad students from other MFA programs around the country. We were asked to invite two artists who were currently in, or recent graduates of other programs around the country, show work of our own, and talk about how we were associated. This 2nd invitational has expanded to include other artists, that we respected, but we were unable to choose last year.
One of the joys of putting a show together like this is the opportunity to meet and interact with other artists around the country, people who have shared common experiences to our own but have taken away very different things from them. The title of the show this year is a reference to this, and this show is the result... There is always that thought in the back of your mind that you might crash and burn, but when it finally comes together its a really happy moment, and when it comes together this well its even better. Thanks to everyone who made it happen, We couldn't have done it without you.
The Second Annual UNH Art Invitational March 26th- May 21rst
Opening
The Show runs from March 26th to May 21st. There is a opening reception Friday March 26th from 6-8 at the University of New Hampshire Museum. On the first floor of the Dimond Library on the UNH campus, Durham, NH.
Statement
Last year MFA grad students at University of New Hampshire decided to put together a show of grad students from other MFA programs around the country. We were asked to invite two artists who were currently in, or recent graduates of other programs around the country, show work of our own, and talk about how we were associated. This 2nd invitational has expanded to include other artists, that we respected, but we were unable to choose last year.
One of the joys of putting a show together like this is the opportunity to meet and interact with other artists around the country, people who have shared common experiences to our own but have taken away very different things from them. The title of the show this year is a reference to this, and this show is the result... There is always that thought in the back of your mind that you might crash and burn, but when it finally comes together its a really happy moment, and when it comes together this well its even better. Thanks to everyone who made it happen, We couldn't have done it without you.
Poster
"The Smile Without The Cat"
De Kooning called the subliminal quality of art passed down through generations "the smile without the cat." He believed one could be influenced by the essence of great artists without copying them directly, and, therefore, saw painting as eternally metamorphosing the influence of past masters.
"well! i've often seen a cat without a grin," thought alice; "but a grin without a cat! it's the most curious thing i ever saw in my life!"
For more information:
For more information about the artists in the show, purchasing, or commissions, please contact the artists directly through their links or e-mail addresses. You can also contact Dale Valena curator, University of New Hampshire Museum at (603)862-1081.
The 21 Artists
- Aaron Yamada-Hanff
- Alan Rushing
- Collin Campbell
- David Horton
- Dustin O'Hara
- Emily Trenholm
- Helena Wurzel
- Jason Alan Colvin
- Jenna Weiss
- Kate Gartrell
- Marjory Ridler
- Mark Soderling
- Martina Nikova
- Nate Risteen
- Nicole Webber
- Nishiki Tayui
- Sarah Rubin
- Stacy Mohammed
- Suzanne Dittenber
- Trevor Wallack Amery
- Youngsheen Jhe
