GOSA show Wows

Greatest thing world has ever seen, says reporter

TIMOTHY BROWN STAFF

Right now at the Gallery of Student Art in the University Centre, you, the student body, have the privilege of seeing student printmaking at its finest. The show is titled, “Rub, Scratch, Cut, Pull. New prints from the School of Art,” and really exemplifies the talent that this faculty contains.

The students exhibit a wide variety of styles, showcasing different forms of printmaking. With such a high level of quality, each piece looks exquisite, as if done by professional artists. Some pieces look like incredibly detailed sketches while others take on a very clean, animated look. There are prints of birds, other animals, portraits of people, and even one that looks like Jesus.

One of my favourite pieces also happens to be the most noticeable piece (at least when you first walk in). It is a print of a penis inserted into a vagina. As soon as you look at it, the subject matter is quite noticeable, however, the style of the piece is very design-oriented, which allows the viewer to move beyond the subject matter and notice the brilliant, symmetrical composition. The use of colour in the piece is also fantastic. There is a mix between brown, pink, various yellows, orange, and white. Each colour remains separate, never blending, creating a very animated, beautiful work of art.

This show acts as a perfect precursor to this weekend’s Annual school of art open house. From noon until 5 p.m., you’ll get the chance to see exactly what the school of art has been up to this year. Student artwork will be showcased in the FitzGerald Building, the Art Barn, and the Ceramics/Sculpture building. And this isn’t just a few pieces being placed up on the walls at each building. Every single wall and table will be covered in the finest student work that the school of art has to offer. You will be able to see work from first-year students who are just beginning to grasp the fundamentals as well as being able to see thesis students demonstrating the amazing talents that they have developed over the course of their degree.

I urge you to check out the open house, not as some desperate plea to gain support for student art, but to allow you to see just how amazing some of these young artists really are. It’s not just the thesis students pumping out fantastic art. You have first-year students pushing the limits of creativity, second- and third-year students who have such a handle on drawing and painting, it leaves you breathless. There is so much to see and it’s only one day of the year. This is a show you most definitely don’t want to miss, for if you do, your life may never be complete. But, if you really don’t have the time to check out the open house, then at least stop in at the Gallery of Student Art and show your appreciation for some damn fine student prints.





Volume 94 Issue 28	The Official University of Manitoba Students' Newspaper Website	April 11, 2007

Home About Us Advertise Contact Staff Current Issue PDF Employment Letters to the Editor Meet the Staff Online Archives Personals Volunteer	Font Size Respond Email Print-Friendly GOSA show Wows Greatest thing world has ever seen, says reporter TIMOTHY BROWN STAFF Right now at the Gallery of Student Art in the University Centre, you, the student body, have the privilege of seeing student printmaking at its finest. The show is titled, “Rub, Scratch, Cut, Pull. New prints from the School of Art,” and really exemplifies the talent that this faculty contains. The students exhibit a wide variety of styles, showcasing different forms of printmaking. With such a high level of quality, each piece looks exquisite, as if done by professional artists. Some pieces look like incredibly detailed sketches while others take on a very clean, animated look. There are prints of birds, other animals, portraits of people, and even one that looks like Jesus. One of my favourite pieces also happens to be the most noticeable piece (at least when you first walk in). It is a print of a penis inserted into a vagina. As soon as you look at it, the subject matter is quite noticeable, however, the style of the piece is very design-oriented, which allows the viewer to move beyond the subject matter and notice the brilliant, symmetrical composition. The use of colour in the piece is also fantastic. There is a mix between brown, pink, various yellows, orange, and white. Each colour remains separate, never blending, creating a very animated, beautiful work of art. This show acts as a perfect precursor to this weekend’s Annual school of art open house. From noon until 5 p.m., you’ll get the chance to see exactly what the school of art has been up to this year. Student artwork will be showcased in the FitzGerald Building, the Art Barn, and the Ceramics/Sculpture building. And this isn’t just a few pieces being placed up on the walls at each building. Every single wall and table will be covered in the finest student work that the school of art has to offer. You will be able to see work from first-year students who are just beginning to grasp the fundamentals as well as being able to see thesis students demonstrating the amazing talents that they have developed over the course of their degree. I urge you to check out the open house, not as some desperate plea to gain support for student art, but to allow you to see just how amazing some of these young artists really are. It’s not just the thesis students pumping out fantastic art. You have first-year students pushing the limits of creativity, second- and third-year students who have such a handle on drawing and painting, it leaves you breathless. There is so much to see and it’s only one day of the year. This is a show you most definitely don’t want to miss, for if you do, your life may never be complete. But, if you really don’t have the time to check out the open house, then at least stop in at the Gallery of Student Art and show your appreciation for some damn fine student prints.


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